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<blockquote data-quote="H D" data-source="post: 1015039" data-attributes="member: 68494"><p>Lots of missing the question here.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Timing chain tensioners were fixed in the 2002 model and shouldn't be a concern on an '05.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Normal maintenance items may need refreshing but I wouldn't consider ball joints, tie rods, hoses, shocks, etc. as items of concern. Those are serviceable parts that should be expected to changed after 10 years if the current owner hasn't already addressed them. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The body mounts are an issue but they're easy to change and the Prothane kit is inexpensive. Link at the bottom.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I haven't seen anything about cooling problems. I've run my truck for full days in the Georgia heat in low gear and 4 L and have never had an issue with overheating.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I have a Job1 '01 and the only thing I've replaced that might not necessarily be a normal maintenance service is the steering rack. Probably my fault for asking it to turn 35x12.5 tires on 17" steel wheels, though. The drivetrain has served me well and is currently at 110k miles. I would have more confidence in an '05. It is surprisingly capable offroad with minimal investment if you do think you'll go that direction.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="H D, post: 1015039, member: 68494"] Lots of missing the question here. Timing chain tensioners were fixed in the 2002 model and shouldn't be a concern on an '05. Normal maintenance items may need refreshing but I wouldn't consider ball joints, tie rods, hoses, shocks, etc. as items of concern. Those are serviceable parts that should be expected to changed after 10 years if the current owner hasn't already addressed them. The body mounts are an issue but they're easy to change and the Prothane kit is inexpensive. Link at the bottom. I haven't seen anything about cooling problems. I've run my truck for full days in the Georgia heat in low gear and 4 L and have never had an issue with overheating. I have a Job1 '01 and the only thing I've replaced that might not necessarily be a normal maintenance service is the steering rack. Probably my fault for asking it to turn 35x12.5 tires on 17" steel wheels, though. The drivetrain has served me well and is currently at 110k miles. I would have more confidence in an '05. It is surprisingly capable offroad with minimal investment if you do think you'll go that direction. [/QUOTE]
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