1995 Isuzu Trooper

1995 Isuzu Trooper LS

My wife picked up this truck when I was on my lst patrol (off the coast of South America) for $2000. The previous owner thought it had serious mechanical problems on the near horizon, but I don't see them yet. But, with 180,000 miles, they can't be too far...

Currently, this truck is all stock. I plan to make a few mild changes to it, but they will be mild. Mostly just some larger tires really. I figured out that it has a factory limited slip, so a locker would be to tough of a sell now (need tha money elsewhere anyway).

You can't see it in this picture, but the truck was hit in a parking lot just after my wife bought it.

The body got dented in just forward of the hatch on the right side. Guess that beats my crushing the door in on my last 4x4 :) Other then that, the body and interior are in near perfect shape.

I ripped out the electic brake controller that was in there for a trailer. Anything that requires trailer brakes is too heavy for this thing anyway. And, it had one of those old cell phones still in here, my Jo took care of that one (though, I still need to rip the wiring out).

As you can plainly see, this thing as IFS. Did I ever say IFS sucks? Oh well, I don't need to be wheeling this one anyway. The rear is on coils, so with the IFS it rides really smooth.

But, either the shocks are worn, or they are just too soft for the weight. This thing sways way too much for my comfort (about the same as my Bronco II, after I removed the sway bars). So I am thinking some Rancho 5000's should do the trick there. And, for those tough to reach camping spots, I will put disconnects on the sway bars :)

The wife and I plan to hook this up to the trailer as soon as possible. When we do, I will play around in the dirt a little to see how this thing does. Hollister is a nice spot, and my girls love it there, so a run through some of the obsticle course will be in order.

So, there you have it, one super flexy Trooper ready for the 'Con.

Damn, I need another toy :(

This page was last updated on: February 8, 2004

Option codes:

C60 - AIR CONDITIONER MANUAL CONTROL*

G80 - LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL*

HC6 - FINAL 41/9*

JE5 - 4 WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES*

NK3 - STEERING WHEEL LEATHER*

RBA - GRADE S*

RLU - 6VD1 SOHC ENGINE*

RMQ - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THM*

R93 - LS OR SPORTY PACKAGE*

S1Y - AUTO LOCKING HUB*

V05 - HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR*

V4W - 4 DOOR WAGON*

YM4 - LAMINATED TINTED GLASS*

113 - INTERIOR COLOR MEDIUM GRAY*

6KC - BATTERY NX110-5 84-91*

6MK - FOLDING ELECTRIC DOOR MIRROR W/DEFROSTER*

6MZ - CATALYSIS CONTROL

6WN - AC GENERATOR 12V 75A*

7AK - AM/FM ETR 3IN1 W/CASSETTE 6 SPEAKERS*

797 - BODY COLOR FIR GREEN MICA/ IRON GRAY METALLIC*

8AA - GOOD QUALITY ETHYLENE GLYCOL ANTIFREEZE*

9WC - FRONT AND REAR 245/70R16 7JJX16 ALUMI 5 SPOKES*

Reference from Isuzu Troopers Owners Guild http://www.itog.com/xr-001.shtml

Specifications:

Engine -

Type 3.2L 24 valve SOHC EFI

Cooling System Aluminum Alloy Radiator

Peak hp (SAE Net) 175 hp @ 5200 rpm

Peak torque (SAE net) 188 ft/lbs @ 4000 rpm

Compression Ratio 9.3:1

Drivetrain -

Type Part-time 4WD w/ auto-locking front hubs

Automatic Trans Electronically controlled 4 speed w/OD

Gear Ratios

1st 2.856:1

2nd 1.618:1

3rd 1.000:1

4th 0.723:1

Reverse 3.873:1

Axle Ratios 4.555:1 Front & Rear

Transfer Case Ratios 1.000:1 High / 2.283:1 Low

Chassis & Suspension -

7 crossmember box-section ladder type

Front Independent double-wishbone w/torsion bars

Rear 4-link w/coil springs

Sway bars Front 1.02" dia / Rear 0.75" dia

Brakes -

Front 11.0" ventilated discs

Rear 12.3" ventilated discs

Parking drum-type inside rear discs

Anti-Lock Braking System, full all 4 wheels

Steering Variable, speed-sensitive, 3.6 turns lock to lock

Wheels/tires -

Wheel Size 6-lug 7JJx16"

Wheel Type spoke Aluminum

Std Tire Size P245/70R16

Weights & Capacities -

Curb Weight 4315 lbs

Trailer Towing 5000 lbs (class III) with approved hitch & trailer brakes

Fuel Tank 22.5 gal

Interior Headroom Front 39.8" / Rear 39.8"

Interior Legroom Front 40.8" / Rear 39.1"

Cargo Room (rear seat up/folded) 46.3 CuFt / 90.2 CuFt

Cargo Length (rear seat up/folded) 35.4" / 60.8"

Overall Length 183.5" including spare (178.9" bumper to bumper)

Wheelbase 108.7"

Overhang F/R 31.3" / 39.0"

Overall Width 72.4"

Tread F/R 59.6" / 59.8"

Overall Height 72.2"

Ground clearance 8.5" mininum @ differential

Angle of Approach/Departure 39 deg / 31 deg

Breakover angle 20 deg

Turning circle 38.1' curb--curb (40.7' wall-wall)

EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway) 15 / 18 mpg

Reference from Isuzu Troopers Owners Guild http://www.itog.com/trop.html

VIN info:

JAC - Maker Identifier Isuzu MPV

D - GVWR/Brake Range 5001-6000 Lbs

J - Chassis Type Utility 4x4 Active (Manual) Belts w/Dual Air Bags

5 - Model Series Isuzu MPV

8 - Body Type 4 Door Long Wheel Base

V - Engine type 6VD1-V Gasoline 3.2L SOHC V6Fuel Injected

S - Model Year 1995

7 - Plant of Manufacture Fujisawa (Japan)

9 - Sequence Identifier USA/US Terr (MVP)

Reference from Isuzu Troopers Owners Guild http://www.itog.com/vin.html