Wanting to buy a hardbody

Biscuit · Apr 24th, 2006, 05:12 PM

Didnt see a Hardbody forum so here it goes:

My mom is about to get rid of her B15 and start driving my Accord Wagon. I really wanna get a mid 90's hardbody because I really wanted a truck that looked ok and had excellent durability. I would like to know all information about these line of trucks and what I should look for when buying one. What performance goodies and engine swaps that can be done? Thanks!

PIMPaLiCiOuS · Apr 24th, 2006, 09:57 PM

BISCUIT!!!!!!!

Get at me! I sent you a PM. I have a Hardbody for sale!

himilefrontier · Apr 25th, 2006, 12:44 AM

Well, the best thing is that they are just about indestructible. Bad points would be the typical Nissan problems, leaking crank seals, timing chain rattle, etc. The 5 speed is the better of the transmissions, and both the KA and VG series engines are very dependable, but the VG's need timing belt replacement every once in a while whereas the KA uses a chain and does not require service unless the tensioner fails. The front seal leak is not to be taken lightly however if the truck has it. The leak from mine took out the belts, alternator, A/C Compressor clutch and harmonic balancer! Oh, that reminds me: listen to the A/C compressor and see if ti is constantly noisy. If it is, you'll need a new one and it is not cheap- $300 from the dealer.

NPath · Apr 25th, 2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Biscuit

I really wanna get a mid 90's hardbody because I really wanted a truck that looked ok and had excellent durability. I would like to know all information about these line of trucks and what I should look for when buying one. What performance goodies and engine swaps that can be done? Thanks!

If you plan on buying the first generation body style, 1995 and older,look for rust on the floor of the bed. Another good hiding spot on those bodies are in the wheel wells, under the fender flares. Other than that, I didn't have any problems with my last King Cab 4X4.