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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: 2tracN on July 26, 2010, 05:23:28 AM
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I have been building and it's looking fun but I am wondering how well you think my 2.0 convertible 4wd Tracker will hold up to trail riding... I have a 2" body lift + a 2" spring lift, 1.5" wheel spacers and 225/75/16 bfg MT's on aluminum rims but each feel a good 20lbs heavier than stock. I will be traveling 2 track/fire roads where I will find a mixture of sand, ruts, & mud puddles. Any ideas what my weakest links are likely to be? It has 240,000+ highway/city miles on it.
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I'm thinking your diff gearing/clutch life if you haven't increased the ring and pinion ratio. I didn't see where you mentioned whether you have a manual or auto tranny, but swapping in a higher ratio would be more better if you could get your hands on a set of 5.12 ring and pinions. With taller/heavier tires you would enjoy the improvement in regaining some of the power from your engine. Bzzr2 had a 2 door ZR2 with large tires (31"?) and suspension lift. He'd be the guy to tell you how well his truck held up to his trail riding.
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Thanks, It is an Automatic and the engine seems to power it well enough for me, it is zippy off the line but I normally drive it like I maintain it, not like I stold it... I have had carborated and fuel injected Samurai's and a 95 Tracker LSI and this 2.0L is by far the most powerful of all.
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/07/27/bikepics-2027195-200.jpg)
Here it is sitting at work this morning, ready to travel north this weekend and find some trails and hopefully drive on the freeway back home.