EarthCruiser will be making the 4x4 upfit for Isuzu and Fuso trucks available

[gator70]

I was suspicious of that 'new fangled electronic magic' on my 2002 FG, but every time I verified it's reading via the dipstick it was spot on. Certainly promotes checking the oil level daily, especially for what started life as a commercial delivery truck.

In the crew cab the dipstick is below the drivers seat.

 

[gator70]

Does anyone have a suggestion for the correct traction boards for the Isuzu weight category?
And what type of jack to change a tire with a 37" x 20?

 

[Peter_n_Margaret]

I do not carry traction boards. I let the air out of the tyres and carry a good compressor.
If I did carry boards it would be these.


Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

 

[Wazak]

I carry the same as Peter, we have 4 in our Motorhome mainly used for parking on when we're on damp ground.

 

[rruff]

I do not carry traction boards. I let the air out of the tyres and carry a good compressor.
If I did carry boards it would be these.
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Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

Called waffle boards... ~$250 in the US. https://www.billet4x4.com/pro-waffleboards.htm

But I also just air down and carry two compressors.

 

[glennm01]

GoTreads XL - The best solution for easy vehicle traction

GoTreads XL - A longer, 4-panel version of GoTreads. Portable traction mat and vehicle leveler for wheels stuck in snow, sand or mud.

gotreads.com

Easier to store than typical traction boards, and double as leveling blocks. No good for bridging, of course, but mine have worked great for a number of sand/mud recoveries, and I level with them all the time.

 

[GR8ADV]

Maxx trax for us. If you have an external storage shortage with a Fuso, what you really have is a build problem not a storage problem.

Plan A is 4x4, plan B is the low speed transfer case, plan C is the sand traxx. We have not used them for years. 😛

 

[lanceatm]

I was impressed with my MB1017AF, tilting cab for access to everything and a front grill that opened for access to oil, water, fluids, quick inspection

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I have been meaning to get around and put a electric actuator on our truck. Fuso and Isuzu sell in left and right hand drive countries. That means the lock and lifting mechanism is mirrored on the cab and in turn the mounting holes and reinforcement for said mechanism - the point? It is not difficult to use the unused mounting holes in the opposite side of the chassis and in the cab to mount a electric actuator.

 

[lanceatm]

Maxx trax for us. If you have an external storage shortage with a Fuso, what you really have is a build problem not a storage problem.

Plan A is 4x4, plan B is the low speed transfer case, plan C is the sand traxx. We have not used them for years. 😛

The real reason we carry them

 

[lanceatm]

Seems like there are ZERO options for electronic monitoring.

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While the OBDLink MX+ can be a valuable tool for monitoring various engine parameters, it cannot directly check your vehicle's oil level in the same way a traditional dipstick does.
Here's why:

• OBD-II limitations: The OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics) standard primarily provides access to emissions-related data and general engine performance parameters. Oil level sensors are not typically mandated by the OBD-II standard, and are often manufacturer-specific.
• Sensor availability: Some vehicles have oil level sensors, but not all. Even if a vehicle has an oil level sensor, the data may not be accessible through the standard OBD-II connection.

What OBDLink MX+ CAN do related to oil health:

• Read diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): If your vehicle's check engine light illuminates due to a low oil condition or related sensor issue, the OBDLink MX+ can read the corresponding trouble code and provide you with information about the potential problem.
• Monitor oil temperature: Some vehicles, especially those with advanced engine management systems, may have an oil temperature sensor. The OBDLink MX+ can likely display this data if your vehicle provides it.
• Monitor oil pressure (limited): Some vehicles may have an oil pressure sensor that provides a basic on/off signal (indicating low pressure), but this is not a true pressure reading. The OBDLink MX+ may be able to access this limited information.
• Advanced diagnostics: If your vehicle is compatible with the OBDLink app's enhanced diagnostic support, you may be able to access manufacturer-specific data, including some related to oil pressure or temperature.

In summary:

• Don't rely on the OBDLink MX+ for checking your oil level.
• Use the traditional dipstick method to accurately check your oil level.

This does not look like a response from GM. Building vehicles people travel in or around on or off the road is a responsibility to be taken seriously. No short cuts.

 

[gator70]

My Isuzu 4wd conversion is delivered with Monroe shocks. I would like to upgrade to King reservoir models. What do you suggest?

 

[lanceatm]

My Isuzu 4wd conversion is delivered with Monroe shocks. I would like to upgrade to King reservoir models. What do you suggest?

I have no "suggestions" for you, whoever built the 4x4 system for on road use tested the system as supplied would they not?

 

[gator70]

I have no "suggestions" for you, whoever built the 4x4 system for on road use tested the system as supplied would they not?

Not really. Its a Good, Better, Best discussion. I'm sure builders outside of the USA have opinions such as ATW.

 

[Ultimark]

Does anyone have a suggestion for the correct traction boards for the Isuzu weight category?
And what type of jack to change a tire with a 37" x 20?

We run MaxTrax standard units. They have only been used once in 5 years, in deep sand. Which was before we had an aftermarket CTIS fitted to the NPS. These days we just press a button, air down more, then drive out.

We hover around 6,000 kg and they didn't even flinch. Once we doubled them up and used them as a bridge over a 400mm rock crevice hole, not an issue.

 

[rruff]

My Isuzu 4wd conversion is delivered with Monroe shocks. I would like to upgrade to King reservoir models. What do you suggest?

You need to talk to the people who did the conversion... Knowing precisely which models you have now would help, too.