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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: 1bigtracker on October 06, 2003, 10:42:00 AM

Title: front member
Post by: 1bigtracker on October 06, 2003, 10:42:00 AM

Hey  i was wondering about the front 3 member in my Tracker.  Would it be possable to put a rear steel 3  member in the front with a locker.   J/W   lata   Stu

Title: Re: front member
Post by: tonka-toy on October 06, 2003, 09:22:57 PM

you can fit a samurai rear carrier with the vitara internals swapped into it
but then you need to do a mod to mount it to the front crossmember
cast steel to mild steel ( if you weld a lug to the side ) is a difficult weld to get really strong ... needs to be done by a very competent welder with the correct rods.

( i have seen one done tho .. whether it was ever fitted is another question ) :-/

Title: Re: front member
Post by: Zukipilot on October 06, 2003, 10:40:25 PM

You can install a machined Sami Carrier into a Kick ,GV or XL-7 casing, use your same R&P and install a sami locker of your choice. The only extra part you will need is a carrier pin retaining sleeve. Hawk Suzuki Parts has everything you need to achieve this. Hutch's drive line improvement article touches on this subject.
Zig

Title: Re: front member
Post by: 1bigtracker on October 07, 2003, 12:56:03 PM

Are the front cases in the GV and XL-7 both steel?

Title: Re: front member
Post by: cj on October 07, 2003, 01:48:10 PM

They are steel in the manuals not autos until this year, now both are steel.

Title: Re: front member
Post by: 1bigtracker on October 08, 2003, 02:13:18 PM

Thanks alot.  Now its time to find one!