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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: barlow86 on January 13, 2011, 05:14:23 PM
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Im curious to see if anyone has ever run them before. I was contemplating at trying them out. also any insight on how they attach and durability. It seems to me they kinda just bolt on, but i would suspect a tracked samurai would be unstoppable. thanks for the comments in advanced.
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I've seen pictures of them, does that count? :D
From what I have heard they are pretty solid. Not really made for high speed though, despite the video of them on the Subaru. I believe the max speed is around 25.
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buddy of mine has a set of the atv tracks on his tracker. he did have them for a Yamaha rhino but sold the rhino and had spacers made to bolt tham to the tracker. I will try and get you some pics this weekend when i see him
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thaks guys looking forward to the pics. and I figured they probably weren't a high speed application, just figured it would be near unstoppable :-*
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ya pics would be cool to see
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Not Sammy's, but Suzuki 4x4's. :)
Samurai Trucks on Tracks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsOOztVikFQ#)
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Dude those little trucks are badass! Daihatsu Hijet, I think it's called. Seriously! I'd buy one of those any day, hands down, over a side x side rig. I think they're street legal too, which is a huge advantage in CA when going from one trail to another (sometimes you have to either cross a paved road or drive on the road for a mile to get to another trailhead). Someone had one for sale on Fresno CL recently and it looked awesome!
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Those are the Suzuki version. :) I have seen them for sale without a license up here in Washington but there are plenty running around in Canada.
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I have 2 sets of them !! I bought them to replace my quad with tracks. I have run them for a bit and now in the process of a frame up build with it locked front and rear new 1.6 and 3 speed auto. I bought the all year use ones rated for 4200 lbs as with two peeps and my Lab and gear I would expect to be getting heavy, and why not go for the heaviest ones as they are built better. Although a little more money. They do have a snow only version but I plan to run in the marsh to go bird hunting and wanted durability.
I can tell you that a good running 1.3 can push them upto 40 mph gps on a gravel road as they reduce the ratio buy about a 1/3 !! I did wheel it around in 4 high with the 1.3 5spd in about a foot of freash snow gigiling like a kid ;D I'm so far very pleased and can't wait to finish my build. I should add that I was so happy that I applied to be a dealer for them here in Canada
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good feedback from onyx. it would be good to hear more specific information from him.
what modifications must be made to accommodate Mattracks? how much suspension and/or body lift? fender and/or bumper trim?
I have 1995 Sidekick 4 door 1.6 16c 5 speed that I would like to consider Mattracks on.
DC
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ca'mon onyx if you got two sets of them hopefully you could still afford a camera? pics,pics,pics!
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Thanks for kind words.... I don't want thread highjack here but when I first tested the tracks on my Sam it came with a spoa kit on stock springs I drove it over around and thru everthing I could looking for pinch points that I could address during my build and found none ;D !! They installed in about an hour with simple tools and NO rocket science....
Trackick guys you'll want to lift it to clear the frame for turning they rub a little.... I would solid axel it myself but NOT necessary a 3" would be fine
Pics ?? WELL I have many of the build and will post them once done in the proper forum but maybe one of the test day as my 82 year old dad and my bro check out my insanity!! >:D
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sweet...thanks onyx. I hope to get some tracks the kick someday.
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ya awesome pics and thanks for the info. That is what I was looking for when i initiated the post. you had mentioned you have a spoa , my truck is sammy is currently stock aside some necessary engine ans exhaust modification. Would you see any issues with this? When I emailed them they said they just bolted up but It seems you have first hand experience with them.
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Yes They will bolt up and work fine.... If you decide to buy let me know your price and I'll see if I can beat it for you I can sell to you... You could pick up at the factory or I can have them shipped... Only if you want no problem !!