fuso 4x4 rebuild

[SkiFreak]

I hope, for your sake, that the engine is in better nick than the chassis.
Did you get to test it before you started to dismantle the truck?

[alan]

The motor actually ran ok, but I will be rebuilding it along with gearbox diff's etc, I don't have much luck with things like that, if I don't make sure it is perfect it will play up.

[drew4130]

what a build...this is going to be a good build to watch! I did see this out the front of your shop with simexs on it last year I think?!

[alan]

New back crossmember is nearly done, the original was rusted out.

[alexrex20]

this is not a fuso rebuild. you're creating a Fuso from scratch!

keep the pics coming!

[Amesz00]

wow. thats some bloody nice work there mate, and a big project if ever i saw one. out of curiosity, if i was going to this amount of work the end product would want a lot more than standard canter suspension/power output- are you planning on using stock running gear and suspension, or upgraded bits?

[alan]

Hi, the suspension certainly won't stock, i have decided to keep the back lead springs std as it's going to be a outback traveller not a mt everest vehicle, but with twin rear shocks mounted outboard and coil springs on the front with twin shocks as the front is the most critical for a comfort ride along with the air suspension seats.
The engine is the 4D33 with a aftermarket turbo this will be all rebuilt with as many engine mods as I can think of for more power and reliability, balancing, porting, intercooler etc.

[alan]

Went to reuse the other section of rear trans mount which bolts to back of transfercase, only to find it had broken at some stage and been welded up, this meant another weak spot, so made a new one from 6mm plate instead fo original 4mm.

[SkiFreak]

What equipment are you using to bend your plates?

[alan]

Hi I have a mini brake press from VAN SANT tools it will fold 250mm wide by 8mm thick, I'll take a pic tomorrow.