VLOG 2: Isuzu Trooper Mod Overview - 200000 Mile Special

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I just hit 200000 miles in my 98 Isuzu! An overview of all my mods and things i've done to my trooper. if you have any questions let me know. glad to help
isuzu 4 lyfe.
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In the rear, front jeep grand cherokee coil springs
in the front: custom axle diff drop, ball joint flip and spacer, AISIN manual hubs, torsion bar crank.
ARB bumper, winch, hella off road lights, snorkel
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  • @gamer78full
    @gamer78full5 жыл бұрын

    “Been there for me when a lot of things and times weren’t for me in my life”. That connection you get with your vehicle is one of the best things in life, actually having someone there for you.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right! That there is the closest connection I have to my trooper. It's been there for me when I have needed it the most. When everything else had failed I always had the Trooper!

  • @Greg-ys8wq
    @Greg-ys8wq5 жыл бұрын

    I wish you made more videos, this is literally one of the best of a trooper

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! I have more videos in the works! My next trooper video should be up late this week or next week.

  • @Greg-ys8wq

    @Greg-ys8wq

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CodyShell awesome I will keep an eye out for it, I have a 94 bighorn, never video though, really good to see other troops out

  • @phtevenhaauffpt3756

    @phtevenhaauffpt3756

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Greg-ys8wq Right on man! It REALLY is one of the best!

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just got a Supercharger for my trooper, I'll have a video of it up soon!!

  • @xxkiwi_playzxx7171
    @xxkiwi_playzxx71715 жыл бұрын

    My '94 Jap market import to the UK has manual hubs as stock but only the Duty model has rear LSD. Cheap as chips from a breakers though and a Sat morning to fit. 3.1 TD is best engine, no petrol will like the wet stuff.

  • @prisonerofknowledge4421
    @prisonerofknowledge44217 жыл бұрын

    Man, you have a great attitude! Keep kicking butt Bro!

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! The adventure will continue

  • @ak907rc5
    @ak907rc57 жыл бұрын

    I was on the edge of my seat the whole time waiting for that start up sound! badass rig you have there bro!

  • @graysons3079
    @graysons30797 жыл бұрын

    Killer trooper and also a very well put together video. Props to you bud keep at it

  • @dirtlifestyleoz8150
    @dirtlifestyleoz81506 жыл бұрын

    love it mate great practical mods and not overdone

  • @ktcgarage8572
    @ktcgarage85726 жыл бұрын

    Love this footage man, awesome trooper

  • @nicholas8214
    @nicholas82146 жыл бұрын

    I like the video. Just picked up an Isuzu Rodeo and like others said this video makes me want to make mine more off-road capable. Also when you mentioned Cibola National Forest I thought Albuquerque? No way! Then I saw your Lobo plate and thought Awesome haha.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    yep i'm in Albuquerque! 505 baby! haha. yeah there are lots of mods you can do on these Isuzus to make them better. The best site for parts is independent4x, planet isuzoo forums, and isuzu trader facebook group

  • @gamer78full
    @gamer78full6 жыл бұрын

    LOVE your trooper man! I hope one day my rodeo looks like this.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    Roberto Búrbano thanks!!

  • @LouMontana-wc7nr
    @LouMontana-wc7nr7 жыл бұрын

    Cody, you are a good man. You made one hell of a good video. I am currently building an 98 Isuzu Trooper, green over brown and it has been one pain in the butt! Today we finally fixed the last little electrical glitch after three transmission! Long story on the transmissions not worth going into. Finally, after a year of tinkering the Trooper is ready for some fun stuff. Going to make a complete Bug-Out survivalist vehicle of it. I have been buying military water cans and fuel cans, Military sleeping bags, food boxes and now looking to possibly have a tent made for it. I mean one that covers the whole vehicle. I will be jamming here in Pueblo Colorado.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Way to go!

  • @LouMontana-wc7nr

    @LouMontana-wc7nr

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you have a web page I will kick you a photo of it. We are going to go the direction of a Zombie BugOut survival vehicle.

  • @isuzuguru1303
    @isuzuguru13035 жыл бұрын

    Nice Trooper man, that 3.5 is a super smooth running engine ..but they do have a taste for the slick stuff ..clean the EGR tube can help some with oil consumption but at 200k it should use a little. My 01 has 265 k on it and uses a quart ever 500 or 600 miles i recently switched to 15w40 now about 1000miles between top offs...for the guys with auto trans 4l30e run it in power mode all the time ,,trans will last longer still on my original trans ..it hold the shift point a little longer and stops that shutter after it shifts into high..would like to have a 5speed someday with the 3.5 but there few around ..thanks for the video keep it up...

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out!! I love this trooper. I'm starting to do some reasearch to see if I can block the EGR. thats my next experiment! :D

  • @davidvarela6020

    @davidvarela6020

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great tip regarding the power mode! I have a 2000 trooper and maintaining the transmission is a big concern of mine. I just bought it with 130K miles on it. Been thinking about putting some fresh transmission oil as well. Do you consider that important as well? Any other things to look out for? Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

  • @aleagiv8318

    @aleagiv8318

    2 жыл бұрын

    מחיקה

  • @henryrovira5673
    @henryrovira56735 жыл бұрын

    I have a 92 Isuzu trooper. It’s in good condition has over 350k miles. Still runs like a boss. I will probably have to replace the engine ones but feels like it can run another 350k miles ! Give it a good maintenance. That’s the secret.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you take care of these Isuzus they will take care of you!

  • @robertgelley6454
    @robertgelley64542 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the video of your Troopie! I have a Jeep GCK and a 1998 Trooper. Love this trooper, Its automatic and the weak point is the tranny, I rebuilt the valve body on mine and it has improved it.Love the nice mods you did. Wich I could do the same on mine.

  • @davidrodriguez4268
    @davidrodriguez42686 жыл бұрын

    Nice trooper just bought one. Been looking for up grades. Go Aggies!

  • @dungeonmastervenger
    @dungeonmastervenger6 жыл бұрын

    awesome truck.. just got my first trooper a couple of days ago, 97 same color as your but really neglected.... found a transmission in ABQ... and will prob go get it soon. Hope mine end s up close to capable as yours.

  • @emmyopio9954
    @emmyopio99544 жыл бұрын

    Hey man that's a smooth machine and appreciate you taking care of it. Hope to have one soon so am praying for it so if you ever in Uganda never know. Hahahaha

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    4 жыл бұрын

    I added a supercharger to my Trooper, if you check out some of my newer videos :-)

  • @MeandTrumpwarnedyou
    @MeandTrumpwarnedyou2 жыл бұрын

    You know you’re trooper man good job

  • @TJackSurvival
    @TJackSurvival3 жыл бұрын

    Hey man this was a great video. Gave me ideas!

  • @AngryJesus
    @AngryJesus3 жыл бұрын

    Sick setup.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! Its come a lot further since this video. it's now supercharged and i have a roof rack and ladder on the back. the build never stops!

  • @adamadams6740
    @adamadams67403 жыл бұрын

    Cool video man lots of info!! My friends dad had one of these when I was growing up I went a lot of places in a Trooper I’m driving to decide if I want one or an older pathfinder.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome! I cant speak for pathfinders, but there's a pretty large isuzu community and they are solid as a rock! But they can be hard to find depending on the part of the country youre in

  • @jasonsullivan1354
    @jasonsullivan13547 жыл бұрын

    I have an 02 diesel duty trooper moded out to man . good vid

  • @LouMontana-wc7nr
    @LouMontana-wc7nr6 жыл бұрын

    You buddy, my Trooper is in the paint shop right now.

  • @eviltango
    @eviltango5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice!

  • @tommyedmiston6102
    @tommyedmiston61025 жыл бұрын

    Im from north west newmexico! In the process of building my 01 trooper!

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Lots of great places to wheel in NM

  • @bravotangocharlie6460
    @bravotangocharlie64607 жыл бұрын

    Nice rig. Although I do have safety concerns with the position of your high lift jack. Never mount your high lift jack up front, because in a likelihood of a crash the jack may end up inside the vehicle and injure passengers. High lift Jacks should be mounted at the side or back of the vehicle.

  • @_davver
    @_davver7 жыл бұрын

    awesome video dude!

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @DeafDrifter
    @DeafDrifter7 жыл бұрын

    Got me a Trooper ! 99 5spd ..love it

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nice! The "2.5" gens with a manual are really good trucks. way better than the automatics \m/

  • @alanrink4268

    @alanrink4268

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too 5spd 99, getting ready for some mods. Just adjusted the front wheels bearings, new cermaic brakess and moog stablizer end links. Very beefy

  • @transformer01able
    @transformer01able4 жыл бұрын

    Just got a trooper can’t wait to mod it

  • @moondog573
    @moondog5736 жыл бұрын

    Those rear springs are bowed like crazy.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    I never really noticed, but you're right. Maybe its time for some OME springs!

  • @braxtonbunner4990
    @braxtonbunner49907 жыл бұрын

    Check your piston rings if you decide to rebuild, you may have bad rings and burn oil there. I had a 92 with the 3.2, when it was rebuilt it had to get new piston rings. Never burnt oil again.

  • @cyrodillsavior

    @cyrodillsavior

    7 жыл бұрын

    Braxton Bunner The oil drain-back holes in the piston head are the culprit with the 6VD1/6VE1 motors be sure to drill them out larger. It'll make the oil burning a thing of the past. Good to hear new rings fixed it for ya!

  • @bskjonnemand
    @bskjonnemand5 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting a holden jackaroo checked over (exact same car) hoping I get it

  • @samair77
    @samair773 жыл бұрын

    nice videos!! lsd diff some details please. is it on all troopers?

  • @tavocarballido9668
    @tavocarballido96686 жыл бұрын

    Can you do videos on how you fixed up your Isuzu bro I got mine but I need a little help on it idk how to fined parts for it that I can’t put on

  • @eddsaw1566
    @eddsaw15664 жыл бұрын

    I like your truck

  • @H.pylori
    @H.pylori7 жыл бұрын

    I have a 1993 TROOPER, 110,000 miles, and still use it for my daily driver. I ran across this video and you have me wanting to make mine a little more off-road capable. I have no mechanical skills and a very limited budget. Other than the lift (which I do not want) what do you recommend as the basic upgrades to make for the rocky trails (no rack crawling) in Nevada? Like shocks, springs, etc. Can a general repair shop handle it? Thanks. Too bad consumer reports killed my year TROOPER. I never had a rollover. And lean has never been a problem with my driving habits. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you are not looking to add any lift a real easy upgrade would definitely be some good all terrain tires, the trooper is very capable off road in its stock form. And if you ever do want lift, its very easy. Crank the torsion bars and space out the rear spring. Yours will fit 31 inch (265 75 r16) on the stock rims with no lift, which should add a little height witout modifying any suspension stuff, so thats good. I know old man emu (OME) has some good replacement rear springs that are more tuned for off roading. And Rancho shocks are great. A general repair shop should be able to handle those tasks. Glad it was helpful!

  • @H.pylori

    @H.pylori

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for responding. I will take your advice. Plan to do the Mojave Road this Spring.

  • @DeafDrifter

    @DeafDrifter

    7 жыл бұрын

    Just got a 99

  • @thedalailama245
    @thedalailama2457 жыл бұрын

    Awesome truck man. Wish I still had my '98 S, was all white with true dual flowmasters super tens great sound. Total loss tho @ 223xxx miles -.- was still strong too only burning 1/2qt every 800-1000mi. 98-99 are the best models of these beasts really wish Consumer Reports was bought off by GM to defame the trooper and ultimately destroy the brand, if not these trucks would've been running toe toe nowadays with exterras, 4runners, trialhawks/cherrokees ect. Great rig tho I'm still looking for my lost one, a reincarnation at least lol

  • @samair77
    @samair773 жыл бұрын

    hi. is it mentatory to Drop the diff for a 5" lift? thanks

  • @JimGiddens3
    @JimGiddens36 жыл бұрын

    Nice rig. Have you had any trouble finding parts for repairs and maintenance? Curious since Isuzu doesn't have a huge presence in the US anymore (except for commercial trucks).

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jim Giddens I've had very little problems. They sold a lot of isuzus into the mid 2000s. I have had to go to the junkyard for a part one time. But never really a big issue

  • @HeatherFaraMS

    @HeatherFaraMS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aren’t there loads of off brands that are same?

  • @adrianestudillo3910
    @adrianestudillo39103 жыл бұрын

    I have my trooper with 256k odo. Still running like new.

  • @SuperJaydog2
    @SuperJaydog26 жыл бұрын

    hello cody its me jason with the 99 isuzu trooper ive set mine up exactly like yours with same size trires same winch 12,000lb badlands winch fog lights and i added a super duty trans cooler with built in fan , problem ive been having is when ever i use the winch it burns out my alternator , its a 75 amp alternator , from what i understand its a stock alternator , is there something im missing as far as hooking up the winch ? positive negative standard hook up , have you had any problem with your alternator buring out or did you go with a bigger alternator ? anywhere i have looked they say do not have a bigger alternator , i did find one on line 90 amp but i believe i would have the same problem , i think alternator needs to be 150 amp to work corectly with winch ??any advice would be helpful . if you go to superjaydog2 on youtube you will see my trooper

  • @dylanbarry8077
    @dylanbarry80777 жыл бұрын

    Which model rancho shocks did you use?

  • @zackizzle905
    @zackizzle9055 жыл бұрын

    I have a 99 trooper, where did you get all these aftermarket parts, It’s so hard for me to find parts for the trooper.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah parts are tough to find. The bumper and HD tie rods came from Independent4X. The snorkel was ebay. Everything else was pretty much custom. The rear coil springs came from a grand cherokee, the coil spring spacers are for an XJ (I think). The Aisin manual hubs I got from a junkyard 89 trooper, but these can be found online too. And the diff drop was all custom. Just gotta keep your eyes open!

  • @paulnunya3429
    @paulnunya34295 жыл бұрын

    I live in ABQ, do you wheel with a group or solo? I’m always looking for people to go wheeling with. I end up going alone rolling the dice on getting stuck. Lol I have a 90 XJ that I fixed up over time. Converted it from a 2wd.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Sometimes solo, sometimes with friends. I have a few buddies we usually do a run at cedro peak every now and then. I'm always down to wheel! Sounds like a cool conversion to do! Was it hard?

  • @paulnunya3429

    @paulnunya3429

    5 жыл бұрын

    I sent a friend request on FB.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@paulnunya3429 sweet!

  • @reidlaszaic7262
    @reidlaszaic72626 жыл бұрын

    I was going to get a 2” coil spring and crank the torsion bar all the way up. This is mostly for looks but do I need to anything else after lifting it or will it be ready to go?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    A few comments on this: I wouldn't do a full torsion bar crank unless you're willing to modify more components - for a few reasons: 1: There's a 100% chance your CV boots aren't going to be able to withstand the angle and they will tear - unless you have manual locking hubs. If you don't have manual hubs your boots are going to tear. What you could do is add a "diff drop" which I did, lowers the diff and that evens our your CV shafts. Which is super cool but a pretty involved project. 2: The front suspension travel is limited by the upper ball joint. You'll get better travel if you "flip" the balljoint and add a spacer. If you don't do this your suspension will "top out" because you won't have very much down travel. Like if you fly over a speed bump you're going to be hitting your bump stops all the time. And it makes for a really rough ride. And annoying to have the suspension not travelling properly. For the rear end you're set. You can add taller springs and you'll be okay. If you're doing it just for looks I would highly consider doing a body lift (which is actually on my bucket list as well). A body lift will give your truck the appearance of more lift, plus the ability to clear taller tires. And you don't have to mess with any of the suspension geometry. Everything will be within factory spec as it was designed. ---- Before I did my diff drop and ball joint flip I had about 1.25 inch torsion bar crank in the front and 2 inch taller springs in the back. Running in this configuration I tore 3 pairs of CV boots - until I added manual hubs. I put on 265 75r 16 Tires at this time. This is what my trooper looked like with this much lift: kzread.info/dash/bejne/da2JqKqJnZi0gJc.html

  • @corywilliamsmith
    @corywilliamsmith3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Cody do you happen to have the link on planet isuzu to the post about lifting trooper? I've never messed around with suspension and I reckon I could do a lot of work myself. Not sure how to remove coil springs from a junk vehicle etc. 😊

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are plenty of threads on the forum. If you search this in Google you'll find a lot: site:forum.planetisuzoo.com "torsion bar lift" But it's simple, 4 counter clockwise turns lifts the font around an inch. You'll need to turn search torsion bar nut an equal amount of turns.

  • @jaroslawja
    @jaroslawja7 жыл бұрын

    Have You got shift on the fly? Because You shown mechanical wheel hubs, and after I have seen front diff with actuator for shift on the fly.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    My transfer case is shift on the fly for 2 High / 4 High. If I want 4 - Low I have to come to a stop in neutral and shift a lever on my console. These trucks were made instead of a manual/automatic hub but with a flange that kept the front axle always engaged so that you can shift on the fly at speeds up to 60 MPH. On mine I have to stop and engage my hubs before I press the 4WD button that engages the transfer case for 4WD. I can leave my hubs "locked" and it will act just like the truck did when it had the flange, and I can go between 4 and 2 wheel drive as I please. but for driving around town and on the highway the hubs really remove a lot of drag and wear and tear on the front drive line

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    yes, it is shift on the fly. i.e. i can go from 2 high to 4 high without stopping and pushing a button. This simply engages the transfercase and hooks up the front axle. the trooper originally had a flange and the front hubs were always engaged. the manual hubs relieve that so the front axle doesn't turn all the time. I still have to come to a stop to engage 4 low on my transfer case shifter

  • @skyesholty4090
    @skyesholty40905 жыл бұрын

    Hey man i have a 97 trooper. I was wondering how much the parts were for the upgraded exhaust ?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think I paid around $400 for the whole thing. That's including labor, high flow cat, muffler, and 2.5 inch pipe. im sure it could be done cheaper if you bought the materials and parts yourself and knew how to weld!

  • @john7m7usa
    @john7m7usa7 жыл бұрын

    How efficient is the truck in the mud? Do you have a diff lock on the Isuzu? I'm interested in this Trooper but I'm more familiar with Land Rovers. Thanks!

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    I've been really happy with its performance in the mud. I don't have a locker. But my trooper (all the second gens) have a pretty beefy LSD rear. The option is called G80 on the options tag. I have an open diff in the front. If you watch this video of mine, there is a part at the end when I'm in some mud. pulled out a guy in a cherokee with a welded rear end and i was able to make it through in my trooper. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGeMzqmgYMWthaw.html

  • @PrestonThompson
    @PrestonThompson7 жыл бұрын

    Hey man! /user/EnemyOfEloquence here, you helped me out on reddit. I finally got my trooper all set, 99'. The shocks need to be redone and some new tires. Any recommendations? I won't be out 4x4ing nearly as much as you, but if I'm replacing them I thought I mind as well do the small lift. Any idea what kind of MPG you get? I did a full tank and it seems I get around 16 MPG. Is that normal? Any tips on upping MPG?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hey! glad I could help. I recommend Rancho shocks, I was using monroes before and i didn't care for them so much. If you run 265/75 r16 tires (31s) those should fit without any lift. I wouldn't lift more than 1.5 inches unless you are getting manual locking hubs or a diff drop. Your CV boots won't last long with added lift. On my trooper the fist time I lifted it 2 inches within 200 miles I tore the CV boots haha. I'll get 14 -16 MPG with my 285 (33 inch) tires. The manual locking hubs did help gas mileage quite a bit.

  • @nickalarz

    @nickalarz

    7 жыл бұрын

    what subreddit are you guys on? looking for some good resources

  • @PrestonThompson

    @PrestonThompson

    7 жыл бұрын

    nickalarz just /r/4x4 there's on for troopers tho

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    /r/4x4 for subreddits. on facebook Isuzu Trader and Holden Jackaroo/Isuzu 4x4 are good groups for isuzu/trooper stuff. and you can't forget planetisuzoo forums ha

  • @alexgeo80ag
    @alexgeo80ag2 жыл бұрын

    You can change the front axle to a lc80 front axle

  • @RobertMc0811
    @RobertMc08116 жыл бұрын

    Who did your snorkel install? And if you did it yourself could you possibly post a video of the hood popped so we can see the connections and which parts of the factory airbox come out?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    I installed it myself. You can't really see the connections from right under the hood. You have to remove the plastic splash guard from inside the wheel well on the front driver side to work on it from inside the wheel well. All the connections are inside the fender and you can't really see anything. Remove the entire lower part of the air box. You'll have to remove the foam pre-filter from the lower part of the air box. Then the inlet to the air box isn't quite circular its more like a "D" shape. But a piece of 4 inch flexible air ducting will work with a hose clamp to attach the air box to the piece of snorkel tubing, worked for me. If you bought the same kit as mine that says "Trooper" on it there were a few pieces that I didn't end up using. I think that kit was meant for diesel troopers overseas.

  • @RobertMc0811

    @RobertMc0811

    6 жыл бұрын

    Cody Shell thanks so much for that. That's gonna help me quite a bit when I install mine!

  • @corywilliamsmith
    @corywilliamsmith4 жыл бұрын

    Years later.... I wonder if that sweet bumper is available for sale possibly

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think you can still get them, from Independent4X

  • @Scoopwoopdewoop
    @Scoopwoopdewoop5 жыл бұрын

    Hey bro, know this is an old video. But I'm in the hunt to do a 4x4 build. And I feel the Trooper and Monteros are a steal for the price. One thing I've noticed on the troopers is a lot that are for sale in my area have transmission issues (literally a good majority). Are these rigs known for transmission issues, did yours ever give you transmission issues? Any info I'd appreciate it.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks for checking out my video. I agree, trooper's are cheap, parts are cheap they are one of a kind! As for transmissions, the Automatics are known for being generally too weak for the application and they don't really last long. This is the GM 4L30E. It's literally the weakest point. You'll be golden if you can find one with a manual! If you go 97 and older the manual is a MUA5, bullet proof. 98-02, which is what I have, has an Aisin AR-5, which is a little different than the MUA5, but great. I'd say the sweet spot is a 98-02 with a 5 speed. But the 3.5 V6 from 98-02 are known to burn oil if not porperly maintained, so you'll wanna check on oil consumption on which ever one you go with. Hope you get a trooper!

  • @Scoopwoopdewoop

    @Scoopwoopdewoop

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CodyShell appreciate the response dude!

  • @skywalker2852
    @skywalker28524 жыл бұрын

    Will the CV joint boot still get ruined when the front hubs are engaged?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only if you engage the hubs when you're in 4 wheel drive, at lower speeds and whatnot. Highway and city driving you'll definitely want those hubs disengaged to minimize wear on the boots.

  • @ITALIANSTALLION0729
    @ITALIANSTALLION07297 жыл бұрын

    Would the 285/75r16 fit without a lift? And can I use stock wheels for them

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm using the stock wheels for my 285/75r16s just fine. you may want to check on planetisuzoo forums for clearance. I know 265s will fit no problem

  • @joanibuendia1920
    @joanibuendia19202 жыл бұрын

    Hey how you connect the radio I can’t find the wiring diagram for my 98 Isuzu trooper I have to connect manually from the stock wires I can’t find which colors to connect to which

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    2 жыл бұрын

    they do make a harness adapter for the trooper stereo, but you'll have to search online for it. For mine i cut the wires and spliced them myself. I couldn't tell you what wires went where, it was so long ago. the speakers were easy to figure out, then there's power and ground and another wire back there. its not too hard to figure out, but the wiring harness would make it simpler

  • @corywilliamsmith
    @corywilliamsmith6 жыл бұрын

    I need a bumper like that for my 99 passport

  • @esdrasjimenez2634
    @esdrasjimenez26345 жыл бұрын

    I have a 99 trooper and i want to buy a bush guard any recomendations?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brush guards? I'm not too sure. I actually don't think I've ever seen one for a 2.5 Gen drooper (1998-2002). Your best bet is the ARB Bumper, but it's a pretty big commitment to get one of those ha

  • @iyke8913
    @iyke89137 жыл бұрын

    Hi what spark plugs are best for an Isusu tropper 1999 3.5l, I believe it is really similar to your model. Thanks.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    I've heard good things about platinum plugs on troopers: www.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=59834

  • @iyke8913

    @iyke8913

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the reply!

  • @robertclark1668
    @robertclark16684 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know where you can buy a windshield washer cap for a 98 isuzu trooper? I have looked high and low with no success. Maybe you know of a good trooper parts place.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check with local junk yards. Of you don't have any, try an online auto wrecker like www.jandjautowrecking.com/ you might need to get an entire new reservoir

  • @Ghandisgarage
    @Ghandisgarage7 жыл бұрын

    you wouldnt know the part numbers on those shocks would ya? im lifting my trooper soon and was thinking ranchos

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm running RS5000s. In the front: RS5214, rear: RS5215

  • @seanpotts3255
    @seanpotts32556 жыл бұрын

    what weight oil do you use? also have you experienced the ticking with your engine at all? thanks!

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    I use rotella synthetic 15W-40 in the hot summer months, in the winter I'll run 10W-30. Its tough to find an oil that doesn't burn. My engine doesn't tick, I believe the valve tick issue is fixed on the 3.5L motors. Although the 3.5s introduced the really bad oil burning. :P the only "tick" i ever had was a timing belt tensioner that was going out

  • @jeancarlovillegasquesada5790

    @jeancarlovillegasquesada5790

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Cody, I am from to Costa Rica and I have a little problems with oil burn, normal temperature in my country is around 25°C and I use 20w50 Kendall oil. In 15w40 is most popular in diesel engine but you said is the best grade for our 3.5 6ve1 engine?

  • @hurtman7
    @hurtman77 жыл бұрын

    Hey. What kind of oil are you using in the trooper?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    I run synthetic rotella T6 5W 40. This oil burns the least for me.

  • @zanefitch9343
    @zanefitch93435 жыл бұрын

    If you have manual hubs but you can unlock the transfer case, then can you just leave the hubs locked all the time when you’re in 2WD?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are correct! This is more or less how the 2nd gen troopers are from the factory, locked all the time. I added the manual hubs to relieve the CV shafts and boots in all my around - town and 2WD driving. Pretty good deal and got a little better MPG too

  • @zanefitch9343

    @zanefitch9343

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ok thanks Cody! I’m gonna do this to mine one day but first I gotta make it run right. It’s running on 2 cylinders😂

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    two down, 4 to go! haha. good luck with the repairs!

  • @kehanittoo3680
    @kehanittoo36806 жыл бұрын

    did u bought the snorkel on ebay I need 1 for my trooper

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it was from ebay. the kit i believe is made for a diesel trooper so there were a few parts i didnt end up needing to get it hooked up to the V6 air box. Took a little finagling but its not too hard to figure out.

  • @truckerlex315
    @truckerlex3157 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2002 trooper and I want an off-road bumper where did you get yours

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    nice! got it from independent4x www.independent4x.com/Isuzu-Store_c_8.html

  • @DACFalloutRanger
    @DACFalloutRanger5 жыл бұрын

    How difficult was the bumper install?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    in my case, we had access to an air powered bumper-jack. This made it a 2 man job. But without something like that I'd say you're gonna need at least 4 guys. Two to hold the bumper up and another two to be down below bolting everything together. Its not that hard to do, everything bolts right up, its just very large and clunky

  • @SuperJaydog2
    @SuperJaydog27 жыл бұрын

    did you have to change your gear ratio on the rear end and front end for the bigger tires ? what does the rpms run at on high way with 33s ?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    I didn't re-gear it. Since mine is a manual it already has 4.30 gears. I can easily pull 75-80 on the highway, hills are tough and usually slow me down. the 3.5 V6 is pretty powerful. I have read that rear - end gears are tough to find for 98+ troopers, they have the "modified 12 bolt" and there were not very many options. other than these 5.56 gears or whatever that came from iceland and they are impossible to find.

  • @SuperJaydog2

    @SuperJaydog2

    7 жыл бұрын

    i have a 1999 trooper im looking to pritty much do what you have done 33s or 32s small lift and winch bumper i have the same rear end but mine is automatic , so kinda nervous on if it will act right with the tire change , did you use stock rims ? and ima having hard time finding anything for it , ive looked on ebay 4x4 shops custom build shops no one has anything for it .

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm using stock rims, the rims are easy to find 6 lug by 5 inches i think pretty standard size most GM trucks use the same size. If you keep the lift around 1.5 inches or less in the front your CV boots should be okay, but manual hubs will really help and keep them from wearing down during everyday driving. your best bet is independent4x for any isuzu aftermarket accessories. i had a friend with a 2000 automatic trooper and it felt like it had plenty of power with 33s. He added an additional transmission cooler though, since the automatics are known to fail.

  • @SuperJaydog2

    @SuperJaydog2

    7 жыл бұрын

    I guess one step at a time for me I just ordered the delux winch bumper from 4x4 $999 total cost best price I found shipping and all but have to wait 3 months for it , I paid more for the bumper than I did for the truck bought the truck for $500 Off Gary Richraths from reo speedwagon x wife she had since new so good news it's one owner and very well maintained. 150,000 on it

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    sounds like a good one!

  • @AdamKLMChannel
    @AdamKLMChannel4 жыл бұрын

    nice trooper bro... i have one..

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are pretty stout rigs! Even when stock!

  • @AdamKLMChannel

    @AdamKLMChannel

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CodyShell thts true...

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AdamKLMChannel check out my latest video I put a supercharger on my Trooper

  • @ozzymendoza4350
    @ozzymendoza43506 жыл бұрын

    what kind of mileage are you getting ? My 94 is doing 13

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    6 жыл бұрын

    depends, i'll get 12 - 15 MPG in town. If i'm real careful on the highway I can get 19.

  • @housseinsalloukh2507
    @housseinsalloukh25073 жыл бұрын

    manual or automatic???

  • @jhunpascual1989
    @jhunpascual19895 жыл бұрын

    Hi how much tou spent for bumper?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    5 жыл бұрын

    Somewhere around $1200-1500 I think. Got it from Independent4X

  • @der_pinguin44
    @der_pinguin447 жыл бұрын

    Does that Trooper have 3 pedals or just 2?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Its a 5 speed manual so it has three pedals.

  • @der_pinguin44

    @der_pinguin44

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm currently working on 2 Isuzus but they're not SUVs. Got an I-Mark(check my channel) and a first generation Impulse. I-Mark has 3 pedals, Impulse has 2. That will be fixed.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I'll have to check out your I-Mark! I would love an impuse

  • @linemanlv
    @linemanlv7 жыл бұрын

    any engine problems?, im about to get one for my self,

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Not really, only issues with the 3.5 is excessive oil burning. Just keep an eye on the oil level each time you fill up and you should be good.

  • @linemanlv

    @linemanlv

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cody Shell already bought it, it isn't as nice as yours, but it gets from a to b, wich is enough, i guess, but it only shifts at 3,000 rpm, does yours do that?, it might not be too high , but it certainly feels like it, and steering feels like it's conected to the tires with rope or something, any thoughts on what may the problem be?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't know much about the shifting since mine is a manual. You might want to look on your center console and see if you have the "winter" and "power" buttons. Those change when the automatic transmission shifts. i have read leaving them both pressed all the time isn't a problem. It will feel like you have a bit more power since the shift points are different. Sounds like your steering box. I found on the forum that the steering box has an adjustment screw/nut. It is the free-play adjustment that takes the play out of the steering, sounds like that is your problem. You might want to look into adjusting it. Check out this thread: forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=24147

  • @garynew9637
    @garynew96373 жыл бұрын

    Pity you didn't get diesels over there

  • @paulaneel1
    @paulaneel17 жыл бұрын

    Cody, I have an 02 sitting at home waiting on me to return from Afghanistan. Wanna come to Texas and play with her????

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    7 жыл бұрын

    02's are nice because their motors don't have the oil burning issue! hell yeah

  • @paulaneel1

    @paulaneel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks Cody, that is awesome news to hear!! Maybe you should come and pick her up and play with her for a while while I am overseas?

  • @Blazecoyote
    @Blazecoyote4 жыл бұрын

    I have 3

  • @HeatherFaraMS
    @HeatherFaraMS3 жыл бұрын

    Still got it?

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep! She's supercharger now!

  • @jrcook927
    @jrcook9274 жыл бұрын

    You need to do an update to this vid.

  • @CodyShell

    @CodyShell

    4 жыл бұрын

    I want to!

  • @jrcook927

    @jrcook927

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CodyShell Here's mine on Broken Arrow yesterday. I'm thinking of doing a walkaround video too. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXZ5lq5mo6-WddI.html

  • @R3benga
    @R3benga4 жыл бұрын

    Nice trooper. But becareful with the backyard engineering of suspension parts .

  • @SouthParkCycle
    @SouthParkCycle7 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking I read something from one of the factory manuals that basically said these burn a little oil from day one. My 2000 does. Always has. Never has increased or decreased. But not enough to ever see smoke. No residue on the back, and it's white so it would be easy to see. Only thing I don't care for about the whole truck is the way they did away with the transmission filler tube / dipstick. This can only be for two reasons. First, so you'll have to take it to someone to check out the transmission "problem" when it's low on fluid. And second, so you'll have to buy another vehicle when the transmission "goes out" (gets low on fluid and the average owner can't check it or afford to take to a shop). In other words, planned obsolescence... It amazes me that people still talk about how manufacturers could do "this", or do "that" and have a more reliable vehicle or product. Haven't were figured out yet that they don't want to sell us anything that lasts any longer than it has to? Nice work on yours, btw. you might try some spacers around a half or three quarters of an inch on your front bumper and measure the wheel base on both sides to make sure the right front wheel isn't a little forward.

  • @DeafDrifter

    @DeafDrifter

    7 жыл бұрын

    I.C. Sezdablindman Huh?

  • @DACFalloutRanger

    @DACFalloutRanger

    6 жыл бұрын

    I.C. Sezdablindman maybe if you're completely inept and can't change transmission fluid.

  • @babyjamili8949
    @babyjamili89493 жыл бұрын

    Engine prolem

  • @babyjamili8949
    @babyjamili89493 жыл бұрын

    Oxeliretor no fungsion

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