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Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: 52degrees] #817453 06/09/07 04:30 AM
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All of the Fuso's, NPR's, and FRR's I've ever worked on were friggin behemoths. They were awkward to say the least, ergonomically speaking. But they were a hoot to drive. About as much power as a freight train, but they stop WAY quicker. My curiosity with your curiosity of these things is the enormousness (is that a word??) of the diffs in these big boys. I seem to remember them having BUDD wheels on the rears and, what would appear to be, at least a 1 ton axle. The lug nuts required a well-lubed 3/4 air impact to remove. And occasionally, that wasn't enough <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Seems like a touch of overkill, but, eh, if ya got the moolah, whatever blows your skirt up, right? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

BTW, never seen one in person with 4wd, but I do see them listed as having been sold in the states. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Rawk On!!


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Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: hazy_daze] #817454 06/09/07 05:21 AM
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I saw one once that was not only 4WD, but it also had a big custom Alaskan Camper on the back. It was totally sweet.


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Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: MontyMcV] #817455 06/09/07 05:25 AM
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The FG-series has solid front 4wd axle with about 7K rating. I believe the FG-series is rated for 14-16,000 pound GVW.

Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: rxinhed] #817456 06/09/07 08:57 AM
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the FG's come with crawl ratios and lockers front and rear, i frequent the local FUSO dealer here in AZ <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> their axle's are roughly twice the size of the SR axle.
you can also buy tiny fuso's here in the U.S. they come in four wheel drive with a little diesel engine and they cost $3,000-5,000 yeah i know of a guy who deals these things too and parts are available at the dealer

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Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: TOASTY] #817457 06/09/07 09:10 AM
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I saw a couple of those when I lived in cali.cool little truck.I was considering a fuso for a while as a service vehicle for my company but it really was going to be that practical for us yet.


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88 Cherokee Lifted and modded heavily. FOR SALE
91 vanagon syncro 1.9 TD SOLD
04 Suzuki Aerio Commuter SOLD
90 mits mighty max,v6 SOLD
94 Mits Diamante LS. Stock. TOTALED
71 VW Baja Bug SOLD
Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: allsierra123] #817458 06/09/07 12:14 PM
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Here in the Northeast, the Fuso were THE truck to have for small to mid size company work prior to the Sprinter taking over.
The axles were an Asian Budd, a size smaller hardware than the big trucks and a PIA to get the tooling for the dual nuts.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: TOASTY] #817459 06/09/07 12:41 PM
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the FG's come with crawl ratios and lockers front and rear, i frequent the local FUSO dealer here in AZ <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> their axle's are roughly twice the size of the SR axle.
you can also buy tiny fuso's here in the U.S. they come in four wheel drive with a little diesel engine and they cost $3,000-5,000 yeah i know of a guy who deals these things too and parts are available at the dealer

[Linked Image]


How cute <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> That's so precious. Makes me wanna hug it. That thing is WAY smaller than the Fuso's I've worked on. But, I would love to get my hands on one for a parts truck <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


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Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: hazy_daze] #817460 06/09/07 01:48 PM
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One of my neighbors has one of those tiny trucks i've been wanting to stop by and check it out its a small farm so i think he uses it to haul hay with.


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Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: hazy_daze] #817461 06/09/07 02:33 PM
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I think our walmart security guy drives one of those <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />


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Re: I'd like to know more about Fuso, and Canter vehicles [Re: Vman] #817462 06/09/07 07:34 PM
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I see them on ebay in various states of disrepair. 600cc diesel if I recall. They have all been RHD.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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