SwedishTrooper
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new to a 99' trooper (pics added)
hello everybody. im new to this forum and almost as new to the trooper.
i just purchased a 99' with 92K miles. everything is totally stock and in great shape. i've been doing some searching on this froum as well as some other isuzu forums looking to get some ideas/advice on the few modifications i am looking to make.
my first thoughts are about the overall suspension. i've read that the stock springs are way too soft, and have seen the recomendations for the 913/912 (i believe) for the rear. as far as the front, im a bit confused as to the best way to approach the lift.
the torsion bar adjustment i seem to understand, however, im curious as to what everyone's experience is with this type of modification. it seems up to 1.5" would be the max lift recomended in order to avoid cv boot tearing. also, the alignment issues involved are a concern. with this mod, i've also read about the ball joint flip. im confused though as to whether this is something to do by itself to gain front end lift without the camber/castor issues, or if its something done in conjunction with the torsion bar adjustment.
i should also state that i live in florida and wont be doing any kind of 'rock climbing' or anything of that sort. i dont believe i will ever be looking for alot of wheel travel, just something that will get me through some sugar sand, mud and the occasional water crossing.
seems most recomendations for tires are the 265/75 as a good, general tire that will keep the gearing better and MPG decent.
sorry for the rambling. im very excited to turn it into a great truck to explore the everglades and other forests throughout florida.
thanks for your time
mike
hello everybody. im new to this forum and almost as new to the trooper.
i just purchased a 99' with 92K miles. everything is totally stock and in great shape. i've been doing some searching on this froum as well as some other isuzu forums looking to get some ideas/advice on the few modifications i am looking to make.
my first thoughts are about the overall suspension. i've read that the stock springs are way too soft, and have seen the recomendations for the 913/912 (i believe) for the rear. as far as the front, im a bit confused as to the best way to approach the lift.
the torsion bar adjustment i seem to understand, however, im curious as to what everyone's experience is with this type of modification. it seems up to 1.5" would be the max lift recomended in order to avoid cv boot tearing. also, the alignment issues involved are a concern. with this mod, i've also read about the ball joint flip. im confused though as to whether this is something to do by itself to gain front end lift without the camber/castor issues, or if its something done in conjunction with the torsion bar adjustment.
i should also state that i live in florida and wont be doing any kind of 'rock climbing' or anything of that sort. i dont believe i will ever be looking for alot of wheel travel, just something that will get me through some sugar sand, mud and the occasional water crossing.
seems most recomendations for tires are the 265/75 as a good, general tire that will keep the gearing better and MPG decent.
sorry for the rambling. im very excited to turn it into a great truck to explore the everglades and other forests throughout florida.
thanks for your time
mike
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