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The vent window seals do dry up pretty bad, but these are still available from Isuzu. You have to order them from someone who can order them from Japan, like a dealership or someone with access to the Isuzu Parts Network. The rest of the rubber parts seem to hold up well. I live in northern NV...

Yeah, the 4L30 is a problematic trans. If these transmissions are not maintenanced properly from day 1, you can certainly expect problems. Bart

As much as I hate to admit it, as I am a die hard Isuzu guy, the Taco will probably be easier to deal with over the long haul, simply because Isuzus are getting scarce and parts will only continue to dry up. That said, a 97 5-speed Trooper is pretty much the BEST option you can get in a 2nd...

Congrats. That is a fine rig! Bart

I think that would be a very fair price if the vehicle is in solid shape with all the proper maintenance. I don't think the 3.2 is as prone to head gasket failure as the earlier 2.6s were. It all comes down to proper maintenance of the cooling system as well as age. In gen2 form, a 97 with a...

You will probably be able to get rid of this thing quick on PlanetIsuzoo.com forums. Those are really nice and hard to find in decent shape, so definitely sell it on there. Bart

Junkyards....Pick & Pull, etc. Bart

Honestly, Troopers are in a weird spot right now, especially gen1s. They are kind of on the cusp of becoming "classics", but they still don't have the widespread appreciation that older Toyotas, Jeeps or Rovers have. So, even when they are considered by more folks to have a greater value in...

I agree, I put the 912s in my VX and improved the ride dramatically from stock. Bart

Yeah, that's a good combo right there. The simplicity of lifting Isuzus is one of the nicest things about them. It will be an easy install for sure. When I hear stuff like that, I feel ashamed that I complain to myself about only taking 2 vacations a year. Do it! :safari-rig: Bart

I hope you get your stuff sooner rather than later. Rocky-Road is great to work with, but from my experience they typically they don't stock parts...so you might be waiting a while. Did you get the 919s or 912s? You just gonna add springs and crank the front end? Or did you get a more involved...

Troopers make excellent platfoms. Sometimes I wish I had a late model Trooper so I could enjoy some of the newer creature comforts and the more powerful 3.5. But that said, your transmission woes are a common problem with automatics that have the 4L30E. For that reason alone I have stayed...

Thanks! And I like your Jeremy Fish avatar! Bart

Congrats! Be sure to post pics and also join PlanetIsuzoo.com forums. Lots of good people and great info on there! Bart

There you go. Personally, and this is advise to anyone thinking Trooper, stay away from the late models with the automatic transmissions. Unless they are really well cared for, and they seldom are, they can and will be your main source of headaches. A later model 5-speed is a **************' combo...

Well, don't feel too bad. The 2.6 ain't much better. I just returned from a trip up to Vancouver, BC and back. There were several long steep pulls in southern Oregon up I-5 where I was maxed out at 35-40 MPH in 3rd gear going up....Troopers do not like steep grades and when you throw a head...

Nice! That snow storm picture is the essence of camping! Bart

Yes, this is a great build! Troopers don't get enough love! Bart

I painted the door panels. Eventually I would like to get them powdercoated. I will check out your thread! I am jealous of your diesel! Bart

TL;DR? "ARB Bull Bar with Warn M8000 Winch Rumor has it that ARB only sent twelve of their iconic looking winch bumpers to the United States back when gen1 Troopers were still young. I don't know if this figure is exactly true, but either way, it sure seems to be, as I have only known of three...