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I'm finally back yotatech! last log in was 2015... Whoop! I had 2001 Isuzu Trooper really didn't like it finally found some to trade me for a 1989 extended cab with a 22re/5 speed. It's a little project to get it where I would like, I just wish I had more info on what stuff was done to it like the SAS build from the original owner! I'm pretty new to this off roading stuff but pretty mechanically inclined and got a small garage and tools so ready to do some maintenance on this thing but need some help!

The truck has 210k on it sounds really healthy no oil leaks that I can see but its pretty filthy under the hood gunked up. Should I leave it like that or pressure washer it? Also I'm trying to figure out what axel I have under the front end. The old owner gave me a full rebuild knuckle kit FJ80. So its safe to assume its a FJ80 axel?
I would like to get some new wheel bearings in it got some play in it.

Some other quirks it can be hard to get into gear sometimes I don't hear any grinding or popping of gears when I'm getting up to speed or what not. Could that be air in the line or bad bushing somewhere? Also the rear bottom leaf spring looks wack and not safe I would like to know what leaf springs to order. Last thing for questions then pictures I swear! I can hear my power steering pump give a little squeal when I'm driving but just sitting idle no squeal. It has good /clean fluid and not low. Could it be belts or the pump itself? Furthermore time for pictures !

Here is the white knight

Interior is kinda rough but going to clean it up!

Here is the rear leaf spring thats wacked out of place.

The front end

overview of the engine bay

exhaust header

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Well yesterday, I tackled my ventilation system it had little to no air coming out of the vents which is a no no! Since winter is coming up! Installed new heater control switch and cleaned the vents out got amazing heat and airflow now!

Along with that I bleed the brakes way more responsive now.
out of town for work this week. Need to tackle my wheels bearings and knuckle rebuild kit. Still unsure what type of wheel bearings to order due to the axle.