blindbatled
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He did say 6 but it's 4. He slips up in his videos sometimes.
I hope the box isn't too heavy. It's mainly made of aluminum.
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Canter 4x4 factory lifted project
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He did say 6 but it's 4. He slips up in his videos sometimes.
I hope the box isn't too heavy. It's mainly made of aluminum.
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Uncle_jesse
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Awesome build bud good to see another one in BC ! Just out of curiosity roughly what did the truck end up costing you ?
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blindbatled
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Turns out there is not diff lock (haven't found it yet if there is). The lever is for engaging the hydraulic/air compressor.
blindbatled
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Truck is here and in my hands.
Engine bay is basically new. Very minor surface rust on the body which will be an easy clean. Truck is factory undercoated.
Things we discovered that we didn't know the truck originally had. It has a 30k lbs rear hydraulic winch. Works like a charm. And air compressor with all lines already installed. I cannot believe these thing
Leafs are starting to flatten out so will need to replace those pretty soon.
I decided to put on 285/75/16 over the 315 (so 33s over 35s). Good thing we decided to do so as it rides SUPER high!
Shifting is super easy and smooth. 1st gear is a crawler gear so always start on 2nd gear.
Front manual hub lockers work with ease!
Can't wait to have it all road ready!
cruising highway speed is 95km/h. 105km/h down hill! was a bit of a surprise.
the truck is a non turbo version 4.6L 4 cylinder.
Here are some pics with the new wheels and rims on.
Small problem we had (as per pictures) the control arm was touching the rim which needed 1/4 inch of spacing in the front. Rears had no issues fitting. Those rims are epic!
Engine bay is basically new. Very minor surface rust on the body which will be an easy clean. Truck is factory undercoated.
Things we discovered that we didn't know the truck originally had. It has a 30k lbs rear hydraulic winch. Works like a charm. And air compressor with all lines already installed. I cannot believe these thing
Leafs are starting to flatten out so will need to replace those pretty soon.
I decided to put on 285/75/16 over the 315 (so 33s over 35s). Good thing we decided to do so as it rides SUPER high!
Shifting is super easy and smooth. 1st gear is a crawler gear so always start on 2nd gear.
Front manual hub lockers work with ease!
Can't wait to have it all road ready!
cruising highway speed is 95km/h. 105km/h down hill! was a bit of a surprise.
the truck is a non turbo version 4.6L 4 cylinder.
Here are some pics with the new wheels and rims on.
Small problem we had (as per pictures) the control arm was touching the rim which needed 1/4 inch of spacing in the front. Rears had no issues fitting. Those rims are epic!
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Aussie Iron
Explorer
Saw the winch in the video certainly good.
1st gear is really low so 2nd start off is normal.
Cruising speed is about the same as mine but it will sit on 100klm on the flats.
4.6 litre non-turbo engine is different as ours are 4.2 non-turbo (Nice to see pics and get an engine prefix #)
That is the first problem fitting the rims that I have heard I wonder if the top steering link arm is bent a little. Mine does sit very close About 1/4 inch clearance.
Dan.
Looks good!
Have you been able to source insurance to cover the truck and cargo body?
blindbatled
Member
Hey Allan,
We are planning to converting it into a camper. The box runs at 6 by 11 feet.
We are planning to converting it into a camper. The box runs at 6 by 11 feet.
blindbatled
Member
Our Insurance is not privatized it's a government insurance agency. About $120 canadian a month for full insurance.
blindbatled
Member
Hey Dan,
Seems like the spacers that come on most Fuso/canters are about a 1/4 inch thicker and that's what we will need. This one is thinner. I didn't know that until now.
I think we will bent the steering link a bit ourselves to accommodate that.
blindbatled
Member
Today was a milestone.
New leaf springs (rebuilt) are on! Huge difference in driving feel. Ordered new shock absorbers as well as these ones are dead.
Repainted all the faded parts. Got rid of most of the surface rust and also undercoated those fixed spots. The truck is a dream so far.
and youtube! https://youtu.be/mk1OwTtm4IA
New leaf springs (rebuilt) are on! Huge difference in driving feel. Ordered new shock absorbers as well as these ones are dead.
Repainted all the faded parts. Got rid of most of the surface rust and also undercoated those fixed spots. The truck is a dream so far.
and youtube! https://youtu.be/mk1OwTtm4IA
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canter tourer
Adventurer
looks the goods, are you using it as a lawn mower in your clip
are they aftermarket headlights? any better at night?
are they aftermarket headlights? any better at night?
mog
Kodiak Buckaroo
Factory JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) headlight. They sure look good, I will I could get a set here in the US