Hello. I am new here and am looking for some opinions. I am in the process of buying a mini truck, and have the choice between these two, just can't decide which would be better, or suit me better and looking forward to any and all opinions. Here they are: #1 - 1998 Suzuki Carry 4x4 Dump - 66,000 miles. Electric hydraulic dump bed. 5 speed manual trans with x-tra low gear. Axle lock and differential lock. (-No high and low range, just 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive from my understanding....?) Very good condition inside and out. Upgraded with either 2 or 3 inch lift (my choice), and Titan 489xt Tires (or Carlisle All Trail tires , again, my choice ). Total price with upgrades - $6,100.00 #2 - 1993 Suzuki Carry 4x4 Dump - 37,000 miles. Electric Hydraulic dump bed. 4 speed manual trans. Hi and Low range. Axle lock. Differential lock. Good condition inside and out. Some rust in front of bed. Upgraded with either 2 or 3 inch lift (my choice), and Titan 489xt Tires (or Carlisle All Trail tires , again, my choice ). Total price with upgrades - $6,100.00 .... but may be an even $6,000.00 So, my questions are. Which sounds like the better deal? I will be primarily using the truck for hunting, and hauling firewood. Most likely will never be driving on the road and/or going over maybe 40 miles an hour. Strictly for work and putting around the fields and woods. With that in mind, will the 98 be under-powered since it does not have a "low-range" / transfer case like the 93? Does it even matter that much? Additionally, would I be just as well off going with the 2 inch lift instead of the 3 inch lift? I have read about problems with the 3 inch lifts...? Also, which tires would be better between the two choices I have from the dealer - Carlisle All Trail or Titan 489xt ? As far as toughness and traction from what I have read the Titan 489xt seems to be the better choice of the two. Both trucks will be available for me within the next 2 days, today is Nov. 6th... so I need to make a good decision Any help and recommendations greatly appreciated. I wish I would have found this forum sooner. Thanks in advance. -Jason Indiana - USA
hi, if it was me, I would go with the newer truck, miles probably will never affect you b/c you will not put that many on it, on the other hand the rust will and as far as the low range, the "6" speed trucks seem to cover the gear ratios just fine . as far a tires, I'm a huge fan of the all trails, take a look at the specs. they are rated at carrying 4 times the load of the titan's, so if you ever want to load your dumper down with dirt or gravel it will make a diffrence, they also get good traction and give a smother ride, just make sure they are not on factory wheels, they are to narrow. and finally, lift, 2 inch is better on the truck, but fenders might have to be trimmed a little more.. no big deal hope that helps
Hey...thanks for the info...much appreciated. I was worried about the 98 not having low range and being under powered with a load of wood, in 4wheel drive going through the woods and such...mud, etc.... I guess all I have to compare with is a standard 4wd truck, and the big difference between low and high range..... As far as the tires on the factory wheels - that is what the dealer was going to do, mount them on factory wheels... I indicated to them that I did not want the chrome or aluminum rims they offered because I am going to camo the truck and also didnt want to pay extra for rims that I didnt even want... I was informed that the Carlisle all trail and Titan 489xt were the only tires they offered that would fit on the factory rims...???? I took their word for it and basically didnt know the dimensions of the factory wheels to begin with ...?? I guess I better clarify that with them huh? Thanks again for the info...
