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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: jawman on May 05, 2009, 10:54:35 PM
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My sidekick is a DD, but it is looking for some bigger tires and more clearance for an off road run every once in a while. My question is what is the best way to lift it and keep it easy and cheap at the same time?
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Front and rear springs from about a 2004 XL-7... It gives you a great ride and around 2" of lift... Use the rear shocks as well, they are about 2" longer than the Sidekick rear shocks and bolt right on...
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from what i know the xl7 REAR springs work (i run them but still use a 1.5inch spacer) for the FRONT you will want GV springs.
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Will this work on a '98 4 door Sidekick as well?
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IHMO, 29" (or metric equivalent) is the tallest I think most people will be happy with on a 4-door. I have them on my 5-speed and I'm on the bleeding edge of having too little power (ESPECIALLY when loaded down with camping gear). But, I do live where there are twists, turns, and some hills. That said, some people are happy as pie with 31" tires. If you go with 29" tires, you may not need a lift at all, and can probably stick with your stock wheels.
If you do need a lift, it will probably be because your tires rub the frame at full turn. I recommend Jeff's spacer lift - it's by far the most bang of the buck lift for your 4-door. If you can afford to shell out $700 on a lift, the OME is hands-down the most comfortable lift money can buy. Calmini, and body lifts are options too, but I don't prefer either of them. I've ridden in a Calmini setup, and it's nowhere near as plush as my OME suspension.
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I like the idea of a smoother ride. Will the XL-7 springs fit with no modifications? What are GV springs?
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What are GV springs?
Grand Vitara
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I am running OME XL-7 springs in the front of my 2 door. OME springs are usually 1-1.5" taller than stock. I get just under 3 inches of lift with those springs. I went with them because the spring rate is closer to stock than GV springs are, so you get a smoother ride, and they are slightly taller. It rides and handles very well, I like it.
The one thing that will cause problems is that after installing taller springs or even a big spacer your truck is probably gonna look pretty pigeon toed due to the amount camber change. You can usually correct most of it with a set of camber bolts in the bottom hole.
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does anyone have any pictures of your creations?
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does anyone have any pictures of your creations?
All kinds of "eye candy" here
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=35.0
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I have a 2" suspension lift that I sell for sidekicks and trackers. It comes with 4 aluminum coil spacers, 2 strut spacers, rear diff third link spacer and all hardwear. You will need to buy longer rear shocks wnen you install the lift. I sell the kit for $275 U.S or $300 CND
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Does your rear link spacer use longer bolts, or does it use two sets of bolts?
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Does your rear link spacer use longer bolts, or does it use two sets of bolts?
It uses two sets of bolts. You reuse your 4 original bolts to bolt it to the third member, and I supply 4 new bolts and nuts to bolt it to the third link.
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XL7 OME fronts eh... i had read somewhere they didn't fit properly or was too much lift... interesting news! to the question about the XL7 rear springs fitment, yes, no mods. the reason i use them is that when i carry weight i don't want to lose ride height, i almost certainly lose ride quality but i get what i'm looking for..
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Does your rear link spacer use longer bolts, or does it use two sets of bolts?
It uses two sets of bolts. You reuse your 4 original bolts to bolt it to the third member, and I supply 4 new bolts and nuts to bolt it to the third link.
How much for just the 2" Diff spacer? And is it steel, or aluminum?