Isuzu Rodeo rear end and suspension

[Dakota Rigs]

If anyone could help me find parts for a 1991 Isuzu Rodeo. I need leaf springs, rear shocks, possibly a rear axle and yoke. I would like stock to +1inch ride and I'd like new parts but I don't want to spend a lot of money. I also need the stock rim and rear hub cover I will attach picture of those and I don't mind getting those from the scrap yard.

[Dakota Rigs]

Sorry the only picture I had of the rim was after the accident.

[Dakota Rigs]

This is really important

[Hypoid]

Time to do your homework and determine what gear ratio you have in your vehicle. There are Rodeos in the junkyards now, with the possibility of upgrading to a Dana-44 with disc brakes.

[Dakota Rigs]

I believe by what i read is that the dana 44 only available for the 1992-1997 i have the 1991 i can't really find anything about my truck online really

[Shane]

First thing i would do is deside what direction you want to go with your build. Do you want mild or wild, then sit down and figure out what parts you will need to achieve it. just my thought

[Dakota Rigs]

Well I want better but i get minimum wage i cant afford much.

[Shane]

It will be an on going process, is the rodeo drivable at this time? if it is then you can aquire the parts you want over time.

[Dakota Rigs]

it is but not safe at higher speeds. their insurance is paying for all the damaged parts so if the axle is broke they will be buying a new one but i dont know where to find them and they only will buy a oe, oem parts i believe. unless i have aftermarket parts on the truck, and speaking of that Shane is that a oem muffler or no? Diana said you replaced it before

[Shane]

yep, just a basic oe style muffler, did it when i was working at the meineke on 84th.

[Dakota Rigs]

oh ok. do you think i could make it sound like a truck with out much modification. i want to replace the muffler and tip and probably put a bigger diameter pipe but im not sure about replacing the cat

I want it to be deep and possibly rumble if i can get it to

[Squshiee1]

I have 5 factory aluminum isuzu wheels and 4 aftermartket wheels i would part with for cheap. send me a pm.

Also, I have redone my exhaust many times and I have installed many mufflers. The Best sounding was a thrush turbo and a flowmaster 40. Anything else is way to loud or annoying. Im glad I finished my exhaust and never want to mess with it again.
I currently have a true dual setup, with 2 walker cats, and 2 thrush turbos. Trust me when I say this, YOU WILL NOT GET DEEP OR RUMBLE! You get a decent sounding isuzu and thats it. It will never sound like you are imagining it will sound.

The most common axle ratios for isuzus are 4:10 and 4:30, The 4:30 gears came in the automatic, and 4:10s were in the manuals. There are many dana 44s and gm 10 bolt 7.5" axles in the junkyard. Your rodeo should have the GM 10 bolt, and you should be able to swap to a dana 44 without many issues.

[94ToyBear]

it is but not safe at higher speeds. their insurance is paying for all the damaged parts so if the axle is broke they will be buying a new one but i dont know where to find them and they only will buy a oe, oem parts i believe. unless i have aftermarket parts on the truck, and speaking of that Shane is that a oem muffler or no? Diana said you replaced it before

It sounds like they will end up totalling it and probably cut you a check.

[Dakota Rigs]

I won't let them total it I am going to say I'll take $100.under what they offer me at first for they don't total it. And really? My dad was able to get the dodge v6 to go deep. That's OK though just to get it more like a truck sound other then a car will make me happy

[94ToyBear]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong please, but from my experience totaling it does not mean they will take it from you or toss it in a salvage yard. It just means that the total cost to repair it exceeds the value of the car so they will cut you a check for what the car is worth. If they do that and you can keep it you get a certain amount of money let's say $2,000. If you plan on keeping this rig it might be beneficial to you because now you got your car and $2,000 to build it the way you want it instead of the insurance company repairing it to stock specifications.

When my Jeep was hit I feared they would total it and want to take it from me I had a few estimates done and the estimates exceeded the value of the Jeep. I planed on doing what you did and asked for less but instead they cut me a check for $1,400 and it was either up to me to fix it or to leave it but they settled and I did too. And I put the money other places in my jeep.

[Dakota Rigs]

No they will take it and give you the option to buy it back but then it will have a salvaged title. If you settle without totaling it it'll be fine

[94ToyBear]

I guess I got lucky with my 94 trecel back in college.
Was totaled out, got a check and was told to keep the car.

[Dakota Rigs]

Salvaged title?

[94ToyBear]

I can't recall if they told me if I ever was to re sell it I had to get a salvage paper work. I ended up totaling it for the reals a year later and sold it for scrap.
The question to ask is are you planing on keeping this rig for a looooooong time ? If so, what's a salvage title to you?

[Shadowmaker]

In this age of technology, I have found that the internet can only go so far without making a phone call or putting your hands/eyeballs on the real thing.

I tossed a lot of budget stuff on my cherokee, perhaps you will be just as successful if you choose to go the repair route. Here are some ideas:

1) Get some pictures of your axles/broken parts you want to replace (crawl under that bad boy!)
2) As you are taking pics, get notes of all the part numbers and specific model names
3) Try to find out the specific model you have 1991 Isuzu Rodeo (LX?DX?Other?), Engine size, transmission type
4) Some axles have model numbers and gear ratios stamped right on them
5) Google those part numbers specifically... might find a match
6) Google Junk yards/Pull and Pays. Give em a call see if they have Rodeos/Passports in your production years, they probably will not tell you what is on them for parts you have to look in person
8) Narrow down to your specific vehicle... perhaps... Planetisuzoo (http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/)
9) Check CL for your specific model parts in a search.. sometimes a hit

IMHO.... Don't worry too much about an upgrade atm... the upgrade starts with it running successfully



I believe by what i read is that the dana 44 only available for the 1992-1997 i have the 1991 i can't really find anything about my truck online really

[Dakota Rigs]

I can't recall if they told me if I ever was to re sell it I had to get a salvage paper work. I ended up totaling it for the reals a year later and sold it for scrap.
The question to ask is are you planing on keeping this rig for a looooooong time ? If so, what's a salvage title to you?

Well it's confidential to me so I won't get rid of it but it's still important to me not to total it out it reduces the value of I am ever hit in it again.

[Dakota Rigs]

In this age of technology, I have found that the internet can only go so far without making a phone call or putting your hands/eyeballs on the real thing.

I tossed a lot of budget stuff on my cherokee, perhaps you will be just as successful if you choose to go the repair route. Here are some ideas:

1) Get some pictures of your axles/broken parts you want to replace (crawl under that bad boy!)
2) As you are taking pics, get notes of all the part numbers and specific model names
3) Try to find out the specific model you have 1991 Isuzu Rodeo (LX?DX?Other?), Engine size, transmission type
4) Some axles have model numbers and gear ratios stamped right on them
5) Google those part numbers specifically... might find a match
6) Google Junk yards/Pull and Pays. Give em a call see if they have Rodeos/Passports in your production years, they probably will not tell you what is on them for parts you have to look in person
8) Narrow down to your specific vehicle... perhaps... Planetisuzoo (http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/)
9) Check CL for your specific model parts in a search.. sometimes a hit

IMHO.... Don't worry too much about an upgrade atm... the upgrade starts with it running successfully

Thanks that sounds like a plan.

[94ToyBear]

Well it's confidential to me so I won't get rid of it but it's still important to me not to total it out it reduces the value of I am ever hit in it again.

I hope I didn't come off in any way other then trying to help you... Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders! I hope everthi g work out in your favor.

[Dakota Rigs]

I hope I didn't come off in any way other then trying to help you... Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders! I hope everthi g work out in your favor.

Centimental Not confidential sorry. And you are helping every one has. Thank you all.

[94ToyBear]

That's cool man, mind sharing why it's sentimental to you? If not that fine, I allways find car/truck stories interesting.

[Hypoid]

Just some food for thought: If you have to find a used axle from a self service yard, they don't care if it is a D-44 or a GM 10-bolt, price is the same.

[Dakota Rigs]

That's cool man, mind sharing why it's sentimental to you? If not that fine, I allways find car/truck stories interesting.

It's centimental because my aunt was the first owner of it and I bought it from her and I'm very close to her and on top of that I paid for every cent of that truck by myself, not every teenager can say that about their first car.

[94ToyBear]

It's your Baby ! Good for you and no they can't ! I teach High school Automotive, and I really don't understand how teenagers have the cars they have. No way they paid for these cars on their own. Good for you man! You should be very proud.

[Dakota Rigs]

It's your Baby ! Good for you and no they can't ! I teach High school Automotive, and I really don't understand how teenagers have the cars they have. No way they paid for these cars on their own. Good for you man! You should be very proud.

Yes Very much so my baby! And thats so true there is a kid that goes to my school, actually two with almost brand new nissan 350z's
And Thank you, I am very proud.
What I'm thinking about is buying another rodeo of my years 91-97 with the money that i get from the insurance and using it for parts i may damage on the trails and then crush the rest of it and buy more aftermarket parts with that money what does everyone think of that?

[AustinT]

Like Shadowmaker said, research on Planetisuzoo. They have a wealth of knowledge on that site. Also, http://www.independent4x.com, is one of the few places online that you can buy aftermarket Isuzu parts. Matt, the owner, is extremely helpful if you ever need to talk to someone.



**EDIT** Did some searching. The Second Gen Troopers (1992-1997 I believe) have a 12 bolt rear with 4.56 gears. Nab the rear axle and the front third from a junk yard and you have a good starting point. That 12 bolt can handle 37in tires. I ran one with 37in Iroks for a little while. Great Axle.

[Dakota Rigs]

Well last Minute thing I am going to Yankee Hill right now so we will see what does and doesn't need replaced tonight.

[94ToyBear]

Alone ?

[Dakota Rigs]

Alone ?

Well it was just my truck but I had other people with me and we went to Yankee Hill because we get survice there. We also hit minor gulch too. Everything has been washed out and really rough and Rocky but my baby handled it like a champ. Or at least good enough with stock suspension. So other then the leaf spring being bent the truck is just fine.