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Dang. Oh well. Prior to the super singles and 37 x 13.5 tires i could keep 60 +- up hill, 70 on flats. Now it's closer to 40 mph uphill but 73-75 on flats. Larger diameter tires resulted in higher flat terrain speed but the extra weight decreased hill speed as expected. I have the box on now but...

Looking for a place to do a chip tune on my 2004 Mit FG in the USA. I updated suspension and went w super singles and power decreased a bit. It's not terrible, but it was much better with OEM wheels. Steinbauer won't service USA. I'd like to squeeze out a wee bit more power for the uphills. Mit...

Replaced the leaky tank with a 50 gallon aluminum tank. Working fine now. Went from 2 tanks to the 1 aluminum tank. I don't anticipate being away from civilization more than 50 gallons worth. Also, removing the 2nd tank (which was about to also rust through) freed up space on the frame for a...

I just did Gladiator 37 tires on super singles and hill speed went from stable to sloooooooow. I'd probably do 35's if i had to do it over.

SkiFreak/Kerry, Thanks for the input. I'll try some local welders. I have not identified exactly where the leak is coming from. It appears to be near or around where the metal straps hold the tank in place. There is some surface rust around the metal strapping at one location. i temporarily lack...

The auxiliary diesel fuel tank on the passenger side of my 2004 FUSO FG is leaking. I have not found a replacement or someone to repair it. I am soliciting recommendations from experienced folks on this forum with regard to the following: 1. For those who have completed their FUSO conversions...

. I had the same switch break. I tried to find a replacement and couldn't. Finally purchased a used control unit from Busbee's in SC USA. Replaced the entire control panel. The new to me used switch broke again. I asked a buddy of mine with electrical knowledge to hook the AC on off to a...

Update: Got to sit in sackettmw's 90' rustless FG with oem driver seat and it felt like a stretch limo compared to the Bostrom suspension seat in my FG. The suspension mechanism blocks the extra leg room needed. I've been calling suppliers to order the seat recommended by westyss but no luck so...

Congrats. If it doesn't go through, PM me. Thanks.

Is it still available?

chapelheel: welcome to the fuso world. I just got mine about 6 weeks ago and have done some minor fixes. The bike shuttle pic is funny. I've been doing the same thing here in Pisgah. Looks like you got a nice rig. I didn't see that one while I was looking.

Skippy, that's a fine looking FUSO. Where did you source your vinyl canopy? I'm thinking of doing something similar to mine.

Absolutely. I have 0.6mm wire ready. Gas is also ready. I'm looking for some decent sheet metal to practice with and will hopefully have some good practice under my belt by the end of the weekend.

I finally purchased a suitable yet basic mig welder from our local welding store yesterday. I made space for it in the shop (2 car garage used for tools and bicycles - not cars). I've been wanting to get a mig welder for a few years and the knee hole pushed me over the edge. Youtube has some...

Thanks for the input. Westyss: I forwarded the part numbers to National and they have those seats available but no pictures and almost no information available w/regard to options etc. The lady I emailed with sent me a spec sheet in pdf format and said "yes, they are available". I'll do more...

Thanks y'all! 10 + years and you found the receipt! My tax accountant would love you. So after much thought, a cab extension would be silly given necessary mods to cab supporting infrastructure as stated by DzlToy. I'll check availability on those item numbers westyss, much thanks. I have to...

Thanks for the input. It's been some time but do you remember the model or style? National offers lots of seats.

Rabbit hole #3. After reading this thread I am certainly convinced I have bitten off way more than I can chew however, I really like to eat. So one bite at a time for me. In a nutshell the consensus seems to be: put some springs on it. Springs are better than no springs. Shoot for the middle...

Thanks for the feedback. I'll look into the National Seats. I figured the passenger seat was not OEM but was not 100% certain.

Finally got to it. The driver seat is a Bostrom seat. The suspension mechanism is positioned behind the seat. The mechanism takes up about 1" (25mm). There is also another 1" (25mm) between the mechanism and the cab wall behind the seat. Distance from dash trim above fan switch to cab wall is...