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Build Diaries, How-To, DIY / Re: 89-98 Trucker Build from 4dr Grand Vitara/Tracker. Anyone???

« Last post by fordem on May 03, 2024, 10:05:31 AM »

I think you got it right Eric, on both counts.

One of the reasons I posted the question was the exact discussion was started on another forum and at one point it looked like people were getting upset and I thought it was going to go off the rails.

Just my opinion, projects like this look easier than they really are, and as a result, they get started and then abandoned - I HAVE seen cars & station wagons cut down into pickup trucks, and the only one that looked "finished" was a VW which had been done from a kit that included a fiberglass "cap" that formed the backwall of the cab.  The remainder were functional but ugly.

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Anyone????

« Last post by ButchW on May 03, 2024, 08:00:20 AM »

I've done some riding in Johnson Valley, and there are some pretty interesting places to ride... We usually camp there a couple of times every year... Summer may not be the time you want to be visiting though...Fall thru spring is great...

Butch

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Build Diaries, How-To, DIY / Re: 89-98 Trucker Build from 4dr Grand Vitara/Tracker. Anyone???

« Last post by ebewley on May 03, 2024, 07:23:47 AM »

I wonder why...

You probably meant that as rhetorical but my thought is that people underestimate the complex body work to make the cab/bed look right and function.

-Eric

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Anyone????

« Last post by ebewley on May 03, 2024, 07:22:20 AM »

I've seen/heard of a couple of different and active groups in So Cal and AZ. I'm thinking of something in AZ this upcoming winter... Maybe a trip to Johnson Valley, Death Valley, Panamint or something like that should happen too.... Probably going to move forward with posting a calendar and seeing what draws from that.

-Eric

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Anyone????

« Last post by ButchW on April 27, 2024, 08:42:48 AM »

Eric... There are quite a few Suzuki guys down here in So. Cal that do some activities... I haven't gone out with them, but a lot of day trips for sure... I'm not much of a Facebook guy, but the do a lot of posting there... I wonder if any of them are members here???
Butch

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Anyone????

« Last post by ebewley on April 27, 2024, 07:12:40 AM »

Putting together some events/activities for Summer into the Fall. Right now, looking at a week-long adventure to the Jarbidge area again (this place is great!) late August. Of course, we'll do the FALL CLASSIC the week before Thanksgiving. Looking for ideas for July and September. Thinking about the Washington BDR or maybe the Shoestring / Manashtash ridge trails in Washington (July) ... What interests folks? We're open to putting together something for Suzuki enthusiasts just about anywhere.

-Eric

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Power.band

« Last post by fordem on April 24, 2024, 01:47:48 PM »

I'd say normal, and at least on my car, it's not that there is no power low down, it's just that it's quite noticeable when it comes onto the cam at 4000

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Power.band

« Last post by Toyhauler1967 on April 24, 2024, 11:47:12 AM »

My 02 tracker 2L is somewhat like my old 2 stroke, needs to hit around 4000 rpm before it really takes off. Is that normal or is there someway to get the power hit at a lower rpm??

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: 88-98 lift kit

« Last post by pidder on April 24, 2024, 09:35:26 AM »

Thanks.  I will check it out.

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: 88-98 lift kit

« Last post by fordem on April 24, 2024, 09:14:39 AM »

As far as I know Jeff was also selling his spacers through Low Range Off Road, you could try them.