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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: ArkansasTracker on February 21, 2004, 11:29:51 AM
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I installed the RRO spacers today with the help of a friend and I thought I'd share the results. It took us amateurs about 5 hours to install. The front was a bugger on the first go around! :-[
Measurements were taken at the same points on each bumper before and after installation. The truck was also parked in the same location for for each set of measurements. Front bumper Before: 14.75" / After 17"
Rear bumper Before: 14.25" / After 15.25"
My new set of tires arrived yesterday and will be installed Friday (if I can wait that long). I'll take additional measurements at that time to see how much lift I gained.
J
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Cool. You are going to get an alignment shortly also before installing those new tires?
What's the size you going up to?
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Yes I am. Hopefully first thing Monday. It has a major pull to it! I also will have to get a set of new shocks very soon. This thing still has the stockers on it, rusted, rubber dry rotting, etc. How much do the Rancho 9000's run I've been reading about in here?
I've got the Dunlop Mud Rovers 30 X 9.5 X 15 waiting on me.
Another Question: will these tires fit, and stay on, a stock wheel? Or should I break it to the wife that I'll need new wheels as well... :o? Thanks,
J
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they will fit but it will be close , but you could still tell her that it would be nice to have some spacers so i dont rub my "NEW" tires when i stuff them and you know how much those tires cost honey im just protecting my investment!Now if you need any mor excuses call me im full of them this is my 4th trail rig and im divorced???i wonder if that has anything to do with each other????hmmmmmmmmmm owell ;D
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I checked the measurements against the 235s and the 30s are only .25" wider. I guess we'll know for sure very soon.
The other thing is I don't think the new matching spare will fit on the stock mount. :o Any ideas/suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks for the excuses Bug...I think. ;D The wife is pretty sharp. She already questioned getting coil spacers and tires BEFORE fixing the tranny (if it goes its a must fix 8)).
J
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what type of spacers are did u put in? im looken to throw sum spacers in to im not to sure what is the best ones to go with
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....snip.... The other thing is I don't think the new matching spare will fit on the stock mount. :o  Any ideas/suggestions are appreciated.
Take a look at some of the Jeep spare tire relocators or some name like that. Basically what it is, it bolts onto the 5on5.5" bolt pattern (which you have), and extends the mounting up and out some 2". These bolt directly onto the stock mount. The mount now for the tire is higher and out. I'll see if I can find something what I'm talking about.
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Take a look at some of the Jeep spare tire relocators or some name like that. Basically what it is, it bolts onto the 5on5.5" bolt pattern (which you have), and extends the mounting up and out some 2".  These bolt directly onto the stock mount. The mount now for the tire is higher and out. I'll see if I can find something what I'm talking about.
Here is a link from JC Whitney for a WP Warrior rear tire spacer http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?makeId=8000123&productId=6567&catalogId=10108&langId=-1&storeId=10101
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Take a look at some of the Jeep spare tire relocators or some name like that. Basically what it is, it bolts onto the 5on5.5" bolt pattern (which you have), and extends the mounting up and out some 2".  These bolt directly onto the stock mount. The mount now for the tire is higher and out. I'll see if I can find something what I'm talking about.
The only problem with that is that it puts extra stress on your back door. I cut out a section of the rear bumper so that the spare will fit.
So far (nock of wood) it hasn't stressed out the door and ripped the sheet metel.
(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0XQDjAk4bZ!R8j3jx1Is5MXsPJQ9W2n4r!MzixXUL2BuQvw1GCoBv3F6tVHGn9wE47o92IJAq5bb3Dj59xzh94jJfiXKl6gN2gFixNmYIJqEkWkvq4usZjMQWOHaXlGuXCAjxAeX4cz8/Sand-O-Rama%202003%20004.jpg?dc=4675458349995307320)
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Thats why Im running theCalmini rear bumper/ tire carrier! My fricken tire tore my back door in half! ::)
Mike
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Thats why Im running theCalmini rear bumper/ tire carrier! My fricken tire tore my back door in half!  ::)
Mike
I also have one of those on order also. ;D
Anyone in Michigan want my rear bumper when I get my new one??
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Cool. You'll like it. That thing is so fricken tough. I was actually kinda suprised to see how its not nearly as heavy as I thought it would be.
Mike
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mahima,
I went with the Rocky Road Outfitters 1" (may have been 1 1/8") spacers. The back two were fairly easy. The fronts were a bear! The cost was about $90 for the set of 4.
As for the new tires...SWEET! Man, they look really good. They fit, but rub pretty good during sharp turns. My rig was a tow vehicle for the past owner and it still has the front tow bars mounted. The tires hit these pretty good so I may have to take them off. I really hate to though cause they've saved my plastic bumper a time or two.
I've got an alignment scheduled for Thursday and then we'll try these new treads in the mud. In about two weeks I'll be at the ORV park in hot springs. They'll get a real good test there!
As for "lift" on the vehicle so far...the back started at 14.25" and is up to 16.75." The front started at 14.75" and is up to 18.5" now. It has a real nice stance now especially with the aggressive tires (working on some pics). I'll measure true ground clearance this weekend.
Thanks for the spare tire ideas. I'll let you know what I decide on. Thanks guys.
J
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aright thanx....i def gotta order a pair my tires but pretty nicely especially when there 3 or 4 people in my track......how long did they take to come? also i found a pair of coil spacers that lift 1 1/2 inches heres teh link ftp://http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/ any one know which is better?
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I ordered my Dunlop Mud Rovers from Sam's Club and they were in the store in about 7 days. We'll see how they hold up...
I think I'll try to fab up something for now to hold the spare. I'd like a winch bumper for the front and the calmini rear sounds like the way to go. Now to fund the project :-/
Of course I'll need the suspension lift to support all that extra weight as well... ;D
J
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Thats why Im running theCalmini rear bumper/ tire carrier! My fricken tire tore my back door in half!  ::)
Mike
HaHaHaHaHa!!! Yeah, mine just ripped the spare carrier off the back door. I was waiting FOREVER for Calmini to ship that first production rear swing-arm bumper, but it was worth the wait!
The only remaining problem, is extending the "third brake light" above the spare, or putting it into the middle of the spare. Haven't exactly TRIED to do anything with it yet - it's on my "to-do" list.
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The only remaining problem, is extending the "third brake light" above the spare, or putting it into the middle of the spare. Haven't exactly TRIED to do anything with it yet - it's on my "to-do" list.
I mounted mine in the garbage can.
;)
Mike
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;D
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The only remaining problem, is extending the "third brake light" above the spare, or putting it into the middle of the spare.  Haven't exactly TRIED to do anything with it yet - it's on my "to-do" list.
Do what I did on my 94 Sammy. Remove the plastic and unscrew the light from the arm. Fab up a piece of flat stock and either drill and bolt it as an extension, or like I did, weld it on. You can extend it to fit a 33" tire. Loosen the wire clamps to make enuff slack to let the light mount on the extension bracket.
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I've been thinking about these spacers versus a 2" body lift and was wondering a couple of things:
1. Are there any suspension geometry problems with spacers? That is, will I risk pulling the axles out on the trail?
2. Do 1-1/8" spacers give more, the same, or less lift (and tire fit) as a 2" body lift? Would the 30's have fit beter with a body lift?
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Well, I got the 30" spare on fairly easy. I unscrewed the spare tire bracket, inserted several washers on the bottom and middle bolts to cause the bottom of the bracket to stick out further than the top. I tightened the bolts back, sawzalled off about 3/4" of the rubber bump stops, and mounted the tire on. I did have to bend the 3rd brake light back to fit the tire on. As long as it doesn't rip the door off I think it just may work out.
Goin' to the ORV park Sat., so I'll found out!
J
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The only problem with that is that it puts extra stress on your back door.  I cut out a section of the rear bumper so that the spare will fit. ÂÂ
So far (nock of wood) it hasn't stressed out the door and ripped the sheet metel.
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That's a great pic, can I use that on my web site? Who's the little munchkin? :)
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Sure, and thanks. ;D
That's my daughter, she was :'( 8 then (last year). She just turned 9???
Damn, I'm getting old. Soon I'll be getting "Who's the little Hotty? Insted of little munchkin. :o
I'll have to start carrying a bat around. ::)
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I'll have to start carrying a bat around.  ::)
That would make two of us then! :P