Hey bandit  what kind of shocks and struts do you have??

Shocks are 92 Crown Vic shocks. The struts are stock with the mounts flipped. I still wanna get either some strut mount spacers or OME struts to help regain some of my droop.

I'd definitely go with the OME struts!! I am running them under my '96 4 door Tracker and LOVE them! 

I'd definitely go with the OME struts!! I am running them under my '96 4 door Tracker and LOVE them! 

my only issue w/ the OME stuff is price.... they are pretty high, but people seem to think its worth it, so they must make some killer product.

i'm a cheapskate and am using my stockers.
i cut spacers from 1/2" pvc(like sch40) and that helped the droop.
could have gone thicker, and probably will next season. at least 3/4".
cv angle concern.
i've disconnected my sway bar to make it independent and it seems fine on the road- more body roll, of course, but not scary.
just a thought, my body lift is less.
richard

my only issue w/ the OME stuff is price.... they are pretty high, but people seem to think its worth it, so they must make some killer product.

I agree; OME is higher priced. Personally I think it's worth it to have trouble free, quality 4x4 shocks, struts and coils. 

Bandit02,

How bad was the rubbing before installing the body lift? i am thinking of installing 265/70 R16 (almost the same overall radius as 31x10.5 R15) without installing the bodylift. opinions please.

Bandit02,

How bad was the rubbing before installing the body lift? i am thinking of installing 265/70 R16 (almost the same overall radius as 31x10.5 R15) without installing the bodylift. opinions please.

If you just want to ride on the streets, you can do it, but don't think about using a driveway unless you are perfectly square with it.

If you are going to run a OEM Wheel, that will help. It will keep the tire Taller and Skinner. You will need to hammer out the Pinch Weld/Seam on the lower firewall/inner fender. They STILL may rub. You will have to Trim the Bumper Cover too.

If you are going to use a Aftermarket wheel, you will probably need to trim the Fender too, in addition to the above notes.

My personal favorite, 2" Coils or Spacers and 2" body lift with 31's on OEM Wheels.

See my post, #4. 

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/suzuki-sidekick-vitara-geo-tracker-(gen-1-platform)-1989-1998/dealy-drive-off-road-sidekick/

Here is a photo of the current setup attached (1.25" coil spacers) with the OEM 16" RIMS.

I am a bit confused, i like the looks of the rig up attached earlier from Bandit02 before installing the bodylift, but i want to avoid the rubbing/further modifications that's why i am thinking of installing 255/65R16 ATR tires. what do you think? will that cause any issues?

Here's some good info on Understanding Metric Tires Sizing. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=46

and a Chart: http://www.quadratec.com/jeep_knowledgebase/article-15.htm

Base your desired tire size on the size you are currently running. Wider Tire? "265" or "275".

If you want a Taller Tire, get something with a "70" or "75" series sidewall.

The size in the photo is 225/60/16

Finally, Rigged up 31 x 10.5 R15. attached are the recent photos.

The only thing remaining is to flip the front struts, any guidance on that would be great.

appreciate your opinions.