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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: sklope on January 01, 2007, 11:38:31 AM

Title: Need shock/strut extensions!
Post by: sklope on January 01, 2007, 11:38:31 AM

Put new Bilstein struts on the front and shocks on the back of my 96 tracker. I ruined my drivers side strut I think :'(! It makes some noise when you push down on the front of the tracker on that side. It does not have much movement when you let off of the vehicle either ::). I have a new strut on order (under warranty).

I was talking to a mechanic friend and he said that we may need to build or buy some strut extensions for my truck. Anyone got any ideas? I have heard of people flipping the upper strut mounts and gaining some strut movement.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Need shock/strut extensions!
Post by: HotRod on January 01, 2007, 12:27:41 PM

You may just be over extending the strut.
Whatcha running for lift?

Title: Re: Need shock/strut extensions!
Post by: sklope on January 01, 2007, 12:57:01 PM

2 inch body lift. It may be that the strut was screwed when I got it. I did'nt think that 2 inches would matter on the struts. I've had some noise in that side of the truck since I did the lift and put the new shoes on her.

Title: Re: Need shock/strut extensions!
Post by: HotRod on January 01, 2007, 01:11:35 PM

A 2'inch B/L wouldn't affect the struts.
Maybe they are the wrong struts (too short)
Or you got a bad strut?
No front spring spacers?

Title: Re: Need shock/strut extensions!
Post by: sklope on January 01, 2007, 01:14:42 PM

Nope, no spring spacers. Begining to think that the strut was bad all along. I'll get the new one in and see if all is well! Thanks!