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TracKick struts, fender flares and other Q's
« on: October 16, 2006, 09:00:31 AM »
Hey, I'm new to the forums but I've been checking out Zukiworld.com since June when I bought my '93 Tracker LSi.  I've just finished numerous repairs the guy who sold it to me dumped off on me, and now I'm ready to start the build up.

I'm starting with some larger tires to get by on until I lift it, probably 235/75R15s (I'm pretty sure I read in here they will fit on stock trackick's.

Anyway I'm looking at the BDS 2" suspension lift, on account of it being the cheapest, only it comes with Strut spacers instead of new struts.  So my question is, would it be worth it to add a set of OME 2" lift struts to my lift or just buy a whole different kit?  And where could I find just the struts apart from a whole package?

After the lift I'm planning on 31/10.50's on 15" rock crawlers, and my issue here will be fender coverage, yeah I'm in one of those picky states.  This is simply a cosmetic issue since I could throw on "universal" fender trim (aka rubber garden dividers).  But I like the boxy bolt-on look of those heavy duty fenders like bushwacker, but I cannot find one manufacturer that makes TracKick flares in that style.  As a matter of fact the only vehicle specific flares I've found online are EGR, and I cant find any pictures of the EGR tracker series.  If anyone knows where I could find what I'm looking for please link me, also anyone with EGRs show me a picture if you have it.  My last resort will be to attempt modifying bushwackers desinged for a Samuri (anyone try this?)

Thanks in advance for your help.

PS.  My Tracker came with an aftermarket Skidplate and T-case plate, so I've already ripped up some stuff probably too rough for a stock rig, and scraped up the rear diff in the process, somewhere along the line I should get some armor for that too.
'93 Tracker LSi.  1" susp. lift, 29x8.50-15 S.S. TSLs, aftermarket skid plates, Pioneer CD.

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Re: TracKick struts, fender flares and other Q's
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2006, 09:53:00 AM »
Hey, I'm new to the forums but I've been checking out Zukiworld.com since June when I bought my '93 Tracker LSi.  I've just finished numerous repairs the guy who sold it to me dumped off on me, and now I'm ready to start the build up.

Welcome aboard


I'm starting with some larger tires to get by on until I lift it, probably 235/75R15s (I'm pretty sure I read in here they will fit on stock trackick's.

Anyway I'm looking at the BDS 2" suspension lift, on account of it being the cheapest, only it comes with Strut spacers instead of new struts.  So my question is, would it be worth it to add a set of OME 2" lift struts to my lift or just buy a whole different kit?  And where could I find just the struts apart from a whole package?


The OME struts are the only longer struts available, they can be purchased seperatly but are expensive. The strut spacers make use of the travel that is unused in the stock configuration, I would stick with those if your struts are OK.

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After the lift I'm planning on 31/10.50's on 15" rock crawlers, and my issue here will be fender coverage, yeah I'm in one of those picky states.  This is simply a cosmetic issue since I could throw on "universal" fender trim (aka rubber garden dividers).  But I like the boxy bolt-on look of those heavy duty fenders like bushwacker, but I cannot find one manufacturer that makes TracKick flares in that style.  As a matter of fact the only vehicle specific flares I've found online are EGR, and I cant find any pictures of the EGR tracker series.  If anyone knows where I could find what I'm looking for please link me, also anyone with EGRs show me a picture if you have it.  My last resort will be to attempt modifying bushwackers desinged for a Samuri (anyone try this?)

I believe the EGR flares are the ones fitted as standard on UK 'Wideboy' models, try googling for a pic. The Wideboy had 8x15 alloys and is often confused for the 'Fatboy' that had different arches and 10x15 alloys.

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PS.  My Tracker came with an aftermarket Skidplate and T-case plate, so I've already ripped up some stuff probably too rough for a stock rig, and scraped up the rear diff in the process, somewhere along the line I should get some armor for that too.

If you're concerned about the diff then some thick steel sheet welded over the existing casing would make cheap armour without compromising ground clearance too much.
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OBD1 - Full diagnostics on a PC/Laptop: http://www.rhinopower.org

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Re: TracKick struts, fender flares and other Q's
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2006, 10:32:38 AM »
Thanks for the input, if your refering to the Vitara Wideboy, they don't look too bad.  I'd rather have EGRs that fit (if they look like the wideboys) than risk messing up a set of bushwackers meant for a different vehicle.

So I take it the BDS susp. kit is a good choice?  I'm also looking at the Rocky Road Outfitters (OME/DT shocks) kit, but I don't understand why they use 1.5" lift coil springs and spacers instead of 2" lift springs.
'93 Tracker LSi.  1" susp. lift, 29x8.50-15 S.S. TSLs, aftermarket skid plates, Pioneer CD.

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Re: TracKick struts, fender flares and other Q's
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2006, 12:05:19 PM »
Thanks for the input, if your refering to the Vitara Wideboy, they don't look too bad.  I'd rather have EGRs that fit (if they look like the wideboys) than risk messing up a set of bushwackers meant for a different vehicle.

So I take it the BDS susp. kit is a good choice?  I'm also looking at the Rocky Road Outfitters (OME/DT shocks) kit, but I don't understand why they use 1.5" lift coil springs and spacers instead of 2" lift springs.

I haven't used the BDS kit. Others have, if you use the search engine (advanced search is best) you should pull up a few posts.  The OME kit is designed to be 1 1/2", RR add the spacers to give more lift.
2000 Vitara 1.6, 3+3 Lift, 33"MTs, 5:83s, LWB brakes, Winch, Snorkel, Safari Rack
1986 SJ413K PickUp, 1.6L conversion.

OBD1 - Full diagnostics on a PC/Laptop: http://www.rhinopower.org

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Re: TracKick struts, fender flares and other Q's
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2006, 08:16:32 PM »
Welcome aboard.
For FenderFlares, I used the JC Whitney 3"inch heavyDuty without the wire.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2008750/p-2008750/N-111+10201+600013135/c-10101
95 2dr Geo Tracker with Calmini 6"inch combo lift, 32'inch BFGs M/Tlocked and loaded--D.D is my 06 Racy RED Aerio SX AWD