Great jog Brd Hntr!

Bentparts, thanks for the compliment.  Sometimes it comes out as good as imagined.  Other than some over spray the Sport Cage could not have finished much better.

I now have the dash and supports for it bolted in and most wiring connected.  Initial test and motor still starts great and sounds awesome w/o mufflers.

We trimmed almost 2" off the back side of one wheel well and folded that back 3/4".  That will make the wheel well 2 1/2" larger, not much but will prevent any fender damage if turning when wheel is on bump stops.  I can now cap the ends of rock sliders and cut other fender to match.

I may be able to test drive it this weekend???

To many projects going.
I have been working non stop on Tracker last two weeks.  I have one fender trimmed and back on Tracker.  I can go full stuff and turn w/o rubbing on the 33X12.5X15's.


At start of project I caught Herculiner on floor on fire when welding on outside wheel well, that cought my wiring on fire.  I only burned one computer connector (fortunately I had removed computers) and fused some wires together.  After replacing burned wires and connector, I have had shift solenoid codes on every startup.  Worked for a day and half trying to find 12v from wrong place (hot, on=start, accessories), or missing ground.  Finally removed all wiring mess and proceeded to rewire all computers. 

Almost done.  Three computers should plug into Tracker wiring system today.  I should have done it this way to begin with, but the birds nest worked until the fire.  That Herculiner sure torches of easily, besides not wearing for crap and catching a lot of mud and dirt.

I just see is lot of wire and I have a headache the electric is really not my thing.

This is what can happen when you transplant a motor with out wiring.  I had some loose connections that plagued me with random communication issues, finally solved that.  Now working on shift solenoid high voltage (that was not a problem before these modifications).

You get your CAN bus issue fixed?

That sure is a stroke of bad luck on the fire, but hey, at least this way you get to tidy up all the wiring and get it right.
 This thread must be getting close to some kind of record for longevity and posted responses, closing in on 200!

That sure is a stroke of bad luck on the fire, but hey, at least this way you get to tidy up all the wiring and get it right.
 This thread must be getting close to some kind of record for longevity and posted responses, closing in on 200!

The worst part is I appeared to have fried my B shift solenoid.  I was just thinking how lucky I have been in not having burned one of the computers in all the testing I have done.  I have a complete set of computers, but not another shift solenoid.  (And two months ago I passed up a complete 2.7 w/auto and tc, because it didn't have any wiring/computers.  Knew better!!)  I am just getting this one where I want it, don't want to start another project for a while.

I now have wiring tucked up somewhat neat.  Should have had it in place when dash was out.  It is hard working on your knees, looking up under the dash.
Dash and all its wiring appear to be working.  I need to install seats, trim and install passenger fender, bumper, and winch.  Will try a road test tomorrow to see how it works w/o B shift solenoid.  Then have to find one an install it.

Yes Derek, the CAN Bus issues were due to poor contacts on the power input wires to the three computers.  When one of the three would blink, it would throw the code.  It appears all three were blinking at some point.  When I soldered them together, those codes went away.

Makes sense. Low voltage will through a lot of funny codes sometimes. will your reader do OBD 1 ? Not that I have any problem but was a pain when my computer went out and then the replacement was bad also I was pulling my hair out for awhile to.

Makes sense. Low voltage will through a lot of funny codes sometimes. will your reader do OBD 1 ? Not that I have any problem but was a pain when my computer went out and then the replacement was bad also I was pulling my hair out for awhile to.

No, only OBD 2.
I could not have done it w/o a reader.  I know they have the OBD 2 readers that you can read with your phone starting at $24, maybe they have the OBD 1 also.
You were a big help in checking for those codes.  It was wearing me down, and your description and methods let me know I was approaching the problem correctly, and where the problem wasn't.

Still working to get this series done.  I can not find an outlet that has the B shift solenoid for sale, other than Suzuki dealer.  I thought I had one at Pick n Pull, but someone beat me to transmission.
Transmission Outlet in Burlington will install the solenoid P&L (they do not sell parts) for $200.  Suzuki wants $195 for the solenoid.  Should have scheduled it when they gave me a price.  Now can't get it in until Monday.
It does move, and there are still lots of stuff to do, before any trail work.
I posted up how I did the Wheel wells in separate project, but here is how it sets now with 33's.  It does need a paint job before MOAB.  I am going to make it there this year (I was starting to get concerned).

realy nice work 

Thanks. 
I am finally at the point were the days that I can see a difference in what I have done are more than what seems to be going backward.
You did beat me to a coat of paint.  It is still too cold to paint here.  Going to have to really stoke up the stove for a while before throwing it on applying it. 

I have shortened the side pieces on the front bumper so it will now fit w/o hitting tires.  Also put reinforcement on the clevice mounts, so they can only swing forward/backward.
Will work on wiring winch this weekend.  Then I can mount both it and the bumper.  I have ordered the Daystar rollers for the fairlead, and the new rope that will be the winch.

So whats still original dad? looks great get some test in before the trip.

So whats still original dad? looks great get some test in before the trip.

The main body (mostly) and drivers door.  Not bad for a ride that I can drive the backroads and go hunting/fishing in.
I hoped to be running trails this weekend, but can't get into transmission shop until Monday morning.  Doesn't leave much time for testing.
Kind of like a fishing boat.

Kris found a Shift solenoid should be here on Monday.   So now I am prepping for a prime coat on Tracker.  I had some rust starting in spots on body, so I am going to prime with Epoxy Primer.  That should seal it so moisture does not get down to base metal again.

Just getting started, on the second day of sunshine in the Northwest.