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Many of you may have seen this truck for sale in Tucson. It’s now located in Bellemont. I bought it but quickly found out it needed a bit more work than I had anticipated. I’ve put a decent amount of work into diagnostics, repairs and getting it cleaned up so hopefully this extra information will be beneficial to you. I did drive it from Benson to Bellemont with no issues.
The Good:
Clean title in my name
New transfer case actuator
New front differential actuator
New lower ball joints
New upper control arms and ball joints
New front leveling struts
New rear shocks
Newer BFG KM3s with only 6k miles
(255/85r16 10ply)
Newer steering rack and bushings
New front brakes
New brake booster
Brake fluid flush with DOT4 fluid
New plugs and wires
New carrier bearing
New hood lift struts
Newer battery from 7/2025
Timing belt & water pump done at 145k in 2023
Transmission shifts great
Engine runs strong and doesn’t use any oil
Heater and AC work great
Cruise control works
No tears or stains in seats
Kenwood double din stereo with Bluetooth
Aluminum camper shell
Thornton Racing OBD chip to improve fuel mileage
LED headlights
All lights (except for fogs) function properly
Weathertech floor mats up front
Window tint
The bad:
The gauge cluster was changed out so it does not read actual mileage of vehicle, I’m not sure of actual mileage
Needs lower control arms (bushings are bad and won’t align)
Needs RR wheel bearing
ABS light is on, the rear axle housing was changed out from a non ABS truck and they cut the wires at the frame
Front bumper is pretty beat up
Body has a few dents and dings but paint is in pretty decent shape for a 1st gen
Windshield is cracked but only in the tinted brow so it’s not noticeable
Transfer case front output shaft seal has small leak
One panel in rear window was broken and replaced but now the slider doesn’t work
Might have an exhaust manifold leak (common known 1st gen issue) you can hear it ticking while driving
Not sure when oil was last changed but it looks clean on the dipstick
Trailer 4 pin plug missing, wiring is there but needs an adapter plug
Vacuum line from intake resonator box to power steering assist is broken
Tailgate mechanism consists of baling wire but it works
Missing radio antenna
I may be forgetting a few things but I’m trying to point out every flaw and good thing this truck has to offer. Ultimately if you do the lower control arms, RR wheel bearing and align it this truck will be perfect for getting you around.
Call or text 928-607-3034 -Dillon