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    Rim dimensions

    Hi guys, those with 16 or 17" singles, can I get a quick measurement of the inside diameter? Somewhere around the middle of the wheel, and inside any valves etc. Basically the largest dia that will fit freely. Cheers all.
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    Hino 300 4x4

    I don’t know how many know this, but it’s new info to me. Looks pretty good, vented disc brakes all round, deeper low ratio than canter or isuzu and 6 speed gearbox. 4L could be bigger but it’s better than 3L...... Also ABS, stability control and traction control. I don’t know if that’s traction...
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    Brake issues

    Anyone had issues with their brakes not working properly? Especially those with bigger tyres.. Or found any ways of improving their effectiveness? Those running 37s, will the brakes lock up on the road? Brakes on my truck seem particularly crap. I know I'm running quite big tyres, but they seem...
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    FG fuel consumption

    Hi guys, just wondering what sort of average fuel consumption is being had from the FG trucks. cant remember but dont think there is a thread on this... thought it might be interesting to see what everyones experiences are. probly be handy to add a rough vehicle weight/any major contributing...
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    FG84 crewcab

    Hi all. Well its been a few months since selling my dearly loved + trusty green fg649 crewcab. starting to have some serious withdrawals from not having a truck to drive around, or go 4wding in etc.. even despite dad lending me his beautiful MAN motorhome for a couple of weekends out, it just...
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    Euro 5 FG for 2011

    Not sure how many of you will know this already, but after some research into the upcoming euro 5 trucks due for release later this year, i found out that they are upgrading to a 6.5t GVM, and will be ditching the 4M50 4.9Lt in favour of, wait for it, a 3Lt mercedes motor. now it has been...
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    new suspension

    Just finishing new suspension on my canter. 200mm longer leaves on the front, about 3" higher. Rears are still fairly stock, just reset about 2.5" higher, with the helpers taken out. 130mm longer, braided stainless brake lines for the front. still to come: Modified/new bumpstops on the front...
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    Tyre pressures on trucks

    Just thought that id post up a bit of a note on this, seeing as I was reminded of its' importance during our recent trip through the WA deserts and north Kimberleys. Whilst on the Gibb River Road heading up towards Mitchell Plateau, we stopped to talk to the owner/driver of a MAN tour coach...
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    new to forum

    Hi all, New to this forum so i thought id better introduce meself. Been looking at this forum for a little while now so i figured i'd better join up today. i'm Andrew, and I live in Perth, West Australia. im only 18 but my families been into these vehicles for many years now. my dad used to...
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