New guy here with 87' 4x4.

[luftwaffle]

Hey guys, new guy here with 1987 4x4 2.9. Just got it on Saturday, not sure on how big the lift is yet though...

 

[ronclark]

nice rig, what size tires do you have?
Thy look like 30" maybe so i am going to say you have a 6" lift

 

[luftwaffle]

I'm not sure about the lift size or the tires just yet, they say " 275-75-16'. I'm 6'3 and its a pain in the a** to crawl into haha. Other than a sometimes jumpy idle it seems to run great.

 

[twitch615]

Really clean looking truck bud.

 

[luftwaffle]

Thanks! that pic makes it look a ton better than it actually does. The previous owner said he tipped it onto its left side so the fender and door were really thrashed. Here is a pic of it with a new fender and door. I'm digging the truck so far. Anything on these trucks to watch out for ?

 

[twitch615]

The main thing I've heard to watch for is cracked heads because 2.9s are prone to that if they overheat but other than that I hear they're pretty stout engines. Also unless its been swapped you have a d28 front axle that's pretty weak but if your easy on the throttle when you wheel you should be able to make it work.

 

[jhammel85]

Not bad at all

 

[luftwaffle]

Thanks for the nice comments guys, I'll keep y'all updated. I'm currently installing new carpet in it.

 

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