Episode 25: Fuso Canter Overland - Fixing 5th Gear Loss, Cooling Upgrades & Expensive Reality Check

Episode 25 (5:51) of our Overland Rigs Mitsubishi Fuso Canter overland build dives deep into one of the biggest headaches from those oversized tires: we’ve basically lost the use of 5th gear on the highway. [0:00] We start with a phone call to a specialist shop—only to get puzzled silence when we mention “Mitsubishi Fuso.” [0:26] Drew jumps in to clarify: the axles are actually from a Ford F-250, and suddenly we’re back on track… until [1:29] the quote hits: $3-4K for a gear ratio change. Ouch! We quickly pivot to cheaper alternatives like an engine tuning box/chip for more torque. [2:34] A road trip to Kelowna to visit a tuner gives us hope for a power boost without breaking the bank. [3:30] Back at the shop, we discover shot wheel bearings that killed a wheel alignment attempt—another reminder of how hard we push this rig. [4:01] We tackle #1 on our five-point upgrade list: beefing up the cooling system to finally put overheating worries behind us. [4:51] Next up: sorting the failing clutch with new parts—a major, costly job, but essential for the next big adventure. [5:23] We wrap up with a look at the work ahead and the challenges we’ve already conquered. This build is all about real-world problem-solving—expensive lessons, creative fixes, and relentless progress. Subscribe, drop your thoughts on the best gear ratio solution, and stay tuned for the transformations! #OverlandRigs #MitsubishiFuso #OverlandBuild #GearRatioFix
Video Timestamps (5:51 Total Runtime):

0:00 – Intro: Calling specialist shop about gear ratio
0:26 – Ford F-250 axles explanation
1:29 – $3-4K quote shock & tuning box alternative
2:34 – Road trip to Kelowna tuner
3:30 – Back at shop: Shot wheel bearings discovery
4:01 – Cooling system upgrade
4:51 – New clutch parts install
5:23 – Outro: Upcoming work & challenges overcome
5:51 – Fade out

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