#1. "skyhiranger" &/or to whom it may concern, according to Trail Tough, the Trackick front ring gear diameter is 6.9", & the Trackick rear ring gear diameter is 7.5". Is that correct, & would you consider Trail Tough to be a good source of information?
#2. "skyhiranger" &/or to whom it may concern, what's your reaction to the following paragraphs from Boondox Motorsports at the following URL?:
"Manual Transmission: The 5 speed manual transmission used in Suzuki's is quite capable of handling the abuse of off-road use. Unless you are going with a 200+ horsepower engine your stock transmission should be all you will ever need. The gear ratios are 1=3.78:1, 2=1.95:1, 3=1.37:1, 4=1.0:1, 5=0.8:1 and R=3.65:1.
Clutch: Upgrading the stock clutch to a stronger one should be done either during your build or as soon as your stock one starts to fade. A good performance clutch will handle the stress of off-road use with less slippage and more power to the wheels.
3 Speed Automatic: The 3 speed automatic transmission used in Suzuki's is also considered to be a strong transmission. It is called a 3L30 or TH180 and was also used by GM in the Chevette. It has a lock-up torque converter and gear ratios of 1=2.40:1, 2=1.47:1, D=1.0:1 and R=2.0:1
4 Speed Automatic: The 4 speed automatic is also a good transmission. It is called a 03-72LE and is also used by Kia in the Sportage and Sorento. It also has a lock-up torque converter and gear ratios of 1=2.83:1, 2=1.49:1, 3=1.0:1, D=0.73:1 and R=2.7:1"
http://www.boondoxmotorsports.com/zuk_drivetrain.html