Kerry's Fuso FG

[mog]

Kerry has had problems posting photos of his truck, so I've uploaded a few for him:





and a photo of it at the dealer prior to his purchase:

[kerry]

With Mog's help I fixed my uploading problem.

[kerry]

More build pictures.

[kerry]

More again.

[kerry]

Additional images.

[kerry]

Here are a few more pictures of modifications. They include the front bike rack, the roof rack for canoes, kayaks and raft frames. The deck over the front cargo compartment so I have a secure cargo area and space on top to load boating gear. Also there are pictures of the Stratos suspension seat and the PVC tube on the step bumper in which resides my folding step ladder which will allow me access to the roof racks to load boats. I'll be putting a house AC unit into the front camper window just above the deck on the cargo space and operating it with a Honda 2k generator which will fit in on the compartments in the service body. I also have a picture of the spare tire rack I built to fit between the cab and the body. Also notice I cable tied the cab tilt mechanism to remind myself that I will break the windshield if I tilt the cab without first tilting the bike rack!

[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

[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.

[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.

[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