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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Sidekick, Vitara, Geo Tracker (Gen. 1 Platform) 1989-1998 => Topic started by: ianskian on January 12, 2016, 12:11:30 PM

Title: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
Post by: ianskian on January 12, 2016, 12:11:30 PM

Hi,i have a VW 1.9 turbo in my 2dr Tracker it has 2 inch coil spacers but still seems slightly low in front end, any suggestions welcome.....maybe 4dr springs which may be too much axle angle?

Title: Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
Post by: WILD_PHIL on January 24, 2016, 01:53:14 PM

Got any pics?

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Title: Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
Post by: sdubfid on January 24, 2016, 08:32:42 PM

I ran stock with spacers and 1.6td with no issues.  Also ran ome struts and 962 springs with 955 rear springs and 3/4" spacers.

Title: Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
Post by: ianskian on January 25, 2016, 10:20:05 PM

Forgive my bad but what are 962 springs?,my front end is probably a little heavier as I have an extra battery plus front tow bar skid plates etc.

Title: Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
Post by: fordem on January 26, 2016, 05:10:46 AM

962 or 2962 is an OME (Old Man Emu) spring part number - specifically - it is the "heavy" front spring offered for the SQ series Grand Vitaras (98~05) - it's also used on the diesel engine XL-7s.

Full details - length, wire size, spring rate, etc. are available from Old Man Emu or ARB.

Title: Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
Post by: ianskian on February 01, 2016, 10:24:32 AM

Ok,thanks,I'll look into those 962's :sleepy: :-*

Title: Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
Post by: BRD HNTR on February 02, 2016, 11:56:24 AM

I am running the 956 springs in my 93 2door.  while they are 0.4" longer their rate is 40 lbs/inch lighter.  My motor is around 340 lbs, probably a little heavier.  The 962 springs are rated at 540, which is 100 lbs/inch heaver than stock.  I wouldn't want heavier springs than I have, and the length can always be cut back, you cant reduce the heavier rates.
Here is a link to the spring rates from Low Range Offroad http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/images/charts/front_springs_chart.jpg (http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/images/charts/front_springs_chart.jpg)