Kerry's Fuso FG

[Ford Prefect]

I have a question about 4X4

As your truck is a 4x4 I wanted to ask if you feel like it is all that important, or could you have been fine with a 2wd?

IE I am considering a build of a fuso/npr style truck and I personally do not think I need the 4x4 all that much. I do enjoy going on 4x4 trails, so I know I will take my truck in places most people will not take a 2wd truck, but it seems it should be able to get around well enough in 2wd, hence the question. Do you think a 2wd could go most if not all of the places you take your FG?

Thanks a lot, and sorry for bringing up such an old thread, but as you referenced it recently...

Cheers

 

[SkiFreak]

I don't know if it is the same over your way, but here in Australia there are quite a few roads that are classified as "4WD Only".
If you are not driving a 4x4 you may not be able to go where you might like.

 

[kerry]

I have a question about 4X4

As your truck is a 4x4 I wanted to ask if you feel like it is all that important, or could you have been fine with a 2wd?

IE I am considering a build of a fuso/npr style truck and I personally do not think I need the 4x4 all that much. I do enjoy going on 4x4 trails, so I know I will take my truck in places most people will not take a 2wd truck, but it seems it should be able to get around well enough in 2wd, hence the question. Do you think a 2wd could go most if not all of the places you take your FG?

Thanks a lot, and sorry for bringing up such an old thread, but as you referenced it recently...

Cheers

Most of the places I have gone so far 2wd would be fine. 2wd with a low range would be better. A few places 4wd has been necessary. A few places I intend to go will also require 4wd. For instance, Mineral Bottom on the Green River has a steep road down into it. I've driven it in 2wd cars but in a truck like this low range would probably be necessary. I'm at Mineral Bottom a few times every 5 yrs or so.

 

[Ford Prefect]

I guess I could put a transfer case in at some point without putting in a front drive axle.

Thanks, I figured I could go most of the places I would like without any concern, but one never knows. Perhaps I can find an ARB for that rear end or something. Thanks for the thoughts!

Brian

 

[DzlToy]

Unless you swap a rear axle out, you will only have one wheel drive. There are no lockers that I am aware of for the Fuso or NPR in America, though you may be able to get something out of Oz.

Would not feel comfortable with much over a dirt road without at least adding a locker. A winch with straps and ground anchors and such could be a big life saver too.

Personally I would rather have 4WD and never need it or use it to be safe than to need it in some situation and not have it. Only you know your rig and your terrain though.