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 Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice...
[Re: 88raider4morgan]
#980036
01/08/10 05:46 AM
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Joined: Mar 2006
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Rock Warrior
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I just got off the phone with Frank (Mudraider) He said the same thing. Once this settles down and my Daughter gets this on the road I will take you guys up on your offer to show me the ropes. I will have my Daughter join us so she will learn along with me.
Thanks for everything Bringing your college-age daughter around these guys? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> brave, brave man you are sir! Dont forget when you show up to emphasize the shotgun rack you're having installed! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice...
[Re: MI_Mitsu]
#980037
01/08/10 07:06 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Trail Leader
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> brave, brave man you are sir! What'ya saying Jim? We can't be trusted? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice...
[Re: 88raider4morgan]
#980038
01/08/10 10:56 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 220
Wheeler
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The real savings is on the cheap insurance for these trucks. The mileage is not great but the most expensive part of ownership is depreciation followed by insurance costs. I pay less than $20 per month to insure my 84 Monty with new engine, new trans, new brakes. Even with $5000 invested, the depreciation on a new RAV4 is $5000 once you drive it off the lot, you will have "paid" for the truck inside of 2 years. I voted to keep it.
83 mitsu flat bed 2.6l weber, 88 auto tranny, 2" body lift, 4.625 LSD, 235/85-16E mudders (33 x 9.50).
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice...
[Re: whitelespaul]
#980039
01/09/10 12:25 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,186
Body Damage is Cool
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wahh?? I'm getting $2600 for liabilty on my 88 2.6/5spd...I'm a teen driver though. You would think the price would go down when you drive a $700 suv compared to a 60k BMW...
'88 Raider, 33" Maxxis, 2" body lift, 10K winch
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice...
[Re: 0778drz110]
#980040
01/09/10 12:41 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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wahh?? I'm getting $2600 for liabilty on my 88 2.6/5spd...I'm a teen driver though. You would think the price would go down when you drive a $700 suv compared to a 60k BMW... Nope. You're paying for mostly liability protection from hitting and damaging, maiming, killing, etc. someone else.
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice...
[Re: 88raider4morgan]
#980041
01/10/10 06:18 AM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 613
Rock Warrior
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"The vote is 10 - 4 to keep it... you Guys are as crazy as I am... "
You should add that those 4 who voted "no" are just buzzards wanting the parts.
1991 Montero LS 3.0 5-Spd LWB 31" Bridgestone Dueller ATs on stock rims, tan/tan interior/exterior
1986 Isuzu Trooper 2.3 5-spd - partially disassembled, tan interior/dark blue exterior
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice...
[Re: Yellowhammer]
#980042
01/10/10 11:05 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 228
Wheeler
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I recently went through this dilema. So... I bought my daughter a 4cyl commuter that gets 32 mpg and kept the Raider for myself. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
'89 Raider V6, AT, SAS'ed, Dana 44 front & rear, 5:38 gears, NP 231 T-case.
'97 Montero SR, cold weather package, 4.90 R&P, BATTLEZ suspension w/ 2" lift, JAOS grill guard & under body protection, custom rock sliders.
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice... Final Decision
[Re: 88raider4morgan]
#980043
01/11/10 05:48 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 51
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Final Vote 19 - 7 to Keep it and fix it up. My Daughter couldn't be happier with the decision. The truck is with the mechanic now and should be ready to give to her on Friday when I get back home. I went with a rebuilt transmission and repairing the blown head gasket and exhaust leak. I will post pictures when it comes home. Thanks for all the offers to help and to teach me how to DIY. You Guys are the BEST! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ----------------------------- 1988 Dodge Raider 2.6L A/T
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice... Final Decision
[Re: 88raider4morgan]
#980044
01/11/10 06:33 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,186
Body Damage is Cool
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Final Vote 19 - 7 to Keep it and fix it up. My Daughter couldn't be happier with the decision. The truck is with the mechanic now and should be ready to give to her on Friday when I get back home. I went with a rebuilt transmission and repairing the blown head gasket and exhaust leak. I will post pictures when it comes home. Thanks for all the offers to help and to teach me how to DIY. You Guys are the BEST! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ----------------------------- 1988 Dodge Raider 2.6L A/T I would've upgraded to a Clearwater head so it won't break in the future. Being down in Florida, the enigne could be more prone to overheat and crack the head. My headgasket leaks right now, its probably what I'll go with. If not, it would be a diesel or turbo engine swap when the 2.6 dies <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
'88 Raider, 33" Maxxis, 2" body lift, 10K winch
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Re: Need seasoned Gen 1 advice... Final Decision
[Re: 0778drz110]
#980045
01/11/10 08:12 PM
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 82
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I have a 84' SWB i live in WI and bought it down in AZ that way there would be no rust. It had 80,000 miles on it I changed all the fluids in it before i left made it to kansas city and the tranny blew. i payed 1600 for the montero i had to rent a uhaul to get it home. then i put another 1200 into a new tranny I didnt have to put as much into it as you will but if there is no rust and your daughter likes it i would finish the project as is cause i love my monte but if the engine goes on it i will be going with a diesel swap. good luck
84' Montero 2.6L SWB
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