well i'm new to this forum. today i purchased a 1995 isuzu rodeo 4wd with 135k miles for $2200. i'm completely clueless about this vehicle's specs and capabilites. i've tried searches but there's not much info or aftermarket support for these trucks.

my questions are:
are these rodeos reliable on road?
how capable off road are they?
do these rodeos come with dana 44s stock?
what gears do these come with from the factory, 4:10 or 4:56?
will 31x10.5x15 fit a bone stock rodeo with minimal rubbing?

from what i've read they seem to be reliable on road trucks but i can't find ANY real info on their off road characteristics...
think some of you guys could help me out?

The '95 should have an Isuzu D44 in the back. I'm pretty sure it came with 4.11s. The 3.2 is a decent motor with enough power. A good driver on the road and only ground clearance limited for off road.

The best aftermarket source for parts is Independent4x.com. For OEM stuff I still call St Charles Isuzu.

And I think the 31s should fit just fine.

ahhh that info helps me out, thanks

The '95 should have an Isuzu D44 in the back. I'm pretty sure it came with 4.11s. The 3.2 is a decent motor with enough power. A good driver on the road and only ground clearance limited for off road.

The best aftermarket source for parts is Independent4x.com. For OEM stuff I still call St Charles Isuzu.

And I think the 31s should fit just fine.

Rear end is a Dana 44. the gearing is more likely 4.30's. Not sure if it's an auto or manual...manuals are 4.30's, I thought auto's were 4.10, but not 100% on that.

Off road ability is good for an IFS truck. Being that it's a '95 you have the option of adding Warn/Aisan/Superwinch hubs to the front end to help on the wear of the CV's. Gearing is limited because of the Isuzu 10 bolt front diff. You can go up to 4.56's (there are 4.77's and 5.38's too, but you won't be able to find matching 4.77's for the rear, and the 5.38's for the front are all bought up, so you have to hope to find a used set)

Off road, the weakest points are the tierods. They are thin, and fairly weak. You can get upgraded HD tierods from Indy4X. CV's are the next weak point...but if you are light on the foot, you can do well. I have been lucky and haven't broken one yet...just a tierod in the 9 years I've been wheeling mine.

You have options in terms of any locker for a Dana 44 (although they use they use the thicker carrier similiar to a Jeep Rubicon) Up front, you have an Aussie locker, ARB and that's about it.

You can fit 31's stock. All you may need to do if they rub a little (which will depend on the backspacing) is hammer back the rear of the front wheel well, or crank the torsion bars just touch.

Overall they are good trucks, good room, decent capability, and reliable. You tend to fall in love with them....I know I did with mine.