looking at a 94
 

I'm looking @ a 94 reg cab 2wd, loaded, 144k, one owner, perty clean, aside the paint peeling in spots and the seat is ripped on the drivers side. He's firm on $3500. What should I look for, any problems come to mind? I got a better and I don't want another.

Well first off is it an Auto or manual? Check for any slippage in the clutch or auto trans. Thats what id look for first

The trani is #1, its a mushamatic, I'm hoping its ok. Anything else...:humm:

front end...

Everything!
But trans, rearend, frontend. etc

do the same things go to heck on a 2wd like a 4wd?

I've never really dealt with a 2wd front end... Im not sure if they are quite as bad as 4wd but definitely a good thing to check.

Steering, balljoints, the usual things. Nothing special that needs to be checked I dont recall.

true! totally didnt see the 2wd part.:argh:

I personally won't ever buy another Automatic. I had a '94 RCLB 2wd with an Auto and very low miles, but I couldn't drive it without thinking the trans was going to crap out at any moment. Some folks like em, just not me.

Price sounds good for a low mileage 12v. As the others have mentioned...check the ball joints and front suspension bushings out. Look for leaks around the timing cover. Leaks in other places like the oil pan, seals, trans, rear.