how dependable
12-13-2009, 11:48 AM
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Yea man, 1Bear definitely knows his **** 
Yes, the dash set up doesn't seem very well thought out to say the least. I've installed aftermarket radios in the OBS trucks, and you need long arms to change the radio station for sure.
Originally Posted by 1Bear
I think the things I disliked the most about the earlier models were the hoky dash, the door handles, hood latch handle (all the small plastic bits) break all the time
12-16-2009, 04:48 PM
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If I were to choose one of the older ’88 thru ’98 models, it would definitely be a ’96 to ’98. The interior is quite a bit nicer than the earlier models and the electronics are quite a bit better as well. It doesn’t take much effort to add a 411 PCM and better injection to allow for a pretty good running package. I think the things I disliked the most about the earlier models were the hoky dash, the door handles, hood latch handle (all the small plastic bits) break all the time, the ABS modules always seemed to go out, the front ends wore out very easily, and the models with the 700R4 just didn’t demand confidence.
On a positive note; they are relatively easy to work on, parts are cheap, you can replace the door hinge pin bushings (good thing as you will need to) and they can still be found in pretty good condition for a decent price. Also, the seats were still more comfortable than what’s in a Ford truck…..LOL
On a positive note; they are relatively easy to work on, parts are cheap, you can replace the door hinge pin bushings (good thing as you will need to) and they can still be found in pretty good condition for a decent price. Also, the seats were still more comfortable than what’s in a Ford truck…..LOL
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