Well it has come to pass that my Luv isn't cutting it for me anymore, I've lifted it as much as I can without going SAS, and the 85hp 1.8 just isn't cutting it for highway use, So what I'm doing now is starting my search for the perfect replacement...a 95-02 Troop w/ 5-speed.

What I'm asking for is for advice on which year would be the best to get, know problems, things to look for etc... I'm planning on selling the Luv and using the cash from that to pay for most of the Troop. I hope to be getting getting it by mid-June so I've got some time to do my research and look for the right one.

And no the Troop won't be staying stock for long, plans call for a 3" SL, 32's, bumpers and some other goodies

So lets hear some advice from yall

Thanks,
Rez <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />

Do'nt have any advise, theres plenty of that in the archives, but your thinking ISUZU = REAL. Another born again! good luck <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Scott

Isuzu=REAL <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I've know that for a long time
I've been a Isuzu nut for some time now, ever since my parents bought a '88 LS Trooper back in '90, and my Luv is built by Isuzu(know overseas as the KB) but I want some thing a bit newer/more powerful and comfy

I've been partial to the '95s. YOu get the wide track axles, the new interior, ODB-1, a mechanical xfr case, & non-SOTF axles. The down side is that the long side front axle is unique to the '95 model year.

I've owned a '92 Trooper LS, an '01 and now an '02 Trooper. My vote would be for the '01 or '02, as you get the 3.5L engine w/out the oil burning issue (fixed sometime in '00 I believe). With the poor resale Isuzu has you can get a good '01 or '02 for a small price, and the extra power is nice, especially if you are going to lift and put bigger tires on it.

Good luck! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

whats the down side to SOTF? I've alwas though that it was pretty cool being able to shift into 4hi at up to 50mph or so, I've used it several times on my dad's Tundra and on my mom's Explorer as well and haven had any problems with it, any real reason why I wouldn't want it? I kinda like the 95's as well, being OBD-1 and having the newer interior(main reason why I want a 95<, has dual airbags) I'd be looking for a DOHC 3.2 if i where to get one. I'm considering 98 and up ones because of the 215hp 3.5 but i'm kinda scared away by them having TOD not too keen on the idea of having the t-case shifting it's self any every thing(If any one can give me some good reasons to get one w/ TOD I'd like to know) Thanks guy the feedback is great <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Have you thought about going a couple of years older and getting a 93 RS with DOHC 3.2.

I have a 94 Rs and have been real happy with it.

I think the best year would be 1997.

• standard 12 bold rear axle = more gearing choices, ARB Locker, 4.56 gears installed
  
• no TOD = lower gears available for Transfer Case
  
  

Really? That'd be the first 94 RS I have heard of in this country...supposedly they were available 93-95, but I have never seen anything but a 93 (or 89 first gen).