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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: umiami80 on June 15, 2009, 04:19:58 PM
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Hey guys I have just recenly got my 1st Chevy Tracker, I always wanted one and now I have one. Of course with these vehicles they need work and mine is no exception. 1st and formost I need an entirely new exhaust, I have been searching everywhere and all I can find is a cat-back but my downpipe and cat is rotted so is my muffler, I want an entire 2" system, complete with manifold, can anyone offer me that?
I also have various oil leaks, valve cover and both main seals :P and two wheels are bent, but hey you have to start somewhere. Almost no rust, paint is great and a new top.
It is a 5 Speed 4X4 and runs like a champ although it shakes at speed.
If someone could help me with an exhaust and two steel wheels I would be forever greatful.
Thank you!!!
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Oh yeah I need pads and rotors, I have no idea how to service drums. My 4X4 works great, just all this crap.
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Uhhh - Midas or Meineke?? Your buddy who's worked with brakes before?
Seriously - brakes are not something to play with - they are not difficult to work on, but it should at least be done by someone who has an idea.
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Depends on where you live for the exhaust question, you could run a header through a strait pipe or a custom high flow cat and a smog legal header. Buy a Haynes manual and do the brakes yourself, Midas or Meineke will RAPE you! I know from experience. Valve cover, easy fix, the Main seals will take a little more effort, your "shake" is probably due to the bent wheels or wheel bearings being shot, another easy fix, buy a manual and get in there, it is easier than you may think.
Good Luck,
Norcal
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Yep, what Norcal said, get the book and read through it and get an understanding of how stuff works, then go for it! Do one side at a time so you can use the other side for reference. And SAFETYFIRST!! Wear eye protection!
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That's kind of why I included "Your buddy who's worked with brakes before" as an option - we don't have either Midas or Meineke here, and I'm quite comfortable doing my own brakes (I've been wrenching on my own cars before I was old enough to drive), so even if we did, I wouldn't take my car to them.
That said - I do NOT recommend you learn how to fix your brakes from a book or the internet - there's just too much at stake.
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I did my brakes myself. Changed the rear wheel cylinders, shoes, and e-brake cables. I pulled the drums off for the first time ever...having never done brakes before, and I found it wasn't that difficult. I just took pictures, and paid close attention to what I was doing and how it came apart.....then I put it all back together with the new parts. Works fine. I did have some clearance issues with the new shoes though, because it self adjusts and was set to the old brake shoes...I had to adjust them a bit to get the new shoes to fit. But I did it...and all I had was a Haynes manual and some basic hand tools.
Good luck.
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Thank you all for your support. Would you believe I just broke my 5Speed shifter? I broke the metal hub which houses the spring, just came apart from ware, where can I get one?
Two Steel wheels are bent, I need two 1998 Steel wheels
entire exhaust, cat and all
New Front Rotors, pads
how much is it to fix the rear drums?
I have two codes, 1 for the EGR, the other for the 02 Sensor
needs an Alignment
Again the truck runs great, motor is very strong and I have cruised at 85MPH no issues, no over heating.
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You can get most any pats no matter how odd from Hawk Strictly Suzuki at 1-888-SAMURAI.
Zig
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That said - I do NOT recommend you learn how to fix your brakes from a book or the internet - there's just too much at stake.
I disagree. Humans forget things, or pass on bad habits they've learned from someone else. A REPUTABLE manual or web site has a company backing the instructions. They know full well breaks are a critical safety feature, and will publish their instructions accordingly.
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I just called the site and will be getting some items.