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-mike
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For model year 2000 Isuzu as a company is ranked below average. I guess their build quality has decreased or more likely others have improved quality and Isuzu has fallen behind.
For those of you interestd int he other models here is the list from New York Times.
Compact Cars:
1.Toyota Tercel
2.Toyota Corolla
3. Subaru Impreza Outback (My personal Favourite)
Entry Midsize:
1.Honda Accord
2.Buick LeSabre(tie)
2.Toyota Camry(tie)
3.Toyota Avalon
Sporty CArs:
1. Mazda Miata
2.Honda Del Sol
3.Honda Prelude
Entry Luxury:
1.Lexus ES 300
2.Infitinity G20
3.Infinity I30
Premium Luxury:
1. Lexus LS 400
2. Mercedez-Benz SL-Class
3. Lexus SC coupe
Compact Pickups:
1. Toyota Tacoma
2. Nissan Pckups
3. Ford Ranger
Full Size Pickups
1. Toyota T100
2. GMC Sierra
3. Chevorlet C/K Series
Mini SUV
1. toyota RAV4
Compact SUVs
1. 4runer
2. Trooper
3. Explorer
Full size suv
1. Toyota LC
2. GMC Yukon
Luxury SUV
1. LX 470
Compact Vans
1. Odessey
Previa
Mazda MPV
Trooper's maximum towing capacity rated at 5000 lbs.
This is based on the drive train capability,
not the suspension system's.
Remember that Trooper is not a super vehicle.
Like any other vehicles, it fits only certain needs/ preferences.
Good luck!
-mike
The MDX is mini-van based so yeah that makes sense, but the Trooper is a full frame, so I'd say it was the suspension that is holding down the trooper as far as towing. Any engineers here?
-mike
where did you find the chrome version of the ECB nudge bar. i have been looking all over for one. can you provide any insite. i would need the chrome as well to match my sport chrome side bars.
thanks,
steve
As some have noted, the limit is based on a combination of several factors: vehicle weight, chassis, suspension, engine, tires, wheelbase, track, transmission, braking, and cooling systems. Finally, the vehicle is typically tested with various trailer loads in various conditions (wet, curves, braking, cross-winds).
Some of these factors you can do something about (maybe add extra transmission cooling, upgrade shocks & springs), others you can't (wheelbase, chassis).
If I WAS planning to exceed the limits, I might look into the following: check the limits for the overseas Trooper models with the SAME engine - in Australia, in Europe - what are they rated at? Are they using the same transmission? Next, check the GM website (posted earlier by someone...) that lists the specs for the Trooper transmission - it is used in other vehicles - and see what those other vehicles are towing; be sure they are using the EXACT same version of this transmission. Next, plan on upgrading to a Light Truck tire (not the "P" rated stock type...) that is designed for heavier loads and more abuse; also plan on replacing all 4 stock shocks (you don't still have them DO you...) and the rear springs to more robust pieces. You should also strongly consider using a full synthetic oil in the engine and at least a semi-sythetic in the transmission. Does the U.S. Trooper have a transmission cooler? If not, you should look around for one. I would also go to some of the RV websites and do a little reading there - people who routinely tow trailers with all kinds of vehicles will be able to give you no-nonsense, experienced advice that will probably save you $$ and headaches down the road (no pun...).
-mike
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Do you think we would get a better deal if we ordered in quantity ? As I stated earlier, I would need the crome as well. I assume you are looking at the ECB 76mm Chrome Nudge Bar.
Once it comes in, where the heck would you have something that installed. Dealer ? Body Shop ?
BYW, I have a 2000 Trooper Limted.
~Steve
-mike
Thanks for your help.
Steve
-mike
PS: Steve, e-mail me mike@iace.com with the destination so I can get an exact shipping price. Thanks.
Years ago we had a Mazda Navajo (Explorer Sport). On a cross country trip I quickly calculated that our trailer and two motorcycles should be just under the truck's towing limit. What I missed was the paragraph that reduced that limit by a certain percentage for every thousand feet of elevation climbed. The transmission started slipping a few hundred miles from home and then went completely the next day. Thankfully it didn't let go while we were in Colorado!
-mike
1. On take-off after a complete stop, there is sometimes a thump/clunk from the front end intermittently, sounds like something is in a bind and break out of it on take-off. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times and they claimed this can not be duplicated.
2. I noticed the feathering of tires ( even they have been rotated at 7500 interval), so tires are making whistling noise on speed below 30 mph.
I wonder if anyone else has similar experience.
Our other car is a 98 maxima, front wheel drive. I think it may be the better car for bad road conditions.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
1) If fishtailing, you are better off gassing it slightly to get the front wheels to catch and pull you through a turn
2) I could get the truck to kick the back out, but only at full turn where the inner front wheel was basically standing still and the rest of the car was rotating around it.
Overall it was a good experience.
-mike
Rear-wheel drive is almost always the worst vs. front-drive or 4wd on snow and ice. However, if you have a conventional 4wd system only, you can quickly get the vehicle spun out also as the two axles are locked together and power can't shift to where it will do the most good. Generally, this explains why every winter I see a predominance of Explorers off the road - either because most of them are rear 2wd only, or, they only have conventional 4wd (6 cylinder models in recent past) and the driver is not exercising due caution.
-mike
ECB 76mm Chrome Nudge Bars $300 each on a group buy (possibly less if we get enough people) I'm gonna set the cutoff for it as Jan 31st (so we have time to recover from the holidays) E-mail me if you guys are interested. I can process V/MC/Disc/Amex as well.
http://www.ecb.com.au/
http://www.iace.com/ia/trooper
-mike
If we get some, I'll let you know how the 2WD troop behaves.
Andy
I have also noticed a clunking sound in the power steering system when I crank the wheel to one side (say, when parallel parking). Any thoughts on what's going on here? I'm almost due for my 15,000 mile service so it would be good to know the list of things I need the mechanic to check.
BTW, I have a '99 Trooper w/ the performance package (LS).
I hit the 4WD button, and after a second or two, right when the 4WD indicator lights up, WHAM!
I have read that there is a problem with a vacuum actuator in some Troopers, can anyone confirm this? I want to be able to duplicate the problem for the dealer, rather than forcing them to drive my Trooper around for hours to find the problem.
-Ken
-mike
-mike
BTW - I was checking edmunds to see if they listed the transmission change from 1999-2000, well they sort of did, but I found something else. Their TMV "true market value" was $31,000 for the truck, wow are they way off.
Looking for opinions on whether TOD is the best bet in these conditions or 4WD Lo should be considered. Preparing for winter here in Maryland! Thanks.
Mark
-mike
I also had Hella 530 foglights installed by another shop. They were installed in the slot where the factory lights would go. They don't fit quite as snug as the factory ones (they stick out just a bit) if you use the factory bracket but look great nevertheless. They work great!! Really improve visibility and I would recommend them to anyone who might drive in low visibility conditions.
Thanks for the update, I'm sure the guys with the "S" models will be glad to hear the OEM fog light positions are useful! I haven't scheduled my 2nd recall appointment, but I guess I probably should. I'm gonna have em check out my slight whining on the T-case and put Synthetic for the oil change and I have to order a K&N Filter since I haven't even checked my air filter in 13K miles.
-mike
Has anyone else tried the Design Tech 55w halogen back-up lights from J.C. Whitney yet? The stock lights in the Trooper are 27w tungsten and to me the difference is a substantial one. Two bulbs are about $15+shipping so it's an inexpensive improvement. I know that Hella and several others make high power back-up lights but when I install a frame hitch there really won't be any room and I don't want to cut into the rear bumper.