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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: Suzukiwheelz on February 08, 2005, 07:55:45 AM
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Does anybody know where I can find black steel rims for my 1999 Suzuki GV? I want rims that look like the American Racing 767 series. The stock rims I have are damn ugly and the stock mags are too pretty to go wheeling in.
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Take a look at the Series 84 wheels at Rocky Road Outfitters
[link]http://www.rocky-road.com/wheels.html[/link]
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Oh and welcome to Zukiworld.
I was just reading your sig and noticed that you have the RRO body lift, did you get your OME struts from RRO as well? I thought the OME struts were longer so you don't need strut spacers?
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thank you for the suggestion on the wheels Maple_bar but unfortunately those rims you suggested are 15". I believe I can only go with 16" because my rotors are too big. Well that is what a few of the tire stores in my area told me.
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I bought the old man emu struts from a local 4x4 store in Canada. I want to get a custom strut spacer made so I can install my struts lower for better articulation (downward). The Old Man Emu struts only give an inch more articulation then the stock struts. Unfortunately no other company I am aware of makes a strut with longer travel than the Old Man Emu.
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oh sorry I spelled your name wrong It is the_maplebar. My apologies, I did not mean to be rude.
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You need to use 16" rims with JJ back spacing. What JJ is I don't know but if the rim dosen't have it will rub the rotors. You could just pick a set of steel "suzuki" rims. Watch e-bay I see them on there from time to time. As a matter of fact their two on there right now :)
George
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I bought the old man emu struts from a local 4x4 store in Canada.  I want to get a custom strut spacer made so I can install my struts lower for better articulation (downward). The Old Man Emu struts only give an inch more articulation then the stock struts.  Unfortunately no other company I am aware of makes a strut with longer travel than the Old Man Emu.
You will find if you go for more down travel then the OME struts you'll be breaking front CV's.  I was running OME plus the Calmini strut spacer and very quickly did 2 CV.  Removed the strut spacer and havn't have a problem yet :)
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Wow that is horrible. Thank you very much for the warning Gear. It is always good to read about what worked and what didnt work on other peoples GV.
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Hey Gear I saw your photos in another subject heading. I really like what you did with your GV. Those pics of it in action looks like alot of fun ;D . BTW where do you mount your spare tire? Or do you leave it at home? I carry a bicycle pump in my trunk, luckily I have only had to use it once :P. Unfortunately the stock spare is only for decoration.
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Hey Gear I saw your photos in another subject heading.  I really like what you did with your GV.  Those pics of it in action looks like alot of fun ;D .  BTW where do you mount your spare tire?  Or do you leave it at home?  I carry a bicycle pump in my trunk, luckily I have only had to use it once :P.  Unfortunately the stock spare is only for decoration.
I have it strapped down in the back :)
Plus I keep a puncher repair kit in the car and have onboard air with the airlockers.