1991 Isuzu Trooper Overlanding Build
- Thread starter nfpgasmask
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4D55 Performance
Explorer
I absolutely love my 1989 and I am amazed at how well it drives. Many times you see these old vehicles that look great but they drive like dinosaurs but that is not the case with these first gen Troopers. Do they have the power of a new SUV? No, but in many ways they drive better than my new Cummins. With the improvements you have made I am sure your rig drives fantastic. There is just something that puts a smile on my face when I see an old rig like yours that has been restored the right way and used for what it was intended for. Keep up the good work.
nfpgasmask
Adventurer
Thanks. At this very moment, I need this words more than ever. I think the clutch T.O. bearing blew this morning. As I drove to work, I noticed a rattling sound loud enough to hear over my music. Turned off the tunes and I could really hear it. I think a bearing gave up the ghost...not 100% sure if it is a clutch bearing or something worse...
Bart
Bart
nfpgasmask
Adventurer
It could be, but I am hoping it is something simple like a busted u joint. I have not had time to get under there and check yet.
Bart
nfpgasmask
Adventurer
If yours is a V6, there are a lot of things you can do to put more ponies under the hood. The best is a 3.4 swap. Go to PlanetIsuzoo.com and there are loads of threads on the subject.
Bart
Bart
Thread revival here. Bart, beautiful build! It helped me pull the trigger on a 1990 Trooper last week! I'm on wheels and tires as my first upgrade. Already poured through all the PlanetIsuzu threads on it. Looking at doing your 235/85/16 setup with new 16x7 wheels. Any tips/tricks you have, or something you wish you would have done different on your build if you would do it over again?
Thanks!
Philip
Thanks!
Philip
nfpgasmask
Adventurer
Yes, pull the motor and do a no-expenses spared, top-notch, professional rebuild on it.
Bart
nfpgasmask
Adventurer
Maverick1701
Adventurer
I find myself returning to this thread at least once a month. I absolutely LOVE what you have done with your rig.
balexander87
Observer
To echo Maverick, I find myself returning to this thread and rereading periodically. My family had a 1990 trooper that looks identical to the way this one started (although I think the tires were a little bigger, but it's been a while. Have to see if I can find any old pics...). We drove it daily and it became my "first car" when I turned 16 in 2003. Had over 200k at the time, and was still awesome had trouble keeping head gaskets on the Isuzu motor tho and eventually we hit a deer and it got parked until we eventually gave it away. Definitely didn't appreciate what I had at the time, or I would have done a lot more to keep it in the family!!
All that to say, I have a lot of nostalgia with these rigs, and this thread brings it all back Great rig! Would love to see some more pics from trips and whatnot!
had trouble keeping head gaskets on the Isuzu motor tho and eventually we hit a deer and it got parked until we eventually gave it away. Definitely didn't appreciate what I had at the time, or I would have done a lot more to keep it in the family!!All that to say, I have a lot of nostalgia with these rigs, and this thread brings it all back
Great rig! Would love to see some more pics from trips and whatnot!