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12-03-2015, 10:46 AM
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
Hi,
After reading the following preview of a great book on Iveco 4wds it looks like the brakes and transfer case may be the weak links.
Here's the link to a great book:
http://www.blurb.com/books/6421794-comp ... 4x4-55s17w
A $7 instant download.
Free 42 page preview too.
Regards,
Gavin
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12-03-2015, 12:04 PM
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
They ride and drive like a brick.
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12-03-2015, 01:18 PM
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
Good to know...
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12-03-2015, 07:20 PM
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
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Originally Posted by BajaSportsmobile
They ride and drive like a brick.
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Page 93 of the above mentioned book:
"No other 4x4 vehicle tested rides as well on outback roads...".
Have you driven an Iveco Daily 4x4 55S17W?
Regards,
Gavin
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12-03-2015, 07:56 PM
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
The one I rode in was 2wd but I can't imagine the 4wd front end riding any better.
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12-03-2015, 08:07 PM
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
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Originally Posted by BajaSportsmobile
They ride and drive like a brick.
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So does my relatively light SMB 4x4 since I put on the FOX built SMB shocks. I really miss those 10 year old-Rancho's! Any speed bump over 2 MPH is a real no-no.
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12-03-2015, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
Quote:
Originally Posted by PatO
Quote:
Originally Posted by BajaSportsmobile
They ride and drive like a brick.
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So does my relatively light SMB 4x4 since I put on the FOX built SMB shocks. I really miss those 10 year old-Rancho's! Any speed bump over 2 MPH is a real no-no.
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When are you going to come by and let us do something about that???
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12-03-2015, 08:16 PM
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
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Originally Posted by PatO
Quote:
Originally Posted by BajaSportsmobile
They ride and drive like a brick.
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So does my relatively light SMB 4x4 since I put on the FOX built SMB shocks. I really miss those 10 year old-Rancho's! Any speed bump over 2 MPH is a real no-no.
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Really, all I've heard is good about Fox.
Back on topic, I really don't care about how the Iveco drive, I drive vehicles like that all the time. I just want something that is built for heavy duty travel. My Ford is fine but I'd rather have something like we have at work that can be trashed and never breaks. Not saying the Iveco's are a solution...don't know how tough they really are even though they look that way.
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12-03-2015, 11:21 PM
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Re: Wish we had Iveco 4x4 as an option in the US
If some of you didn't bother to view the 2nd videos posted in the previous page I suggest you check it out! Not solely to brag about the Iveco but the video quality is very good and it's entertaining. Plus they have one of my old van following along (a Mitsubishi Delica)...
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