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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: zuki709 on September 19, 2011, 07:36:24 AM
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Just wondering if any one has tryed to put the air ride kit in the front of a tracker before? If so did it work? I've notice since I had my tracker the front is a little lower than the rear. Plus I put a plow on it last year so i'd like beef up the front a little. Any suggestions?
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Welcome! I dont know about the air ride, but I would love to see a pic of your zuk with a plow on it. I am just about to post a thread about it.
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I have my plow stored in one of my friends place right now but i am going to pic it up after i put my lift on with in the next month. I still have to finish my light rack on the plow so i have to get at all that stuff soon. I will post pic as soon as i get it mounted again. It's a snowbear plow and i was happy with it last year until I blew the front diff up last year >:(. But I put another front diff in and reinforced it so i am confident it will with stand the work this year. Plus with the lift on I won't bottom out like I was last year either. So no hard reversing when i get stuck this time :-[.
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What size snowbear do you have? Is your tracker a 5 spd? I have a 5 spd GV, so I should have the steel front diff housing. I hope I wont run into that same issue. How well does your rig handle in the snow when pushing? Sorry for all the questions.
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I wonder if the steel diff is stronger. I have some decent tires on the GV now. 235/70/r16's. Been thinking that it would be beneficial to install a rear locker for pushing snow. Do you use a winch to lift and drop the plow? Replying to your original question. Maybe a spring lift in the front or a spring spacer would give you that needed space when plowing.
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Yes i use a winch to raise a lower my plow the snowbear system comes with a winch, a control box and a switch. I should take a picture of the switch mounted in the dash for you, every one how sees it thinks it's factory. I mounted where the power mirror switch goes nice clean job. As for the spring spacer I have a 2" suspension lift and a 2" body lift on the way so the clearance should not be a problem. But I'd like to put the air ride up front so I just have to pump the bags up when the plow is on. A locker would help but there are such a limited supplie for the 2nd gen tracker / vitara. As for the steel diff it is definitely stronger, the aluminium just can't with stand the torque. I did not put alot of force on my front when I broke it. But I know now to get some one to tow me out when I'm stuck this time.
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I am all about keeping the interior looking stock. Ie sans wires running everywhere. I do like all the gadgets in there, but it should look "installed" rather than tossed in and plugged to the lighter jack. Were you able to source a set of bags that will fit up front?
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No I haven't all i can find are the ones for the rear. I am thinking that they might fit but not 100% sure. I figured someone out there would of tried it by now. I am also like you I try to keep all my add on's neat and tidy.
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Think about it - why do folks fit the air helper springs - to compensate for additional load - how often is that load in the front of the vehicle?
Face it - you're not going to have too many people looking for helper springs for the front of a vehicle, so you're not going to have too many manufacturers offering them - having said that - measure the space inside your front & rear coils - both diameter & height with all four wheels on the ground - if the dimensions are similar, a rear helper spring should work.
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Maybe something like this....
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/Air-Suspension-Inc/Air-Suspension-Kits/Custom-Air-Suspension-Kit/582027/ (http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/Air-Suspension-Inc/Air-Suspension-Kits/Custom-Air-Suspension-Kit/582027/)
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How about XL7 coils. I bought a pair from the salvage yard for $60.
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I was thinking about the XL'7 spring are they the same dimesion as the 4cyl spring only a heavier? or are they actually higher?
That kit is pretty sweat tcfootball but not for what i use my rig for.
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I was thinking about the XL'7 spring are they the same dimesion as the 4cyl spring only a heavier? or are they actually higher?
That kit is pretty sweat tcfootball but not for what i use my rig for.
The fronts are the same dimensions. If it sits too high for you just cut a little off. I actually didnt want any lift in mine, just the stiffer coil, so I cut a whole ring off.
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Fordem is right, but a way around that is take your measurements call Airlift and they can tell you which ones to go with. I just put a set on the rear that were built for a Saab 9000 because with my 2 1/2" lift that gave me the correct diameter and height. I hope to need them for a heavy load like an elk stuffed in the back, but I really got them for when I have opposite corners in the air. I found that the rear suspension travel would allow the rear tire to stuff into the wheel wells and rub hard, so they are my soft bump stop. They were $80 +/- and way easy to install. DJlantis just did his also. I don't remember who turned us on to it, but they drive a really clean red tracker. I saw a picture of his loaded heavy for a trip in the scavenger hunt game, nice guy.
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Cool I'll have to do some measurements and give them a call. You must of put a different set of springs in for your 2 1/2" lift did you?