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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Quaddawg on January 15, 2006, 01:56:38 PM
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Well, got the lift on, tires, exhaust and top... Waiting for the Minispool..
but here she is so far.. I kinda like her... mild but capable. Streetable just fine..
Before, and after
More pics.. http://www.forumsigs.com/users/quaddawg605/Tracker2/index.cfm?id=1
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Nice man. :)
Get a fullsize spare. ;)
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Thanks, I am fighting the urge to get rid of these tires and wheels, and get some 30 or 31 10.50's...... it's hard to fight it!
I need some derned bumpers too, for jack points.. I have some significant rust on my inner bumpers, so going naked isn't really an option... hmmm decisions decisions..
So much for the $1000 trail beater..
Found a Skidplate (front) on Ebay, for 91, local. .going to pick it up tomorrow.
Thanks for all the help guys.. going to keep doing stuff to the Tracker, as long as money allows...... LOL
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  Much improved!! Would look good with just some cheap wheels painted black! (and get the rear centercaps too.) Looking forward to seeing what ya do next!
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Yeah, black wheels are a MUST... If I can't decide which ones.. I will paint these aluminum things, till I do.
I am thinking hard about running 31x10.50's on 15x8's.......... But can't quite decide which tire...
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swamper...luv to watch the mud fly up in chunks( ;D)
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To be honest, I am tempted to Bogger the back, and Swamper the front.... Have seen rigs like that climb some serious stuff... (if I do that, I won't do much street driving.....lol)
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When I saw your after pics I thought at first I was looking at my Tracker! What brand and color of paint did you paint it with? Keep a can in the truck when you start taking the top off. I find that where the top goes over the targa bar it scratches the paint off. Also why did you decide to leave the bumpers black? You should bring it to Zukifest at the Badlands next July. We can get some pics of the twins!
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Keith, I hate to be a copy cat.. but your Trackick was the main reason I choose it.
It is Krylon Ultra Flat Camoflage paint... (I think, I neec to look at the can!)
I used the black Hammerite on the wheels today.. looks MUCH better.
I decided to keep the bumpers black mostly because I am planning on removing them.. and I knew they would get all scratched easily anyway... LOL...
I am DEFINATELY going to be a Zukimelt... it's only a couple of hours from here.
You aren't Keith Meyer are you??
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It is Krylon Ultra Flat Camoflage paint... (I think, I neec to look at the can!)
You aren't Keith Meyer are you??
I used Rustoleum Camo paint. It is around $3 a can. Is the Krylon cheaper?
Sorry, my last name is not Meyer.
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I don't remember how much it was.. I just saw that they had 6 cans on the shelf, so I grabbed them.. I think it was a bit higher than 3, but probably not over 4.... LOL, all I know is a $25 paintjob is JUST RIGHT.... LOL..
I painted the stock aluminum wheels with the dark grey Hammerite last night... so I wouldn't be tempted to spend ANOTHER hunk of money today... looks great! Will post pics later...
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Here it is with the Hammerite on the wheels... that should keep my wallet shut for a day or two.. LOL.... I WANT BAJA CLAWS on 15x8's !!!
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Here it is with the Hammerite on the wheels... that should keep my wallet shut for a day or two.. LOL.... I WANT BAJA CLAWS on 15x8's !!!
I think you'll be surpised how well the tires you have do. I have similiar M/T and they do great offroad. Just noisy as heck onroad.
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What/how much lift did you use? Looks good! 8)
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Quaddawg
  Looks good. Yes Yes how much and what kind of lift did you used?
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This is the 2" (at the spring) BDS coil and shock lift kit. Kinda overpriced, if I had it to do again, I think I would have gone Calmini.
I got:
4, 2 inch longer springs (nice springs, I will say, high quality...)
2 longer BDS 5500 Series "Correct Valve Technology" rear shocks.
2 BDS revalved front struts (this was optional, and I am not sure I would buy them if I were to do it again... They are revalved Gabriel Ultras)
2 machined strut extentions (2 inch) (Very nice quality part, one was slightly small and had to be reamed a tad)
2 Cam type Camber adjusting bolts for the strut mount. (I am sure they are TRW)
All in all, it's a good lift, I got a bit more than 2" out of it... almost 2.5, as I measured it.
Tires are 235/75R-15 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders
Thanks for the good words.. STILL waiting on the mini-spool.. although it is snowing out right now, and I don't have garage space to tear it apart.. so I couldn't put it in today anyway.
What gets me is the the big difference that LITTLE things make..
Take a look at the next three pictures.. keep in mind that there is about $30 difference, and about two hours of my time between the first and last...
I had a guy offer me $3000 for it today... seriously, and he meant it, cause I almost did it.... I guess I should have taken it, as that would have been a profit.... not a lot, but I will never see $3000 out of this truck, ever again, once I get it off road.. LOL..
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I had a guy offer me $3000 for it today... seriously, and he meant it, cause I almost did it.... I guess I should have taken it, as that would have been a profit.... not a lot, but I will never see $3000 out of this truck, ever again, once I get it off road.. LOL..
Tell the guy he can have mine for $2000! ;D
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I'm liking it the lift looks great and the tires are a nice fit to the lift ... what overal diameter did the tires come out to.. I have 235/75 and they came out to almost 29 inches ( hercules terra trac mts) and I like the lift to tire space....but I am sorry too say guys I don't like the color I like the lite grey dark grey camo tho saw it on another vehicle and really liked it but I am sure it would be more than 25 dollars so I will shut up now.
like it tho
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Yep, my 235's, at road pressure (around 30 psi, am going to reduce it somewhat) are VERY close to 29 inches.
Color is up to individual taste. I LOVE olive drab.. some hate it.. some love it.. LOL..
The guy that offered the 3 grand has bought 2 cars from me in the past, he knows I fix EVERYTHING that is wrong.. and if I have a car for a few months, he knows it is right... I think that may be why he offered so much.. but I turned him down.. I have around 2500 in it now, and LOTS of hours..... so I will be keeping it.
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i know that the discussion is over about the paint job....but i paid $1 a can for the wal-mart flat black, and that is some tough stuff....i put 4 coats on the t-racker,thou....
but anyways....the flat black rattle can paint job is better than the stock purple paint!!
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Andy,
Cool to see that turtle made it in the mag!!!! That's killer...I like the pick of the tracker setting on the rock with the sliders...I still never have finished mine.....I cut the body like yours,the frame is a lot lower than the body now!!!
Later Tom K.
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i know that the discussion is over about the paint job....but i paid $1 a can for the wal-mart flat black, and that is some tough stuff....i put 4 coats on the t-racker,thou....
but anyways....the flat black rattle can paint job is better than the stock purple paint!!
that walmart stuff IS pretty good... i used multiple coats on my eclipse (14 cans in all)
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