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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: 2000 GV 4X4 not engaging I have read the many posts!
« Last post by fordem on December 05, 2024, 04:17:08 AM »What's wrong with your air pump? They are usually quite easy to repair.
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Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair / Re: 2000 GV 4X4 not engaging I have read the many posts!
« Last post by HILLJACK on December 04, 2024, 06:50:29 AM »Has anyone found a reliable source for 4wd actuator air pumps?
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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Worth swapping a '04-'06 XL7 steel front to GV?
« Last post by Urbex on November 24, 2024, 09:16:00 AM »I find myself in a bit of a dilemma. I have a 2004 XL7 4x4 auto sitting here with some issues that I don't really feel like fixing. I have a extremely modified Samurai rock crawler needing an engine, that I previously swapped a GV 2,0L in to, that really isn't enough to turn the 37" tires on it now even before the engine issues. Last, I have a 2002 GV 4x4 that I've been building to be the do-it-all DD/off road toy, and was planning on going to a 32" tire.
I'm aware that the '04-'06 XL-7 used a completely different front axle design than the '01-'03 models. I'm aware that the '01-'03 axle is the preferred model as it's a near direct swap. I'm looking at this specifically because it's an "I already have it" axle, and have the entire XL7 as a donor if needed. I've been looking on and off for the earlier axle for a while, and haven't found anything outside of buying an entire car, and I'm not spending several thousand just to get the axle, lol.
I'm not concerned about fabricating mounts for it, but from a strength standpoint, is it even worth swapping it in place of the '02 GV front? I'm finding TONS of threads various forums on the swap using the earlier axles, and not a thing on making the later axles work, or saying it's not worth because X...
I'm thinking if I can move the axles over to the GV, then I'll throw the engine in the Samurai, part out the rest, and won't feel so bad about what I might have lost by not just selling it whole. Otherwise I'll just go V8 in the Samurai, and use whatever I can get out of the XL7 as proceeds towards that project.
I'm aware that the '04-'06 XL-7 used a completely different front axle design than the '01-'03 models. I'm aware that the '01-'03 axle is the preferred model as it's a near direct swap. I'm looking at this specifically because it's an "I already have it" axle, and have the entire XL7 as a donor if needed. I've been looking on and off for the earlier axle for a while, and haven't found anything outside of buying an entire car, and I'm not spending several thousand just to get the axle, lol.
I'm not concerned about fabricating mounts for it, but from a strength standpoint, is it even worth swapping it in place of the '02 GV front? I'm finding TONS of threads various forums on the swap using the earlier axles, and not a thing on making the later axles work, or saying it's not worth because X...
I'm thinking if I can move the axles over to the GV, then I'll throw the engine in the Samurai, part out the rest, and won't feel so bad about what I might have lost by not just selling it whole. Otherwise I'll just go V8 in the Samurai, and use whatever I can get out of the XL7 as proceeds towards that project.
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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: HARMONIC BALANCER CRANKSHAFT PULLEY SPINS
« Last post by fordem on November 18, 2024, 04:42:06 AM »You would have to an extremely talented welder to be able to weld that back together and get it it to work, and I don't see that happening without removing it from the engine, so just replace it.
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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / HARMONIC BALANCER CRANKSHAFT PULLEY SPINS
« Last post by gee wizz on November 16, 2024, 09:55:25 PM » Both belts broke and the harmonic balancer pully outer part turns my question is can i weld it or have to replace it i was told it is hard to replace have to take radiator out rent a pulley puller.
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Suzuki Sidekick, Vitara, Geo Tracker (Gen. 1 Platform) 1989-1998 / '94 16v - Need to upgrade air intake
« Last post by KingStoffle on November 16, 2024, 07:12:59 PM »Trying to milk a little more pep from this little 1.6L. I'm planning on installing a thorley header and exhaust. Also nology wires in addition to a few other things.
My question is about air intake. I want to delete the air box and put on a larger K&N type cone filter. What do I need to know? Surely someone on here has done this before.
K. Stoffle
My question is about air intake. I want to delete the air box and put on a larger K&N type cone filter. What do I need to know? Surely someone on here has done this before.
K. Stoffle
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ZUKIWORLD 'The Fall Classic' / Re: 2024 ZUKIWORLD Fall Classic - November 22nd thru 24th.
« Last post by ebewley on November 16, 2024, 03:05:11 PM »I'm sending out an email to those that signed up via email with a KML file of the routes and POI. Please note, it's snowing here and we may have to modify the trip A LOT to keep moving but that is the idea. Just have fun and see stuff! The base camp will be at a forest service campground called Deep Creek Campground. If you decide to go straight there instead of caravan out on the trail (not recommended) please pick one of the larger spots next to the creek so we can be somewhat close together .
We'll need to get or bring wood.
Attached is a screenshot of the map/routes
Thanks, Eric
We'll need to get or bring wood.
Attached is a screenshot of the map/routes
Thanks, Eric
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ZUKIWORLD 'The Fall Classic' / Re: 2024 ZUKIWORLD Fall Classic - November 22nd thru 24th.
« Last post by ebewley on November 16, 2024, 03:02:11 PM »Excellent! Glad to see that Samurai in the group. Automatic cool! 
- Eric
- Eric
The group heading out from Gladstone on Friday morning will included
Paul in a sidekick
Eric in a samurai
Kenny in a grand vitara
Myself in a grand vitara or x90
If anyone from the area wants to caravan out with us.
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ZUKIWORLD 'The Fall Classic' / Re: 2024 ZUKIWORLD Fall Classic - November 22nd thru 24th.
« Last post by Dughrt on November 16, 2024, 08:12:25 AM »The group heading out from Gladstone on Friday morning will included
Paul in a sidekick
Eric in a samurai
Kenny in a grand vitara
Myself in a grand vitara or x90
If anyone from the area wants to caravan out with us.
Paul in a sidekick
Eric in a samurai
Kenny in a grand vitara
Myself in a grand vitara or x90
If anyone from the area wants to caravan out with us.
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ZUKIWORLD 'The Fall Classic' / Re: 2024 ZUKIWORLD Fall Classic - November 22nd thru 24th.
« Last post by ebewley on November 16, 2024, 05:14:40 AM »We had a bunch of new sign-ups and that is great! I look forward to meeting all of the new folks as well as seeing familiar friends. An email with more details (maps,POI) will be coming out for those that emailed me directly. If that doesn't happen on time, don't worry!!! Just meet us at the time and place listed above in Prineville and we'll have a humdinger of a good time. -Eric