4x4 Suzuki

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David Carl

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• Mar 23, 2004

• #1

I need a new TOY!!!
I have two chevy 4x4s and want to build up some thing smaller. The older
Zukes look like the way to go. Don't know a thing about these 4x4s and I
sure could use some help with some web sites or discussion groups.
Thanks in advance, Dave

 

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James BIGFOOT Holloway

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• Mar 23, 2004

• #2

hello
well u have pick the right 4x4
here is all the info u need

http://www.k9rdj.co.uk/ ( if u go to other vitaras then to james holloway
THATS MINE)
http://groups.msn.com/ZUKI4X4
http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/
http://www.zuks-un-ltd-uk.freeservers.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sidekicksandtrackers
http://www.zukiworld.com/
http://www.izook.com/
http://www.rpm4x4.com/
http://www.truckworld.com/Readers-Rides/Suzuki-GEO.html

there is loads of them all over the place
HOPE THIS HELPS
james



"David Carl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need a new TOY!!!
> I have two chevy 4x4s and want to build up some thing smaller. The older
> Zukes look like the way to go. Don't know a thing about these 4x4s and I
> sure could use some help with some web sites or discussion groups.
> Thanks in advance, Dave
>

 

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pete carb

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• Mar 24, 2004

• #3

cal-mini is THE place for parts

 

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David T Glinka

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• Mar 25, 2004

• #4

David Carl wrote:
> I need a new TOY!!!
> I have two chevy 4x4s and want to build up some thing smaller. The older
> Zukes look like the way to go. Don't know a thing about these 4x4s and I
> sure could use some help with some web sites or discussion groups.
> Thanks in advance, Dave
>

http://www.pirate4x4.com/ has a decent suzuki forum section as well

 

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Trentus

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• Mar 26, 2004

• #5

"David Carl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need a new TOY!!!
> I have two chevy 4x4s and want to build up some thing smaller. The older
> Zukes look like the way to go. Don't know a thing about these 4x4s and I
> sure could use some help with some web sites or discussion groups.
> Thanks in advance, Dave

Ditto the previous reply about Calmini
Here are some links.
I'm slowly doing mine up.
So far just the snorkel and some engine mods.
But soon she'll have the Calmini 5 inch lift and replacement suspension, a
larger exhaust, extractors, decent sized tyres, and front and rear
airlockers or the equivalent. (possibly Aussie lockers when they finish
producing the zook version)
Then they'll be no stopping her
Anyway here's the few links I've found so far.

http://www.puresuzuki.com/samurai2.htm
http://www.cardomain.com/id/bigsamurai This is a must see if you intend to
do up one.
http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/tech/history2.htm

 

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pete carb

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• Mar 26, 2004

• #6

great choice on the cal-mini super 5 inch lift. i assume you mean the
kit w/ shackle reverse kit and all. that is what i put in mine. i also
recommend a centerforce clutch, as the big tires will smoke the stock
one in a hurry. i have since sold mine,but the one thing i never did
which i shoulda is the rock crawler t-case gears, that woulda brought
mine back to life. -pete

 

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PR

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• Mar 27, 2004

• #7

Suzuki.......my favorite subject......Don't spend ANY $$$$$ intil U
E-mail direct I can SAVE U MUCH $$$$$

The Dirt Weasel
"JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"

 

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PR

Guest

• Mar 27, 2004

• #8

Just say-NO!!!!! to Calmonkey they will NOT stand behind their
PARTS........they have THREATENED to KILL!!! people about broken springs
and such......AAPA,Rocky-Road,Petroworks,Hawk,Spider-Trax....ALL stand
behind their parts 100%

The Dirt Weasel
"JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"

 

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PR

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• Mar 27, 2004

• #9

Centerforce Clutch = wasted $$$$ on a Zuk........Gear Down & use a stock
Clutch.....No gears & big tires Killed yer' clutch

The Dirt Weasel
"JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"

 

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Terra Guard Fabrications

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• Mar 29, 2004

• #10

Good call.
If I get myself into another project, it will be a Samurai.
lots of parts available and not expensive.
You can find a beater for under 1000.00 I bet.

"David Carl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I need a new TOY!!!
> I have two chevy 4x4s and want to build up some thing smaller. The older
> Zukes look like the way to go. Don't know a thing about these 4x4s and I
> sure could use some help with some web sites or discussion groups.
> Thanks in advance, Dave
>

 

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Terra Guard Fabrications

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• Mar 29, 2004

• #11

What is the biggest gearset you can get for those diffs?

"PR" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Centerforce Clutch = wasted $$$$ on a Zuk........Gear Down & use a stock
> Clutch.....No gears & big tires Killed yer' clutch
>
> The Dirt Weasel
> "JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"
>

 

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PR

Guest

• Mar 29, 2004

• #12

5:12's but dont bother with it ( snaps axles & breaks ring gears unless
U only use a GRS I or GRSII T-case)........gear down thru the T-
case.....6 to 1's in the T- case,Spool the back Lockrite the front, 32
MTR's all around at 5psi., a coupla' Engine Mods, and go WHEELIN!!!
Anywhere....Axle alley,Anaconda,Judgement Day.....or even EZ stuff like
the Rubicon......LOL....and if yer' gonna wheel with the J##Ps......hook
a good tow strap to the Back of yer' Zuk......and make them sign it with
Perm-Marker when ya' hook-up to them.....it won't take lond to fill
it.....LOL......I pulled a new "Rubicon" out 4 time on one
run......twice in the Sand.....he never made the Second payment on
it......Sold it......Joined our Club "ZOA" and Build a ZUK.....

The Dirt Weasel
"JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"

 

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MIA

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• Mar 30, 2004

• #13

how much does it cost to get a kit for gearing down the T-case?
"PR" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> 5:12's but dont bother with it ( snaps axles & breaks ring gears unless
> U only use a GRS I or GRSII T-case)........gear down thru the T-
> case.....6 to 1's in the T- case,Spool the back Lockrite the front, 32
> MTR's all around at 5psi., a coupla' Engine Mods, and go WHEELIN!!!
> Anywhere....Axle alley,Anaconda,Judgement Day.....or even EZ stuff like
> the Rubicon......LOL....and if yer' gonna wheel with the J##Ps......hook
> a good tow strap to the Back of yer' Zuk......and make them sign it with
> Perm-Marker when ya' hook-up to them.....it won't take lond to fill
> it.....LOL......I pulled a new "Rubicon" out 4 time on one
> run......twice in the Sand.....he never made the Second payment on
> it......Sold it......Joined our Club "ZOA" and Build a ZUK.....
>
> The Dirt Weasel
> "JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"
>

 

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pete carb

Guest

• Mar 31, 2004

• #14

thanks for your opinion, i still prefer my own, but i guess thats why
they call them opinions! i had good luck w/ my cal-mini purchases and
think others will too. as for the cluth being smoked by oversized tires-
duh! tell me something i don't know. but a performance clutch IS a
performance clutch. if you had an engine w/ some cubes to it (not a 4
cyl, i am talking about pure detroit iron w/ some horses) you might
agree. you don't have to agree w/ me thats what makes america great.
-Pete


Re: 4x4 Suzuki

Group: rec.autos.4x4 Date: Sat, Mar 27, 2004, 10:33am (EST-2) From:
[email protected] (PR)
Just say-NO!!!!! to Calmonkey they will NOT stand behind their
PARTS........they have THREATENED to KILL!!! people about broken springs
and such......AAPA,Rocky-Road,Petroworks,Hawk,Spider-Trax....ALL stand
behind their parts 100%
The Dirt Weasel
"JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"

 

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PR

Guest

• Mar 31, 2004

• #15

How low ya wanna go?

The Dirt Weasel
"JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"

 

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PR

Guest

• Mar 31, 2004

• #16

"Spool Down ".....there TURBO!!.....I'm just tellin folks what works on
the Trail......We WHEEL Every week in 3 years I have put 113,000 mile on
my Zuk....63,000 of that has been off-road.....I said "Certerforce
Clutch in a Zuk = wasted $$$$$"...I run one in my 68 Chevy P.U. "383
Stroker" 420hp to the ground thru a "Centerforce" But the stock clutch
from (Checker,Auto-zone,pep-boyz) all have a lifetime warrenty....we get
about 30-40,000 outa' one with HARDCORE abuse on the trail in a
Zuki.....how much Wheelin' have U done in a Zuk? it Takes a lift 31's or
bigger and some gears just to get to my house : ) we won't even say
what it take to run my 5+ Trail in my front yard : )

The Dirt Weasel
"JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"

 

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PR

Guest

• Mar 31, 2004

• #17

Now lets address the Cal-Monkey issue......out of the 162 Samurais in my
club several of them "Tried" the "Famous" Cal-mini ' lift years
ago.....what do U plan on doin' with the "Fangs" that will stick out of
the front? Springs last maybe 1 season then they start
snappin'.....(never Broke a Stock Zuk spring,or a CJ,or a YJ) and
Bro......they just won't flex.....plus the cost OMG!!!!......we can set
one up Better for 8 bucks!!!! and it will out-flex & out-ride ANYTHING
CALMONKEY MAKES!!! R U goin' 2 MOAB next week....if ya' R U can see us
there : ) "The Zuks of Arizona" C ya in MOAB.......lets run that
Cal-mini lift thru Metal Masher or HELLARADO...lol

The Dirt Weasel
"JEEP..........It's whats fer' Dinner"