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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: dentedzuk on November 04, 2007, 12:00:17 PM

Title: Cheap shocks Q's
Post by: dentedzuk on November 04, 2007, 12:00:17 PM

I know crown vic shocks will work on my 01 vitara (w/ 2" coil spacer) with a little modification.. just wanted to know what else will work possibly better around the same price?  Also will longer shocks crush my spacers wheeling?? And Last Q!  will shock extenders hold up to wheeling ( well at least for a little while)??   Oh yeah.. wheeling for me is just dirt hill, rough trail and mild mannered mud! :-[
Thanks
james         

Title: Re: Cheap shocks Q's
Post by: jeff1997 on November 04, 2007, 04:11:04 PM

Try these part #'s: Gabriel red ryder gas# 733604 or, AC delco #520-219, or GM #88946064.

Title: Re: Cheap shocks Q's
Post by: dentedzuk on November 05, 2007, 02:02:31 PM

thanks...lookin into them

Title: Re: Cheap shocks Q's
Post by: bzzr2 on November 05, 2007, 07:31:56 PM

i recently installed 95 mustang rear shocks on my 2dr tracker, so far so good.  they ride rougher than than my crown vics did for sure but might be a little smoother with the extra weight of your 4dr model as they ride nicer with some weight loaded in mine.  the mustang shocks are about 1.5inches longer extended and when compressed are the same length as the crown vics.  these shocks also bolted right up with the stock bolts, there was no need to find a sleeve for the bushing like on the crown vics.

 

Title: Re: Cheap shocks Q's
Post by: dentedzuk on November 06, 2007, 10:15:16 AM

Quote from: bzzr2 on November 05, 2007, 07:31:56 PM

the mustang shocks are about 1.5inches longer extended and when compressed are the same length as the crown vics. 

 

the mustang shocks are 1.5" longer extended than the vic shocks or factory shocks?

Title: Re: Cheap shocks Q's
Post by: bzzr2 on November 07, 2007, 07:49:15 AM

1.5 longer than the crown vics of course!  in all honesty the crown vics were not sufficient in my opinion from the start, once i put my strut extenders on it was really obvious when the front had more downtravel than the rear of the tracker.

Title: Re: Cheap shocks Q's
Post by: dentedzuk on November 09, 2007, 07:06:27 PM

After reading a few previous threads I think im gonna try out the 4 runner shocks like I noticed ngrover used.
heres the specs from the local napa

Shock - NAPA Response - Rear
      Item#: RR 94113
Price: $21.99
Attributes:
Features & Benefits:"Response shock absorbers are nitrogen gas charged and feature velocity sensitive valving and all weather fluid
which offers improved comfort at an economical price."
Upper Mount:Stem 3/8" x 16
Lower Mount:Loop Type 3/4" x 1 9/16"
Compressed Length:12.875"
Extended length:20.875"
Travel Length:8.000"
Dust Shield:Yes
Parts Pack(s) #:P81 & P1134
         


 

Title: Re: Cheap shocks Q's
Post by: 90Stomper on November 09, 2007, 08:08:15 PM

i use ones made for a ford f150, i cant remember where i heard that i should try them (search a bit on here).  but they work... almost too good.  looks like i need some stop straps.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd22/04stomper/flex.jpg)