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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: cablesmurf on September 06, 2006, 08:21:52 PM

Title: It's Alive!
Post by: cablesmurf on September 06, 2006, 08:21:52 PM

Well, sorta...

I need to bleed the brakes, finish the bodywork and Herculine the rockers, and (if it ever gets here ::)) install the Calmini 3" suspension and 1" spacers. It rubs the inner fenders, and that's even with trimming like crazy and bashing the pinch seam in. Bumpers are comming along nicely as well. You'll notice I had to rebuild the lower rockers due to hidden rust. You'll never even notice Once it's bedlined. ;)

(http://members.shaw.ca/samdog/DCP_1188%20cropped.JPG)
(http://members.shaw.ca/samdog/DCP_1191.JPG)
(http://members.shaw.ca/samdog/DCP_1193.JPG)

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: Quaddawg on September 06, 2006, 08:30:26 PM

I like it.

You never said how much those wheels set you back?

also, don't make me look up that other thread, what width and back space are those?

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: mcs on September 06, 2006, 08:42:23 PM

It is looking very nice I love that snorkel. Did you just buy the head from Safari or how did you get it?

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: cablesmurf on September 06, 2006, 10:49:36 PM

Quote from: Quaddawg on September 06, 2006, 08:30:26 PM

I like it.

You never said how much those wheels set you back?

also, don't make me look up that other thread, what width and back space are those?

Rims are 15x8 with 3 3/4" BS. They were $133 CAD a piece.

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: cablesmurf on September 06, 2006, 11:06:17 PM

Quote from: mcs on September 06, 2006, 08:42:23 PM

It is looking very nice I love that snorkel. Did you just buy the head from Safari or how did you get it?

Ya, it's an ARB top. much cheaper than buying the whole thing. Here's a pic of how it ties into the airbox. 8" of shop vac hose and a few hose clamps and voila!

(http://members.shaw.ca/samdog/snorkle%20tube.JPG)

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: cablesmurf on September 06, 2006, 11:21:37 PM

I think the worst part of this project has been all the small pissing around. Things like the steering extention (which I feel Calmini should include, whether you need it or not), Bending the shifter, welding on the t-case shifter extention, checking the and relocating vac lines, bleeding the brakes, and so on, and so on....

This shit's not easy for the average Joe with no welder or limited shop supplies or tools. Thank god I have a friend that's a machinist. Plus, Calmini's instructions suck!

(http://members.shaw.ca/samdog/Steering%20extention.JPG)

(http://members.shaw.ca/samdog/bent%20shifter.JPG)

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: 96Kicker on September 07, 2006, 01:59:36 AM

I just did the calmini body lift to and I agree the instructions suck.Are those 32 tires with just the body lift?

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: lowrezolution on September 07, 2006, 04:13:14 AM

Rig looks awesome!!!!! If calmini stiffs out on the suspension kit let me know. I have a 3" kit for your year here in Ont and we could maybe work out a deal!

Scotty B (lowrezolution)

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: Zukipilot on September 07, 2006, 04:48:57 AM

Great looking Tracker  8)

Zig

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: bzzr2 on September 07, 2006, 07:22:07 AM

looks good for sure, gonna look great with 4inches of suspension slapped in there!  nice!  my tracker is starting to feel small again...

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: cablesmurf on September 07, 2006, 07:44:57 AM

Quote from: fletcher on September 07, 2006, 01:59:36 AM

I just did the calmini body lift to and I agree the instructions suck.Are those 32 tires with just the body lift?

Yup...I can only drice it around the block right now though... ::) :P

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: cablesmurf on September 07, 2006, 07:46:00 AM

Quote from: lowrezolution on September 07, 2006, 04:13:14 AM

Rig looks awesome!!!!! If calmini stiffs out on the suspension kit let me know. I have a 3" kit for your year here in Ont and we could maybe work out a deal!

Scotty B (lowrezolution)

PM Sent. ;D

Title: Re: It's Alive!
Post by: LawDog on September 07, 2006, 10:30:24 AM

Cool lookin' rig man...time to go get it diiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrtyyyyyyyy! ;D