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Old 03-11-2003, 12:20 AM   #3 (permalink)
Greg S.
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Date registered: Aug 2002
Vehicle: 85 300GD LWB
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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Re: Things to check

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Here are the issues I've run into on a much older vehicle in the last 9 months:

1) Gas tank - tends to rust. Check condition of the underside, especially rear skid plate for rust.
2) Weak/worn rear springs. One side may sag a bit. Understand this is common.
3) Corroded rear spring perch. Not cheap to fix.
4) Rust generally - rocker panels, doors, also around rear brake lights (push around a little to check this one).
How about those front wheel bearings?? No cheap fix and they seem to be a fairly common problem.[B)]
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