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Monroe said they hadn't actually tested them on a Amigo so they couldn't recommend them. I kept the original rubber bushings as the Monroe ones were wimpy in comparison. OEM shocks were toast after 30k. Isuzu dealer here swears that the Amigo and Rodeo have totally different part #s for OEM shocks. The fit and ride is great so time to order back ones from a-1 and see if they'll work too.
I agree with paisan, the boulder bars are a good idea. If you are interested in a new truck and like isuzu's, you could probably get great deals on new troopers, at least until they are all gone.
-mike
They fixed everything and they told me that I bent my tail pipe not the control arm, any ways from some reason now my rodeo doesn't stop at all. I almost had 2 wrecks on they way home. My brakes do not make any noise so I'm thinking that there is air in the system, should I get the air out or should replace the pads and rotors? , and does anybody know off any good rotors for rodeos.
-mike
I had rented one back in October, ended up having it for 3 weeks since my trip was extended at that time. Never really thought seriously about an SUV prior to that time.
The 3.2 seems to be a great motor and the ride is quite good. I have about 1100 miles on it so far, and fuel econ is about 18/22.
Looking forward to good long service
Mike Jennings
-mike
P.S. The dealer also liked the in dash 6 disc cd changer more than me! What is the world coming to.
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For the radio and remote try:
http://www.asap-auto-parts.com
http://www.cunningham-brothers.com
http://www.car-part.com
http://www.allhyundaiisuzuparts.com
ebay may also have both items but the junkyard route seems to be much cheaper, at least for the CD changer.
The layout of the buttons is different on mine - don't know if that matters or not: I got lock then open and then panic.
-Ryan
Luke
I also try to add a bottle of Techron (or similar fuel system cleaner) to my tank after getting an oil change. The combination of the air filter (Fram) and the fuel system cleaner has made a noticeable difference.
So, if you're like me and don't think about checking your air filter very often, you probably need to go ahead and check it and replace it.
Luke
1, Main bearing in transmission went out... $1500
2. Clutch $800
Priot to these repairs, I had a tire rotate that cost $298 because 4 lugnuts broke of the studs during a routine tire rotate. The tires needed replaced some 10,000 miles later, and Sam's Club and a Texaco Station said they would be glad to
sell me tires but would not install them becarse isuzu products have "soft" studs and they would not be responsible
for the repair. I then took the Rodeo to the dealership in Upper Marlboro where I purchased the Vehicle and they
wanted $140 to install new tires and denied and problems with the studs. The problem is when a stud breaks of the
rotors have to be removed to replace them. When I contacted isuzu head quarters they denied the problem. Four mounths ago the transfer case went out ($1500) and I traded it in on a Honda. The tradin was low because ot it's poor
reputation. Honda's last year fof the Passport is 2002 because of all the problems and bad press.
-mike
Before, I used to drive off even if the temp gauge says it's not warm yet and the engine felt clumsy even after the engine warmed up later down the road.
Next to buy, aftermarket remote starter. I gues Clifford is a good brand.
-mike
Just my 2 cents.
-mike
I have had to replace a few on my 97 as well!!!
-mike
I was reading through Protege discussion board and seems like a lot of people tried it and were happy. I have also talked to the local auto store and they also recommended it. I was just wondering if it's really that good. It also looks like it needs to be "worked on" after about 50K mi - gotta be soaked in special K&N oil...
thanks for your input. I am not really expecting any HP increase. I was kinda hoping for gas/mileage increase though. Plus Fram filter would cost me about $25 and needs to be changed every 10-12K mi it K&N is going to pay for itself after 25K miles or so. I was also thinking it might be better for the engine because it'll let more air in.
The lady in auto store told me that she uses it and she got about 10 extra h.p. - doesn't seem too realistic for me :-)
I guess it depends on how much the start up cost of a K&N is, and then the maintenance one needs to do to it. I've heard some people say that they got tore up or the like by grit and had to now by another filter. If you want more info on K&N input here on Edmunds, I'd go over to the aftermarket and accessories board. I believe there's already a decent discussion about the product.
-mike
-mike
OEM shocks was nice until you hit the bumps. First hit was sharp and then subsequent continuous hits left the SUV floating. Very disaapointing and nerve wrecking when it floats.
Bilstein had firm ride but can sustain big bumps. It was too stiff for my wife's taste. It made the SUV tossable on the corners and feels very flat even on extreme turns. I found it tiring on long drives.
Replaced it with Monroe matic plus shocks which gave a much better ride confort. I can speed on the bumps that I used to slow down with the OEM or Bilstein. Other Rodeo owners tried it and liked it very much.
Now I am interested of putting on Tokico's latest Trekmaster shocks. I made some inquities already from people who used it. You might be interested on there response. Post #1671 & #1672 at "Land Rover Discovery/Discovery II" Feb 23, 2002 8:40pm
For shocks, my personal favorite are the Rancho 9000s which are adjustable. You can make em firm like the bilstiens, or soft like the monroes. Best of both worlds. I'd like bilstiens in general, but they are usually pricier than others.
-mike
ABS. Had it serviced under warranty (Passport and Rodeo has different TSB# and title), replacing rear ABS harness that broke/severed by fatigue.
Steering. First you should have a proper wheel alignment and wheel balance. If vibration still comes up, we may have similar problem. Noticed vibration on mine around 70 mph (my favorite speed). Switched the tires around and localized vibration to one tire and off to the spare it went. Worn out shocks also contribute because excess wheel movement can be felt at the steering.
I noticed numerous small rattles when it hits hard on the bumps but with the Monroes softer ride the rattles were not that apparent and haven't noticed CD skips lately.
Hope that helps.
-mike
-mike