30K for a '96 is pretty good. Depending on the shape of the tires, steering. and suspension. If the engine hasn't popped beyond 50K, it is not considered to be an "at risk" engine, but a possible. I have 98K on mine and (knock on wood) it runs strong.I put the cooling kit on just in case. I do all my own work, but if you do buy a 2003-5 make sureyou spring for a GOOD warranty, like GMPP, if you don't possess good mechanic skills. Servicing at a dealer is expensive, at least learn how to do low level mainainence, you'll save thousands.
Change the oil regulary, no more than than 3K between. Change the coolant and thermostats every 2 years. Change gear oil every 3 oil changes, trans service every 15K unless offroaded hard, then 7-10K. Fuel filter every other oil change. Oh yeah, grease zerk fittings...every month with no offroading, and EVERY time you go offroading, there are 26 greasing points.
Have fun!
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1999 AMGeneral H1 6.5TD BLACK Wagon e-Lockers Front and Back, Rubberduck4x4 RockTubes, Extended Undercarriage Protection,"Big Duck" 2" body lift/2 1/2" suspension lift, 41" IROK Radials on 17" Cepeks w/Rock Rims, (in process)Centered front diff, 3.08 gears, 12k Brakes and 12k halfshafts
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