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Title: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: MrBracket on August 03, 2010, 08:52:54 AM

Here are some pics of my current project.

I started with a lifted 2wd 5spd Tracker:

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: MrBracket on August 03, 2010, 08:57:36 AM

Then I got out the sawzall and grinder....   ;D

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: MrBracket on August 03, 2010, 09:04:09 AM

Then I added a samurai t-case with 4.16:1 gears in it,
a front axle out of a Jeep Wagoneer
a rear axle out of a Jeep Cherokee Chief
both axles have ARB air lockers and 5.13:1 ring and pinion gears
Sky manufacturing High Steer Kit
Toyota IFS steering box
straight 4 link suspension with panhard bars
Air bags for springs
and a bunch custom brackets, they don't call me Mr Bracket for nuthin...  ;)

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: Zukipilot on August 03, 2010, 10:23:29 AM

Nice looking Tracker...

Zig

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: c10long on August 03, 2010, 11:05:14 AM

nice build.  You have any pics of the suspension and how you mounted it?

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: MrBracket on August 03, 2010, 11:56:29 AM

Quote from: c10long on August 03, 2010, 11:05:14 AM

nice build.  You have any pics of the suspension and how you mounted it?

I didn't do a very good job of taking build pics on this project....

Here is one picture that should point out some of the details.

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: c10long on August 03, 2010, 01:30:30 PM

Right on.  Just asking because i know there's some interest in different ways of making a 4 link suspension.  how'd the front mounting work out?  same as rear?  thanks

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: MrBracket on August 04, 2010, 07:26:19 AM

Quote from: c10long on August 03, 2010, 01:30:30 PM

Right on.  Just asking because i know there's some interest in different ways of making a 4 link suspension.  how'd the front mounting work out?  same as rear?  thanks

Yes, the front is a mirror image of the rear.  I even made the links all the same length, well the lowers are the same front and rear as are the uppers.  Obviously the uppers are shorter than the lowers... 

I only used rubber bushings on the ends of the links for now.  Wanted to test out the suspension before investing in flex joints.  It turned out better than I thought, the pic of it all flexed out above is with rubber bushings.  When the rubber bushings wear out, I'll invest in some nice flex joints.

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: MrBracket on August 04, 2010, 07:59:43 AM

Here are a few more shots of the suspension setup.

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: Drone637 on August 05, 2010, 01:32:50 PM

are you running a pan-hard bar in both the front and rear?

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: MrBracket on August 05, 2010, 02:35:03 PM

Quote from: Drone637 on August 05, 2010, 01:32:50 PM

are you running a pan-hard bar in both the front and rear?

Yes, it was actually "more" important on the front, as the steering would try to push the axle side to side.  With non triangulated links like this set up, you have to run pan-hard bars or the axles can move side to side.

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: joe dirt on August 07, 2010, 07:43:13 PM

i saw the "orygun" plates..where ya from?..im in portland/gresham...good choice on color...lol...heres mine

(http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/joe-dirt/done2_001.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: MrBracket on August 08, 2010, 05:11:35 PM

Quote from: joe dirt on August 07, 2010, 07:43:13 PM

i saw the "orygun" plates..where ya from?..im in portland/gresham...good choice on color...lol...heres mine

([url]http://www.zukikrawlers.com/albums/joe-dirt/done2_001.sized.jpg[/url])

How funny! My son swore that I had to have the only Big green geo around!! Looks good man!!  I live down in the Eugene Area.

Title: Re: SAS 1994 Geo Tracker
Post by: allout on August 08, 2010, 07:33:46 PM

Nice work. Looks familiar LOL