ajamesr
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Two days ago I made my bank account a lot lighter and bought myself my dream camper. I know it's not at new or fancy as many of yours but I love it!
It's a 1993 "Earth Run" camper imported from Japan, with 75,000 Kilometers (46K miles) and a 4.2L 4D33 engine (I'm pretty sure), and of course 4WD.
I found this forum last night and spent most of the night reading posts and learning as much as I could, but there were some things I couldn't find any information about, so forgive me if these questions have been discussed before and I just missed them.
First off how do I tell what model of Fuso it is? I read people talk about different models, like the FE 639 or whatnot, I think as I understand the FG means 4WD? but according to Wikipedia there was also something called a FD Guts that was 4WD. Wiki also says there should be a 4-5 digit model code like FE305BD, where would I find that? On the title or stamped on the cab somewhere?
My next question is about the electric system, mine has a 24V system for the cab, is this normal for the Fusos or is it just for that JDM models? If it is normal what issues have you run into with it? Also how would I replace the in-dash stereo with a newer one, do I have to order a 24V stereo or can I get some kind of voltage reducer?
I have a million more questions, but in order to not annoy you all with my first post, I will limit myself to just one more topic for now. I know this topic has been discussed a lot before, but I couldn't find much discussion that is relevant to my Canter.
So I want to know about tires and wheels. I would LOVE to get some super singles for it, but I'm having a hard time finding 5-lug versions, I messaged a few websites you all recommended and no far the only one to respond is ATW, who says they can get them, but they are $657 each, and take up to 6 months to order. I can't wait that long as my current tires are very weather cracked and need to be replaced asap. So unless someone can recommend a place who could get or make 5-lug super singles in the next couple weeks, I will probably stick with the duals, at least for now. So that brings me to my real question: what size tire can I fit on the stock rims? It came with 205/85R16, no one in the USA seems to carry that size except a few commercial truck suppliers, who only sell highway tread. Of course I would like some nice AT tire. I can find a few 215/85r16, and even more 235/75r16. So how wide is too wide for duals? I would love to go taller to reduce the RPMs even a little, but I'm not sure I can get much taller without going too wide for the rear.
Thank you all in advance for your help, and thank you for just being here, it took me a long time to find a forum that was relevant to my camper.
It's a 1993 "Earth Run" camper imported from Japan, with 75,000 Kilometers (46K miles) and a 4.2L 4D33 engine (I'm pretty sure), and of course 4WD.
I found this forum last night and spent most of the night reading posts and learning as much as I could, but there were some things I couldn't find any information about, so forgive me if these questions have been discussed before and I just missed them.
First off how do I tell what model of Fuso it is? I read people talk about different models, like the FE 639 or whatnot, I think as I understand the FG means 4WD? but according to Wikipedia there was also something called a FD Guts that was 4WD. Wiki also says there should be a 4-5 digit model code like FE305BD, where would I find that? On the title or stamped on the cab somewhere?
My next question is about the electric system, mine has a 24V system for the cab, is this normal for the Fusos or is it just for that JDM models? If it is normal what issues have you run into with it? Also how would I replace the in-dash stereo with a newer one, do I have to order a 24V stereo or can I get some kind of voltage reducer?
I have a million more questions, but in order to not annoy you all with my first post, I will limit myself to just one more topic for now. I know this topic has been discussed a lot before, but I couldn't find much discussion that is relevant to my Canter.
So I want to know about tires and wheels. I would LOVE to get some super singles for it, but I'm having a hard time finding 5-lug versions, I messaged a few websites you all recommended and no far the only one to respond is ATW, who says they can get them, but they are $657 each, and take up to 6 months to order. I can't wait that long as my current tires are very weather cracked and need to be replaced asap. So unless someone can recommend a place who could get or make 5-lug super singles in the next couple weeks, I will probably stick with the duals, at least for now. So that brings me to my real question: what size tire can I fit on the stock rims? It came with 205/85R16, no one in the USA seems to carry that size except a few commercial truck suppliers, who only sell highway tread. Of course I would like some nice AT tire. I can find a few 215/85r16, and even more 235/75r16. So how wide is too wide for duals? I would love to go taller to reduce the RPMs even a little, but I'm not sure I can get much taller without going too wide for the rear.
Thank you all in advance for your help, and thank you for just being here, it took me a long time to find a forum that was relevant to my camper.
