bstone4964
Newbie
Hi-
I know this is somewhat of a relative question, but looking for opinions. Recently picked up a 96 5.7 4X4, 219K. Runs well, but needs some work- and that is what I am writing about. I think it may need more work than it is worth. Here's what I'm looking at:
Driveline hum or whine- rear end or U joints?
No AC- compressor missing, so new compressor and flush/fill.
Front suspension needs replaced probably- uneven wear on front tires
Probably needs all fluids replaced- haven't done that yet.
Fuel gauge jumpy- probably needs new pump.
Probably needs shocks.
Body is in great shape- no rust except for a baseball sized spot right behind passenger front wheel. Already put in new windshield and 2 new tires for the rear- rotated the old ones to the front.
At any rate, with what I paid for it and the stuff I've done, I'm into it now for about 3K. I figure about another grand to do the stuff above, between shop work and my own wrenching. That puts me in at about 4K. So am I better off to ditch this one and try to get one in better shape, or bite the bullet and do the work above?
Ultimately I want a reliable mountain/fishing/all around truck to use here in CO. Thoughts??
Thanks!
I know this is somewhat of a relative question, but looking for opinions. Recently picked up a 96 5.7 4X4, 219K. Runs well, but needs some work- and that is what I am writing about. I think it may need more work than it is worth. Here's what I'm looking at:
Driveline hum or whine- rear end or U joints?
No AC- compressor missing, so new compressor and flush/fill.
Front suspension needs replaced probably- uneven wear on front tires
Probably needs all fluids replaced- haven't done that yet.
Fuel gauge jumpy- probably needs new pump.
Probably needs shocks.
Body is in great shape- no rust except for a baseball sized spot right behind passenger front wheel. Already put in new windshield and 2 new tires for the rear- rotated the old ones to the front.
At any rate, with what I paid for it and the stuff I've done, I'm into it now for about 3K. I figure about another grand to do the stuff above, between shop work and my own wrenching. That puts me in at about 4K. So am I better off to ditch this one and try to get one in better shape, or bite the bullet and do the work above?
Ultimately I want a reliable mountain/fishing/all around truck to use here in CO. Thoughts??
Thanks!