Hi, I'm new to the forum, and new to these vehicles. I bought a 96 2 door Tracker today. It is stock with a automatic, and a 1.6 16 valve motor, and has 75,000 miles on it. How do they hold up? I would like to lift it, and get some 31's under it. I will be driving it as a every day driver, and will probably have it in the sand once in a while, and in the woods, but no serious off roading. What is the least expensive way of getting some air under it, and still have a good riding, and driving rig?

Thanks

Hi, I'm new to the forum, and new to these vehicles. I bought a 96 2 door Tracker today. It is stock with a automatic, and a 1.6 16 valve motor, and has 75,000 miles on it. How do they hold up? I would like to lift it, and get some 31's under it. I will be driving it as a every day driver, and will probably have it in the sand once in a while, and in the woods, but no serious off roading. What is the least expensive way of getting some air under it, and still have a good riding, and driving rig?

Thanks

You can pick up a set of spacer from jeff1997 on here, he makes quality parts at great prices, ride quality will still be great, and you will be able to stuff 31's uner it with some minor fender trimming.

do the body lifts mess these things up? I was looking at this kit.
http://www.masterkit1.com/Sid2_combo5_89-98AN_09.htm

I wouldn't spend what they're askin for that combo lift, Here's jeff's prices.  With his recommended shocks you'll get 2" of suspension lift. With 31's that'll give 4 more inches of ground clearance.  You'll probably still have to do a minor body lift and some trimming/bending to eliminate any rubbing. That looks like a good kit, but I think you could do the same thing cheaper.

ooops here's the prices

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=24203.0

i just ordered the masterkit1 and thought it was a very good price, remember the kit comes with shifter ext. steering shaft ext.shock ext. strut spacers and coil spacers and all metal body blocks and bumper mounts, will be recieving it this week and will let you know ow it works, still the best deal i have seen (my 2 cents)

i just ordered the masterkit1 and thought it was a very good price, remember the kit comes with shifter ext. steering shaft ext.shock ext. strut spacers and coil spacers and all metal body blocks and bumper mounts, will be recieving it this week and will let you know ow it works, still the best deal i have seen (my 2 cents)

boondox BL kit comes with pre welded shifter extensions ect. also, and it is $180 + jeffs kit = $330 new springs? 500 ish total. all proven well working parts.

$5xx as opposed to $629.99 big difference IMO

i guess i liked the idea of all in one order and the fact that its canadian with our dollar sucking its hard to shop usa, not sure were your stuff mentioned is from but seems like a good deal as well, looking forward to seeing how my new kit works, hope im as impressed as the say i will be.

i guess i liked the idea of all in one order and the fact that its canadian with our dollar sucking its hard to shop usa, not sure were your stuff mentioned is from but seems like a good deal as well, looking forward to seeing how my new kit works, hope im as impressed as the say i will be.

Please keep me informed on your kit. It will probably be a couple weeks until I order parts, so I will read, and study info for the time being. I agree it seems to be a complete pkg all from one place. But you never know for sure until you have it in your hand. Is the 3 inch body lift ok to do? It seems like a lot? At least this one is all steel i guess.

Trev, I got a 96 Tracker with manual tranny. I bought it 5 years ago with 64K on her. I've got 119K on her now and she is still running strong. I've had the usual stuff go wrong though the years,......water pump and cracked exhaust manifold were the "big" things (if you call that big!). Good toy and I treat her like hell.

will keep you updated when i get the kit installed,just found a smokin deal on a set of 31x9.50x15 super swamper radials to tuck under the kick,should look sweet!

Quote from: bvc on February 08, 2009, 07:35:24 PM

i guess i liked the idea of all in one order and the fact that its canadian with our dollar sucking its hard to shop usa, not sure were your stuff mentioned is from but seems like a good deal as well, looking forward to seeing how my new kit works, hope im as impressed as the say i will be.

Please keep me informed on your kit. It will probably be a couple weeks until I order parts, so I will read, and study info for the time being. I agree it seems to be a complete pkg all from one place. But you never know for sure until you have it in your hand. Is the 3 inch body lift ok to do? It seems like a lot? At least this one is all steel i guess.

Thanks for the info so far. Anything to watch out for on this rig, or things I should check? It hasnt been used offroad at all, and has been towed behind a motorhome. The check engine light came on last night on the way home. I stood on the gas, and let it rund through second gear, and when I let off, the light came on, and has stayed on. Anymore lift ideas are appreciated.

Thanks, Grant

Trevorsride, I sell the complete 2" lift minus rear shocks for $130 to the US or $140 to Canada. I'm sure if you want a body lift you could get one for under $200. Let me know if you are interested in my lifts.

Is that price shipped? and what do I need in the way of shocks? Cam bolts for alignment?

Yes that is with shipping. You will need longer rear shocks, Moroe-Matic #32260. They are about $25 each. I did not need camber bolts but you may. Lift it and see how bad it is then go from there.