I have a 98 2.8 and think they are fantastic i used to run 35s on mine without to much drama didnt like to take off from a standing start unless you wound it up with the 35s on now run 33s and it seems a lot betterto drive but ive also done all the mods egr catch can chip and a 3in exhaust etc havnt had aproblem with heating yet as above i service it on time every time

also have a 3ltr dx ute for work and havnt had a problem with it yet and it usually has a 900kg water tank or a small excavator hanging off the back of it