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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Jayzuki on April 06, 2006, 06:36:02 PM
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How long have you had your Suzuki and how long has it taken to build up?
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I bought my 95 Kick on jan 00
Bought lift kit and started to modify it Dec 02
Still working on it
my 97 4dr bought Oct 04
lift kit Oct 05
Still working on it.
Are they ever really done?
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2.5 years and still building it just a money avalibility thing ive put 2000 in and plan on 2 to 3 thosand moor.
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bought my 95 tracker in july 02
lifted it july 03
four years later, and it's still a work in progress :)
just put a snorkel on order.
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Got my sami in the spring of '00. It was already lifted, but I've spent a lot of time fixing the P.O. Booty fab, and creating some of my own.....lol
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It all depends on which Zuk your talking about.
The first one was a '94 JLX Sidekick purchased new in '94 pretty much tricked it out with brush guard, mud flaps, ss rocker panels, fog & driving lights. Owned it two years until wife hit black ice and totaled it out.
Second one was a 95 JX Sidekick was a knock about for running NW Logging roads. Traded it for Grand Vitara for myself and traded an '96 Ford Exploder for an other Grand Vitara for the wife in 2000.
2002 traded both Grand Vitara's for a 2002 XL-7.
Traded '02 XL-7 for '05 XL-7 a year ago.
I also own an '88 Samurai I bought about three years ago. It's a work in progress, have replaced both front and rear bumpers with heavy Channel Iron, put combination side rocker panel/steps on sides set up class III recievers in both bumpers, tow bar set up on front bumper and calimini skid plate under tranny and transfer case. It's currently down in La Center, Wa having a complete turn key High Performance 1300cc Engine, clutch/pressure plate replacement to the tune of about $4,500.00.
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I have had my sami going on fourteen years now. First wheels I ever had and will probably be
the last. Modifying till eternity comes. Spending money until eternity comes. ;D ;D ;D
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July 03: bought stock Zuk
By Christmas 03, it was lifted, locked in rear, new tires, exhaust, bumpers, sliders & skids
2004: coil spacers & shocks
2005: new sliders, lower gears with new locker, & parts Zuk!
I've got just over $2000 in it including the parts Zuk.  Still got a couple more mods to go!
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got mine in august 04 I think, started doing a couple things here and there soon after, want to lift it really badly
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I bought my SideKick new in 1989
Lifted it in 92 or there abouts, but
it's never done
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I had a RM 50 when I was 4 years old does that count? My kick I bought in 02 and It'll always be under construction.
Kevin
Hey Wild does this look familiar? BENT :o
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I have had my kick since 1994
and my X-90 since 2002
Zig
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Not any more 8)
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Purchased my Tracker in 2000, and is a work in progress..
Currently in Moth Ball Status untill I get some funds in again (hopefully this check will be enough)
::)
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bought my sammy in 99 stock lifted it the same year spring over and 33s 4to1 t-case
2001 complete frame up resto on body motor tranny ect 2002 complete coil conversion
full roll cage skid plates lockers front and rear 5.12 grearing power steering then it sat
for a couple of years 2006 1.6L "big block" 1.6L tranny doubler t-cases propane injection
maby it will be done soon ;D ya right probibly never us suzuki guys always find something
to improve of do better 8)
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Well I was looking to purchase a Sidekick soon and it wouldnt see much of the road for 2 years because I am serving a driving prohibition. I figure even after the 2 years are up the machine wont be close to the way I want it so not driving it shouldnt be a problem.Yes it would be nice to drive it to the local shop myself but I can work out other arrangements!! Anyway I would store the vehicle outside my place on jack stands and most likely I would purchase I cover for it. I have lots of time to change the fluids and things and I would change the fuel filter right before it went back on the road. What common problems can occur from storing a vehicle for a few years. I dont meen problems like bad gas and oil. Maby rusting the gas tank?
THanks
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I have had my Tracker since August 01. My parents are trying to talk me into buying a new car, like a Honda Civic or Toyota Camry, or something, theyre even offering to pay like $150 of each of the payments. I was like hey, that sounds cool....... Im not getting rid of my Tracker. I tried bargaining my way into a Suzuki X-90 though...... as my winter vehicle, my Tracker for SUmmer. Id be in heaven if that happened ;D
I will never be done with my Tracker. In fact, in my future Will I will put "Bury me with my Tracker". Ha ha, Here lies Matt Campbell 1984 - 20??.... and Geo Tracker 1996 - 20??.
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Well thats alright. I plan on keeping the Sidekick I purchase for a long time. Looking for one that has no rust and is in good shape so it should last many years. :-\
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ive had my 97 trackkick since 99 still runs like a champ
and my sami 1 year and a 1/2
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;) Bought my 95 brand new off the showroom floor in feb 97'
it was one they had left over.
pic at the dealer
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I only had my Samurai for about three years. I am really sorry I didn't really give it more of chance before trading it off on a Nissan Pulsar. (yes I know... but the pulsar turned out to be one of my favorite cars... ...really turned a nice corner and very comfortable to drive on a long commute...)
I have had my Tracker for about five and a half years now, and it is still basically stock. Now that its not my DD anymore, i'll probably start doing a few mods...
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If your Pulsar was a manual, did 5th gear work? I almost bought one, but a ton of them had problems with 5th gear. Just curious.
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I picked up my SJ-410 in fall 03, not having a clue that it was any different then a Samurai. I bought it as a wheeler to compliment my YJ Daily Driver. Well, the YJ's 2.5 didn't like staying together, and was quickly sold, but the SJ started being modified though trial and error and whatever parts I found for cheap.
I now have a 96 Tracker though, for all of two weeks. :D
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Picked up my 89 sidekick in 95 and been driving it ever since. :D
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Got mine in 2002 and have only put about 1K miles on it. :(
Started modding it just this year with the body and coil spacer lifts. Planning bumpers and some sort of rear cage this summer. I already know I'll never be done tinkering it and I will NEVER sell it. I'll drag it behind a motor home when I retire in 25 years. ;D
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I HAD MY SAMURAI FOR 2 1/2 YEARS AND DOING MODS AS I GO 8)
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I had a RM 50 when I was 4 years old does that count? My kick I bought in 02 and It'll always be under construction.
  Kevin
   Hey Wild does this look familiar? BENT :o
wait, what bent on it? is it the strut towers?
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I have owned lil Suzy since 1991 when she was a 2 year old with 30,000 on the OD. Now she is 17 with 150,000 on her. She also has been modified some :)
Here is a link to some more pics.
http://offroadrecovery.zoovy.com/category/picturegallery.oursidekicklilsuzy
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Ive had my 96 since probably about 99
and just look at it now... 8)
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I got my tracker in 03 I think, and its engine is living on in my samurai, that I got in oct 05.
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I have owned lil Suzy since 1991 when she was a 2 year old with 30,000 on the OD. Now she is 17 with 150,000 on her. She also has been modified some :)
Here is a link to some more pics.
[url]http://offroadrecovery.zoovy.com/category/picturegallery.oursidekicklilsuzy[/url]
nice lookin zuk
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I have owned lil Suzy since 1991 when she was a 2 year old with 30,000 on the OD. Now she is 17 with 150,000 on her. She also has been modified some :)
Here is a link to some more pics.
[url]http://offroadrecovery.zoovy.com/category/picturegallery.oursidekicklilsuzy[/url]
nice lookin zuk
Thanks,
In those pictures she is running a modified 2" Calmini lift (that was the only one available when I started building her). It is a combination of the Calmini kit, Ome Springs, Struts and spring spacers.
Other Mods include,
31X12.50 Boggers
Front and rear lockers
5.83 gears
Calmini Header
ARB snorkel
automatic/manual Electric radiator fan
centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
First generation Calmini Winch bumper
Ramsey Pro 6,000 winch
Custom 2.5" body lift. (First one installed on a sidekick)
and a bunch of other little stuff.
She is undergoing a complete rebuild right now. I just received a new 3" Calmini kit, 24" Rancho shocks came this morning, and I am waiting for the new OME struts to get here. She is going to get all the mods, over-rotation, widening, frame point lower, etc. Right now I am waiting for the folks at trail tough to get back from their trip so I can order the 4low kit. When complete she will be sporting 33's.
While I'm at it I want to say a huge thanks to Mike Hagen for his contribution to this sport, Many of the mods I am doing to lil Suzy were shared with us by Mike, I am grateful for the level of suspension expertise he has brought to the sport of TracKick off roading.
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I bought my '88 in 2000.
Here is a pic on her first offroad adventure early 2001:
([url]http://www.ackerdackerly.com/graphics/wimage005.jpg[/url])
another:
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Then came another... I was snared by it's siren-song.
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The addiction was maddening!
([url]http://www.ackerdackerly.com/graphics2/pinzinthemud.JPG[/url])
Then my wallet cried out for mercy and I came to my senses.
([url]http://www.ackerdackerly.com/graphics/bentwheel.jpg[/url])
Currently, she sports the following:
1.6 8-valve Asian Auto Parts engine with a Sumo 1.3 head,  Sarge-built Weber DGAV32/36, Thorley 1.3 Header, 2.25" exhaust, refurbed 1.3 radiator, Calmini adapter kit, electric fuel pump, custom bumper, Breeze 4.5" SPOA, Breeze draglink, NCO RUF kit, Ford Bronco wagonwheel style wheels, 15 x 9.5" x 30 BFG ATs and Doetch Tech Schocks.  In-process mods include a rebuilt 'yota front DC driveshaft installed in the rear with RatAdapters and 4.625 Tracker R&Ps in Samurai carriers.
My wallet rewarded me with this gem in 2003:
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The following November she and I starred in the televised results of a traffic accident on the downtown freeway. Unfortunately the news chopper was from the same TV station I work for! Always looking for face-time, I waved at the copter as it flew overhead describing the mile-long backup. BTW That's why the front is black and the back is green - I welded on a new front clip to fix the damage.
In 2005, came the $500 Sidekick JLX:
([url]http://www.ackerdackerly.com/93sidekick/front_8-2.JPG[/url])
I ripped out the engine, replaced the crank and $1600 later...
([url]http://www.ackerdackerly.com/93sidekick/kick080905.JPG[/url])
Note the manual hubs...
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I guess these vehicles really never get boring!!
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i have a 92 zuki kicker, bought it with 150.000 km to begin with 2 years ago.
the previous owner never took the kick off roading.. EVER. added another 53000 km, runs like new. moding it up i go. these lil buggers can rip! ;D ;D
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FOREVER!
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I bought my Vitara new in 2000. Here in the UK they were still selling the old shape up till 01 or 02 (I forget). However in 1998 they reverted back to the 8V with an updated TBI system, unfortunately they never released an FSM or parts database for it (Spanish!). Mostly the parts are interchangeable with other models ;D, but from all different years :'(. When I bought it the UK was in the grip of Foot and Mouth, so there was little or no offroading. About 6 months later the all clear was given, I fitted a set of MTs and took it to an off road site. Ever since then its been evolving.
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I bought mine on september 20, 2005, for $600. Although the engine had a blown head gasket and a cracked head, It only had 124,000 on the chassis. After spending 650 on a JDM motor and about 200 on other random pieces, I have a running geo tracker. It also looks fairly nice for being a 1990, mostly because I bought it from the original owners, and they kept it covered up all the time and only drove it in the winter. I even had the window sticker(although it got lost >:() It has air conditioning(that still works) but no power steering, and hopefully I will someday find the time to install the tilt wheel that I got from a 1992 lsi, and I removed the rear seats. There are times I wish it were a 4 door or a hard top, but I guess I could just go and find a fiberglass hard top for it, and hopefully sometime this summer I will get a 2" calmini lift kit for it ;D.
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CAN YOU install the tilt wheel into a unit that doesnt have one?
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CAN YOU install the tilt wheel into a unit that doesnt have one?
I don't know for sure, but I don't see why not...
However, the mechanism is a lever-clamp type units that moves the entire steering column, from the firewall back, up and down about an inch or two as opposed to the push-button tilt steering found on US cars.
Unless you really have a reason for it (the stock steering wheel position is awkward for you or there are a wide range of driver sizes using the Zuk), I would not bother. It might take a lot of dash disassembly to do it - perhaps a complete dash transplant depending on the possible difference in the shape of the dash itself at the steering wheel opening.
I would find one and test how it works/feels (if you haven't already) before trying a transplant
I have one in my '93 4-door 'kick (I think that they were not an option in the 2-doors) and I set it only once. I'm 5'9" and the steering wheel position in my '96 2-door tracker is fine without the ability to adjust.
Hope this helps!ÂÂ