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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.
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:
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:
I am getting fairly close to completing my truck, but there are still a couple of extras I would like:
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.
![]() | 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! |