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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Sidekick, Vitara, Geo Tracker (Gen. 1 Platform) 1989-1998 => Topic started by: eLSanto001 on July 21, 2012, 04:29:47 PM
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These days I noticed under my Geo Tracker 1991 this!
(http://Axle.jpg)
Me and a friend climbed this side of Axle and it ran back into the front differential but when it is lowered again released.
This produces a sound when the metal bending shock in and out of the differential. Here is a video where you can hear the sound.
http://youtu.be/yaGb22oR57M (http://youtu.be/yaGb22oR57M)
If you could help me with this, thanks.
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Is the hog ring still on the end of the CV splines.
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Thanks, but since I'm not very skilled at the mechanics could you tell me where is the piece you mention in this image.
(http://IMG_7710.jpg)
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Yes, those are the "hog" rings that you pointed to with the yellow arrow.
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Thanks! :)
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Suzuki has a poly pushing that will install behind the seal, but I do not know the number for this bushing. Also I have not found the spring clip to be nearly as effective on the right side as the one on left side is (which is good when having to remove right side CV). Are you running a lift?
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yes, I have a lift of 2 "and I think the flexing of the CV is producing this. have your lift installed? have had any problem with CV?
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Any thing more than 2" of lift usually requires dropping the front differential, I am running about 2" of drop. Dropping the diff. will help with the axle pulling on the seal. Usually the CV will blow apart when operated at those angles. There are a few places that make diff drop brackets, I made mine.
I was hoping some else would post the numbers for the front axle passengers side bushing (I also need one for our race car). Check with your Suzuki dealer, they should be able to get them, and they are the only place I could find to get new spring clips (for the ends of the axles).
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Suzuki has a poly pushing that will install behind the seal, but I do not know the number for this bushing. Also I have not found the spring clip to be nearly as effective on the right side as the one on left side is (which is good when having to remove right side CV). Are you running a lift?
The poly bushing is not offered by suzuki in the states as far as I know, but there is a company called Bits4Vits that does make them based off of a Suzuki part available in Australia(part #SZ-27619-65D00) the zuki aussie part is rather costly at 80$, cheaper to just get the bits4vits part for 12pounds plus shipping.
http://www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/vitara-/-x90/driveshaft-nylon-support-bearing/prod_458.html (http://www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/vitara-/-x90/driveshaft-nylon-support-bearing/prod_458.html)
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hi thanks for the info, I shall buy dropping the front differential of the web that I recommend but there is a way of doing it yourself? DIY? ???
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There is no reason that you could not make your own drop brackets. Use the stock brackets for a pattern and then extend them 1". The right side sits at about a 45 degree angle, so will need more extension than 1". (Stock brackets are cast and do not hold if they are welded for extension.)
Kreator has been working on a shock strut replacements, and various front end kits. He has extended diff mounts for sale. http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/general-suzuki-forum/new-front-struts-trackersidekick/90/ (http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/general-suzuki-forum/new-front-struts-trackersidekick/90/)
When extending the diff mounts, only the right & left mounts are extended, which means the diff is being rotated slightly rotated downward. The fill hole in diff is in the front (which is lowered), causing the diff oil level to be lower than normal. While I have not heard of any failures from this, I lift my only front end to level the diff when adding or checking oil level.
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If you want a set of drop brackets the Altered Ego drop brackets work fantastic, it includes both sides and the third member mount that is canted to keep the rubber bushing in proper form.
Drop brackets may need the bottom rib on the pinion snout to be clearanced to clear the cross member like this,
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/talonxracer/IMG_1209.jpg)
It is essential to either jack up the front so the front housing is actually pointed slightly downwards at the pinion to add gear lube, or as I did by just adding 3/4 quart more thru the vent tube.
I have a buddy with a CNC shop who has agreed to pop out some driveshaft supports for the pass side with a few improvements over the Suzuki version for substantially less coin, the Suzuki part costs 79$ for a chunk of nylon!!!!!!!
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hi, this weekend we get the shaft end and install the missing ring;
(http://621967_10151119871644254_897261450_o.jpg)
The space between the inner shaft end and intermediate was greatly reduced but not until it was solved to give camber.
I want to thank everyone for their advice and suggestions.
From Dominican Republic! Many Thanks!