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  1. WhereisFranklin

    Older FGs and rubber components...

    Perhaps it's obvious to some, but I'll pass on my experiences... I have a 2000 FG637. Travelled only 86000k. Ex Aust Army. I hadn't fully considered the effect of age on some key rubber components. The vehicle has not had a tough life. 1. Just holed up nr Winton Qld waiting for a replacement...
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    House Batteries - low voltage alarm on inverter...

    Ok electrical gurus... I'm having low voltage issues with my battery bank. 4 x 100amp AGM in series/ parallel to deliver 24v About 4-5 years old 3 . Never discharged under 50% and more likely 60% most times 4.Problem free until this trip...HOWEVER, I did leave them unattended after 2018 trip for...
  3. WhereisFranklin

    House Battery issues...

    Ok electrical gurus... I'm having low voltage issues with my battery bank. 4 x 100amp AGM in series/ parallel to deliver 24v About 4-5 years old 3 . Never discharged under 50% and more likely 60% most times 4.Problem free until this trip...HOWEVER, I did leave them unattended after 2018 trip...
  4. WhereisFranklin

    Performance improvements on 4d33...any experiences?

    Good old 4d33, already turboed but still struggles in the hills at highway speeds. Is there scope for effective improvements. Don't want stupid power but the ability to hold gears and not become a mobile chicane would ease the drive. What is the performance/reliability cut off for an engine not...
  5. WhereisFranklin

    FG Tyre experiences

    We are currently travelling the Kimberley having been to Tas. from Qld. Early on ,having just met with Bris31 ,we nuked a Toyo 608 on Oodnadatta Track. Tread and sidewall split. Long story,new tyre from Perth,fitted in Alice Springs, near enough to $800! Very difficult to find one in country...
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    Cab clearances on fg 637

    Background...In 4wd on upslopes of reasonable gradient and roughness there is light contact in a few spots due to cab movement. Generally not present in general driving. - Have aftermarket turbo fitted and am aware that clearances could be improved as evidenced by rub...
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    Headlight upgrade 2000 fg637

    Hi, according to manual, my model fg has sealed beam headlights.To say they are poor on low beam is an understatement. Has anyone been through the process of improving this if it is possible.I also note they are 12v,thought systems were all 24v on my vehicle. Also,wipers are missing large...
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