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Offline gvjon

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Lift Kits? When?
« on: April 09, 2006, 07:30:15 PM »
I'm a die hard suzuki fan &is my 3rd Suzuki.  First was a lifted samurai, then I lifted a sidekick.  Now I have the new GV XSport and I'm looking for at least a 2.5 inch lift kit for it.  I don't know if anyone's developing one, but I called Calmini the other day and they told me they are NOT planning on developing ANY products for the new generation.  The guy pretty much hung up on me, so I didn't have a chance to find out WHY.  Can anyone give any inside info on any companies that may be coming out with a lift kit? 

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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2006, 09:00:32 PM »
Good luck on that one.  I think there has been too little demand for offroad products for the 99-2005 model, and I'm sure it will just get worse with the 2006+.  I would guess that your best bet for a small lift is to do a custom suspension lift, either figure out some springs, or use spring spacers.  Watch out for the CV angles, since you have indepenent suspension front and rear and noone has really tested out those diffs.
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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2006, 02:38:42 PM »
Spring spacers may/will be your only bet..

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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2006, 03:49:26 PM »
"I can't believe you had a bad experience with calmini"
(using the quotes, don't know how to mark this as sarcastic)
I would rather drive stock than bolt one of their arrogant a-holes pieces to my truck.
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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2006, 04:43:33 PM »
"I can't believe you had a bad experience with calmini"
(using the quotes, don't know how to mark this as sarcastic)
I would rather drive stock than bolt one of their arrogant a-holes pieces to my truck.


You said it they have NO people skills. I called and asked about a part they had listed and the guy sounded like he was way to busy to bother with me and my "piece of crap little truck". Then he hung up before I was finished talking, WTF happened to customer service in this country? >:(

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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2006, 11:15:07 AM »
Yeah man sorry i called many times and they treated me like a piece of shit. they will never get my business.

Lifts for the new GV would have to be a strut spacer. not coil.
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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2006, 07:04:11 AM »
Lift kits??? LOL, you can't even get after market front brake pads such as Rotex Gold to replace the dirty OEM EBC GreenStuff ones!!!

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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2006, 01:33:09 PM »
Hang tight fans, I recieved word today that there is indeed a kit coming out this year. I do not have all the details but somebody is working on it.  I think the evolution of products for this vehicle will be comparable to other platforms.  A modest lift at first and as vendors learn more they will offer more aggresive products.

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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2006, 02:13:31 PM »
Well, I have been searching and searching for lift info with no luck. I just got back from meeting with Glen from Rocky Road Outfitters. In a few weeks Glen and his team will attempt the lift and some other aftermarket mods. I will post the results with pics. I am excited to own this vehicle, just got a little worried when searching for aftermarket items have not turned up any results. Glen stated that aftermarket items may be a year or two behind... but as long as there is a demand... people like Rocky Road Outfitters will produce!!!
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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2006, 05:05:23 PM »
McPherson Strut suspensions are very easy to modify.   Coil over springs are readily available with unlimited rates and lengths, and strut bodies can be modifed for longer inserts easily.  I did it on my rally car.  (I think it cost me about $1200-1400 CDN, rough est, a few years back, including adjustable shocks).

This means only the rear might be a problem, but springs are easy to get custom made.

Unibody vehicles might not be good for modifying to single axle, or crazy crap like that, and you can't do body lifts, but I would think that a lift of 1-2 inches should be easily attainable.  A suspension package would probably be better, though.  Subframes might be able to be lowered?  I am sure somebody will definately come out with a lift kit for the new GV!

When people bitch about changing to unibody frames, and changing to all wheel drive, they have to remember who buys new cars-it's not the people who hack up their frames and completely butcher up their vehicles so they can abuse them in the bush-it's people who want a dependable A-B grocery getter.

Just my 2 cents.

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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2006, 10:20:44 AM »
I will be calling Rocky Road Outfitters tomorrow to see when Glen wants me to bring my vehicle in for him to modify. He is going to attempt the 2 inch lift, rock rails, and brush guard for my 06 gv. I can't wait!!!

PS I am also looking to get something older like a sidekick to toy around with...
Anybody want a 02 Ford Escort???
I have to get rid off it so I can get me a toy!!!!
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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2006, 05:32:05 PM »
He is going to attempt the 2 inch lift, rock rails, and brush guard for my 06 gv. I can't wait!!!
Don't forget some heavy duty skid plates or you'll crush the exhaust system the first time you drop off a rut in the trail.

We'll be waiting on some pics when you get it done.
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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2006, 07:53:21 PM »
My biggest fear!!!!! Will be adding those on. Would there be any way to change the gearing in the 06 to have it just a bit lower???
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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2006, 06:32:13 AM »
Just bought a sammy recently and just dropped off my 06 gv torocky road outfitters...I will get it back next week and it may be a completely different ride...Will put pictures up....
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Re: Lift Kits? When?
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2006, 07:28:20 PM »
How about straight from Suzuki. Found this on the SuzukiSport website:

http://www.suzukisport.com/english/sales/new_escudo/list/index.html

look for "Height Up Spring Set" under suspension. I'm guessing that's Engrish for Lift kit ;D