It's time I make my own thread. I'll update more later, and especially as I go.
Here is how it looked when I bought it in Feb of 2020. The bumper was torn off, the hood pushed in, the radiator support kinked, and the front window was stuck partially down and the harness was cut. It also didn't run.
The guy I bought it from changed the starter, then couldn't get it started again, so I watched the price drop from $1,500 down to $500. He pulled the ignition coil fuse, then didn't put it back in the correct spot. I did the timing belt and changed all of the suspension with the exception of the sway bar bushings. I even got a new steering link.
Here is the mod list as of May 2021.
Front:
-All Moog parts in the front with Skyjacker Nitrocharger shocks. About a 1.5-2" torsion bar crank. https://www.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic. ... 5#p5499805
-1.5" diff drop.
-Lokka locker in front diff.
-Aisin Manual hubs.
-1.5" wheel spacers.
Rear:
-Changed to BDS 034211 springs from OME 919 springs.
-Skyjacker M95 rear shocks.
-1.5" bump stops.
-1.5" wheel spacers.
Wheels and tires:
-17" Axiom wheels with 285/70R-17 Falken Wildpeak M101 tires.
-Custom tire cover using the factory back plate.
-Flipped tire carrier.
-Terralow 3:1 low gears: https://www.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic. ... 2&t=147475
-Excedy clutch
-1" body lift
-Custom Rock sliders, re-located vacuum accumulator.
-2.5" stainless exhaust after the collector. 2.5" CARB legal CAT, Magnaflow 5"x8" straight through muffler.
Interior
Added an inside door handle to the rear door: https://www.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic. ... 3#p5498383
High-lift mounting brackets in front of rear seat.
That's all I can think of right now. It feels like I've done more to it.
Here's how it looks today with some recent pictures of my latest improvements.
Painted up the hubs so you could read them. I got into the mud the same day and the yellow washed off with the pressure sprayer. I'll get them touched up again.
Bump Stops
The mounts I made to keep the hi-lift from killing me if I survive a roll over.
Here is the Trooper in action in Moab.
Here is how it looked when I bought it in Feb of 2020. The bumper was torn off, the hood pushed in, the radiator support kinked, and the front window was stuck partially down and the harness was cut. It also didn't run.
The guy I bought it from changed the starter, then couldn't get it started again, so I watched the price drop from $1,500 down to $500. He pulled the ignition coil fuse, then didn't put it back in the correct spot. I did the timing belt and changed all of the suspension with the exception of the sway bar bushings. I even got a new steering link.
Here is the mod list as of May 2021.
Front:
-All Moog parts in the front with Skyjacker Nitrocharger shocks. About a 1.5-2" torsion bar crank. https://www.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic. ... 5#p5499805
-1.5" diff drop.
-Lokka locker in front diff.
-Aisin Manual hubs.
-1.5" wheel spacers.
Rear:
-Changed to BDS 034211 springs from OME 919 springs.
-Skyjacker M95 rear shocks.
-1.5" bump stops.
-1.5" wheel spacers.
Wheels and tires:
-17" Axiom wheels with 285/70R-17 Falken Wildpeak M101 tires.
-Custom tire cover using the factory back plate.
-Flipped tire carrier.
-Terralow 3:1 low gears: https://www.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic. ... 2&t=147475
-Excedy clutch
-1" body lift
-Custom Rock sliders, re-located vacuum accumulator.
-2.5" stainless exhaust after the collector. 2.5" CARB legal CAT, Magnaflow 5"x8" straight through muffler.
Interior
Added an inside door handle to the rear door: https://www.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic. ... 3#p5498383
High-lift mounting brackets in front of rear seat.
That's all I can think of right now. It feels like I've done more to it.
Here's how it looks today with some recent pictures of my latest improvements.
Painted up the hubs so you could read them. I got into the mud the same day and the yellow washed off with the pressure sprayer. I'll get them touched up again.
Bump Stops
The mounts I made to keep the hi-lift from killing me if I survive a roll over.
Here is the Trooper in action in Moab.