5 Reason to buy a Nissan D21

[@californiausa7622]

This man is very proud of his legend Hardbody truck

[@megatronn194]

The auto parts store I work for has two Nissan Hardbodys still being used as parts delivery vehicles to this day. One has its odometer stuck at 425K miles.

[@curtfox91]

NICEE!!! they go well past that it’s cause the KA24 engine is a beast a true warrior.

[@homemurso1484]

The 90's Nissan trucks and Toyota trucks were really made to last a lifetime. If you're lucky enough to grab one never let it go!

[@ScreamingCocks]

My 91 hardbody has never left me hangin. Best vehicle I’ve ever purchased

[@curtfox91]

Keep it forever 🙌🏅

[@jasonhiebert2032]

Got me a 91 also. 2wd lowerd 3inchs 126,000 original miles

[@kylekasper6342]

Love the truck. No one I've ever been with has said "Hey....The interior is great" lol

[@tylerdurden1787]

I bought a 1996 regular cab 5sp, 4x4 XE off the dealer lot for 12k brand new. Thing still runs like a top and has the original clutch and exhaust system. The odometer/speedometer both work intermittently now but I don't ever plan on selling it so doesn't really matter. The only thing I would've changed would have been to get the extended cab over the regular cab, but other than that this truck has been awesome. They are still pretty affordable if you can find an original owner looking to sell you have a solid truck that will last a long time with little to no maintenance. I think a lot of people look to Toyota's and completely overlook how dependable these trucks are.

[@curtfox91]

Hardbodys is totally overlooked

[@californiausa7622]

These trucks can be better than the Toyotas

[@curtfox91]

@@californiausa7622 I personally driven this and a Tacoma back to back and the Tacoma Felt stiff as hell almost car like. D21 feels floaty and has that good body roll.

[@shanetyler9391]

Agreed iam the 2nd owner of mine and its a 4x4 V6 140k on the clock went through 2 starters and 1 alt with a 5speed trans and extended cab and its pretty clean for its age its going to be a classic soon like the Datsun 620 pickups and 520 trucks.

[@mescko]

I just bought a '95 hardbody 2wd XE-V6 King Cab from the original owner. Happy camper, me! I love the 'pepper-pot' wheels you have!

[@jasonh88mech]

Got my 96 XE up to 110 mph year or two ago. It felt as scary as sitting on a flying carpet WITH full control. Haven't done that since.

[@stonesthrow420]

Bro, I just bought the same truck, 1996 5 speed with 166k miles. Paid $1000, dude said it needed a new fuel pump but, it just had a lot of water in the tank. Changed the fuel filter and drained the water...fired right up ! I love driving it and the maintenance is really easy because my other car is a 330ci BMW. These trucks are amazing, Im keeping this bad boy for life!. Great video man

[@mescko]

Just bought a '95 XE-V6 5-speed King Cab from the original owner. Great condition. $4500.

[@californiausa7622]

I have had 2 D21s Hardbodys the most reliable vehicles I ever owned

[@Templateideas097]

My dad had this truck(1990) in white in the late 90s to early 2000s. I loved that truck and called it the white monster because it was a bit rusty. I drove it in high school and took it deer hunting off road. Road tripped to New York from Ohio. Got a kiss from a girl i had a crush on. Lots of memories. Died ar 330k miles. It liked to blow tie rods. The radio wasn't great but worked but you didn't need much when you were listening to Dire Straits on cassette. The jump seats were nice in a pinch, we even had four of us in there which was me and two teenage brothers and our dad, drive two and half hours on a small road trip. The engine sound really takes me back. The tires also sucked but it did okay in the snow when you went out, locked the hubs manually, and switched to 4 low. My dad was also a part time fire and ems guy so when the sirens went off, my dad literally peeled out and id hear him red line until out of ear shot and me being a hugh school kid, was running it hot all the time doing fish tails. We hauled rocks, mulch, rototillers, camping gear, everything. No issue. Had a really high suspension too. The seats WERE verh comfortable. If you're looking at this truck and seeing if it sucks, it doesn't. Its awesome and after my kids are gone, will get this truck. You'll just love this truck.

[@ryani5103]

Holy heck, definitely not the best review but absolutely one of the most entertaining. Keep up the good work

[@curtfox91]

Not a Review at All 🤔

[@Dyzpatch]

My 94 has almost 300,000 miles. Only just left me "stranded" for the first time the other day when the starter wouldn't engage the flywheel. Push started it and it fired right up lol

[@JoNathan-ek4bv]

Got 3 hardbody's Some of the best people in the world will drive a hardbody' throughout his or her lifetime!! Im starting a rebuild soon on my 95' HB People stop me almost every time i take it out "is it for sale" My response is always laughter. Because i know it wont happen a man offered me 10k for one of my hb trucks and i said no because i love it too much Been through too many things in that truck to just sell the memories and the reliability is worth more than 10k Got my first hb from parents the second I bought for 100$ The third was donated to me :) even for a free truck, still wouldnt sell for 10k

[@curtfox91]

Man your living the Dream. Ha ha i know what you mean and yeah i dont think that type of Money is worth the happiness these things can bring.

[@MAgaSUXX]

I have a 1997D 21 with 165,000 miles on it four-speed four-cylinder I’ve had it for five years and the only thing I’ve done besides put front brakes on it and change the oil as I put a new radiator in which cost me $46. I found one exactly like it for sale with even less mileage that had a blown engine and I’m planning on putting a new crate engine in it at some point, I am 6 foot one and weigh 300 pounds and it’s so comfortable… But I can tell you it’s not a highway to cruiser at speeds higher than 55 or 60 it’s not like a sports car… I would consider it a run around car in town I get 16 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway so it’s not really great on gas but my insurance full coverage is $37 a month and I have almost no maintenance costs. I have a ladder rack which I used to carry 16 foot pieces of lumber and I just can’t find the words to say how much I love this track❤️

[@curtfox91]

Really i drive an Hour to work in mine everyday 75 MPH she is coasting. But i use High mileage synthetic and i have NGK wires and plugs they make a huge difference.

[@brandonstockton4289]

When he said moist, I died 🤣

[@curtfox91]

Lol i mistake the truck for a Woman

[@ChickenGaming-er2dy]

@@curtfox91 sheeesh

[@cstepaniuk8611]

@@curtfox91I knew what you meant 😂

[@bradcarter4376]

I've got an 86 5sp 4x4 that has the fuel injectors removed for a weber carburetor. A small lift and some offroad tires. Can run circles around my outback on the dirt lol 😆

[@anti-phantom3531]

My first vehicle is a 1994. Im never gonna let her die. This truck is Beautiful.

[@curtfox91]

Love em! Cant wait to get at least 2 more at least

[@mikee4571]

Great video brother, I hope I can get one of these some day. What you said at the end is exactly how I feel about my Miata (unrelated I know) I want to paint and restore it, and then put it in a garage if I ever have one lol

[@clarencewilliams7088]

Excellent video youngman, I have a 1997 reg.cab 2400 4cylender 5speed.in the last 2 yrs. I've had to turn down several people wanting to buy it lol,trust me I understand why and don't blame them lol.great Video!

[@ram457moreno]

i have two of them 1997 and 1993 both are awesome truck and never give up to start they are beast

[@curtfox91]

Aint that the truth best in the world

[@ElVaqu3rito]

Same fucking plan right here , good shit homie keep em alive

[@andregonsalvez9244]

😊 Great review and video . I am totally old-school, love older cars and trucks . I had quite a lot of friends who had these Hard body Nissans and these are bulletproof.

[@kalakas254]

The D21 will 4Eva be a Classic truck 🛻 in the Japanese car culture you will never find another truck like this ever made. I agree Body style..roomy interior…Gas…bed space & you can park this truck 🛻 in any place you don’t need a lot of space to park it 👌🏾😎. I recently cop me a 94’ D21 wit the V-6 & Long bed couldn’t have found a better one. I grew up on the mini truck scene so this is haven to me & I plan to restore it for daily cruises ☀️🌴 #MiniTruckMovement

[@mescko]

The long bed is a real rarity...the 'heavy duty' they only sold them for a few years. I needed the King Cab cuz my back has to recline.

[@shanetyler9391]

They are great trucks if you take care of it :) i own a 95 v6 5 speed extended cab with the LSD rear end its a 4x4 :) the KA 24 is not a bad motor but the v6 gives you a little more HP and TQ.

[@poseidon5003]

I had one back in the day. Regular cab 5 speed manual.

[@TheDevs98]

I have a 94 and I love the truck. Strong muscular look and same for the dependability. Gonna keep mine till it drops which I doubt it will!

[@curtfox91]

So True! Nothing like a D21 Cant live without mine

[@mannycastle3011]

Good video, YES, they are tough and will outlast the Junk coming off assemby lines these days.

[@elmagomecanico810]

Im very happy with my HardBody pickup 250000 miles and still runs like a Clock

[@HitmanChase]

I’ve had my for 8 years almost 300k miles. I’ll never get rid of it

[@charlesbynum9534]

I have the 92 nissan hardbody pickup and your rt very cheap on gas.im on my 2nd motor.my first mother went out at 350,000 miles.im totally restoring mine fixing to get a custom paint job. I have the single cab.

[@jogmas12]

I got the 1986 D21 with the 8 spark plug 4 cylinder

[@paulharnad777]

do u know where I can get the cover inside the air filter ring for the small egg shaped filter ? tell me u have extras !!!

[@jogmas12]

@@paulharnad777 umm, I don’t, mine btw has the small square breather filter not egg shaped try a salvage yard

[@paulharnad777]

@@jogmas12 I have the square filter . next to it is an intake with a small egg shaped filter with its cover missing .

[@quanmane6702]

Just hit 300,000 on my KA24E 93.. Just replaced the timing chain still running strong will never get rid of it.

[@RynoDinero]

Just got a ‘96. I love it

[@curtfox91]

96/97 best years

[@liamgrazier455]

I just bought a 95 project hard body with ka24e motor done 350thosand kms not mile as i live in new zealand. Still runs mint

[@St.Irenaeus]

Dope truck bro! I have a new Frontier but I’ve always wanted a hardbody they are absolute beasts and great looking trucks.

[@austinwebster1850]

Hahaha dude " I mean moistWTFU..." You got me there

[@jadenbaker4050]

This was my first vehicle, bought it for $1,500 with 74,000 miles back in 2017, sold it to my uncle and now I’m buying it back for $2,500, so pumped I missed it. I named her nessy.

[@philbuell6657]

720 is by far the better body style and the 2.2 napz is by far the better 4 banger engine. My 82 720 w/ the 2.2 was a frickin gokart. Static dropped, 4" blocks and the bars cranked to the max(2 1/4", ground to crossbar) absolutely no bodyroll whatsoever.

[@curtfox91]

D21 has OBD2 modern performance compared to the 720. And it has More interior space. The 720 is Nice though

[@paulharnad777]

I have an 1987 , bought it new . Just passed inspection .

[@jogmas12]

My 1986.5 d21 keeps passing California smog check since I bought it used in 2003.

[@jerrynavarro2404]

Thats a good nissan pickup 👌 back when nissan made good good trucks and cars ! Not like the nissan of today!

[@curtfox91]

So true 🙌

[@jerrynavarro2404]

@@curtfox91 I've seen so many people get ripped off because they thought they got A GOOD DEAL on a pre owned nissan especially the altimas with the 2.5 litter with an automatic transmission omg smh 🤦 😲, I've work on so many of those nissan I hate them already ! It's mostly the head gaskets or the transmission or the clogged converters ! Nissan really dropped the ball! THE OLD NISSAN WAS WAY BETTER!

[@jogmas12]

Nissan now owned by Fiat makes for strange bedfellows

[@chrisroz4949]

Just got mine, tough as hell. Love it!

[@curtfox91]

Keep it as long as possible 🙌

[@misfit1-3]

mines at 300,000 miles and still going strong

[@carrascosgarage1450]

The “moist” killed me🤣

[@billyhighfill]

Bro. If they are moist and grab me. I’ll pass. Ha ha ha ha ha. I appreciate you not taking that out. Lolol. 1 take BABYYY 🤙🏻👌🏻

[@curtfox91]

😂 Cracks me up evertime someone brings it up idk what i was thinking about when i said that.

[@kevine2315]

I've had my d21 since 2001 it's a 1992 model..... I'm getting ready to take it in to have it restored

[@97hardbdy]

have the 97 single cab but one thing i dont like about it is the seats i got the bench but rebuild coming soon

[@curtfox91]

You can swap it out.

[@fieldbillys5719]

Dude am I the only one freaking out about the ONE PIECE OF TRASH IN THE BED. And it’s a water bottle. It’s insane

[@curtfox91]

I live in the Desert always have water bottles in the back cause it gets do dry lol we have recycling bins though so by law we have to use them.

[@bennyhill6161]

I bought a slightly lifted 1994 4X4 D21 clean condition in 2019 $5,000

[@suplotus8953]

Just moist those seats are! 😅 I’m sold

[@mustafanaji6591]

Great Nissan.

[@teleskopossomnium]

i have a 95 d21 v6 vg30e engine and it get great mileage. unreal actually.

[@curtfox91]

I dont need a Telescope to see that your lying 😏

[@teleskopossomnium]

Curtis Fox91 haha. i get about 250 to the tank considering. i drive a 30 mile round trip to work and back all week and use about half a tank 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@curtfox91]

@@teleskopossomnium The VGs are actually pretty good on gas. Ive owned 1 with Dual intakes on my z which was N/A. And the Single cam one on my 87 Z was also good i dont know how many miles to the gallon i was getting but i was pleased i was able to save. My 4.0 VQ im burning through a tank in 3 days

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Moist lol. Had me cracking up.

[@curtfox91]

Idk what the hell i was thinking about had a flashback of my Fiancé’ sitting Passenger.

[@katinareeves1383]

I'm on my way to look at a 95 hard body now for 800 bucks

[@katinareeves1383]

Runs drives but when they was getting the windshield replacement it was rust behind the liner how would I fix that to get a windshield replacement

[@adammalzahn7238]

Buy it. I got a 86. Very nice

[@RelentlessWest]

Nothing like a nice and moist seat

[@dtownkcufo]

It's moist. HAHAHA!!! Thank you for that laugh.

[@loucifer323]

I have a 2002 with 228,000 miles on it,easy to work on too

[@curtfox91]

Ka24de

[@completoencristo9130]

Best trucks got a 1993 and a frontier 2000

[@curtfox91]

Yes sir!! I want to get a Frontier with the Twin cam KA 🙌 so i can Daily it and not put as many miles on this truck. Enjoy the Rides my friend

[@neftalixgomez843]

I have a 1993 4x4 four cylinders a Classic !!!!!

[@loucifer323]

Gas mileage sucks and I have the 4 cylinder 22 miles a gallon highway 18 mpg city

[@curtfox91]

Really Are you Running rich? Advanced timing? Or have an exhaust?? My obd2 gets amazing Mileage.

[@loucifer323]

@@curtfox91 Runs fine but thats what the gas mileage was for that year

[@curtfox91]

@@loucifer323 If i cant find a Decent Hardbody i plan on getting that 2nd gen Model

[@loucifer323]

@@curtfox91 They're good trucks

[@zoomjoo]

that's probably the 4x4. the 4x2 does 27 highway I think and you can probably get 30 with the manual.

[@dozer8065]

almost had me one a 95 single cab short bed, needed clutch work (clutch rattle) new fan (cracked) speedo not working (speedo cable) and needed an oil change, guy want 4k got him down to 3500 but im stuck at 2500, well see if hits me back in a few weeks.

[@treerobo6864]

i have a 1994 nissian pickup and a 2016 chevy silverado, the chevy lets me down and the nissian never fails me, the nissian has 215,000 miles never done anything to it, the chevy has 219,000 miles on it and i have replaced the transmission twice, 2 air conditioner condensers ,1 radiator ,1 rear end seal and other stuff

[@jogmas12]

I bought this used 1986.5 d21 in 2003 and still on the road today.

[@roymedina6764]

My dream car the gtr r35 in no longer going to be sold nissan has sold the last r35 thwy had and i live in Los Angeles where buttfuck everything is expensive and im 20 years old i wanna start working to maybe buy me a little truck like this

[@carsforlife8292]

I got a 97 145 xxx miles Single cap 5 speed

[@alexanderchavez-villa3284]

“Moist”😭💀

[@boostedkidproductions9719]

The engine's are good but my d21 automatic transmission went out at 110,000 last year I also had a d21 5 speed it had 200,000 still ran good when I sold it

[@curtfox91]

Really ive had both types and both of mine went beyond 300k its all about maintenance over time with autos you have to drain and fill the transmission and change your transmission seals and rear main seal. Only way these go out is lack of fluid.

[@johnbehneman1546]

Thank you so much. Something to consider.

[@dakotashireman6404]

Love me a moist chair

[@izraelmirelez2168]

I have a 1993 nissan d21 yes sir

[@ChristopherAvery-uw1kv]

we should start a list of things that are ok to describe as moist, and a list of things that are not

[@SOTO_303]

I had a 95 hardbody 5 speed single cab, had to sell it unfortunately and got a 95 Tacoma single cab automatic. The Tacoma eats gas like a mf. I’m thinking about selling the Tacoma and buying a 97 king cab just like yours in the same color and everything. What would you recommend? Keep the Tacoma or sell it for the king cab?

[@rkvray5228]

I have a 90 d21 59k original miles

[@SithRattus]

If i remember right i think the ka24e is also found in some of the 240s

[@curtfox91]

Yes

[@coaxsanford4081]

I have a 1986 with a V6 . For Sale

[@victornaja7927]

Hey the thermostat hose is cooler than the top radiator hose im thinking thermostat got stock open. Yet I have really heat in the cab.

[@curtfox91]

Most likely your Thermostat needs change

[@victornaja7927]

@@curtfox91 yeah your right this trucks are Hella fun to drive. I really like it. So witch sensor is for the temp gauge there are two side of each other

[@anthonysinclair5721]

I may be in the market for one of these trucks , I may occasionally need to use the jump seats ; can anyone tell me how much shoulder room someone in the back would have with the front seats fully back and fully forward ?!?! Thanks😎

[@curtfox91]

Its not as tight as it looks as the rear seats are raised higher then the cab seats given plenty of rides and even rode in the back when i have Been Drunk and needed my wife to drive me. 🙏

[@anthonysinclair5721]

@@curtfox91 lol 😁 thanks

[@anthonysinclair5721]

Just got one today!!!!😎👍🎆 1989 with about 12" of rust in an arc above both rear fenders not bad at all , great frame , cab and front fenders super clean , interior clean , no dents , 180k miles , one owner and always garage maintained (hope it was a good garage)😊😎

[@user-rp8pb9px2c]

What is price they are going for now

[@twoonefo2917]

Question bro, what tire set up are you running on those wheels and what size are they. Thanks, nice hardbody tho I dig em wheels

[@curtfox91]

I have 15s on here mb motoring wheels. I cant think of the tire size off top i will get back to you going to be driving the Truck today

[@gliderarts3573]

Due to covid you may not be able to get the clutch to work ever again I've had 3 throw out bearings go out and 3 months

[@grantog123]

No 4 cyl aftermarket or factory support though. Only junkyard parts. Otherwise awesome. Toyota owners have it easy.

[@curtfox91]

Plenty of Aftermarket stuff for D21s and Modding also Nissan still distributes parts for D21s also Rockauto and places like that. You can do anything with these trucks ive seen it all

[@curtfox91]

Bro that’s like saying 240sx has no Support or aftermarket lol

[@grantog123]

@@curtfox91... just the 4 cylinder 4x4. There is literally zero transfer case gears available. The v6 has everything, and no where near the availability of Toyota. Sad because the ka is so awesome. I've read all the forms and called all the parts places. The spline is different. I just rebuilt my engine on my 4x4 5 speed ka. It's almost mint. Just wish I didn't have to try as hard to get parts for 4x4 when mine break or wear.

[@grantog123]

@@curtfox91 ...also, love your video! We need more champs like you preaching the good word. I plan to turbo mine down the road!

[@curtfox91]

@@grantog123 your talking about the 4x4s and V6 models yeah not sure about those. But the ones with Ka24 engines are the ones that has the most support.

[@mauriceoconnor4979]

Where do you purchase parts for ur truck

[@curtfox91]

NAPA AUTO PARTS

[@popclutch_100]

Can anyone answer this question for me... my speedometer stopped working. I pulled it out of my truck and drove around like that for awhile. Maybe no more than 200 miles. I want do a motor swap maybe an sr20det motor, but I want the miles to match on the body. Is their anyone I can tell from pulling the original ka24de?

[@curtfox91]

You can reset your mileage on your speedo I believe. Don’t quote me you may have to do some extensive research but getting the Miles to match im not sure if it’s possible.

[@popclutch_100]

@@curtfox91 okay it's only off a little though. I mean would it matter to you? Because I was driving around with the cluster not in my truck at the time...

[@popclutch_100]

The truck has been in the family since 1992 brand new. That's why I want everything on point.

[@curtfox91]

@@popclutch_100 aslong as that engine is breathing good and hitting time right. I wouldn’t care about the Mileage. But like you said it’s a family vehicle and mint so i would try to get it as close as possible in that case. 🙏 Best of luck

[@trevortrillion6037]

You didn't say the YEAR of your D21, but the manual transm all had speedometer CABLES until 1995? I replaced the cable on my '91, '92 twice each (with used cables) and then gave up. The square end gets "rounded off" in its square hole eventually. Now I have a '96 5-spd and a '94 automatic. No cable.

[@melvinbrumski1446]

Please quit telling people to buy these trucks, I like not having to pay a hype tax. This kind of stuff gets a bunch of kids who think hoonigan is cool and drifting requires crashing snapping up anything useable.

[@curtfox91]

No

[@luismartines1359]

Thats good

[@808livin.8]

Only one reason..better than a dam toyota22r rubbish.i got 88 hardbody..mines a classic..

[@ernestocalvillo7349]

Esta ala venta no espiquingles

[@UsmandHabibullah]

How much

[@dickdobson]

I have a 97 and it tops out at 70 mph. Any suggestions?

[@curtfox91]

Do you have a manual or auto? Anything else wrong with it?

[@dickdobson]

@@curtfox91 5 speed manual. No other problems that I know of.

[@curtfox91]

@@dickdobson If your Topping out at 70mph i would think something is wrong maybe you have have a clogged Cat. Or could have your timing off. Bad compression in the engine. Or could be distributor or plugs are fouling.

[@dickdobson]

@@curtfox91 It recently passed smog check in CA so I doubt its the Cat. I'll do some investigating. Thanks so much for the video and advice!

[@curtfox91]

@@dickdobson Seems something is building up pressure where its not breathing properly. Could be a idle air control sensor aswell. Or just a bad vacuum leak to where your loosing airflow not building up enough to circulate the entire engine.

[@treerobo6864]

these trucks will run 500,000 miles with no problem

[@shanewatts1785]

What is the wheel and tire sizes?

[@curtfox91]

I know i have 15s but i have to get the Tire Size I’ll let you know tomorrow.

[@shanewatts1785]

Thank you.

[@adammalzahn7238]

My 86 has 14”

[@ScreamingCocks]

How many miles you have on that boy?

[@curtfox91]

150k kinda low but i dont drive long distances really i live in a Inner City Area. And your right ive had so Many other Vehicles and honestly I wouldn’t change up or part with my Hardbody ever. I get offers all the time I gladly turn them down.

[@ScreamingCocks]

Yeah same here about people trying to buy it lol. It’s just so solid and always starts. Plus the style is timeless in my opinion

[@curtfox91]

@@ScreamingCocks once nobody had these trucks and they become Unicorns and way up and Value people are going to wish they held on. Ima hanging on to mine cant wait to Paint it soon so i can show you guys the how mint it’s going to be

[@curtfox91]

@@ScreamingCocks I agree with you 100 percent 😬🙏

[@salassalas3569]

Automatic or manual?

[@angelarteaga5443]

Instead of 8 bucks now its 16 bucks per day

[@Christianrreyes]

Is this on the stock lift?

[@curtfox91]

Stock on 15s

[@Christianrreyes]

@@curtfox91 where did you get your tires/rims? I just got a 94 hardbody stock, and I don’t really like the look of the stock tires. They’re too small.

[@roberttophan9314]

What's the mileage?

[@curtfox91]

160k

[@adammalzahn7238]

My guys video here like he’s looking for ladies..-!

[@curtfox91]

Im married actually lol

[@jaimeedgarramos9531]

Is this for sale?

[@curtfox91]

No

[@therealdannyjacques]

Moval, probably

[@Chris-mm6sh]

moist lmaoo

[@MrElmeromero2009]

Moist lmao

[@tacoman864]

Moist 😂