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Offline meach4x4

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #105 on: November 14, 2010, 09:46:59 PM »
Eh, gear oil is cheap.  15 bucks for another gallon is reasonable when asking for peace of mind...

When you installed the gears, didn't you have to clearance the inside of the case?  If so, it is a good idea to drain and replace the oil after driving a hundred miles or so to get any shavings out that may have not been flushed out during the install.  I know I cleaned out every tiny bit of shavings I had, and still had some in the oil when I drained it after the install.

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #106 on: November 14, 2010, 09:55:49 PM »
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And with the new tires (30x9.50R15) and stock gears, 5.125:1, thiis how I was running at 55 and 65


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Have you adjusted your speedo for the larger tires?  I am running 30x9.50x15 BFG AT KO's on my 96 4 door and my speedo is reading about 10% low.  At 65, my GPS is a tick above 70 mph.

Great job on the build.  I'm working my way through a similar build, but at a slower pace.

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #107 on: November 15, 2010, 12:19:52 PM »
No adjustments.  Just the mental adjustment (remembering it is +/- 10% under)  ;)
When I was going 70 on the highway I suddenly realized that actually means 77mph...don't wish to risk going any faster.  
Don't these speedos register a little over when stock, anyways?  So it's probably not as far off as I think?
God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind, I will never die.
90 Tracker LSi 2dr tintop 5spd: slow toy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Pontiac G8 GT: fast toy
90 Tracker LSi 2dr 5spd: SOLD.......95 Tracker 2dr 5spd: parts..........90 Sidekick JX 5spd: HI, my name's DJ and I have an addiction.........93 Tracker 2dr 2wd 5spd: PS donor/poss. 4x4 swap from 95 parts

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #108 on: November 20, 2010, 03:04:30 PM »
My '96 reads nearly exact (via radar) with 235/75r15's on it, so yes they tend to read fast with stock tires.
'97 Sidekick Sport 1" spacer lift 225/75R16 Cooper AT's. Pioneer Sound, 14" Grant Steering Wheel.Otherwise mostly stock
'96 Tracker 1.6l 16v 3spd Auto 4x4 85k - 1 1/2" OME Lift BFG 235/75 AT's on Ion Alloy 15x7's - Pioneer Sound - Custom Installed Hydraulic Drivers Seat (Sold)

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #109 on: November 22, 2010, 11:35:31 AM »
My '96 reads nearly exact (via radar) with 235/75r15's on it, so yes they tend to read fast with stock tires.
I know before I put on the 30's and it had the 235s on it when I first bought it, it was pretty much dead-on whenever I drove by any of those radar speed-checkers like they post in front of schools around here.  It's probably off by just a little but I'm still conscious of my speed.  I figure staying just below the speed limit on my speedo puts me right about at the speed limit...never had trouble from the :police: but keeping my fingers crossed.  At least fender flares and mudflaps keeps me legal in that regard, one less reason to be pulled over...hey I still have to post pics of that! 
If you don't see the pics soon someone remind me.
God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind, I will never die.
90 Tracker LSi 2dr tintop 5spd: slow toy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Pontiac G8 GT: fast toy
90 Tracker LSi 2dr 5spd: SOLD.......95 Tracker 2dr 5spd: parts..........90 Sidekick JX 5spd: HI, my name's DJ and I have an addiction.........93 Tracker 2dr 2wd 5spd: PS donor/poss. 4x4 swap from 95 parts

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #110 on: November 24, 2010, 06:07:44 PM »
At least fender flares and mudflaps keeps me legal in that regard, one less reason to be pulled over...hey I still have to post pics of that! 
If you don't see the pics soon someone remind me.

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/general-suzuki-forum/fender-flares-with-mudflaps-on-tracker/
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God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind, I will never die.
90 Tracker LSi 2dr tintop 5spd: slow toy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Pontiac G8 GT: fast toy
90 Tracker LSi 2dr 5spd: SOLD.......95 Tracker 2dr 5spd: parts..........90 Sidekick JX 5spd: HI, my name's DJ and I have an addiction.........93 Tracker 2dr 2wd 5spd: PS donor/poss. 4x4 swap from 95 parts

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #111 on: November 28, 2010, 11:24:59 PM »
dj, your ride is always full of ideas, keep going on it bro.
96 Tracker LSI, 2.5" Pro Comp lift with cooper 30X9.5 STT tires.  A bit of trim and beating to make the front work.

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #112 on: March 10, 2011, 08:35:54 PM »
do anything new? Where did you get your CB antana mount from?

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #113 on: March 10, 2011, 09:11:50 PM »
do anything new? Where did you get your CB antana mount from?

Here in Fresno called Red Monkey.  If you don't know where they are, it's kinda tricky to describe but they're west of Golden State north of Shaw ave.
The mount is Firestik brand, I just dug up my receipt in my "Tracker file" and their invoice calls it a "hatch back mount #FSSS204."
I just now typed in "SS204" on Google and discovered that's the part number. 
Works real well, it perfectly misses the door when in the closed position.  I couldn't have asked for a better setup.
I have two pictures here:
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/build-diaries-how-to-diy/1990-tracker-tintop-build/msg211214/#msg211214
I notched the taillight opening and added a grommet to protect the coax, ran it inside the rear fender behind the interior paneling, shoved an electrical fishtape through the rocker panel and have it routed out of a factory wire grommet under the dash on the left side.  Behind the four bolts holding the bracket on are fiber-lock nuts, and also a metal plate about 1"x1" with four holes drilled to tie everything together on the backside and act like a really big washer for all four bolts.  Pretty damn stout.  Driven it everywhere and haven't had it cause problems (only a rattle, but that's the rattle from the quick-release I have on it).
Just a tip:  I had the L-shaped part of the bracket (where the antenna actually mounts) flipped to make it an extra inch taller...but that was too much leverage, no matter how much I tightened the allen set screws the damn thing would rotate.  The way it is now (see pics) is 1" lower than I wanted, but it does not budge at all
God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind, I will never die.
90 Tracker LSi 2dr tintop 5spd: slow toy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Pontiac G8 GT: fast toy
90 Tracker LSi 2dr 5spd: SOLD.......95 Tracker 2dr 5spd: parts..........90 Sidekick JX 5spd: HI, my name's DJ and I have an addiction.........93 Tracker 2dr 2wd 5spd: PS donor/poss. 4x4 swap from 95 parts

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #114 on: March 01, 2012, 06:06:21 PM »
How did you mount the front plate on the TT bumper.

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #115 on: March 01, 2012, 07:25:35 PM »
How did you mount the front plate on the TT bumper.
Dang thanks for reviving my thread. Lost track of time lately...just remembered I still have to post a thread on how I did my rear air bags.
What plate are you referring to?
God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind, I will never die.
90 Tracker LSi 2dr tintop 5spd: slow toy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Pontiac G8 GT: fast toy
90 Tracker LSi 2dr 5spd: SOLD.......95 Tracker 2dr 5spd: parts..........90 Sidekick JX 5spd: HI, my name's DJ and I have an addiction.........93 Tracker 2dr 2wd 5spd: PS donor/poss. 4x4 swap from 95 parts

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #116 on: March 01, 2012, 08:46:54 PM »
The licence plate

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Re: 1990 Tracker tintop build
« Reply #117 on: March 09, 2012, 03:02:10 PM »
The licence plate
Never had a front plate when I bought it almost three years ago.  Haven't bothered the DMV since to get a new set either.
I haven't had any hassle about it either *knock on wood*
God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind, I will never die.
90 Tracker LSi 2dr tintop 5spd: slow toy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Pontiac G8 GT: fast toy
90 Tracker LSi 2dr 5spd: SOLD.......95 Tracker 2dr 5spd: parts..........90 Sidekick JX 5spd: HI, my name's DJ and I have an addiction.........93 Tracker 2dr 2wd 5spd: PS donor/poss. 4x4 swap from 95 parts