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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: sanco on June 14, 2007, 08:59:08 AM
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hey guys from what it looks like, everyone here has something interesting done to their car, if you want post your pics on here so rest of us can get some ideas, and just for everibody else to see!!! since i started this i will go first
in the first few pics the HID conversion is not installed, the last ones you can sort of see the 8000k conversion
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thats just the exterior, on the inside we have a 3 x 10" JL audio system with JL amplifier, infinity referance speakers, alpine radio with ipod/mp3 conectivity, escort x50 8500 blue hardwired radar detector.
the exterior mods are the calmini grille guard, piaa 540 series driving lights, thule roof rack, Helligkeit 8000k HID conversion, soon smoked tailights, custom painted rims, tints 35% front 20%rear
"performance" mods, well not exactly awesome performance change, but i got a duralast batery (optima knock off), and cone airfilter modification
hope you guys like it, its a little more "city" than you guys go for
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(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/Maxturbo/Dsc00285.jpg)
Nothing really fancy here. Just a 99' GV w/BBS rims, a Kenwood powered sub, Sony 3-way speakers, Sirius and 2000' GV "Limited" leather interior! :D. 208,000 miles on the original engine & drivetrain and counting! A fun little ride she is. ;)
7/3/12 EDIT: 261,000 miles and still trucking right along on the original paint, untouched engine & drivetrain. ;D
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Ok for starters a 2001 Chevy Tracker which is sittin on 205/70/15 Goodyear assurance tires and After market 15" Uniques. After Market Ultra white fogs, there small but give off a blinding wide range beam. INTERIOR Ive been able to pick up a pair Black and red leather seat covers which Blend in quite well. I'll have pics more pics up on the site later.Stereo consists of a Dual 220 watt cd player which is also WMA, Mp3,Ipod compatible. Ive kept the front speakers stock and replaced the rear speakers with Pioneer 175 watt 3 way 6x9s. Instead of posting a bunch of pics here Im just gonna keep it simple and post a link where ull find all of the info. Enjoy
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572990/1 (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572990/1)
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man what diferance wheel/tire mods make with both cars!!! i love it, its something i would wanna do to my car but unfortunatelly its something im definatelly not going to invest into...but than again i didnt want to spend money on an HID conversion and look what happened!!! lol but yea both rides are sweet....o and novadon man how did you get the leather in your 99???? veeerrrryyyy nnaaaaaiiisssss...hhaaaooowwww mmmaaaccchhhh???? if you dont ming me asking...
o and here is my link to my ride on cardomain...has a lot more details of what i have
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2300145
let me know what you think!!
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novadon man how did you get the leather in your 99?
Lucked out. Found a front end wrecked, 60K, 2000' Limited (high end optioned model) and scored the seats out of it fo' pretty CHEAP ($350)! The old cloth ones were getting rather worn.
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damn man thats a sweet ass deal!!!! i have been trying to find some wrecked GVs at the junk yards here in chicago, and NONE of them had anything!!! thats crazy man, good find!!! and looks great too!!!
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Got them off e-bay. My son lived an hour away from the seller. He scoped them out 1st for me first. Looked about 6 months to find that deal.
Run a search at...
http://car-part.com
Plug in the part and your ZIP. You'll at LEAST get the phone numbers and or links / e-mail to a bunch of bone yards in your area that carry seats, mostly cloth though.
Here's a typical listing for leather in the Chicago area junk yards.
2000
Seat, Front
Suzuki Vitara GRY LEA BUC 07E0296 $173 Kosiski Auto Parts, Inc. USA-NE(Omaha) Request_Quote 1-800-228-0053 Request_Insurance_Quote
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Here are a couple of pics of my 2001 ZR2. I just got it repainted with all new bumpers and moldings. I have 235/75/15 with no rubbing or trimming, I am also adding a suspension lift, and maybe a body lift. The only bad thing is it snows once or twice every winter and I am 4-5 hours from any trails, Its great to be in the D.C. suburbs. :(
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/only4ann/Tracker1.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/only4ann/Tracker2.jpg)
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Here is my herd of Zuks, it's a sickness ::) Left to right is a 91 Tracker, 01 Tracker and 94 Sidekick
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mine looks like a bumblebee. lol
I am currently saving for a lift kit and cant wait to get it.
Here is a run down of what I have so far though
235's with ultra wheels. Dont know how much backspacing because they were already on when I got the Tracker which was the only thing done to it when I got it. Euro tail lights. Cut out middle of grill and put mesh in. (INSIDE) Tons of stuff painted yellow on dash, yellow and black racing seats with 4 point harnesses, clarion head unit, rockford fosgate 1 farad capacitor, MTX 4" component system, MTX 6" component system, MTX 4501 class D amp, two 12" MTX 8500's yea thats right 8500's and they hit hard as hell lol. Excalibur car alarm system protects it all lol.
here are some pics. I just got my new system so I still need to get some really good pics of it all.
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</center>When I first got it
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</center>Some pics of my interior
I have a cardomain it still needs quite a bit of updating done to it though. One of these days I guess I will get it done. lol
There you go tell me what you think of it so far.
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ok so lets try this again
mine looks like a bumblebee. lol
I am currently saving for a lift kit and cant wait to get it.
Here is a run down of what I have so far though
235's with ultra wheels. Dont know how much backspacing because they were already on when I got the Tracker which was the only thing done to it when I got it. Euro tail lights. Cut out middle of grill and put mesh in. (INSIDE) Tons of stuff painted yellow on dash, yellow and black racing seats with 4 point harnesses, clarion head unit, rockford fosgate 1 farad capacitor, MTX 4" component system, MTX 6" component system, MTX 4501 class D amp, two 12" MTX 8500's yea thats right 8500's and they hit hard as hell lol. Excalibur car alarm system protects it all lol.
here are some pics. I just got my new system so I still need to get some really good pics of it all.
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(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/farvabeans/superbad.jpg)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/farvabeans/mynewseats.jpg)
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Your red Z looks awesome benzr, wouldn't still have the old flares would you?
Here are a couple of pics of my 2001 ZR2. I just got it repainted with all new bumpers and moldings.
([url]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/only4ann/Tracker1.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h130/only4ann/Tracker2.jpg[/url])
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Thanks, I have the rear only, the clean up boys tossed the front ones.
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See my ZR2!!!
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2143000-2143999/2143213_138_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2143000-2143999/2143213_198_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2143000-2143999/2143213_80_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2143000-2143999/2143213_137_full.jpg)
and for more pics and info: www.zr2.piczo.com
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I love it ZR2. I wonder why. ha
What size tire and lift are you runnin on it?
I hope to get a lift for mine sometime. To bad I have been sayin that for awile now though. I hate college. lol
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Here are a couple of pics of my 2001 ZR2. I just got it repainted with all new bumpers and moldings.
what did that cost you to get it repainted?
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31/10.5/15 and 2" bodylift and 2.5" suspension!!! more details on my website www.zr2.piczo.com
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what did that cost you to get it repainted?
It cost a little over $6500. A small tree fell on it and I got the whole truck redone. It is a brighter red than factory and it has 4 coats of clear thn wet sand and buffed and recleared. The pics dont do it any justice. You can shave in the reflection.
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That red looks schweet. If only I had an extra $6500 kicking around!
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Here is my ride ( aka "Moon Unit" )
(http://grovers.ca/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=358&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://grovers.ca/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=352&g2_serialNumber=1)
specs:
- spacer lift
- toyota 4-runner shocks in rear
- bds strut extenders
- 235/75R16 Motomaster (aka Big-O Bigfoot) tires
- 1 inch spidertrax wheel spacers all around
- yakima rack
- manual locking hubs (on there now, not in pics)
- lots of "little things"
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man there are some sweet ass rides here, the all black rims look sweet on that all white GV, i was thinking about doing that but it doesnt fit my style im going for (more urban). and all i can say is WOW for the tracker guys, honestly i hate the way stock ones look, but man you guys kicked it up a knotch and your rides look freakin awesome. there are tons of ideas floating in my head right now lol.
ngrover you should put a calmini grille guard on your baby, that would look sick as hell!!! if you want to see how it will look check mine out, its almost the same style ride as yours!!!
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31/10.5/15 and 2" bodylift and 2.5" suspension!!! more details on my website www.zr2.piczo.com
I was thinking of getting the Calmini 6" combo lift. I just need to get some money. If only I didnt have college to help pay for. I cant imagine how many heads would be staring my way once I get a lift. I get enough of them now just with my stereo lol. Looks sweet though
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here's mine, specs are below my posts in the whatever you wanna call it!
ngrover, that gv is looking good, wish i could get a roof rack on the softtop.
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yeah you're right sanco, i totally need a bumper. I'd like to make something like ZR2 did. You're calmini one looks rad but I'm going for more ground clearance / approach angle.
I made a mistake about tires, I have 225/75R16's (not 235). I'd like to go 245 with a body lift later this summer but at the same time I'm loving that I have no rub even at full lock with the current setup (plastic cutting required).. and I'm not sure the additional height of the 245's makes it worth the extra "tippy-ness" gained with the body lift.
bzzr2, how are the XL7 coils working out for you? last I checked people were asking if that was possible or if they would even give more lift.... what's the verdict?
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Here's mine.
2001 Tracker 4dr
3" body lift
2" bds springs with cut boondox spacers for total 3" in front and 3.5" rear.
boondox strut extensions, procomp 3" shocks out back.
265-75-16 on cragr 397's
manual hubs
Just finishing my winch bumper w/8500lb winch and adding roof rack "modified" from a nissan xterra. Snorkel is 50% built from aluminum tubing (frustrating >:( )
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ngrover, i hear ya man and i dont wanna sound like posterchild for calmini but check this out, i think you might like it http://www.puresuzuki.com/winch_bumper1.htm
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hi all
its nice to see what poeple have done with thier GV, here is a couple of pics of my ride.
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/IMGP0543.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/IMGP0428.jpg)
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(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/IMGP0437.jpg)
Not sure how much longer i will own her as i want to trade up to a XL7 and realy mod that one.
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I guess most zukers know my ride...
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bzzr2, how are the XL7 coils working out for you? last I checked people were asking if that was possible or if they would even give more lift.... what's the verdict?
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the coils themselves were much thicker and heavier than my stock 2dr coils, about 1/2inch taller also. i added a 1/2 inch coil spacer with them and i'd say the ride height on the back is now equal to when i had roughly 2inches of spacer only lift. i heard i would get about 3 inches of lift with these, i would say 2 inches max on my 2dr softtop. on a 4dr i don't think they would give much at all. the ride is possilby better with a bit of weight but i have not yet loaded up for a weekend in the woods so i can't really say how much better these springs will be for carrying weight. i may actually add more spacer up there if they sag under loads. at the same time i removed my 1inch front spacer and replaced it with a 1.5inch, now my lift in the front is barely higher than it originally was with the smaller spacer as the springs have begun to sag a bit. the ride is overall better on the road.
when i get it back from the dealership who have the front end taken apart.. i'll measure the frame height front and back along with the height at the wheel wells.
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Heres mine, Next on the list is a 2" BL
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/499043038_c23c012ba1.jpg?v=0)
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awesome rides
heres mine
currently working on a front bumper to fit my new winch
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2295298
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awesome rides
heres mine
currently working on a front bumper to fit my new winch
[url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2295298[/url]
HAHAHA dats cool man i remember lookin at youre ride a long while ago, as a matter of fact i left you a comment on it on your guestbook lol....good to find youre here too man!!! and again bad ass ride man!!
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3 1/8" body lift, working on rear and front bumpers now and a swing out tire carrier. 2.5 sus lift in a month or so.
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3 1/8" body lift, working on rear and front bumpers now and a swing out tire carrier. 2.5 sus lift in a month or so.
That's sweet! What kind of tires / wheels are you running?
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thanks ;)
wheels are 3" offset heep wheels
tires are 30x11.5 ss tsl sx
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Heres an updated pic of mine in action
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Here is my Vitara V6 2004
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p252/blaisj400/Vitara/Vitara_fr_l.jpg)
Some weesk ago, after a swamp crossing...
As you can see, I have had some problem with fender flare. :(
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p252/blaisj400/100_4670.jpg)
Fender flares have mud flaps integrated to them.
So, when I've been stuck in swamp, the truck has beed towed back (bad idea) and flaps have hooked in swamp and pieces of wood who was in swamps.
So, fender flare on both side have clipped out.
In the same swamps, second try. ;)
(http://mario.germain.net/joel.JPG)
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for some reason i can't see all the pic but those plastic bits will keep detaching themselves... i eventually cut that crap integrated mud flap off the fender flare on my zr2. doesn't look the best as i just hacked them off without any finishing. i'm sure you could spend a bit of time to cut, smooth & paint the edge so this doesn't keep happening.
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This is my 2002 GV: 2.5L V6
Manual
power windows/mirror/doors and A/C
The plan for this summer is: 2'' suspension lift (spacers)
255/70R16 BF All-Terrain T/A KO (30''x10'')
Real tow point front/rear
Front and t-case skids
Sidekick manual hubs
(http://a102.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/82/l_65d224a5d2cea18e80bab3d298f46fad.jpg)
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Hey Sanco, how did you go about painting your wheels like that? They look great!
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Hey Sanco, how did you go about painting your wheels like that? They look great!
i used high heat paint the one you put on like exaust headers so it actually doesnt flake and come off because the paint itself is almost powder-like....you have to make sure your rims are absolutelly clean and than just sant it down so its a little rough on the surface (i didnt do it and i regret it) so the paint bites better, you dont have to do it too hard. put masking tape on the lip so you dont get paint on it. after youre done with setup apply 2 coats of the black paint on the rim...wait for them to be done drying and youre done....i think for me the whole thing lasted about 5 hours and i was out driving...this is a temporary and cheap job (total cost about $8) but for me i will have to re-apply paint soon because i can see spots of gray kinda showin but it still looks great after lil over 3 years (not bad for $8 and little of your time)
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Nice, my problem is that the clear coat is flaking off the rims and that might cause problems.
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heres mine 3" suspension lift, 30" tyres, and few bits. just go to sort out the 2" body lift and the front bumper now(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/DSCF27411200x900.jpg)
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Popeye, What roof rack is that?
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here is is:
1999 chev tracker.
2" body lift, 2" suspension lift
OME struts, Rancho rear shocks
31x10.5x15 Pro comp mt's
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hey popeye what is the lift you have i like the look
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Benz the roof rack i made my self out of some box and angle, it turned out a lot stroonger than i intended,
the lift at the moment is only a 3" suspension lift with 30" Recip tyre but i do have a 2" body lift that i have to get around to installing
heres my sight of the work i have done on it, http://suzukigvlittlemule.wetpaint.com/
most of the parts i have bought off a guy here in the UK Dave, knows his stuff and is a welth of information and the stuff he sells is top quality
http://www.k9rdj.co.uk/ProjectGV/
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2372526
who owns this ??? i want it.
popeye is it a spacer lift or a spring lift.
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1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Exterior- Subaru STI hood scoop, custom Java black painted hood, vinyl by design, black housed front and rear lights, Mugen honda Accord front lip fiberglassed, aluminum powdercoated front splitter and rear wing, hood pins, Hella headlights offroad only, MB Motoring 16in aluminum wheels Khumo Ecsta v710 racing slicks 245/60/16 with Brembo drilled slotted rotors.
Interior- Fully stripped for weight reduction, Corbeau racing seats "RED" , G-Force 5 point harnesses, Roll cage, Tenzo R silver carbon fiber shifter and pedals, HKS tachometer and air fuel monitor, NOS pressure gauge, Rally style 6 mirror.
Performance- 2.7 XL7 motor swap, 100 shot NOS wet setup with dual stage purge, 5 speed transmission with Clutchmasters stage 2 racing clutch, rear differential from automatic GV lower gear ratio, K+N air filter with shroud for direct ram air, intake and heads ported and polished by me, electric fan to eliminate belt driven, Underdrive pulley, Catless exhaust with a purple horny 4in muffler, oxygen sensor simulators, A/C and power steering removed.
Suspension- Koni adjustable dampners "RED", B+G lowering springs, Eibach front sway bar, Energy suspension bushings through out front and rear, body bushings removed, Factory reinforced strut tower brace.
FUTURE MODS- Getting rid of the 2.7 swap for a built 350 V8 with a T5 transmission pushed back 10 inches, Fuel cell, MSD ignition, ETC.......Winter project.
More Mods at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/338504/1
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My 99' Suzuki Grand Vitara Adventure Edition -
2.5L V6, 4wd, 144,000 kms. All original exterior parts, including factory decals.
Mods: Pioneer AVIC-Z1 Navigation System (Double DIN) w/ bluetooth. Viper alarm & starter. Sunroof.
Matt
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Hey zukipro
Thats an nice Hotrodded Zook. ;D
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Nice Aerio! Do you race it at all? What future mods are you doing to it?
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Nice Aerio! Do you race it at all? What future mods are you doing to it?
I wish.
I goofed.
It's an Auto AWD.
If it was 5spd Fwd I probley would a bit.
No engine mods avilable for it either :-\
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Pic of my truck
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/JBAUTO/DSC00449.jpg)
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Any one else have pics, lots of new names and no new pics? Lets keep this post going. Its good to see what ideas are out there.
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here's one of mine... getting the muck off the bottom...
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More Street Version Pics!!!!
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Damn!
Thats one bad Mother F#$%#R!!
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More Street Version Pics!!!!
Are those the stock wheels with the centers painted black? Have any close ups?
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They are MB Motoring aluminum Wheels. I had them powder coated black and polished the lip. The tires are Toyo 275/60/16 slicks.
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How did you get the PC off of the lip?
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What piece are you talking about?
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What piece are you talking about?
PC = powder coat
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I had to use this yellow tape that wont melt and apply it the the lip before the powdercoat. It was a pain because the glue stuck to the lip and i had to use acetone to remove the glue. The wheels originally were all aluminum until i had the centers powder coated.
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Nice! I'd like to do that to my stockers. The clear coat on them is peeling away. >:(
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I took my original steel silver wheels and wire brushed them down to the metasl and had them powder coated black also. This way when its parked it still looks nice. What new mods have you done on your car?
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In the last 6 months installed a snorkle, roofrack, 5.12 gears, manual lockouts and I have a set of rock rails that I still need to install.
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well i just got on here so, my turn in my ride. its a ZR2 2001, 2dr with cut off muffler calmini 2.5 lift with a set of jeep coils in the rear, and 4.24 calmini gears in the t-case, superwinch hubs on 31x10.50 pro comps that are gonna turn into 265/75 toyo at
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Which Jeep coils did you use? XJ, TJ..front,rear? How much lift did it give you and was there any mods required?
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the coils i used are those of a stock xj, it sits almost an inch taller than the coils that came with the calmini lift, for install they are a bigger coil than stock, so i swapped sides, so they sit on the mounts firmly, its a heavier spring rate, so it can be loaded more without the drag of the stock spring rate, they still flex out great.
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So how much lift do you think you gained?
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the lift gained is roughly bout 3.25 over the stock spring, and almost an inch over calmini lift spring.
here is some specs on springs, and the set of xj's i have i got off ebay for like 20 bucks.
XJ coil measures: 17" tall, 5" dia. and uses 0.475" dia. wire
TJ coil measures: 18.5" tall, 5.25" dia. and uses 0.575" dia. wire
95 Aerostar coil measures:13.625" tall, 6.5" dia. and uses 0.600" dia. wire
2dr Kick rear measures: 12.5" tall, 4.25" dia. and uses 0.460" dia. wire
2dr Kick front measures: 10.875" tall, 4.375" dia. and uses 0.600" dia. wire
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Thanks oilstained, thats great info!
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no prob all that i found on another forum, i have forgotten now, but when i found that i saved it all for future projects.
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I dont think I´ve posted in this thread.
Heres my GV 2001 V6 manual. Its got a 2 inch body lift, custom fender flares, 35x12.5x15 tires, 15x10 alloy wheels, 4.88 diffs, cb radio and antenna and a sound setup. I panted the wheels, middle of the grill and inside the headlights this summer.
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6831/image185lq0.jpg)
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/1523/image200gu7.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1152/1477634103_17f6eaa081.jpg)
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I dont think I´ve posted in this thread.
Heres my GV 2001 V6 manual. Its got a 2 inch body lift, custom fender flares, 35x12.5x15 tires, 15x10 alloy wheels, 4.88 diffs, cb radio and antenna and a sound setup. I panted the wheels, middle of the grill and inside the headlights this summer.
Alright....we need more info on this great looking GV!!! How did you get the 35's under there with only a 2" body lift? Are the flares from another vehicle?
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Here is my '01 2.0L Vitara.So far the mods are:
- 1" front/2" rear coil spacer
- k&n filter
- turbo muffler
- 91 corbra shocks
- 225/75R16 General Grabber AT2s
-started a homemade snorkel
more to come.. :)
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I dont think I´ve posted in this thread.
Heres my GV 2001 V6 manual. Its got a 2 inch body lift, custom fender flares, 35x12.5x15 tires, 15x10 alloy wheels, 4.88 diffs, cb radio and antenna and a sound setup. I panted the wheels, middle of the grill and inside the headlights this summer.
([url]http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1152/1477634103_17f6eaa081.jpg[/url])
how did you paint the inside of the headlights? I really want to do that to mine, only a little differently than you did. Looks good, love the flares
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Heres the thread about it. Theres a reply in that thread where I tell how I did it :)
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=19121.0
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I dont think I´ve posted in this thread.
Heres my GV 2001 V6 manual. Its got a 2 inch body lift, custom fender flares, 35x12.5x15 tires, 15x10 alloy wheels, 4.88 diffs, cb radio and antenna and a sound setup. I panted the wheels, middle of the grill and inside the headlights this summer.
Alright....we need more info on this great looking GV!!! How did you get the 35's under there with only a 2" body lift? Are the flares from another vehicle?
Here are some pictures of what was done http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=17604.15
2 inch body lift, 2 inch coil spacers and alot of cutting and custom fender flares. (A common thing here in Iceland)
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Here's my 2001 Chevy Tracker LT. I've only had it a couple weeks and this picture is from the dealer's website. Its a 4x4 V6 automatic. I just had the back half tinted with 20% today (looks MUCH better!!!) and the missing center cap for the front wheel has been ordered. I'll be doing some more mild mods, but nothing too radical. It has just over 100,000 miles on it and had only one previous female owner (verified through Carfax and her name and address on warranty card with the owner's manual). Carfax even showed every service the dealer performed, every 3-4000 miles or so. I actually passed up a couple of other Trackers, Grand Vitaras and XL-7's with 60-70,000 miles on them because they didn't seem as "tight" as this vehicle. One of them had the death rattle at start up (too bad, because it had a moonroof).
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/KJRich/DSCF0038.jpg)
I also have a '92 Geo Tracker LSi 4x4 convertible. It has the 8 valve 1.6 and 3 speed automatic. This little thing has over 200,000 miles on it and has one of most rust free body and underbody I've ever seen on one with this many miles . I'll be getting pics of it up as soon as I can, and probably pics of both together.
Love the site, very informative!!!
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Here is my 2000 GV Limited. Has 2" spacer lift, Crown Vic shocks, 225/75-16 BFG KO's, Safari snorkle, Rola roofrack, 5:12 R&P, lockout hubs and RR rock rails that I haven't installed yet.
(http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/254180297_VAyRS-M.jpg)
(http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/254180410_RKsgy-M.jpg)
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Here's a couple links to mine. It's a 99 Vitara 2.0 5 speed. 2"suspension and 2" body lift. 225/75/16 Kumho Mud Ventures. Custom bumpers front and rear and a jack rack on top.
<a href="http://www.putfile.com/pic/8003061"><img src="http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/4/10720144973.jpg" alt="Click to enlarge"></a>
<a href="http://www.putfile.com/pic/8003062"><img src="http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/4/10720144940.jpg" alt="Click to enlarge"></a>
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ZR2, thats a sweet bumper where did you get it? iv been serching for something like that for a while now. oh and how do you like that calmini lift?
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04 gv on 30s running on a 2in body lift, 2.5 calmini lift on the way.
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Hello, some pics of my GV ;)
(http://mariol.chez-alice.fr/Telechargement/020608/1.jpg)
(http://mariol.chez-alice.fr/Telechargement/020608/2.jpg)
(http://mariol.chez-alice.fr/Telechargement/020608/5.jpg)
(http://mariol.chez-alice.fr/Telechargement/020608/6.jpg)
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here's my 2001 tracker...
Toyota axles 5.71's, lincoln locked rear
YJ leaf springs
Samurai 4.16:1 t-case
37x14-15 Irok on 15x10 DC-1's
(http://www.zuwharrie.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12238/orange.jpg)
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Hi ;) My GV with my new home made bumper ;)
(http://mariol.chez-alice.fr/Telechargement/pc-avant/pc3.jpg)
(http://mariol.chez-alice.fr/Telechargement/pc-avant/pc4.jpg)
(http://mariol.chez-alice.fr/Telechargement/pc-avant/pc5.jpg)
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Not much done to my ride.
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm105/TeamCheap/pics031.jpg)
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well this is my ride
04 tracker rockey road body lift
calmini 2.5 suspension
mickey thompson baja 31 10.5 15
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looks good blastro!
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Just picked this little cutie on Saturday. Proceeded to take it wheeling up the mountains in the background the very next day.
http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?image=http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/3161000-3161999/3161345_2_full.jpg?243120-274
To come are: 3 or 4" lift, 31" tires on 15x7 steelies, 5.13:1 diffs, Detroit Locker rear, TrailTough t-case gears, new deck and speakers, skidplates and sliders, possibly bumpers.
PS: it's an 01 Vitara JX 4WD!
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haven't been on here much in the past couple years, so here is what mine looks like now:
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/crusher-destroyer/zuki%20wickedness/modsonmonsoon179.jpg)
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/crusher-destroyer/zuki%20wickedness/modsonmonsoon182.jpg)
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/crusher-destroyer/zuki%20wickedness/modsonmonsoon186.jpg)
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/crusher-destroyer/zuki%20wickedness/modsonmonsoon190.jpg)
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/crusher-destroyer/zuki%20wickedness/modsonmonsoon192.jpg)
2 inch coil spacer lift with old man EMU's and pro comps, 245/75/R16's, Y back custom exhaust with flowmaster 40 series, other do-dads. needs a longer panhard bar real bad and some more trimming in the rear fender wells. It's a daily driver now and doesn't get wheeled other than when I decide I need to drive over something when it's not really neccesary. it's a really fun daily driver and I enjoy every minute of the excessive body roll. you can kind of see my wheelin rig in the background of the second to bottom pic, it's an 86 yota pickup with SAS and a bunch of other stuff.
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Man that looks sweet!! 8)
here is an update on my baby :laugh:
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/MYgv.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/mygv-1.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/26092008833.jpg)
50mm spacers with dobinson shocks in the rear and the front factory with 225/75/16s
to come - bigger lift, sliders and turf the rails for a cargo rack
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Hi guys, This is my first post here so I'll do a quick introduction :)
My name is Óttar and I'm from Iceland. I've always been into sport cars (first car a Dodge stealth and the second one a mitsubishi 3000gt VR4.)
But as a financial crisis is settling in over here I decided to get something more practical.
And then out of the Blue my uncle offered me his 97 vitara 2L turbo diesel for free. I couldn't pass that offer so now i'm joining your society.
A little info about the car.
He bought the car new in 97 and has taken good care of it since, always maintained by the dealership and I've got a receit for every little part that's went into this car.
the interior is like new and the body is pretty good for a 11 year old car.
It's lifted a tiny bit and I got it with new rims and tires.
The cam timing is a bit off, sounds like it has jumped one tooth, not enough to damage valves but enough to make it horrendously slow. Fixing that this week.
But now on to the pics.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3000979832_61e2f68488_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/3000981680_7191e1988b_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/3000978346_97640534d6_o.jpg)
I'm not really sure yet what my plans are, but I might decide to turn it into a toycar.
If there are any special precautions with this car when doing the timing belt and tensioner I'd love to hear them :)
Thank you.
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Man that looks sweet!! 8)
thanks, your rig is comming allong quite nicely as well.
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Well, here's mine. I just had to put new rubber on it, 235/75/15's, I really didn't want to do it until I got a lift for it, but I had to. Now I'll have time to get the transfer case gears along with the 31's and a lift! I took the running boards off for the weekend, I think they are off for good! I went with a few guys to play and try to get the Tracker stuck and it went through more than I thought it would! Even made a believer out of a guy with a Rubicon!
(http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/BackWoodsTracker/th_PB080033.jpg) (http://s383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/BackWoodsTracker/?action=view¤t=PB080033.flv)
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here's my 2001 tracker...
Toyota axles 5.71's, lincoln locked rear
YJ leaf springs
Samurai 4.16:1 t-case
37x14-15 Irok on 15x10 DC-1's
([url]http://www.zuwharrie.com/gallery/albums/userpics/12238/orange.jpg[/url])
Hey bell, You may already know but your ride is in the Jan 09 issue of 4-wheel and offroad. As soon as I saw it I knew I's seen it before. I still think yours is the best looking Tracker or Sidekick I've ever seen!!! By FAR!
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in reference to the above rig, why did you get 5.71's over 5.29's?
it does look like an awesome rig.
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wow nice ride man. now only if that was all bolt on, lol really dont think my strata would let me do that to mine. >:( nice work
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hi guys
i'd like to show you my GV
(http://)
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Looks good. I like the rims.
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my car lifted 1" king's lift + rubber lift 1"
the rims are 16x8
these tyres are 235/70R16 kumho tyres and i would like to change them to mishlene LTX
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Hello all my name is Sævar and I'm from Iceland as is the Gemlingz above.
My car is a 1997 Suzuki 16V Vitara JLX 2dor
Mods for engine
3" exhaust and stainless header
K&N in-box
Hiclone intake modification
Mods for suspension
2" suspension lift front and back, 2 eyes for each corner of shock absorbers.
8cm body lift with plastic pillows below the bodydampeners.
33x12,5" Sidewinder radial tires and 15x12,5 Whitespoke rims
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1379/bvlasafnogakureyrisuzukgm2.jpg)
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7208/bvlasafnogakureyrisuzuklj2.jpg)
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3803/bvlasafnogakureyrisuzukha5.jpg)
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5711/bvlasafnogakureyrisuzukue4.jpg)
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2346/bvlasafnogakureyrisuzuknb2.jpg)
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6885/bvlasafnogakureyrisuzukej2.jpg)
(http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/989/bvlasafnogakureyrisuzukvm5.jpg)
(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/9480/festaiblafjllum002640x4tw9.jpg)
(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/7232/festaiblafjllum005640x4oq5.jpg)
(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/5421/festaiblafjllum006640x4vf5.jpg)
(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/5625/festaiblafjllum007640x4os4.jpg)
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/275/festaiblafjllum008640x4uz7.jpg)
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3121/festaiblafjllum009640x4eb5.jpg)
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3028/festaiblafjllum012640x4lt9.jpg)
Afhverju bakkaði eg ekki bara uppur þessu?
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9909/festaiblafjllum013640x4lr9.jpg)
(http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/3084/festaiblafjllum014640x4yu0.jpg)
(http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/8514/festaiblafjllum015640x4vb5.jpg)
(http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/1681/festaiblafjllum016640x4uu6.jpg)
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/7627/festaiblafjllum017640x4pr6.jpg)
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/383/festaiblafjllum018640x4de5.jpg)
(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/4599/festaiblafjllum019640x4gr3.jpg)
(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/9727/festaiblafjllum021640x4fb4.jpg)
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6082/jol08006640x480cy3.jpg)
(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1652/kastararog0100001640x48cx6.jpg)
(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7312/kastararog0100002640x48sw3.jpg)
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/424/kastararog0100003640x48mz6.jpg)
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8773/kastararog0100009640x48gf4.jpg)
(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5001/kastararog0100012640x48ij0.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY_MRUYywo4
VIDEO 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOigQLcTIoI
VIDEO 2
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5509/blautinnrtting001640x48ng3.jpg)
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/705/blautinnrtting002640x48ty0.jpg)
(http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/5408/blautinnrtting003640x48pk1.jpg)
(http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/503/blautinnrtting005640x48hj5.jpg)
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6178/blautinnrtting006640x48fu2.jpg)
Enjoy.
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in reference to the above rig, why did you get 5.71's over 5.29's?
it does look like an awesome rig.
Lower gearing. If you're worried about them blowing up, I wouldn't be:
http://gearinstalls.com/410suck.htm (http://gearinstalls.com/410suck.htm)
Keep in mind they survive under rigs weighing a couple thousand pounds more than Suzukis.
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this is my GV, so far any way.
i bought it like this
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/Red%20GV/DSCF1655.jpg)
then added a suspension lift and some MT tyres
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/Red%20GV/DSCF2534.jpg)
made up me own custom rear tyre carrier and bumper
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/DSCF2560.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/DSCF2564.jpg)
front bumper now fitted
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/winch%20bumper/DSCF2918.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/winch%20bumper/DSCF2926.jpg)
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Popeye looks good! What size tyres?
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my update
2.5 front and 4 inch rear -all fts
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/161220081349-1.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/stuff/GetAttachmentaspx1.jpg)
(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/stuff/GetAttachmentaspx.jpg)
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What kind and how much lift is that Popeye?
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Here is my little bundle of joy.
Then
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/ottaro.chabo/SDCY_ME4yxI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/s12O-uVlJAY/s144/Picture%20or%20Video%20001.JPG)
Now
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/SideTrail/St-Colomban%207%20decembre%202008%20Ren/Photo040.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/SideTrail/St-Colomban%207%20decembre%202008%20Ren/Photo011.jpg)
2003 Chevy Tracker ZR2
Calmini 2.5" suspension
Protop hard top (for winter)
31" Pro comp All terrain rubbers
Manual locking Hubs
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2002 chevy tracker
3" body lift
trimmed and hammered as far as I could
33" tires factory wheel
Offroad use only
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/pro-pulse/Tracker/100_1341.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/pro-pulse/Tracker/mis045.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/pro-pulse/Tracker/mis040.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/pro-pulse/Tracker/mis042.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/pro-pulse/Tracker/2009_New_Year_Run_036.jpg)
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sweet another guy running 33"s thats awsome! im digging the body damage
heres mine 3inch bodylift and 2.5" susp
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn155/zuki4x4chick/xl74.jpg?t=1234487376)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn155/zuki4x4chick/xl73.jpg?t=1234487398)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn155/zuki4x4chick/xl71.jpg?t=1234487454)
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My 2000 Chevy Tracker 2.0L 5 Door HardTop Stock But with so much preventitive maintenence done on it that it runs like the day it came off the assembly line 150000 kms on it and rust sprayed yearly...
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Nice looking zook Popeye!
Good to see that all Dave's work on stumpy's bumper didn't go to waste!
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I know this thread is alittle old, but I thought I'd post my 2000 Tracker.
Stock:
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/30/l_942f8f420acf480a8b28a7b6f84d54ac.jpg)
Stock size General Grabber AT2's. Painted trim, bumpers, and rims.
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/80/l_b96854ed8d084e4e8c86c6e07b78318c.jpg)
New grille and swampers
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/71/l_86e389be9de54f798342df4e5cd69508.jpg)
215/75R15 TSL Super Swampers on 98 Sidekick aluminium rims.
To Do List:
2" body lift (owned, not installed)
2.5" Calmini Suspension lift (in May)
1" spring spacers (in May)
Rear Air locker
front Clamini bumper
Front winch
EDIT: Oh, and these pictures are alittle old, I have a cb now. I have a bunch of friends that go wheeelin so it helps stay in touch.
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/73/l_30a858d7c35b47949fae58c06c06dcb2.jpg)
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Good looking ride, I like those rims on the 2nd gen Trackers.
Make sure you add some skid plates and rock sliders to your list of goodies before you really get out there...you'll be sorry otherwise.
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I plan on getting a front skid plate and possibly welding one up for the transfer case...that cross member already took a few beatings.
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If you don't mind, post some pics and dimensions when you get around to making that front skid plate. I am still working on the drivetrain of my project Zuk but the front end is a little different compared to the Sidekick. The main thing that concerns me is protecting the bottom of the rad...there is nothing to bolt up to in front of it!
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No problem. I'll probably end up just buying one, but I'll see what I can do.
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XL-7 on 265/70/16's, pretty much a 31/10.50/16. Body list and 1/2 inch coil spacers. Soon to have OME springs.
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLFront.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLFside.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLSide.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLRside.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLsuspension.JPG)
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my 03 ZR2 with the recently added hardtop that i'd be happy to sell real cheap! (my mounting bolts are totally f'ed so I can't mount it properly) and the newly updated tires, 31x10.5 SSR's, these things are huge for 31's as they measure closer to 32! turns out they work better than my last swampers too. had to do some internal trimming/banging to make these fit, they still rub in the back a little but only on plastic, if i extend the bump stops with will go away.
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03 vitara sas, 33pro comp extreme mud, 5.13's, locked in rear, custom built long arms, 3 link in back, 4 link in front, with power steering box from 97 sport sidekick, First trip out, one long winter build works fickin awesome
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Hey metoo, nice rig, looks mean!
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thanks, i guess when u live in Canada and the winters r so damn long u have enough time to build somethin lol...
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03 vitara sas, 33pro comp extreme mud, 5.13's, locked in rear, custom built long arms, 3 link in back, 4 link in front, with power steering box from 97 sport sidekick, First trip out, one long winter build works fickin awesome
your truck is everything i wish mine could be! :'(
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You know most ppl DRIVE their 4x4s in the winter lol
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(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2646/1901/31613450019_large.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2646/1901/31613450021_large.jpg)
01 Vitara 2.0L 5 speed
Calmini 2.5" lift, Masterkit1 2" body lift
31x10.5 Westlake CR857 M/S tires on 15x5.5 Suzuki Sidekick "bullet-hole" rims painted black, yes, they rub on the frame on really tight turns
5.13:1 diffs, 4.24:1 Trail Tough low range gears, Detroit Locker rear-end, Superwinch premium manual locking hubs
Panasonic CD/MP3 deck
swaybar got tossed in the basement
custom skid plates and rock rails in the works
It's pretty neat looking, works superb off road, not too bad to drive on road either cause I got 5.13's.
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Nice ride!! Pretty blue bits! ;D
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Hello everyone.. I'm from Trinidad and new to the forums!
I've got a 1998 2.0L SGV. Vehicle is lightly modified with the 2.5" Calmini lift kit and some Hercules Terra Trac AT rated Tyres..
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/DSC02952.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/DSC02998.jpg)
went with some friends for a drive down Icacos beach in Trinidad..
(http://forums.trinituner.com/tech/DB%20Icacos%20Run-12.jpg)
(http://forums.trinituner.com/tech/DB%20Icacos%20Run-64.jpg)
(http://forums.trinituner.com/tech/DB%20Icacos%20Run-65.jpg)
future upgrades
-install a locking rear differential
-install lots of off road lights ;)
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I know this thread is alittle old, but I thought I'd post my 2000 Tracker.
([url]http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/73/l_30a858d7c35b47949fae58c06c06dcb2.jpg[/url])
Ok, got the Calmini lift and got it installed.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/104/l_b758ae08bcda451391408f41c6bf4019.jpg)
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/112/l_36cd8b790c2448dfba681b42540ca0ef.jpg)
Next up is installing my body lift and fitting 31's. How much rubbing will I have with a 3" suspension lift and a 2" body lift with 31's?
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Barely any! If you run those same wheels you have in the picture, your only rub will be when you turn super tight, it will rub on the frame behind the front wheel, and on the A-arm in front of the front wheel. The rear wheel will rub on the plastic inner fender liner, but it's fairly minor. If you get wheels that stick out more you will need to trim alot!
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i'm running approx 28" tyres.. and with just the 2.5" lift, the clearance is pretty close!
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/DSC00795.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/DSC00796.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/DSC00798.jpg)
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Barely any! If you run those same wheels you have in the picture, your only rub will be when you turn super tight, it will rub on the frame behind the front wheel, and on the A-arm in front of the front wheel. The rear wheel will rub on the plastic inner fender liner, but it's fairly minor. If you get wheels that stick out more you will need to trim alot!
Is it really ok to run 31x10.50 tires on the stock (6 inch?) rims? I have a set of 8" wide cj wagon wheels i was gunna use.
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Barely any! If you run those same wheels you have in the picture, your only rub will be when you turn super tight, it will rub on the frame behind the front wheel, and on the A-arm in front of the front wheel. The rear wheel will rub on the plastic inner fender liner, but it's fairly minor. If you get wheels that stick out more you will need to trim alot!
Is it really ok to run 31x10.50 tires on the stock (6 inch?) rims? I have a set of 8" wide cj wagon wheels i was gunna use.
ya, you'll just get frame rub a bit before full turn of the wheel.. you get used to this and how far to turn before the rub starts, not an issue to worry about and if it bugs you later you can get spacers or offset rims. i run mine on stock wheels and it works great.
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Let's see if this pic comes through. Haven't posted pics in a while.
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Okay, that worked. Here's some more, then.
My Tracker as it sits, right now.
99 Tracker, 2.0, auto
OME coils and rear shocks
strut spacers and 1" coil spacers from jeff1997
Rockrails from RRO
front and gas tank skids from aftermarket 4x4, t-case skid from GM parts dept.
body lift by Masterkit1
rear locker
4.24:1 t-case gears
hard top by Rally Tops
15 x 8 alloys
31 x 10.50 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R's w/ reinforced tailgate to take the weight of the spare
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'02 Tracker
Rocky Road Rocksteady lift
30x9.50x15 Kumhos
15x7 Unique Soft 8s
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(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2646/1901/31613450029_large.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2646/1901/31613450030_large.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2646/1901/31613450031_large.jpg)
Having the front wheel 3 feet off the ground is not a pleasant feeling!
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So here's a few pics of "Humzuki" from Downunder.
This is my Grand Vitara
2" Body Lift
2" Suspention Lift
35mm Coil Spacers all round
Vitara manual locking Hubs
Standard Painted 16" Rims
31" x 11 1/2" Maxxis Mudzilla's
Twin ARB Lockers
+ a few cosmetic mods
and a more mods to come.
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It's finished....
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It's finished....
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More...
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99 Tracker
2.0
Auto
2" suspension
2" Body
5.12's
Lockrite
Navi etc etc etc...
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w168/zukgod1/2009-10-201141tracker.jpg)
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I got new rubbers and new struts. My Calmini struts blew out, so I replaced them with the OME srtuts on Rocky-Road. I also put in a second set of camber bolts because one on each side wasn't cutting. I got new 30x9.50 Firestone Destination M/T's on 8" CJ rims.
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/82/l_c52dcce37535409c97e45cc3df7a32a1.jpg)
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/84/l_91348bd0d3ae4a5b9623710f883f3b54.jpg)
(http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/53/l_72f111f529ea4a17ab79943b6d305c65.jpg)
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Sold my 35 inch GV V6 last month....and the guy just totaled it! So sad!
(http://bilauppbod.is/assets/0008/7858/dscf4918.jpg?1256648013)
(http://bilauppbod.is/assets/0008/7860/dscf4919.jpg?1256648015)
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that sucks :'( but, can i buy the flairs? will pay shipping ;)
-Lance
ps: what did he do? end over front and land the back end on a tree stump?
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haha, you and those fenderflares ;) Its on an auction now so nothing I can do about them :S (already at 2200dollars wich is WAY to much)
But I cant imagen what happend becouse the front is 100% okey
(http://bilauppbod.is/assets/0008/7854/dscf4916.jpg?1256648011)
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Chop the back off, make it into a flat deck and you're good to go...and throw in a new axle while you're at it!
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2000 Chevy Tracker 2.0 auto 4wd
16x8 DC-1 rims
225/75/16 bfg MT KM2
New sneekers rub sometimes, so gotta lift it, humm... what lift to go with????
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/11/18/bikepics-1833433-800.jpg)
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/11/18/bikepics-1833436-800.jpg)
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/11/18/bikepics-1833432-800.jpg)
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I wanna see some wheelin' pics with that thing ASAP
Get Jeff's spacers...simple, cost effective, and they'll get the job done.
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lol, barely able to get into the driveway without front rub, no way do I have the clearance to hit the trail....yet!
Jeff's lift kit is on the way, he's gone hunting this weekend but will ship it out to me Monday. Anyone in Lansing, MI area wanna help me install it?
Thanks
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Good choice on Jeff's kit! He is a really nice guy and a great businessman. I'm at about 10,000 miles (including some big air off some train tracks;D) on mine with no signs of wear. You won't be disappointed!
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03, 2"BL 1.5"SL
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Looks good Shockwave!
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Good choice on Jeff's kit! He is a really nice guy and a great businessman. I'm at about 10,000 miles (including some big air off some train tracks;D) on mine with no signs of wear. You won't be disappointed!
Got Jeffs lift installed, I think I need limiting strap for the rear so my springs dont pop out or pull brake lines apart, the recomened Monroe shocks are much longer and really allow articulation!
just a quick photo in the drive:
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/12/22/bikepics-1859573-800.jpg)
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/12/22/bikepics-1859576-800.jpg)
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I doubt you're gonna pull a brake line apart. I'm running Calmini's 2.5" lift plus a 2" body lift and I'm still ok..just barely though. You can make some little brackets to relocate your e-brake cables quite easily though, that's what I did and it's still holding together.
Shockwave, truck looks great. What rims are those, specifically diameter/width/backspacing/rub?
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2001 Vitara 2.0. Jeff's 2" spacer kit, Mustang Shocks, Spidertrax wheel spacers, Superwinch manual hubs, 225/75/r16 Wildcountry XTX. It looks and feels much better both on and off road! A little bit less power, but not nearly enough to warrant new gears. Thanks to all here for the wealth of information.
Before and after pics...
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Calmini 2.5" suspension system
Calmini Winch Mount bumper
Warn M8000 winch
215/70R16 Terra Trac AT tyres
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/DSC03823.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/DSC03818.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/DSC00275.jpg)
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got my Jeff's spacer lift installed.
First pic - Stock tracker running Kuhmo 225/75/15 tires.
Second - LIFTED!!
I am very happy with this lift kit! Thanks Jeff!
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2" Body lift
2" Jeff's spacer lift
30"x9.5" BFGs
Shaved Calipers to make the rims fit.
Volvo 740 seats
For now...
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2" Body lift
2" Jeff's spacer lift
30"x9.5" BFGs
Shaved Calipers to make the rims fit.
Volvo 740 seats
For now...
Volvo seats?!? I'd love to see a picture of these. Where they a direct bolt in? Also what body kit did you install?
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Define shaved calipers.... did you have the face milled down? If so how much did you have taken off?
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Volvo seats are not bolt in. Cut and weld. I will post a pic when I'm done Rhino lining the floor pans. Heater core blew and filled the floor pans with coolant, so carpet had to go.
As for the calipers, I just used a grinder. Not really sure how much I removed, just kept shaving and test fitting till I had clearance.
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I can't remember if I posted any recent pics so here is a link to my cardomain page. I have a TV, Gaming system, DVD player in my Tracker lol. I also have pics from GonZukin at Paragon off road adventure park 2003 on there. Check it out. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/328312 (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/328312)
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got my Jeff's spacer lift installed.
First pic - Stock tracker running Kuhmo 225/75/15 tires.
Second - LIFTED!!
I am very happy with this lift kit! Thanks Jeff!
Same color as mine and same size tires. I need to stop playing and get that lift :'(.
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Sold my 35 inch GV V6 last month....and the guy just totaled it! So sad!
([url]http://bilauppbod.is/assets/0008/7858/dscf4918.jpg?1256648013[/url])
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Please ::), that'll buff right out.
Seriously though. It sucks that your hard work ended like that :'(. That was a really nice Trucklet.
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Here is mine. It is not as Crazy as some of your guys. Yet!!
2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 2.5L Auto.
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac327/Dodgef25/HPIM1160-1.jpg)
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1990 suzuki samurai
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(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/3415/19992005liftlit069.jpg)
Just got the lift for it, it is a non plastic coil spacer lift from Mudchild
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here is my ride 1990 suzuki samurai seriously modified
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just an updated pic
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn155/zuki4x4chick/DSC_2967.jpg?t=1278657224)
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Just added a 2" body lift to make it a total of 4" of lift. 225/75/16 bfg's
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/07/25/bikepics-2026238-full.jpg)
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/07/25/bikepics-2026239-800.jpg)
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/07/25/bikepics-2026236-800.jpg)
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/07/25/bikepics-2026242-800.jpg)
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([url]http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17734.0;attach=12261;image[/url])
What wheels are these off of? Love them!
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Here are some of my pictures of my rig.. and the 1st 4x4 trip which i took to Malaysia.
Enjoy!
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More pictures.
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Well after my 01 only made it 4 months with me, I bought a 03.
It is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 58,000 miles. Very low!! V6 2.5L DOHC 4x4
Very clean and Very well taken care of.
My plans for now is within the next week tint the front windows. Get a nice aftermarket radio. Get a hitch.
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac327/Dodgef25/Suzuki%20GV/0829101759-01.jpg)
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac327/Dodgef25/Suzuki%20GV/0829101759-02.jpg)
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac327/Dodgef25/Suzuki%20GV/0829101900-00.jpg)
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac327/Dodgef25/Suzuki%20GV/0829101859-00.jpg)
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac327/Dodgef25/Suzuki%20GV/0829101901-00.jpg)
(http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac327/Dodgef25/Suzuki%20GV/0829101903-00.jpg)
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This is my '02 Tracker. Had him for right at 3 years now. Jeff's coil spacers, 4X4 skid, modified GO RHINO brush guard, 2 liter with a 5 speed and Courser AT-2 tires.
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Here is my 2001 GV Limited. Only 124kms.
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99 non-running (broken timing chain), 130k, 2.0l, 5-sp, 4x4 basic Tracker. $350 purchase. Been sitting for a year, ac not working, partial disassembly front part of engine,
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss101/the_jag/Tracker/DSCF1610.jpg)
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss101/the_jag/Tracker/DSCF1617.jpg)
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Updated pics since I added a 2" bodylift and 265/75/R16 MT's. Also got a pic with Bzzr2's old tracker which has now relocated to Thunder Bay.
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hello, here is my 1999 2.5 V6
started life like this
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/tangerinearab/closergloryshot.jpg)
after a good clean, I added a set of BFG all terrains
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/tangerinearab/rearviewdooropen.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/tangerinearab/goingtoknockhill.jpg)
added a tow bar, powdercoated the wheels black, thule roof basket, bought the plastic nudge bar and painted it black, about to put spotlights on there this weekend, next year its going to get a suspension lift, got to keep it reasonably normal or the missus wont drive it - famous last words eh ?
here's how it stands
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/tangerinearab/photo-6.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/tangerinearab/1.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/tangerinearab/2.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/tangerinearab/4-1.jpg)
(http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/tangerinearab/5.jpg)
cheers
tt
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I just installed a jeff1997 2" lift and I am looking at getting a 2" body lift soon. The tires on it are the stock 225/65R16 but i plan on running 265/75R16s after the body lift.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b215/brantr83/2002%20Suzuki%20Vitara/02vitaraliftjeff19972inchlift185.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b215/brantr83/2002%20Suzuki%20Vitara/02vitara2011106.jpg)
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looking kinda shiny there! i miss that tracker, wish i had never sold it. got rid of the xl7 and picked up an 09 reg cab 4x4 tacoma, it's nice but it's not the tracker.
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Moonfish
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/5075/img9672p.jpg)
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Magna Flow exhaust.. Firestone Destination 235/60 All Terrains..
Grand Vitara at Las Cuevas Trinidad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-g1S54c6c4#)
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Here's a couple of before and after pics of my 2003 Vitara.
It's got Jeff's 2" spacer lift, a set of 245/75/R16 BFG A/T tires, and a cheap roof rack I picked up at Princess Auto.
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(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/IMAG0361.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/IMAG0368.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/IMAG0364.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/IMAG0382.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/IMAG0381.jpg)
(http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/stage3vtec/IMAG0376.jpg)
Taking a 4x4 only route to get to a beach (Las Cuevas) in Trinidad..
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great pics looks like a fun trip!
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Some new pics of my Vitara. I added 31" Trxus MT's on 15" rims off a Plymouth Barracuda 8) I needed to keep my 1" spacers to allow the hub to clear the rims so the tires really stick out now and no more frame rub :) Also replaced the sagging rear springs with xl7 springs and they are much better! with the stiffer rear springs and wider stance it handles much better you wouldn't even know it has no front swaybar :P
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nice tires, why not the interco ssr's.....! how's my old tracker doing?!?
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Here's my trucklette on the weekend pulling firewood duty...
(http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv359/Sammy_Dan/IMG_0263.jpg)
Here it is the same weekend getting seriously stuck when the trail we were on simply fell away...
(http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv359/Sammy_Dan/IMG_0260.jpg)
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Having a lil fun romping in the mud with some friends..
Rene going through track.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHrsGFmPg3k#ws)
Jeremy and Rene out.MOV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa-LgsSBvQc#ws)
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2000 gv 5speed.
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc463/bmitw1/Forum%20pics/138.jpg)
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2002 Chevy Tracker ZR2 with jeffs 2" coil spacer lift kit 235x75r15 bfg mts and mile marker hubs.
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Moonfish on the granite.
(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/6720/webimg0314.jpg)
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nice tires, why not the interco ssr's.....! how's my old tracker doing?!?
hey man, ive been away for a while i see.. the tracker is doing great but joanne keeps loosing the mirrors on quad trails lol It is a mean machine for sure. I got the trxus mts because they have really good reviews for glare ice conditions. We will see...they do have tons of siping and look great...and work really good off road so no complaints yet.
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Well, I've finally got some work done to it. It still needs a body lift, bumpers, and rock sliders.
2001 GV 5 speed (85k miles)
Rear Lockrite
5.12 gears
Manual hubs
MUD CHILD's (SRCUSTOMS) 2" suspension lift kit
2" lift springs in the rear from the classifieds on here
Rancho 5158 shocks in the rear (installed perfectly, just *borrowed* the sleeves from the OEM shocks)
245 75 R16 Maxxis Bighorns
Just some minor trimming in the fenders for now, and we removed the back mudflaps. It only rubs under flex, which I'm hoping to fix with a body lift, and limit my trimming. There is no rubbing on the street except for the frame at full cock. I do have camber bolts installed, but I still have some negative camber in the front. The plan is to slot the struts shortly.
When we were picking it up:
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/3411/img4806f.jpg)
And, now:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/373/cimg0024x.jpg)
(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/1773/cimg0025k.jpg)
And this was last night:
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3411/img20111017184605.jpg)
(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/2174/img20111017184525.jpg)
A big thanks to MUD CHILD for creating an awesome kit, by the way.
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That looks great!
You will have to tell me what you think of the Bighorns. I had them on my GV for about 30 days and had to take them off. They were just too loud! I loved everythig else about them; look, ride handling and traction. But they were so loud I couldn't hear the radio at 60mph. Even at 10mph, I questioned my sanity.
Rob
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That looks great!
You will have to tell me what you think of the Bighorns. I had them on my GV for about 30 days and had to take them off. They were just too loud! I loved everythig else about them; look, ride handling and traction. But they were so loud I couldn't hear the radio at 60mph. Even at 10mph, I questioned my sanity.
Rob
Hmm. Yeah, they're a little loud, but I'm used to running 35 MTR's on my old SAS'd sidekick, as well as 35 Toyo MT's on our Dodge diesel. These to me, are relatively quiet. I can listen to the stereo. Maybe it depends on who you are. :) I liked their price the most I think.
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Here is my rig
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/sammy709/tracker/DSCF1132.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/sammy709/tracker/DSCF1133.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/sammy709/tracker/DSCF1135.jpg)
playing in the yard.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/sammy709/tracker/DSCF1123.jpg)
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this is my newly bought 2002 suzuki vitara for 500$ Canadian. it needed minor rocker fix, the 4x4 motor had a broken wire,front brake pads and needed also both driver side door handles. its now on the road and din't cost me 900$ including the price of the zuk and to put it on the road!! would take another buy like this anytime!!
future mods: 27" to 29" tires, 2" suspension lift and no body lift, maybe bumpers with removable winch.
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Well... after a couple months I have it, it deserves to show it, I just started to modify it, it's almost stock, just a couple of things.
After replaced soft top, new tires, manual hubs, some painted trims, rear trailer hitch, front hitch receiver and a customized rear cooler and fishing rods rack, here it is..
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee493/AFK-Peter/Tracker/2012_01110004.jpg)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee493/AFK-Peter/Tracker/IMG_0890.jpg)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee493/AFK-Peter/Tracker/IMG_0892.jpg)
Future mods... roof rack...I need to take my fishing kayak on it..., Air Lift, SL, endless...
Cheers
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hay xcabo nice rig. do you have any pics of your front hitch receiver? did yo make it your self or buy it?
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hay xcabo nice rig. do you have any pics of your front hitch receiver? did yo make it your self or buy it?
Thnxs zuki709
Both hitch were made as a favor from an uncle, The front hitch was only as a light weight adaptor, for my BBQ Grill which has a 2" adaptor, my "T" shape carrier for the kayaks or a cargo hitch basket, I won't mount a winch or shackle to recover on there, only for light stuff.
The hitch is only a 3" square tube 4" lenght welded to another piece (the same tube but cut it to 2") tall to position the receiver lower the plastic fender, then was welded to a 1/4" wall metal plate 10"x10", drilled four holes under the front bumper and screwed with 1/2" screws.
The plastic bumper was cut it to allocate the front part of the receiver, I wanted to look it as flush as possible.
Sorry for the poor quality of pictures, but if you need specific measures just tell me and I can do it.
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee493/AFK-Peter/Tracker/IMG_0867.jpg)
Cheers
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this is my two 2002 suzuki vitara's, i paid 900$ for the two 8) still looking for one more for parts lol the green one is my daily driver,the silver one is my new off road project
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Here is a picture of my 02 Tracker before the 2 inch lift kit more to follow after winters over. At the end of summer I did get some brackets made to mount some lights on the roof rack
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Having some fun on the beach and in a coconut plantation here in Trinidad..
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426612_10150566421991249_566476248_9314679_1085524250_n.jpg)
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The Black GV is running the Calmini lift + body lift + 31"s. I in the white GV has the same lift but with stock sized All Terrain tyres. Guess who won in the tug of war! ;D
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first 4x4 lolll but the wife took it for her 2001 Vitara
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/stephanezx11/IMG_20120222_113554.jpg)
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i check in very rarely to see what's up since like a total mental midget selling my tracker, i miss it! my 2nd gen reg cab tacoma is just not the same. it's good but it's not my super-bitch whenever i want it to be. the tracker never ever let me down.
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Having some fun on the beach and in a coconut plantation here in Trinidad..
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The Black GV is running the Calmini lift + body lift + 31"s. I in the white GV has the same lift but with stock sized All Terrain tyres. Guess who won in the tug of war! ;D
is the front bumper homemade? looks very nice!!
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Bumpers on both Zuki's are Calmini..
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The Black GV is running the Calmini lift + body lift + 31"s. I in the white GV has the same lift but with stock sized All Terrain tyres. Guess who won in the tug of war! ;D
Assuming both have the same engine - the car with the "better" gearing - which would be the one with the smaller tires.
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The black is the 1.6L with 5.125 diffs.. The white is the 2.0L with same diff gearing.
The answer..
It was a tie! We both just sat there digging epic holes in the sand.. lol
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A 1.6 5door ?!? I didn't know they made them - the only 1.6 we have here are 3 dr.
Wait a minute - yours is an auto right? I would have dragged you backwards man ;)
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Yup, we have many of those 1.6L 5 doors here, and that 1.6L is an auto as well..
Drag me backwards?! Not a chance, i'll get you to stall it, then victory will be mines! :P
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update since i bought it last January,replaced the front bumper with one off a 2000 chevrolet tracker (exact same one) 2" jeff rear suspension lift (front is on hold for now) 225/75/16 Goodyear wrangler duratrac tires and my custom 1" spacer for the rear shock (need longer ones) the rear wheel on the very bottom picture is not touching the ground
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Diftoyota, do you get any rubbing with those tyres?
My 225/75R16s rubbed bad on both the front and rear body mouldings..
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none besides the frame at full lock on the back side of the tire only,full flex in the rear no issue,the front is not lifted at all yet either. i know if you got remolds/recap tires they will be bigger than standard size by almost an inch, that's what the tire guy told me. do you have those on yours?
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here is a pic of were the tire rubs the frame, and an extra one for the front tire view, i can take more if you like,only thing i see different you got flaires around your fenders and i dont and a different bumper. i can post it on the discussion board with my lift kit install, its in the first page
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My tires are unmodified BFG 225/75r16s, they rubbing on the moulding directly behind the front tires (didn't notice any frame rub) and the mud guards in the rear..
I trimmed down the rear mud guards, still have to get the front end sorted out. FYI, I have on a 2" suspension lift and a 2" body lift.. and I still get rub.. ???
oh well, hold a vid..
Brian attacking the hill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhrlOp_lnbU#ws)
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your tires looks huge compared to mine, only thing i can see would be a diference in offset, mine the tires are still inside the wheel wells as yours are passing the lip.
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That's a friend of mine. He is running 31"s.. His rig is a real monster off road!
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i cant wait to get a locker on my rear, its more a 1wheel drive or 2 wheel drive truck lol (1 wheel back or 1 wheel back and front in 4wd) kinda get anoying in sum situation.
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i cant wait to get a locker on my rear, its more a 1wheel drive or 2 wheel drive truck lol (1 wheel back or 1 wheel back and front in 4wd) kinda get anoying in sum situation.
I agree. I'm too afraid to try the lockright as I use my vehicle daily and the arb air locker is soo expensive.. Plus I will still need to find a sidekick 3rd member..
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03 vitara sas, 33pro comp extreme mud, 5.13's, locked in rear, custom built long arms, 3 link in back, 4 link in front, with power steering box from 97 sport sidekick, First trip out, one long winter build works fickin awesome
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Does anyone know what axle this guy is running up front? I noticed that metoo hasn't been on since 2009 so i thought i'd ask the community.
He said he's running 5.13's so im thinking it might be a Samurai axle? But i've always heard running 33's on a stock Samurai axle isn't a good idea. hmmm......
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That's a monster!
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That's a monster!
I know! And one day I hope to do this with my Vitara 8)
It's not fair, the 1st gen guys get a bolt on solid axle swap kit, and we get nada!
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That's a monster!
I know! And one day I hope to do this with my Vitara 8)
It's not fair, the 1st gen guys get a bolt on solid axle swap kit, and we get nada!
if they can have a bolt in solid axle kit we can install that as well right? i heard the front diff is swapable from a 1st gen and 2nd gen truck.(maybe im wrong) why it would not fit?
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LowRange offroad says the Trailslayer kit works on x90s and vitaras. I thinks its just that R&P steering that would need to be removed from out vehicles and replaced with something else..maybe from a sidekick?
Price tag is nasty but man do i want that kit!!
Truck is looking sweet Difftoyota!
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Ok I was wrong the Trailslayer kit is listed for x90s but not vitaras. Wonder what the difference is that makes it work with an x90 but not a vitara?
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my baby:
1999 chev tracker
5 inch ome suspension lift
3" homemade body lift
2.0l engine
33x12.50x15 pro-comp tires
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Wow! Awesome Tracker!!
How'd you manage the 5 suspension lift???
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Wow! Awesome Tracker!!
How'd you manage the 5 suspension lift???
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Wow! Awesome Tracker!!
How'd you manage the 5 suspension lift???
Looks like a total of 5" lift with 3" of it being body, it doesnt look like a total of 8" lift, could be wrong though...
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sorry for the misunderstanding guys. 5 inch in total. 2 inch old man emu suspension lift and 3 inch body.
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Huh, talonxracer called it.
Still, a very bad ass looking tracker. Love the big 33's on the narrow stock rims.
Have you regeared that thing at all??
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sorry for the misunderstanding guys. 5 inch in total. 2 inch old man emu suspension lift and 3 inch body.
It does have a very sweet look to it, just enough to look capable, but not overly anti-citizen,
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It has 5.13 gears in it. I might drop back down to a 31" tire though cause I busted the front diff apart a while back and they seem to be quite pricey and hard to find around me. Hope to have 4x4 again soon though since I found a new diff and cv shafts for $500. Kinda pricey I think but it the only one I've found
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That really is one bad suki... ;D
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It has 5.13 gears in it. I might drop back down to a 31" tire though cause I busted the front diff apart a while back and they seem to be quite pricey and hard to find around me. Hope to have 4x4 again soon though since I found a new diff and cv shafts for $500. Kinda pricey I think but it the only one I've found
Do you get a lot of frame rub or fender scrub on those 33s? They look great on there...
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the tires dont rub much. I have the front bumper trimmed and the rear of the fender trimmed and molded. I have 1" spacers with the stock rimms and they only rub at full lock on the frame a little bit. The backs don't rub at all unless it got it really flexed and the tire is right up inside the fender.
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This is my virgin. :-[
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After my buddy coted it with OD green bedliner
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I am installing the 2" inch lift now should be finished today and new tires tomorrow
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Welcome.
Any plans to de-flower (modify) the tracker?
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Welcome.
Any plans to de-flower (modify) the tracker?
Thanks!
Yeah a 2" lift and a rear locker are on the way. Gonna get it painted green with spray in bed liner this week and powder cote the the rims black if I can't find what I want for the right price. I will build the bumpers and nerf bars myself.
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Yeah a 2" lift and a rear locker are on the way. Gonna get it painted green with spray in bed liner this week and powder cote the the rims black if I can't find what I want for the right price. I will build the bumpers and nerf bars myself.
Sounds awesome. You're going to have a lot of fun with that little truck, you'll be surprised. Is this your first 4x4 build or have you built other Suzuki's? Seems a lot of guys here have either had Samurai's or Sidekicks before coming over to the second gen side.
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Sounds awesome. You're going to have a lot of fun with that little truck, you'll be surprised. Is this your first 4x4 build or have you built other Suzuki's? Seems a lot of guys here have either had Samurai's or Sidekicks before coming over to the second gen side.
I'm gonna turn it into a hunting/fun ride. I've never owned a Suzuki but I have owned 4x4s since I was 18 starting with a tank 79 ford. I've been wanting a Suzuki for a while now and finally found one for the right price.
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I love my truck for hunting and fishing trips. It fits down all the grown in roads that people around here refer to as "quad trails". It pulls my 14ft aluminum and trailer with the motor and camping gear and always gets me home. Right now I'm fixing up an old utility trailer (hopefully run 31's on the trailer to match my truck) because it's a little crammed driving home with a deer in there.
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A buddy of mine took these shots....check out his site: www.toexistphoto.com (http://www.toexistphoto.com)
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Awesome photos guys!!!
Bush Buster, that's some red mud. did you get stuck?
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as it sits for now, has 2" jeff suspension lift and 225/75/16 tires. everything else is stock, no body lift, tire rubs on full lock on the frame, welding the rear diff and removable doors is next on the list.
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Yeah I ended up stuck... it was some really sticky clay and the guys were saying that someone was there the week before on 35's digging it out for us lol. So I almost got trhough but was hung up... on the centre of the ruts. i need diff lock!
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Yeah I ended up stuck... it was some really sticky clay and the guys were saying that someone was there the week before on 35's digging it out for us lol. So I almost got trhough but was hung up... on the centre of the ruts. i need diff lock!
Reminds me of the time I tried to follow a Hilux on 35's through some deep ruts.. When I saw how easy he went through, I though to myself, 'that doesn't look so hard'... :-[
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first pic is before, second pic is after 2" coil spacers and 235's. love the little rig, i can places now i never thought possible in it.
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Looks awesome man!
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Here is a picture of my wife's 04 Grand Vitara with a SR CUSTOMS 2" suspension lift and 245 65 17
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Ha, I couldn't resist when I saw Mudkick's ride... its like they're twins.
2004 GV 2" KORE lift 245 70 15 Nitto all terrains.
Ordered a Zukination extended link kit for the rear and still need to do sliders and rear bumper. probably redo the front bumper as well as I'm not completely happy with it.
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Oops my bad Mudchild, I called you mudkick, a different BC guy!
It's a touch cloudy in my head.
Cheers
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Well, if you do end up replacing the bumper, id be GLAD to take it off ur hands ;D
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You bet... you are # 5 in line, if the other 4 guys decide they dont want it when the time comes its yours! :)
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That sounded expensive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37-OLbXNoKM#ws)
Listen at the end.. front diff didn't like the tugging.. >:(
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This happened while winching out another truck..
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mostly done with paint and body,done with the interior as well,got rid of the carpet and painted the floors camo, got rid of the camo roof rack and got the black again on, have cut the bottom half of the bumper as i was tired of loosng the front bumper on every run, now just add ons to do such as black offset wheels, roof lights,winch and maybe custom bumpers. welding the rear differential by the end of the month.
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Looks good. I like the idea of cutting the front bumper.
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Looks good. I like the idea of cutting the front bumper.
was the cheapest solution for me to clear it from bushes of tearing it out wile backing up, but i now need a skid plate to protect the lower part of the radiator, its only a 2 inch gap but better be safe than sorry
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I'm looking for a decent front skid plate too. Any ideas on who makes a good one?
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I'm looking for a decent front skid plate too. Any ideas on who makes a good one?
i beleve masterkit makes some. a speed shop down home sells them for 199$ just a plain smooth steel plate with a bend in the middle. cheaper making it probably for sure lol
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This is my old 1999 tracker, now it's my girlfriends. Not much done to it, but I just put a set of Boyd cottington 17's with 265/60/17 bag long trail t/a's and 1.25" spacers. I want to level the front and do a 2" body lift and also some zr2 flares. And eventually I'll probably paint it for her.
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Looks good with those wheels. Do you get tire rub?
Also where are you going to look for the ZR2 flares?
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Looks good with those wheels. Do you get tire rub?
Also where are you going to look for the ZR2 flares?
Yeah they rub at the back of the wheel wells. I took the fender liners out and trimmed the bumper cover som on the inside bottom to eliminate the rub at the front of the tires. They only rub at almost full lock-full lock turns, like parking in a parking spot ect... Nothing on normal driving.
I am just going to keep looking for a zr2 being parted out or someone just selling the flare separately. I am going to do a temp set of flares just to get it through inspection right now, they won't pass it with the tires sticking out.
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little update, got the 33" tires on and a home made skid plate. only have the jeff 2" lift
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Don't they look cute together :)
Overdrive is a 2002 5 door SQ625 auto currently sporting a slight lift, towbar, extra drawer thingo under drivers seat, DVD screens for the kids, such as rear shock relocators and free wheelin hubs. There are a few more things on the horizin such as front nudge bar, fog lights, spot lights plus maybe a few other bits and pieces but time will tell. I had plans for a aux battery but didn't get there as I now use a Waeco battery pack to run the waeco fridge. I also plug the DVD screens into it as well when it's in the car.
The Blue Baby is a 2 door 2004 SQ420 manual that I picked up for a good price (reflected by it's condition). No real plans apart from using it to teach my kids about cars and how to drive. It currently has 5 door springs in the back along with cheepo shocks. It too will be getting shock relocators and free wheelin hubs. I've gota fix a leaking front axle seal as well so more chance to get the kids involved.
Anyhooo, that's us.
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This is the best battery pack i have seen.Thanks for sharing.
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First post! Hi everyone! 2000 Tracker with 97,xxx miles on her, GM grill guard, and GM mud flaps.
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Guess I've never put pics up:
2002 Chevy Tracker 4 door. 2.0L 4 cyl, 5 speed stick, 4wd, power steering, AC, manual windows and locks, blah blah blah.
OME lift springs, struts extenders up front, camber bolts, some kind of longer rear shocks, Curt Class III rear 2" hitch, Dual brand stereo with Infinity 6.5" speakers, deep tint, Bosal cat back exhaust (supposedly not a performance system but sounds nice and I didn't loose any grunt over what the previous hacked together turbo muffler and no resonator setup had), and 235/75R15 BFG AT's on stock rims painted black.
Have a set of older Warn manual hubs for it that will be going on hopefully today.
Hoping to improve/upgrade it a bit. Been my DD and ignored other than maintenance for almost two years and now it's my only vehicle. Just trying to keep it reliable, fun, and capable.
VERY tempted to go find a set of 15" aluminum OEM wheels for it. Not sure if I'll bother though.
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Stock as can be '99 Tracker. 5 spd black soft top.
Plans include a lift, possibly a Rock-Steady, not sure which lift to go with yet, a new soft top because this one is in pretty rough shape, rip the carpet out and rhino line the interior, a light bar or brush guard, and some bigger tires... any suggestions for tires? Not that I am going to do this all right away because well, let's face it, the money just isn't there. The lift and tires are my first priorities for it though.
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Where are you?
What kind of wheeling do you plan on doing?
Lots of mud?
How big of a lift do you eventually plan on doing? Will you regear after the lift and bigger tires?
That the 1.6L or the 2.0L 4cyl?
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Located in Ohio, and just some moderate off roading, nothing to extreme. It is the 2.0 4cyl. Maybe find a few trails to get on a little ways down the road after I get some work done on it, but like I said, nothing to extreme. As far as how big of a lift, I was thinking just the RRO Rock-Steady 4" ?? and I was hoping to get some ideas for tires because I am unsure about what would fit without trimming and stuff along with looking good. When it comes to regearing, I have no idea. I was hoping to pick up some knowledge on this site on what to do with it.
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235/75R15's will fit you now with no lift. Will also fit and look good with a 1-2" suspension lift. Minor rubbing on the frame at max turn if you run them on the stock rims or rims with dimensions similar to the stock rims. I've got that size on stock rims with a 30mm Old Man Emu spring lift on mine right now and they work great.
You will see a little loss in performance since you're now having to turn taller, heavier tires and you're loosing a little bit of mechanical leverage in your drivetrain. Should be okay. Mine is the 2.0L with the 5spd but a 4dr. It's not bad. I'd like to regear but it's okay. Yours will probably be less noticeable thanks to it weighing 2 doors and associated body less than mine.
Any bigger and you'll have fitment issues now.
As for tire type if you want to go mudding get some muds. Find your favorite brand/price of Radial mud tire in LT235/75R15 and go to town. Most modern mud terrains are pretty good on the road. Not as bad as they used to be or Super Swamper Boggers by far.
If you aren't going to point it at the nearest mud hole all the time then consider a set of all terrains. I used to always get mud terrains but this Tracker came to me with a practically new set of BFG AT's. I love them. I don't mud much and the little bit of wet clay of Kentucky that I have experienced with it I have gone through without drama. That said I know not to point it at a mud pit because they will surely fail me there.
For my next set I may find a set of the more aggressive AT's that are out there now. Sort of half way between an AT and a MT. AT like road manners yet more ability to claw through goop and crap offroad but with better road manners than an MT. Not as good as a true MT in the mud though.
My only question about 4" of lift...having had big tall lifted trucks and SUV's in the past...including a '96 Tracker on 6" of lift and 31's...what do you need that height for? A good set of tires, some skill, and some skid plating and offroad recovery gear will do everything you mentioned without having to go through all the extra BS of putting on a 2" body lift and wedging taller springs AND coil spacers into the suspension...and then trying to align it.
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235/75R15's will fit you now with no lift. Will also fit and look good with a 1-2" suspension lift. Minor rubbing on the frame at max turn if you run them on the stock rims or rims with dimensions similar to the stock rims. I've got that size on stock rims with a 30mm Old Man Emu spring lift on mine right now and they work great.
You will see a little loss in performance since you're now having to turn taller, heavier tires and you're loosing a little bit of mechanical leverage in your drivetrain. Should be okay. Mine is the 2.0L with the 5spd but a 4dr. It's not bad. I'd like to regear but it's okay. Yours will probably be less noticeable thanks to it weighing 2 doors and associated body less than mine.
Any bigger and you'll have fitment issues now.
As for tire type if you want to go mudding get some muds. Find your favorite brand/price of Radial mud tire in LT235/75R15 and go to town. Most modern mud terrains are pretty good on the road. Not as bad as they used to be or Super Swamper Boggers by far.
If you aren't going to point it at the nearest mud hole all the time then consider a set of all terrains. I used to always get mud terrains but this Tracker came to me with a practically new set of BFG AT's. I love them. I don't mud much and the little bit of wet clay of Kentucky that I have experienced with it I have gone through without drama. That said I know not to point it at a mud pit because they will surely fail me there.
For my next set I may find a set of the more aggressive AT's that are out there now. Sort of half way between an AT and a MT. AT like road manners yet more ability to claw through goop and crap offroad but with better road manners than an MT. Not as good as a true MT in the mud though.
My only question about 4" of lift...having had big tall lifted trucks and SUV's in the past...including a '96 Tracker on 6" of lift and 31's...what do you need that height for? A good set of tires, some skill, and some skid plating and offroad recovery gear will do everything you mentioned without having to go through all the extra BS of putting on a 2" body lift and wedging taller springs AND coil spacers into the suspension...and then trying to align it.
+1!
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My only question about 4" of lift...having had big tall lifted trucks and SUV's in the past...including a '96 Tracker on 6" of lift and 31's...what do you need that height for?
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looks way better ;)
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Function > form.
4" lift = more complication, more variance from stock, more aerodynamic drag, more wear on various parts, and probably looks silly with tires that his little engine and gears can turn or bigger tires that his engine and gears are wheezing to turn and properly would require a gear change to make correct again.
Not worth it to me. Especially for the use he stated. My '96 was cool to look at and got a lot of comments. Wasn't even bad to drive to work and back every day but the lift and big tires made everything so much more complicated. I'd never do it again. Not to mention I didn't wheel it much aside from all winter long in Northern Michigan driving through unplowed snow to get to work. If I had started beating on it offroad that aluminum front diff would be asking for breakage. Meanwhile it was slow and struggled to get 20mpg.
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Well i find 4" lift and lower gears at the diffs to be pretty uncomplicated compared to other brands or solid axle swaps etc. And lets face it, 31" tires are the minimum size that most trucks run off road. So that means if you dont have 31's you need to drive like a ninja to follow the ruts in any trail you're going to go on unless it is very very mild. Yes you CAN get a stock tracker into lots of places but with 31;s you can actually enjoy the ride there and not damage your undercarriage. Not to mention if you want to go in mud it doesn't matter what kind of tires you have if you are up to your axles. Bigger tires are the only way to raise your axles off the ground. My advice and speaking from experience is just do the 4" lift off the bat.
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If I decided to go with only the 2-2.5" lift should would you recommend a body or suspension lift?
Also, I made a phone call to a local tire place that has pretty good prices and he said his most common is the 235/75/15 Goodyear Wrangler rts and next best would be 235/75/15 Cooper Mastercraft AXTs. Any thoughts or suggestions about those tires?
Thanks for the replies by the way, really appreciate it!!!!
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If I decided to go with only the 2-2.5" lift should would you recommend a body or suspension lift?
Also, I made a phone call to a local tire place that has pretty good prices and he said his most common is the 235/75/15 Goodyear Wrangler rts and next best would be 235/75/15 Cooper Mastercraft AXTs. Any thoughts or suggestions about those tires?
Thanks for the replies by the way, really appreciate it!!!!
I have the RR 2.5" OME lift, 235/75 tires. No body lift. You will be amazed at what this truck can do with this setup.
If you are concerned about what your truck looks like, you probably should be driving something else. :)
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If I decided to go with only the 2-2.5" lift should would you recommend a body or suspension lift?
Also, I made a phone call to a local tire place that has pretty good prices and he said his most common is the 235/75/15 Goodyear Wrangler rts and next best would be 235/75/15 Cooper Mastercraft AXTs. Any thoughts or suggestions about those tires?
Thanks for the replies by the way, really appreciate it!!!!
Suspension. Love my OME springs. Not hot on spacers though.
Ugh, STAY AWAY from the Wrangler RT/S. POS all season tire that sucks onroad and is horrible off. Ancient design too.
No experience with the Mastercraft AXT's but their previous generation AT's were pretty good.
Make sure you get LT235/75R15's. The LT means it's a Light Truck tire. The tire carcass is designed for truck use. Don't let them sell you a cheaper P235/75R15. That's a tire in a truck size but built to passenger car tire specs, even if it has mud or all terrain tread. Lame and weak. If you're going to use your 4x4 as a truck and 4x4 buy 4x4 tires. Usually less than $100 difference per set.
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AJMBLAZER - Thanks for the input on the wranglers!!
ShapeShifter - I've kind of started leaning more towards that RR 2.5" OME lift. I'm liking that brush guard? you have on the tracker, where'd you pick that up at?
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AJMBLAZER - Thanks for the input on the wranglers!!
ShapeShifter - I've kind of started leaning more towards that RR 2.5" OME lift. I'm liking that brush guard? you have on the tracker, where'd you pick that up at?
I think its a Westin. Its really not that great but it gives a little bit of protection when climbing down off a slab.
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If you're doing a 2" lift only then for sure go with the suspension lift.
Body lift just fits an inch bigger tires. Well, the other thing the body lift does is keep your rockers from being damaged because on these vehicles the frame and rocker panel are level with each other. You will notice on most pickups or jeeps the frame is lower than the rockers.
Wish I had done the BL same time as the suspension I would not have destroyed my rockers. But my inner cheapo was telling me that BL's are useless and that a susp lift was good enuf. That and I read some crap that BL raises the centre of gravity more. But in hindsight that makes no sense, a susp lift raises it more because it is raising the whole vehicle not just the cab.
ahhh I went wheeling last night! it was deep and muddy and i painted my truck brown...2 zuks, no one got stuck, no one broke anything ;D
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I never think to get pictures while we're actually wheeling...guess I'm too bust driving and having fun lol.
(http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p546/EvilMetalGod/IMG00150-20120730-1846.jpg)
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(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/stevesanders/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_3363.jpg)
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my tracker! Plan on adding a lift soon, just not sure what kind. Also want to make a roof rack and front and rear bumpers
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White is a great color for an off road vehicle. It really hides the scratches and if you live where I do the trail are very grown in you get steady scraping of the sides.. You only notice those scratches on mine if you look just in the right light.
You'll find plenty of info and helpful people on here.
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hay bush buster what are the rims on the white vitara off of? and are they 15 or 16?
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Here's my '99 Tracker. It's my daily driver that I use to commute 115 miles 1 way to work. I just picked up the Eagle Alloy 16's with the 245/50's for a steal. I know most of the guys on here like 'em lifted, but this works just fine for me! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/tallicamom/427073_3965103280112_1407585402_n.jpg) Oh yeah... I need to cut out & replace the driver's side rocker.
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It doesn't matter what others think or do... you are paying the bills and driving the truck. It's your trucklet and if it works for you, then we are good with it. It's still a Suki. Nice looking truck, OBTW.
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Thanks, I'm quite happy with it. It's amazing how much the wider tires improve the overall ride and handling!
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thought id share my ride with everyone. Its got 40mm lift coils, 50mm spacer lift, Front Lockright, 4.8 diffs, Dual Batteries, onboard air compressor, and New 31x10.5 R16 silverstone MT117 Xtremes
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/104_7606.jpg)
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thought id share my ride with everyone. Its got 40mm lift coils, 50mm spacer lift, Front Lockright, 4.8 diffs, Dual Batteries, onboard air compressor, and New 31x10.5 R16 silverstone MT117 Xtremes
([url]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/104_7606.jpg[/url])
Love the tires!!
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Sadly not available in North America.
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(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/104_7647.jpg)
Quite happy with the rear flex now.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/104_7655.jpg)
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Were did you put your dual battery can you give me a picture. Great looking ride
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Were did you put your dual battery can you give me a picture. Great looking ride
Being an early model it had the washer under the bonet next to the radiator. I relocated it to inside the guard using a later models washer. Also had to move the rad overflow bottle to oposite side.
From there i made my own tray and fitted a D34 optima yellow top. Isolation is controled by an automatic redarc 100amp isolator. Since photo was taken i have replaced the Delcor battery with a N70ZZL (700CCA) and installed a battery monitor to keep an eye on the state of charge in the 2 batteries.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/random%20stuff/100_0551.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/My%2099%20Grand%20Vitara/102_7497.jpg)
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hay bush buster what are the rims on the white vitara off of? and are they 15 or 16?
Oops, it's been a while since i've been on here. The rims cam off a ford truck but the guy told me they originally came off a barracuda. They required wheel spacers to fit as well as lower profile bolt heads on the hub bolts.
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I think he was mistaken. Plymouth Barracuda's used a 5x4" bolt pattern. Much smaller than our 5x5.5" pattern.
However Barracuda's did have a similar wheel to your "Turbine" style rim. He may have meant that or been confused by it.
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Sadly not available in North America.
hum my friend bought a set in moncton new-brunswick canada, told me they were remolds
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Last I knew Silverstone (and the Simex tires they are modeled after) aren't available in the US/Canadian market. Supposedly you can get them imported through some online tire dealers overseas but no clue on the veracity of that.
The Simex and Silverstone tires are brand new tires. If someone in NA makes a recap with a similar tread than that's something else.
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I think he was mistaken. Plymouth Barracuda's used a 5x4" bolt pattern. Much smaller than our 5x5.5" pattern.
However Barracuda's did have a similar wheel to your "Turbine" style rim. He may have meant that or been confused by it.
Interesting, either the old guy was full of it (don't know why he would make that up) or his memory is failing after all these years! He was scrapping the old F150 so it had probably been a while. Oh yeah, they're 15".
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they are awesome 8) love the look of them.
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Im running 31x10.5 16 Silverstone Xtremes and what i had to do so the wouldnt rub inside the front guards was remove the inner plastic guard and flatten the panel lit a bit.
There is nothing you can really do about them rubbiung on the chasis as the GV's dont have steering stops.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/My%2099%20Grand%20Vitara/104_7615.jpg)
Really close. Actually rubs when turning in reverse.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/My%2099%20Grand%20Vitara/104_7618.jpg)
Marked where it needs more clearance.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/built4thrashing/My%2099%20Grand%20Vitara/104_7620.jpg)
Lots of mud behind plastic panel
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Fold flap straight then hammer flat.
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All flattened and sprayed black
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Heaps more space.
Gained about 10-15mm and took about 1/2 hour to do.
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Grand Vitara |removethispart|@ Trailblazers King of the Hill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXzHgh1eBXA#ws)
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Great job !
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Hi there!!!
New in the community, always be quad-rider so this time change a little bit ---almost same size with a lot of better things to do with!!! --- so here's my ride:
-- 2001 Chevy Tracker 2d a a/c 4x4 101k bought it a month ago.
-- K&N oem fit air filter
-- 2in suspension lift (installed by myself)
-- 30x9.50 R15 on oem wheels (love them)
next to do:
-- 2in body lift
-- electric radiator fan
-- rockford fosgate oem size speakers
-- double din alpine head unit
-- bull bar with winch.
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Finally got the tires and rims mounted on the ZR2. Running Jeffs Coil and strut spacers, as well as Doetsch tech shocks. 30X9.5" General Grabber AT2's on 15x7" rims (had to grind the calipers slightly. Have the BL sitting in the shed, but the weather and homework haven't allowed me to install it yet. Im going to reinstall the rear bumper after the BL, and leave the front off until I can find something better. Haven't had much rubbing yet. but I know I will need to do some trimming and banging. Work in progress...
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I love the blue wheels, very cool look. 8) Nice picture too with the old grain elevator in background. What is the part number of the shocks?? That is, if they work good.
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I believe they r DT3180. They work great! have a sweet ride too. haven't flexed them out fully, need to trim and BL 1st, but Bushbuster has them on his rig with XL7 springs and its quite a tight set up!
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I love the blue wheels, very cool look. 8) Nice picture too with the old grain elevator in background. What is the part number of the shocks?? That is, if they work good.
I posted some flex shots of my dt3180's a while back.
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/suzuki-grand-vitara-vitara-chevy-tracker-%28gen-2-platform%29-1999-2005/2%27lift-what-you-got-for-shocks/ (http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/suzuki-grand-vitara-vitara-chevy-tracker-%28gen-2-platform%29-1999-2005/2%27lift-what-you-got-for-shocks/)
Still holding up well. My opinion is the mustang shocks are a total waste of money if you're gonna use them a lot, they simply do not take the abuse. Especially with the trunk loaded with camping gear etc.
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i just ordered a pair of DT3180's, i'm super excited to get them on and finally end the bouncing boat ride!
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Nevermind, Lowrange is out of stock, i'm going to have to wait 2 weeks plus shipping - GRRR!!! ::)
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I have been reading this site for 6 mo and have finally made it to the trails. Here is a picture of my Tracker. It has a 2" spacer lift, Hankook 235/75/15 , roof rack, 5,000# winch, all new brakes, new c/v joints /axels, crown vic rear shocks, front struts. As youy can see we are on the trails in Colorado. Some of the higher pases are still snowed in. I will give this a try not sure if the photo will show or not
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with new 2"lift
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with trailer
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Just sold her... ;)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/540/BFdS9U.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/f0BFdS9Uj)
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sorry to see her gone :( ......but now time for a new project, are you thinking of building something??
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sorry to see her gone :( ......but now time for a new project, are you thinking of building something??
Yeah, it's a long story but I'm building another Jeep. I will build another 'zuki someday...
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well sry to hear that its a jeep ....but there are two things about a jeep. 1st jeep stand for :just empty every pocket 2nd jeeps are like tampons...... every pussy needs one. But all and all we thank you for your build and your input on this forum and I liked your cb antenna mount as I will be doing the same thing with mine
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Hi, this is my Grand Vitara. Only had it six weeks.
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I'm relatively new around this forum also, however I love the info, input, knowledgable people, and peoples rides already
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I'm relatively new around this forum also, however I love the info, input, knowledgable people, and peoples rides already
Do you have any close ups of how you did the winch mount?
-Eric
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Here is mine I just got it yesterday!!
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Some updates of the " La Carreta "
DIY Skidplate :
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Insa Turbo Ranger 235/75 R16 :
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Soon, Defense front Tubular , Snorkelling.
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;DHello to all y'all. Some sweet lookin trackers here for sure, like em lifted.
Here's a few pics of my 2001 Chevrolet Tracker LT V6 with mild 2"+ lift- rolling on Hankook Dynapro M/Ts
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Dang one pic, i did that wrong.. file to big??
2nd try should do it :P
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(site limits me) more pics of my ride- 8)
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...MotoFab lifts USA
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Couple more (limited by site/size?)
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Hello guys
This is my GV 2005
3" extreme litf kit
2.5" body lift kit
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truck update- now has a 4" lift!
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2000 Tracker, pretty much bone stock, my hunting rig and somewhat daily driver. 235/75-15 Mud King tires, 9000 lb winch, custom back window splitting the back off for dog boxes.
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Updated pics of my 2005 GV, this time with the Zuki Nation 4.5" lift, and 29.5" tires. Things I still want to do: Mudflaps, front and rear bumper armor, and maybe some gears from an auto (she's a manual). 8)
(http://i.imgur.com/EXKxlVz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4eQF700.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XVxUfCB.jpg)
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My 02 Tracker with Jeff's 2" spacer lift and 30x9.50's playing with some Jeeps yesterday. (The Cherokee is my son's, the Wrangler is his friend.)
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Hello Everyone.
I have a 2005 GV with OME Suspension, ASFIR skid plate, LRO red lift kit, also with diff drop brackets and rear bar bracket. Lately I added a Thule rack.
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/caranpaima/31003717795/in/dateposted-public/)
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Hello guys, I'm new in the group.
I just installed on my 2002 Chevy Tracker a lift kit which is between 2" and 3" (you can see it in the photos).
I was trying to install a 235/75R15 tires but unfortunately they doesn't fit, when steering turns the tire hits the fender and the control arm. If you see my car, it has the stock wheels with no offset at all. Would that be the problem?
I'm frustrated because I have seen really nice trackers and vitaras lifted and with tires upgrades even higher than 235/75R15 and I'm unable to upgrade my ride.
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2003 ZR2
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Just got my 01 Grand vitara with 210K km... :)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/1987-Suzuki-Samurai/i-9SBXkRT/0/87824877/M/IMG_1021-M.jpg) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/1987-Suzuki-Samurai/i-9SBXkRT/A)
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2001 , new to me, used for winter.
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2001 with 235/75 Hankook DynaPro MT’s
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2in body lift
1in coil spacer
31x10.5r15 on 15x8 3.75in backspacing
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here is the Yellowjacket
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my 2003 which i have owned since 2004
bone stock
224,000km
https://tdrpmimages.azureedge.net/private/2020/10/4/2de0e0eb-32aa-41fe-b240-53aef1612351.jpg-1024x786
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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Lifted 3" on black raptor suspension, manual hub conversion, apple carplay radio upgrade along with all new speakers and subwoofer as well as backup camera. Cargo Rack because i primarily use her as a softroader/overlander.