been a while since i posted on here

[EMB1230]

I recently traded in my 03 XL 7' bed for a 96 2300. A lot of people think I'm nuts for doing so, but I missed shifting gears and wanted something more efficient. all in all, I'm happy with my decision.

 

[Grey_04]

welcome back.lol if it's the truck in your avatar looks like a decent truck sometimes ya just gotta do what ya gotta do as long as your happy with your choice who cares..

 

[Rose2300]

lets see some pics of the mazda!

 

[EMB1230]

I know the Limas are no powerhouse, but neither is a 3.0 really, but both were sure built to last!

 

[doorgunner]

I recently traded in my 03 XL 7' bed for a 96 2300. A lot of people think I'm nuts for doing so, but I missed shifting gears and wanted something more efficient. all in all, I'm happy with my decision.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Noooo..I don't thinks.....look to the left for "NUTS"......

 

[EMB1230]

Pix

 

[Rose2300]

thats exactly what my '95 looked like!

 

[EMB1230]

Had a few snafus but noting major, I had to replace the water outlet (the heater core pipe was so corroded that it rusted through). 2nd one, I was pissed when i found it: at some point, the pass side leaf spring shackle broke off and busted through the bed!! I found out instead of swapping beds, that I can just cut out a piece of bed from another truck and have it welded in.

 

[EMB1230]

New Pic!

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[FY549]

How the gas mileage----I'm in N.C.GAS HERE IS 3.95 A GALLON

 

[EMB1230]

I haven't had a chance to do any actual calculations yet.

 

[Rose2300]

our trucks are twins!