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-mike
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-mike
A question on tire pressure. Do most of you run 30 psi in front and 35 in the rear like the manual says? I was thinking that 32 all around may give a better drive.
Based upon my quick look the seats appear to be mounted to raised floor brackets by HORIZONTAL bolts. Thus you would have to come up with a bracket extension of some sort to raise the front attachment points.
I have one, so my viewpoint is pro. I think where any increase in danger comes into play is crashing head-on into another vehicle. The other vehicle is less protected. If all vehicles had steel bumpers would we all be better off? I don't know.
I hope none of us get an opportunity to find out. I got mine for Off-roading purposes primarily.
-mike
thanks.
Thanks,
Charles
BTW - I think the hitch actually improves the ride a little. Kind of like putting a 50lb sandbag in the trunk of a car. The Trooper feels slightly better balanced.
-mike
-mike
One thing that makes a difference in handling is tires. I have new Toyo AT tires and the steering is now very tight. A deeper tread on these then the B-stones. I do need to give a little more effort to turn the wheel at low speeds.
I'm probably in over my head here but I think the key to having a straight steering wheel comes during the toein adjustment. If the adjustment rods are not BOTH moved the SAME amount then the steering wheel gets off centered (assuming of course the system was centered to start with). I think a good shop would start with the steering wheel straight ahead, even up the tie rods, and THEN make the needed adjustments to both rods by the same amounts.
I guess under normal circumstances, as long as they dial in the correct toein, it is only a "cosmetic" issue if the steering wheel is not centered. While this might be technically correct it would make me wonder how many other corners the shop cut when doing my alignment.
On the other hand, I guess even when a shop tries to do the perfect job they could have set the steering wheel ever so slightly off center to start. Or they could have moved one nut a 1/4 turn and the other just a little bit more. Therefore even when trying to be perfect there is some room for error especially when doing diagnostic test drives on less than perfect roads.
Bottom line is it sounds like they did a very good job. FWIW our alignment also took about that long.
Regarding "front seat leg room was kind of tight", I found the Trooper to be spacious. If you want to see what has really tight front seat leg room, take a test drive in a Toyota 4-Runner or a Ford Explorer = you'll find the Trooper is much roomier. When I test drove the 4-Runner, my left leg rubbed the left door panel which I found unconfortable.
1-) adjust the valves every 15,000 miles - it does not cost that much to have a mechanic adjust them for you - I paid about $50.00. I neglected this and had to have a valve job ($800.00).
2-) One cylinder, I believe #2, is prone to overheating and cracking the intake manifold. The preventative is always make sure you have plenty of coolant. A regular check will prevent you from this problem.
Older model troopers have a lot of personality and I have heard numerous cases where they have over 200,000 miles on them.
Regarding where to find one, check local dealers and also EBAY. A better purchase might be to pick up an older version of the newer trooper - say a 1993-1995 - same body as the 2001's and looks closer to the newer troopers than the pre 1991 models. Again, there are several examples on EBAY. I am thinking of getting my son one of the 1993-1996 Troopers when he turns 16. I like the older pre 1991 models, but I like the newer models as they are really a better vehicle in may ways.
2-4HR TRIPS WITH WORK TRAVEL AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. GOOD TIRES AND RIMS. INTERIOR HAS BEEN REALY CARED FOR. IN FACT THE BACK SEATS LOOK BRAND NEW.
I'M ASKING $2300. LET ME KNOW. I LIVE IN NORTH AUGUSTA, SC. GRUCELA@YAHOO.COM
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(Note: The question of who would want a GM built "Trooper" is a separate issue.)
In any event you should always be able to get work done elsewhere as Isuzus are not hard to work on from what I have seen/heard.
Other suspension mod to my Trooper: front and rear polyurethane sway bar bushings, Rancho RS9000s.
-mike
Trooper sighting. If you want to see a newer Trooper in action, check out the movie THE PLEDGE, with Jack Nicholson. Lot's of Trooper action in this film, and the story ain't half bad either.
Happy Trooping !! ;-)
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-mike
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Is there an address where we can send a letter to Isuzu to voice our opinion? I was watching TV where they were about to cancel the Mustang due to lackluster sales back in the 1980's They received thousands of letters from Mustang fans. Most were very angry letters asking Ford "how stupid could they be?". So Ford, based on the quantity of letters received, decided to continue with the Mustang, designed a new model, etc. Just proves that public opinion can make a difference. Have any of you Trooper fans sent in any letters to Isuzu?
Failsafe mode allows the truck to be driven when there is a problem with the auto trans by starting out in 3rd gear and staying there. However, repeatedly starting out in 3rd gear can overheat the trans, so instead manually shift into "L" to start out, then shift up.
What you need to do is have either your regular mechanic or an Isuzu dealer connect a diagnostic reader to the TCM to retrieve the trouble code stored there. Then get a few estimates for the repair, as it will likely be expensive.
Good luck, Marty
95 Trooper LS
-mike
From the Falls back to NJ through the Poconos(up and down) averaged 18.5 mpg. The mean mpg seems to be 18.75 for the trip overall. Not too bad considering I onlt get in the 16's running around NJ, NY, and Philly for work. Truck ran great, but I could have used a little more leg room as has been mentioned here before. You do not notice it much unless you are on a long haul. The Adirondack's were truly beautiful, I recommend highly to other Trooper folks!
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bryancos "How to keep from hitting deer?" Jul 31, 2001 12:36pm
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