Originally Posted by
Skelly_GSR
"Yes, I know a lot about these. There is a lot to look for. Main thing is rust. My Bed Rails that mount to the Frame are shot. Mechanically these Trucks are good.
Check the Ball Joints, they only last 80K, also was a recall on the CPS, I keep one in the Truck along W/ a 10mm socket and extension. Truck dies when it goes bad.
It must be the International 7.3 Liter if it is a Diesel, that was the best Engine. 97, 99, 00, 01, 02, and first part of 2003.
Depending on how it was used and how it was cared for they are good for 300,000 miles or more.
The Guy I bought the John Deere from traded his 99 in W/ something like 340,000 and still ran great.
arcarz.com has a 2002 full size W/ extended cab, 4wd 106,000 mi. for like $16,000.00"
would never buy anything but the 7.3L PSD. The 6.Blow can only be reliable after about 4k dollars worth of required upgrades like ARP head studs and headgaskets/EGR block off, etc.
I went and looked at the one near my house and I liked it but decided I am gonna wait on something with Crew Cab. The backseat is ample, but not comfortable in just the extended cab. Also think I am going to keep an eye out for a southern truck and just fly down to pick it up. Everything in Mi is used as a plow truck and thus rust is king.
Originally Posted by
Nightshade
Forgot all about the CPS issue, once replaced with the updated version (grey housing I believe) it should be a non-issue. Takes about 10 mins to replace yourself or 2 hours at the dealer and the part is like 30 or 40 bucks if you have to pay out of pocket on it.
Dealerships don't touch anything I own...ever.