Hey guys I have just recenly got my 1st Chevy Tracker, I always wanted one and now I have one.  Of course with these vehicles they need work and mine is no exception.  1st and formost I need an entirely new exhaust, I have been searching everywhere and all I can find is a cat-back but my downpipe and cat is rotted so is my muffler, I want an entire 2" system, complete with manifold, can anyone offer me that?

I also have various oil leaks, valve cover and both main seals and two wheels are bent, but hey you have to start somewhere.  Almost no rust, paint is great and a new top.


It is a 5 Speed 4X4 and runs like a champ although it shakes at speed.

If someone could help me with an exhaust and two steel wheels I would be forever greatful.

Thank you!!!

Oh yeah I need pads and rotors, I have no idea how to service drums.  My 4X4 works great, just all this crap.

Uhhh - Midas or Meineke??  Your buddy who's worked with brakes before?

Seriously - brakes are not something to play with - they are not difficult to work on, but it should at least be done by someone who has an idea.

Depends on where you live for the exhaust question, you could run a header through a strait pipe or a custom high flow cat and a smog legal header. Buy a Haynes manual and do the brakes yourself, Midas or Meineke will RAPE you! I know from experience. Valve cover, easy fix, the Main seals will take a little more effort, your "shake" is probably due to the bent wheels or wheel bearings being shot, another easy fix, buy a manual and get in there, it is easier than you may think.
Good Luck,
Norcal

Yep, what Norcal said,  get the book and read through it and get an understanding of how stuff works, then go for it!  Do one side at a time so you can use the other side for reference.  And SAFETYFIRST!!   Wear eye protection!

That's kind of why I included "Your buddy who's worked with brakes before" as an option - we don't have either Midas or Meineke here, and I'm quite comfortable doing my own brakes (I've been wrenching on my own cars before I was old enough to drive), so even if we did, I wouldn't take my car to them.

That said - I do NOT recommend you learn how to fix your brakes from a book or the internet - there's just too much at stake.

I did my brakes myself.  Changed the rear wheel cylinders, shoes, and e-brake cables.  I pulled the drums off for the first time ever...having never done brakes before, and I found it wasn't that difficult.  I just took pictures, and paid close attention to what I was doing and how it came apart.....then I put it all back together with the new parts.  Works fine.   I did have some clearance issues with the new shoes though, because it self adjusts and was set to the old brake shoes...I had to adjust them a bit to get the new shoes to fit.  But I did it...and all I had was a Haynes manual and some basic hand tools.

Good luck.

Thank you all for your support.  Would you believe I just broke my 5Speed shifter?  I broke the metal hub which houses the spring, just came apart from ware, where can I get one?

Two Steel wheels are bent, I need two 1998 Steel wheels
entire exhaust, cat and all
New Front Rotors, pads
how much is it to fix the rear drums?
I have two codes, 1 for the EGR, the other for the 02 Sensor
needs an Alignment



Again the truck runs great, motor is  very strong and I have cruised at 85MPH no issues, no over heating. 

You can get most any pats no matter how odd from Hawk Strictly Suzuki at 1-888-SAMURAI.

Zig

That said - I do NOT recommend you learn how to fix your brakes from a book or the internet - there's just too much at stake.

I disagree. Humans forget things, or pass on bad habits they've learned from someone else. A REPUTABLE manual or web site has a company backing the instructions. They know full well breaks are a critical safety feature, and will publish their instructions accordingly.

I just called the site and will be getting some items.