In August 2020, I sold my 1989 D50 4x4 extended after almost finishing the transmission rebuild. The whole truck was beat up mechanically and need full over haul. I missed it after it was gone. June 2021, I got in an accident, and my 2013 AWD Rogue got totaled. Bad little SUV, could go anywhere if it weren't for the clearance issues. Saw this truck on Truck Trader for $3500. That is a lot for one of these, or at least it used to be. There were several other people making offers, but I wanted this truck! They are getting hard to find. I live in Phoenix, it was in El Paso, and I had no way to get money out there since they wanted cash.
I jumped on a Greyhound bus with 4k in my pocket. Maybe dumb, but my only worry was if it would drive me back. Or else I would have to take a Greyhound back. No way! After 12 hours on that ride I would walk! I got there, test drove it and paid them as is. Got me all the way back and I was outclimbing new 4 Runners and all kinds of big trucks up the mountain runs through New Mexico and Arizona. I could not believe how well it drove.
I have a 1994 Diamante V6 engine on the stand I am going to rebuild for it, and a second transmission. I got the exhaust custom rebuilt since it did have a major leak, for $350. Pamona Motors in Young Town, AZ if you ever need great work for great prices. New tires, all gear oil and Sea foamed. This truck will burn out easy. It's limited slip, but I am not trying to make a Big Foot. It just needs new torsion bars, shocks, and basic rear suspension. Easy stuff. Oh and the missing side vent. I am so stoked, and glad to finally get some pics up for it.
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