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Hey guys,

So I'm planning on going to look at a truck tomorrow that I may be buying but I have some questions as to some of the things I should look for. I have basic mechanic experience but I'll be taking a buddy who is a certified mech to look at it as well.

I'm really just asking for people whom have this similar model truck as car issues vary from model to model.

If the truck has been sitting for about 2 years is it safe to just try and turn it on?

What are some things that are known to cause issues on these trucks?

I spoke with N8 and he mentioned the transmission and cab corners tend to be an issue. Any others?

Edit:

Truck has 160k miles on it.

Has no history of any major issues and last repair was made was replacing the fuel pump.

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I'd check the backside of the rockers because that chrome trim isn't factory

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If the intake manifold gaskets have never been changed. it's time for them to be. Check for coolant in the oil, and inspect around the front and back of the block for leakage.

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So since purchasing the truck I've realized it was alot better than I had expected.

Billstein Shocks

Dual Magnaflow Exhaust

No Rust anywhere in the truck.

I've performed a:

Tune-Up

Oil Change

Changed Brakes.

Truck runs great have had several people offer to buy it for me but unfortunately I need this for work so that's not an option.

Going to be a daily so no wall but I'm thinking two 15's.

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If it has been sitting for two years, it may need a battery. Even if it turns over fine while you're there, they probably jumped it the day before and let it run awhile. Sitting ~2 years with the battery connected is not good.

Second, tires. Look them over for dry rot/cracks.

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If it has been sitting for two years, it may need a battery. Even if it turns over fine while you're there, they probably jumped it the day before and let it run awhile. Sitting ~2 years with the battery connected is not good.

Second, tires. Look them over for dry rot/cracks.

Truck wasn't running when I bought it, it was last week I bought it lol.

I took a battery of my own and discounted it from the price we'd settled on. Buying new wheels and tires for it next week.

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