Recent content by NoogaCruiser

I actually haven't had time to build it out yet but still planning on it and I did order the 2864's so I will report back

Don't waste your time on this one, especially with where prices have fallen lately. For 17k you should be able to find a decent mileage, rust-free, well cared for example pretty easily. There's guaranteed to be much more rust than you can see. I'm thinking the rear hatch and tailgate are...

I'll add some more considerations having owned several 100's. The '06 will typically give a more pleasurable highway driving experience, but will also be a little more complicated when it comes time to replace cam seals and you will have a hard time upgrading the nav/radio technology. But the 5...

Agreed. If it was a daily driver I would lean towards the 2006 just because it does feel a decent bit more powerful, more nimble and overall a little more refined. The 1999 feels a little more utilitarian, like a truck, which is not a bad thing at all. I love the steering wheel controls on the...

We already have a 200 series. Going to keep one of the 100’s listed above.

Oh and I failed to note that the '99 has the 2 pinion front diff which I assume is a negative

I’m interested in hearing more about this. Seems like the 5 speed is generally considered a positive so I assume you mean the 06-07’s are more problematic because of VVT and integrated stereo/GPS/HVAC controls? Curious of any other takeaways I may be overlooking.

You’re 100% right! I figure it will be a wash either way. We actually already have a 200 series or I would totally go that route.

Yeah, I’m kinda torn on the AHC part. I do fully intend on doing the needed services on the ‘06 either way. Just need to decide if VVT, 5 speed, VGRS, 7 years newer, etc., are worth it knowing the steering rack and ABS pump will likely need to be replaced at some point in the near future.

Thought I'd bounce this off the experts as I'm sure I'm overlooking some things. Which one should I keep? Both are my preferred color (galactic gray) and rust free. I'm very familiar with the differences by year, but not sure how much all of the repairs and services completed on the '99 should...

Thanks everyone. I had never heard of squirrel finders - makes total sense now. Looks like I will eventually need to upgrade my projectors. In the meantime I will probably just upgrade the high beams to GTR Ultra 2 LED's since they are reflectors. May also upgrade the fogs to help with the low...

It's well documented that the OEM lighting sucks in these trucks so I bit the bullet and ordered the $320 GTR Ultra Series HID conversion H1 low beams with an expectation of material improvement. Unfortunately they barely improved the output and did nothing for the poor beam pattern. The bulb on...

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