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Offline tracker8wr

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Straight axle conversion
« on: April 06, 2004, 08:09:08 AM »
I have a 94 for tracker/kick. i was wondering if anyone had ever done a stiaght axle swap with 4 link or leaf springs. i found this badass softwaer that does all the calculations and adjusts for vehicle and axle used. i just don't want to spend the $350 plus a monthly fee of $35 that u have to sign a year contract for. i can figure most of the stuff out myself it would be nice to have a back up consultant. oh i plan on running 37-38.8 boggers. i already layed out the install for the325 hourse power 4.3 v6 but i want the axles in first to doudle check all my clearces.PLEASE HELP IF U CAN
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2004, 08:53:47 AM »
Check out Sky's website in their Zuk section I saw a pic of one there call and pick their brains.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2004, 10:19:57 AM »
thats not sky's, its calmini's 'kick they built for bewley
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2004, 10:43:00 AM »
OMG i know you haven't been here for long.  heather just finshed her SOS on her kick with leafs.  its is soo bad ass.  we are all drooling.  look a few pages ahead for all the pics.

stu
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2004, 02:53:39 PM »
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2004, 09:38:07 AM »
No i haven't been here long nor do i have much time to look around (unfortunatly). i love to see other people's creations. however i currently am running 31" swampers on my tracker and 34" mud brutes on my sammi. however i have broke all for of my cvs and am getting tiered of changing them. i have no gear reduction and open  diffs so i am afraid what will happen if i go bigger ,lock it up ,and gear it down and that is with the 1.6 16valve. however i have been informed of alot of good info on this forum. i am also considering the bolt in kit for the 2.0 liter from Trail Tough. i will keep the forum updated if i do get the straight axle in however i would like four link in the front atleast an cil overs for a much better street ride. THIS IS A DAILY DRIVER.
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2004, 06:29:32 AM »
I'm new here but maybe you'd be better off getting like a chevy frame cutting it down and bolting your body on it? :-/ Just a suggestion? I've seen a tracker on one around town?
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2004, 06:47:03 AM »
 With thinking like that, maybe you should go to Pirate!
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I think that if you just build around what you have with modified Suzuki stuff, including the engine, you would be very happy with the results.
For example, look at Heather's 95 4door that we did a SAS conversion to. I built the frontend and then we fabbed the rest of the suspension. Turned out rather trick.
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2004, 06:51:07 AM »
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OMG i know you haven't been here for long.  heather just finshed her SOS on her kick with leafs.  its is soo bad ass.  we are all drooling.  look a few pages ahead for all the pics.

stu


I wouldn't say we're ALL drooling ;) I think Heather's is pretty cool and all but I'd rather go coils than leafs...When's that Calmini kit coming out!?!
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2004, 10:26:27 AM »
http://www.zukiworld.com/cgi/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=suzuki_talk;action=display;num=1058763502;start=0#0
Is this what your looking for?  
Call Steve Kramer at 800-345-3305 (Foreign Tech Info)661-398-9555
and pester him like I have been for the past year.
I have even sent Eric an email about it's release date and haven't heard from him yet. :-/

« Last Edit: April 08, 2004, 10:27:33 AM by Crabzuki »
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2004, 11:02:49 AM »
Yeah CZ, that's what I'm waiting for...guess I should get on the horn and bug him some more about it ;)
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2004, 12:13:11 PM »
I'M GLAD I DIDN'T WAIT ON IT  ::) I'D STILL BE STOCK & NO ZUKE FUND  ;D  MATTY D.  8)
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2004, 03:17:16 AM »
yes that is what i am looking for thanks very much. do you know what year that zuk is. i can get all my measurements from the picks you sent me. i'm still not sure what motor to use. i knowwe all love zuks but price is an issue and chevy motors r by far the cheapest so thaks for the picks and info as soon as i get the four link on i'll try to post picks,all the lengths, and all the mount points after i test it that is.  
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2004, 05:30:04 AM »
I'm sorry my reply about the picks was to CZ.
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Re: Straight axle conversion
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2004, 05:44:01 AM »
A bunch of us crazy lunatics still run IFS.

I still haven't broken a CV joint, or axle (knock on simulated wood-grained formica)...

EDIT:  But then again, I don't wheel much - just to the mall and stuff.
« Last Edit: April 13, 2004, 05:44:37 AM by Bobzooki »
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