SC4ws
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I'm the second owner of this truck, and have truly enjoyed the 11 years I've had with it. I hate to sell it, but my family has outgrown it. I'm asking $16,000 for it. It has just under 131k miles on it. It is located in Laurens, SC.
This truck is 4x4 as well as four wheel steer (Quadrasteer). The Quadrasteer option was available from 1999-2005. It includes a wider and stronger Dana 60 rear axle as well as the additional cab and side marker lights. It is an excellent feature as it makes the truck as maneuverable as a mid-size sedan. I leave the system on and have never had any issues out of it.
To go along with the Quadrasteer option, the truck is also equipped with the towing package which includes tow/haul mode for the transmission, trailer brake controller and dealer-installed goose-neck hitch. I have never used the goose-neck in the 11 years I've owned the truck. It also comes with select-a-ride electronic suspension to improve damping in rough terrain. This option is also fully functioning and works well.
Interior options include leather seats, power and heated driver and passenger seats, memory driver seats, power locks and windows, dual climate control, auto-dimming rear and side mirrors, auto-on/off headlights, under-seat storage, 6 cup holders, factory all-weather floor mats, 6-disc stereo system and Bose sound system.
Mild modifications have been made to the vehicle including K&N intake, Hypertech tuner and Flowmaster Super 40 muffler (single). These mods have been equipped for longer than I've had the truck and have never caused an issue. (The increased air flow does cause a CEL when on extended highway drives or sustained heavy load. The code goes away on it own after a few miles of regular driving or can be cleared manually. Every CEL I've experienced has been airflow related.) This Summer, I upgraded the brakes to Powerstop Z32. These brakes are intended for towing/hauling and perform VERY well when warm. Regular street performance is the same as factory. The SoftTopper has been installed since 2016 with no issues other my own mistake scrubbing the back window with a stiff brush. I've replaced the back panel with new and the window is clear.
I have personally maintained this vehicle with Amsoil fluids and AC Delco or factory OEM parts (alternator, water pump, thermostat). No part has been replaced twice. Buy quality parts and only fix it once. Coopter ATX tires have ~15,000 miles on them and lots of tread left (another benefit of the 4-wheel steering). This truck has never been in an accident (minor or major).
I have loved this truck well and want it to go to someone who will do the same. My intentions were to build this into an expedition rig for my family, but it doesn't have the seating capacity to hold us any longer. It makes an excellent platform give the combination of power, payload, towing and reliability with the added benefit of exponentially better maneuverability. This truck will out-turn a 2-door Jeep. The price is not firm, but is intended to show the level of care this truck has received and my sincerity that it go to someone who will treat it well. This truck will haul well, maneuver in tight places and continue to serve for a long time. If I could, I would keep it, but we need to recover the cost of the new family adventure vehicle.
Functional four-wheel steering demo: <div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></div>
Parts replaced in my time:
* headlights and housings (2022)
*brakes (2022; upgraded to Powerstop for increased performance; pads, rotors, lines and fluid (Motul DOT 5.1); less than 2k miles)
*drive shaft and u-joints (2021; upgraded from aluminum to steel)
*headliner replaced (2021)
*transfer case (2020; less than 5k miles ago)
*thermostat (2018)
*battery (2018; AGM type)
*gas cap (2017; failed emission in Houston, TX)
*water pump (2017)
Known issues are:
*driver seat shows moderate wear
*chips in windshield that have been there since I bought the truck in 2012; no movement; sealed)
*intermittent brake shudder (known design flaw with Q-steer trucks)
*spark plugs are due for replacement (original but still no misfire)
* broken passenger side vent shade
*driver side c-pillar trim badge has come off (I have it)
Full disclosure:
*truck was broken into in 2017 while parked at work; required new driver door mechanism and repainting driver door; no further damage
*undiagnosed intermittent mechanical sound while backing and turning (at the same time); several mechanics have looked but found no obvious source
*I'll probably cry when this truck sells
This truck is 4x4 as well as four wheel steer (Quadrasteer). The Quadrasteer option was available from 1999-2005. It includes a wider and stronger Dana 60 rear axle as well as the additional cab and side marker lights. It is an excellent feature as it makes the truck as maneuverable as a mid-size sedan. I leave the system on and have never had any issues out of it.
To go along with the Quadrasteer option, the truck is also equipped with the towing package which includes tow/haul mode for the transmission, trailer brake controller and dealer-installed goose-neck hitch. I have never used the goose-neck in the 11 years I've owned the truck. It also comes with select-a-ride electronic suspension to improve damping in rough terrain. This option is also fully functioning and works well.
Interior options include leather seats, power and heated driver and passenger seats, memory driver seats, power locks and windows, dual climate control, auto-dimming rear and side mirrors, auto-on/off headlights, under-seat storage, 6 cup holders, factory all-weather floor mats, 6-disc stereo system and Bose sound system.
Mild modifications have been made to the vehicle including K&N intake, Hypertech tuner and Flowmaster Super 40 muffler (single). These mods have been equipped for longer than I've had the truck and have never caused an issue. (The increased air flow does cause a CEL when on extended highway drives or sustained heavy load. The code goes away on it own after a few miles of regular driving or can be cleared manually. Every CEL I've experienced has been airflow related.) This Summer, I upgraded the brakes to Powerstop Z32. These brakes are intended for towing/hauling and perform VERY well when warm. Regular street performance is the same as factory. The SoftTopper has been installed since 2016 with no issues other my own mistake scrubbing the back window with a stiff brush. I've replaced the back panel with new and the window is clear.
I have personally maintained this vehicle with Amsoil fluids and AC Delco or factory OEM parts (alternator, water pump, thermostat). No part has been replaced twice. Buy quality parts and only fix it once. Coopter ATX tires have ~15,000 miles on them and lots of tread left (another benefit of the 4-wheel steering). This truck has never been in an accident (minor or major).
I have loved this truck well and want it to go to someone who will do the same. My intentions were to build this into an expedition rig for my family, but it doesn't have the seating capacity to hold us any longer. It makes an excellent platform give the combination of power, payload, towing and reliability with the added benefit of exponentially better maneuverability. This truck will out-turn a 2-door Jeep. The price is not firm, but is intended to show the level of care this truck has received and my sincerity that it go to someone who will treat it well. This truck will haul well, maneuver in tight places and continue to serve for a long time. If I could, I would keep it, but we need to recover the cost of the new family adventure vehicle.
Functional four-wheel steering demo: <div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></div>
Parts replaced in my time:
* headlights and housings (2022)
*brakes (2022; upgraded to Powerstop for increased performance; pads, rotors, lines and fluid (Motul DOT 5.1); less than 2k miles)
*drive shaft and u-joints (2021; upgraded from aluminum to steel)
*headliner replaced (2021)
*transfer case (2020; less than 5k miles ago)
*thermostat (2018)
*battery (2018; AGM type)
*gas cap (2017; failed emission in Houston, TX)
*water pump (2017)
Known issues are:
*driver seat shows moderate wear
*chips in windshield that have been there since I bought the truck in 2012; no movement; sealed)
*intermittent brake shudder (known design flaw with Q-steer trucks)
*spark plugs are due for replacement (original but still no misfire)
* broken passenger side vent shade
*driver side c-pillar trim badge has come off (I have it)
Full disclosure:
*truck was broken into in 2017 while parked at work; required new driver door mechanism and repainting driver door; no further damage
*undiagnosed intermittent mechanical sound while backing and turning (at the same time); several mechanics have looked but found no obvious source
*I'll probably cry when this truck sells
