'95 Trooper Questions

[Storz]

Looking at a 95 5spd Trooper this weekend. It has a 3" lift. Anything major with these vehicles to check out?

Here is the CL ad

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3499320624.html

 

[BigSwede]

Not really, a 95 with a manual tranny is a pretty reliable setup in general. Looks like you'll have to deal with the leaky hydraulic clutch, not a deal breaker though.

Personally I would not run 35s with the stock 4.56 gearing, 32 or 33 would be preferable (stock tire size is 245/70/16 IIRC, around 29.5")

I've seen that Trooper over on PlanetIsuzoo.com, seems like a nice rig.

 

[Storz]

If I pick it up I actually intend to sell/trade the tires for something smaller sized.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Over 200k miles and likely been beat up a little bit. A stock base model like that with less miles can be had for $1500 all day long and an LS model for $500 more, so I would keep looking IMO and add what you want to the vehicle. 35's puts a lot of strain on a drive train, not to mention the lack of sliders and skid plates that can leave things exposed to abuse.

 

[BigSwede]

Troopers have 5 skid plates from the factory, but I take your meaning.

I have run 35s on my Troopers for about 7 years now (regeared) without much issue, including some pretty heavy rock crawling...broke a couple of CV axles doing dumb stuff, but that's about it. They are pretty heavily built.

 

[Storz]

Meeting up this Thursday to check out the vehicle and if all goes well will be mine by next weekend hopefully

 

[robertdarin]

looks good to me. Buy that sucker. Without gears I would personally stay away from the 35s but everyone is different.

 

[Storz]

Went and looked at it yesterday, would be a great weekend rig for someone. I have a 50 mile commute everyday though and its just a bit too rough for a daily driver for my needs. Super nice guy that is really into Isuzu owns it though. If it weren't for a daily driver I'd get it in a heartbeat, but just not the right truck for me right now.

 

[Storz]

Found a nice '94 Trooper. Base truck with a manual trans. Will be trading in a few weeks!

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