Faults:

The starter contacts went out at 158,000 miles.

Needed Brake Job at 164,000.

General Comments:

This Truck is an awesome 4 wheel drive and can go almost anywhere.

Most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.

Thought about selling it, but it is just too nice and I am afraid I will not find a nicer more reliable truck than the one I already have.

Faults:

I replaced front and rear shocks, bushings, 2 cam-bolts, and control arms, mostly due to rust damage because the truck had never been under coated.

As a precaution, I replaced the clutch, timing chain, distributor cap, wires and plugs.

I also had to replace the manifold seal/gasket. I use a KN air filter, synthetic oil, and I regularly grease the chassis/drive-train and monitor the differential fluid.

Everything else is original and I do not forsee any problems.

General Comments:

I expect to keep this truck for a long, long time. The 4cyl. is extremely reliable and does fine in traffic and is great off road in my opinion. The truck is tall yet agile on the street, in snow storms, and will practically climb trees in the woods. I reccommend BFG all terrain tires.

The (black) factory paint job is still surprisingly shiny. It is a handsome, no frills small truck. I use it daily.

My only complaint is that it is uncomfortable on long trips. And I recommend tinting the rear window because the small cab gets hot in the summer.

Faults:

No component failure.

I have only had to replace common wear items (brakes, clutch, tires).

Dealer service not applicable because I work on my own vehicle.

General Comments:

The truck handles rough driving well.

I off road with it considerably and it can take a beating.

It has nice road manners and a comfortable ride at highway speeds.