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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Ethan_Peter on October 14, 2012, 10:56:53 AM

Title: 1st Gen XL-7 Lift kits.
Post by: Ethan_Peter on October 14, 2012, 10:56:53 AM

I have been having trouble finding info on lifting an Xl-7. 1st question is, are the GV and Xl-7 the same suspension platform? if so, will a GV lift work for a Xl-7? 2nd question, how big of tires will I be able to run? I am looking for a not to suddle lift but not something that is just rediculous. I am also open to suggestions on what else i should use IE: lockers, rims, gear ratios, etc...

-Ethan

Title: Re: 1st Gen XL-7 Lift kits.
Post by: fordem on October 14, 2012, 05:47:50 PM

First gen XL-7s (01~06) are essentially a stretched first gen GV (98~05) with a bigger engine and some drive line differences.  Some lift kit components will interchange however the XL-7 is larger & heavier, so springs with a higher rate are required to achieve the same lift.

The rear differential is larger which will make finding higher ratio ring & pinion gears a challenge, also, depending on the year, you could have an electrically shifted transfer case, making transfer case reduction gears a challenge.

Title: Re: 1st Gen XL-7 Lift kits.
Post by: fordem on October 15, 2012, 07:49:04 AM

You could try Calmini Manufacturing (http://www.puresuzuki.com/2.5%20Lift.htm) for a lift kit - for 01~03 XL-7

Title: Re: 1st Gen XL-7 Lift kits.
Post by: jeff1997 on October 15, 2012, 04:35:18 PM

My coil/strut spacer lifts fit XL-7's