1994 ISUZU RODEO

This Vehicle has been SOLD!

Yep. The time of the Rodeo has drawn to a close. I had to sell this vehicle because ultimately it was costing too much to commute, and I couldn't afford to buy a house while sinking $100 a week into the car. It didn't help matters either that I was putting near 3000 miles a month on the truck. In the end, I sold it for a paltry $10,500. A full $6500 less than my original asking price. I hear its abused greatly now, but oh well. I started the trend, and took an Isuzu Rodeo to places nobody else ever has. It was quite an experience!

Check out my new Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. My own personal pocket rocker!

In case you haven't noticed, I really like my Isuzu Rodeo. As a matter of fact, I rate the truck as an 8 on a 1 to 10 scale. Why not a 10, you ask? Well, that would be for something extremely expensive, like a hummer. Not a big deal mind you.

So, What's In It?

Well, glad you asked. I purchased my latest truck from Scott Isuzu in August of 1994. It was considered a fully loaded S model, 4WD, and in Radiant Red. It came from the factory with:

High power 24 valve V-6 engine, 175HP
Power Steering
Power 4 wheel disc brakes with rear wheel anti-lock
Gas pressurized shocks
Auto locking front hubs
21.9 gallon fuel tank
Carpeted floor mats
Rear window wiper, washer, and defogger
Tinted glass
Reclining front bucket seats
Tweed cloth upholstery
Center console with storage
Child safe rear door locks
Underbody skid plates
Outside tire carrier & cover
4 speed automatic transmission
16" aluminum wheels & limited slip differential
Sport side step
Brush/Grille guard
Keyless security system
Air conditioning
Power windows and door locks
Dual outside power mirrors
Cruise control
Aero roof rack
Rear convenience net
Intermittent front and rear wipers

Now I just couldn't leave a perfectly good vehicle stock. As we all know, stock vehicles SUCK! So I have discreetly made the following modifications:

Clarion CD player
4 Sony mids, 4 Sony tweeters, and 2 Orion Red XTR 12" woofers (1st order box)
Blaupunk 4 channel, Punch 200 DSM
Turbo Tube muffler and megaphone exhaust tip.
D pillars painted to match.
Window tint (only slightly illegal)
Chrome door handles and tail lights
3" chromed Cal-mini suspension lift.
Chromed Cal-mini hi-flo intake.
De-emblemed.
Chrome fender well trim.
Aluminum pedals.
3" Body lift
325/60 15 All-terrains on 15 X 12.5 inch rims
Jet chip stage II modifications.

I am getting fairly close to completing my truck, but there are still a couple of extras I would like:

Yellow scallops with purple pinstriping
All the chrome accessories from the LS model
4 foot sliding rag top
Six point roll cage

One of these days, I might also like to get a winch, and replace the limited slip differential with a locker. However, since the main reason I bought this truck was to launch off the beaches at the local lakes, these may not be necessary.

My experience with the truck are all positive. It has done exceptionally well. I have driven the Crown King Trail four times, and every time it made it without hiccup or complaint. The last time I did the trail was with the new Calmini suspension lift. I was thoroughly impressed with the way the truck would walk through sections that it would have difficulty with before. Very impressive!

One of the ways I keep my truck in tip-top shape is by only using synthetic motor oil. Do your car a favor, and start using synthetic also! I change mine every 3500 miles, and it only costs me $25 to do it myself. So instead of paying someone else, put that extra money to good use and help preserve your engine.

Places To Go

	Picture Diary	See the progression of my truck, from show-room stock, to mini-monster!
	Get some extra HP	Tour the factory with us as JET Performance modifies the chip in my Rodeo
	Lifting your Rodeo	A step by step guide to help you install your Cal-mini suspension lift.
	The Crown King Trail	Cruise with us on this short introduction to the wonders of the Crown King Trail.
	The Isuzu Homepage.	Go straight to the manufacturer to learn more about their impressive line of wonderful trucks.
	ITOG	The Isuzu Trooper Owner's Guild. I'm a member, shouldn't you be one too?
	Calmini Manufacturing	Calmini Manufacturing is one of the few aftermarket performance manufacturers for Isuzu vehicles.
	Lyle'z Planet Isuzu	Lyle'z Planet Isuzu has lots of really neat information on all the Isuzu vehicles.
	JET Performance	JET will make sure your Rodeo breathes correctly after making any engine modifications.
	Off-Road.COM	I don't normally support E-zines, but this one is real good, and they are sponsoring me as one of their Isuzu project Trucks! GO CHECK THEM OUT!

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