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Post by stupes on Feb 10, 2005 14:21:58 GMT 11
Finally i've got the for sale sign on the 4runner and am now madly searching trading posts looking for my very own Mu. I"m probs going to get an extension on my loan to put XGS 2000's underneath it. Does anyone know the full price for the parts and installation? Also, is there anything else that should be done as soon as i get it which will make it run better or longer?
P.S-Diff locks can wait a few months ;D
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Post by geeves on Feb 10, 2005 17:22:09 GMT 11
Out of the box the Mu will do most things you ask of it depending on what you want it for. As you are looking at XGS shocks you probably intend to use it off road so mud tyres of 31 or 32 inch (more if you do a lift) and snorkle would high on the list. Then a 30 to 100mm lift either body or suspension or a combo could be usefull. If it has aloy steps remove them and maybe replace with very solid steel .
XGS shocks are good shocks but not cheap to buy fitting can be done by anyone who knows which end of the spanner goes on the nut. If you do springs at the same time then these require a little more knowledge but easily done by a home mechanic. If you lift the suspension more than 50mm then a ball joint flip is a good idea to improve articulation and wheel alignment.
If you dont intend to go off road then none of the above is realy needed and its taken 7 years including a fair amount of 4wding to get my wagon to the above stage .
Get your new ride checked by a competant mechanic as many Mus suffer badly from the poor maintanance practices of the original owners (in the case of some jap imports there is no maint practices ie 70000k original oil)This applies to virtualy all second hand cars
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Post by Roger on Feb 11, 2005 17:02:53 GMT 11
There's a petrol MU in the 'For Sale' section. Worth having a look.
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Post by Pissy on Feb 14, 2005 12:40:38 GMT 11
Hi Stupes,
I have put on XGS 2000 on my MU and all up from TJM brisbane i paid $1500 for everything new but without torsion bars ($460).
That was for leaf springs, 4 XGS shocks, U-bolts, bushes and installation. the heavy duty torsion bars is 460 on top of the 1500. The ride is a bit stiff on the road but off road is a dream, can give the MU a workout without worrying about suspension as all the XGS gear on the MU is from larger heavier 4X4s so we can drive harder,...haha ;D
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Post by stupes on Feb 14, 2005 13:19:47 GMT 11
Cheers Pissy. Yeah a mate has XGS 2000's on his duel cab hilux and it made shitloads of difference.
That Mu looks good Roger except for the petrol bit. Thats one of the main reasons i'm getting rid of the 4runner.
Is there anything i should really check on a Mu before buying it. Are there any little things that i might be able to look out for?
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Post by Pissy on Feb 14, 2005 15:34:52 GMT 11
I’m sure that some of the more technical minded members can help you on that (oil around seals,...blah blah, i don't understand it all  ). I am hoping that my T-Belt light actually comes on at 100,000kms therefore allowing me to assume that the Odometer has not been tampered with. I too am thinking of diff lockers and such, but am tiny bit confused by it all, I think start a new topic on the that matter. Cheers and best of luck in the search Chris P.S where are you based? |
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Post by stupes on Feb 15, 2005 8:51:48 GMT 11
Yeah i have no idea what i'm doing when it comes to mechanics. Lucky for me i know a mechanic who is an ex Mu owner.
The ideal Mu i'm searching for is a black manual 3.1, but i'll probs get sick of waiting and just buy one.
I'm based in Northern NSW, about 3 hours south of Brisbane.
Thanks for your help pissy.
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Post by Roger on Feb 15, 2005 17:14:25 GMT 11
I am hoping that my T-Belt light actually comes on at 100,000kms therefore allowing me to assume that the Odometer has not been tampered with. I'm at 140 000k's. bought the MU with 77 000km on the clock, and my T-belt light still hasn't illuminated. I guess I'm a victim of scoundrels!  |
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Post by IsuzuMu on Feb 16, 2005 14:28:34 GMT 11
Roger,
Ditto with my MU. Bought it with 70something on the clock and now at 120something, no red light yet.
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Post by Pissy on Feb 16, 2005 14:39:13 GMT 11
The ideal Mu i'm searching for is a black manual 3.1, but i'll probs get sick of waiting and just buy one. quote] Well Stupes there's not much in Brisbane for you, just checked the local Trading post Just type in Isuzu mu in the search and then click once more for 4WDs and SUVs and hey presto! www.trading-post.com.au/default.asp Friend Of mine might get one too, so the pickings are slim. There usually is one or 2 nice MUs at the Gold Coast, perhaps Witchdoctor can keep an eye out for you (but if he finds one for you'll have to go on the next Levuka trip,... ;D) Best of luck |
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Post by francesco on Feb 16, 2005 16:06:18 GMT 11
I Have keep my eye out continiously for the past 1 & 1/2 years for a Manual 3.1 @ a resonable price, and am yet to see one (im in Brisbane). I have totally settled on my 2.8 now and love it ;D
You will be a lucky bugger to find one.
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Post by justin on Feb 16, 2005 16:14:33 GMT 11
What would you call a reasonable price? for a 94-95 I reckon you be talking 15K. J
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Post by francesco on Feb 16, 2005 16:37:19 GMT 11
Yeah thats reasonable. I did find one in Sydney a few months back, but it had the brown interior which Im not to fond of....Also my Mus now pretty sorted.  |
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Post by justin on Feb 17, 2005 12:50:02 GMT 11
Love the beans mate! ;D Just having a squiz at the trading post and I saw this MU for sale:
Ad Details:
MAKE/MODEL: Isuzu Mu
YEAR: 1997
ODOMETER: 73,133kms
PRICE: $23,990.00
GEARS: 4
BODY: 3 door wagon
COLOUR: Silver
ENGINE: 6 Cyls
REGO NUMBER: 983HXT
ABS, Air Bag, CD Player, C'lock, Cruise cont, Mags, Pwr Mirrors, Pwr Windows, Pwr Steer
Is this a V6 3 door? Didn't know they existed J
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Post by Witchdoctor on Feb 17, 2005 18:21:25 GMT 11
Will have a look at this one & get some photos for the boys  ;D Dave |
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Post by Pissy on Feb 18, 2005 9:34:05 GMT 11
Thats a bit pricey $23,990, even with a possible V6. I personly would only pay $19,000 but then again I am abit of a tight arse  Frank, thanks again for putting up an avatar for me. Love them beans "Beans Beans the musical fruit, the more you eat the more you TOOT" ;D Dave maybe you should change your avatar to your famous "Wong Tong Soup" ;D ;D Cheers |
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Post by Roger on Feb 18, 2005 18:21:00 GMT 11
Love the beans mate! ;D Just having a squiz at the trading post and I saw this MU for sale: Ad Details: MAKE/MODEL: Isuzu Mu YEAR: 1997 ODOMETER: 73,133kms PRICE: $23,990.00 GEARS: 4 BODY: 3 door wagon COLOUR: Silver ENGINE: 6 Cyls REGO NUMBER: 983HXT ABS, Air Bag, CD Player, C'lock, Cruise cont, Mags, Pwr Mirrors, Pwr Windows, Pwr Steer Is this a V6 3 door? Didn't know they existed J I remember discussing the V6 MU topic recently. I wonder if it's the newer shape? |
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). I am hoping that my T-Belt light actually comes on at 100,000kms therefore allowing me to assume that the Odometer has not been tampered with. I too am thinking of diff lockers and such, but am tiny bit confused by it all, I think start a new topic on the that matter.
