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Re: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2009, 02:45:25 PM »
GOT MY TIRES!!!  WOW...those have deeper tread than I remember seeing before.  They're little monsters.  30x9.50r15 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R.  What an awesome tire.  5 of them.  I will be tracking down a matching fifth rim when I mount the tires and do an alignment after the lift (already have four black steelies from when i bought it)
Got my lift down to $849.95.  Everything is ordered!  Should be here very soon, as 4WP called Calmini direct to find out if any of it was in stock.  ALL of it is in stock, and they actually told me the idler arm gusset # SK10034 does not fit Trackers, only Sidekicks.  They said it is one of the only, very few, subtle differences between them.  Weird.
Anyways, this is what is coming in:
Warn 34581 Premium Hub kit.  Got it down to $143.99.  Not bad at all considering 4WP's original price was $183.99.  Saved $40 by bringing them a printed price quote from elsewhere ($143.75 at Low Range Off Road).

From Calmini:
SK19900 3" suspension lift
SK10035 steering stabilizer brace
SK10036 front skid
SK10046 t-case skid
SK10047 trans skid
SK10048 rear axle truss skid
ALL of this is in stock at Calmini, but they said their shipping is slow, about 5-7 days out.  No problem, I'm just finishing up my semester at Fresno State.  WOO HOO going to my last class in 10mins. 
AND YES I WILL POST PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is gonna be my fun summer project.  Hopefully it will only last a few weeks or so, so I can enjoy using it for the rest of the summer in between working 2 jobs to earn back the money I just blew on everything! hah
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: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2009, 10:34:29 PM »
It's my understanding some Jeep, Dodge and Ford wheels will fit. You need to make sure you get ones that have a large enough hole for the lockout hub in the front.
'96 4 door kick: 29" Pep-Boys M/T, 1.5" OME
'83 SJ410: 31" Toyo M/T, SPOA, 1.3L
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Re: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2009, 11:04:57 PM »
Yeah it's the common 5x5.5" setup...like my jeep.  But I will let the tire shop find me a matching one when i mount my tires...that way they can get the correct backspacing and everything there...about $55 or so.  Just gonna get a fifth one for the spare.  Will be rotating it in with the other four to get the best life out of the tires possible. 
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: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2009, 11:33:56 PM »
Here's some pics.  I know...there's a jeep in there...don't hate me: it's my momma's 78 CJ5 with a 78 Chevy 350.  Got my speeding ticket in that thing  8)
So here's some pics.  Eye candy for yall.  Cause i know the saying  this thread is useless without pics...here ya go, hope they work this time
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: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #19 on: May 22, 2009, 11:37:04 AM »
$55 is a good price for new wheels. And, for the record, I think Jeeps are fine vehicles. I just can't afford to upgrade them  ::)
'96 4 door kick: 29" Pep-Boys M/T, 1.5" OME
'83 SJ410: 31" Toyo M/T, SPOA, 1.3L
'08 Yamaha FZ6

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Re: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2009, 02:48:13 PM »
I don't know why the Buick 318 3.8 isn't more popular of a swap. It's close to the 4.3L in power, but lighter and smaller.
'03 ZR2 2dr Tracker, '02 XL-7 drivetrain and electrcs
XL-7 front coils
1.5" rear coil spacers
Monroe 32316 shocks w/2" extenders
235/70-16 Bridgestone Destination A/Ts on stock XL-7 Alloys RRO Rock Rails (Presently removed, as they rusted to all hell; all the bolts were rusted to dust.  Real nice, RRO...) http://www.trivia-nights.com

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Re: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #21 on: May 22, 2009, 02:55:52 PM »
Yeah anyone know how to get this thing out intact?  I've been struggling with this cigarette lighter for almost an hour.  Hopefully someone can tell me how.  Here's two pics so you can see what kind of dash it is:
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: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2009, 02:47:30 AM »
Here's some pics.  I know...there's a jeep in there...don't hate me: it's my momma's 78 CJ5 with a 78 Chevy 350.  Got my speeding ticket in that thing  8)
So here's some pics.  Eye candy for yall.  Cause i know the saying  this thread is useless without pics...here ya go, hope they work this time

do you have any lift there yet? Any issues with tyres scrubbing?? Looks sweet btw!

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Re: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #23 on: May 23, 2009, 07:46:45 AM »
Looks better already.  They look so anemic with little tires sitting just above the ground.  Your parts on order are a good starting point.  You won't regret the armour when you get it off the road.
93 Tracker,XL7 springs & 1" raised spring pads in front with YJ springs in back, home built bumpers rear & front (w/winch), 2" x 4" rock tubes,  ARB front & rear, converted Sami rear to IFS, 33x12.5x15  aluminum rims, roll cage, 2.7L w/5 speed auto.

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Re: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #24 on: May 23, 2009, 08:38:07 AM »
No lift yet, i bought it just that way, stock height on 235s which are meant for a 2" lift, so yes, they RUB.  Hah i hit a poorly paved intersections and the springs soak it up but the tires rub the rear inner fender skirt of the front fenders, and the rear tires rub the top of the fender lip.  And yeah, definitely a good starting point...but as far as having a nice little rig on a budget...I probably wont take kit much further other than maybe lockers next year, depends on how the open diffs work for me this year.  I don't want to go too tall, on too big of a tire...otherwise I run into gearing problems, and power issues.
ANd yes, the skids will be nice...since i'm not going sky-high, they will let me slide over stuff.  Gives me great peace of mind...worth that extra $500 or so
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: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #25 on: May 27, 2009, 01:10:25 AM »
Anybody ever use a tow bar on these?  I found Calmini makes one but who else?  I am having a metal shop in town (dad's buddy) make a push bar / light bar for the front and might have him make a custom tow bar mount setup.  What other companies offer a specific-fit kinda towbar for a Sidekick/Tracker?
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: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #26 on: May 27, 2009, 12:28:10 PM »
just weld the brackets from the tow bar to the front of the frame and get a regular tow bar

Harbor freight has one for about $50
92 Sidekick 1.6L 16v Calmini\OME 4.5" lift 3" Body Lift OME962 springs in front w\.75" spacers OME955 in rear w\1.75" spacers Extreme Duty Strut Eliminator kit and rear ProComp MX6 Shocks 31X10.50 Nexen M\T   Thorley Header   2" exhaust  Calmini front truss bar and stabilizer and skids   Custom Bumpers and Rock Rails  Limit Straps

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Re: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #27 on: May 27, 2009, 07:25:45 PM »
there is a nut on the back of the lighter hold the plug and turn that nut then it comes right out.
95 geo tracker sas with dana 30,35 axles 3.55 gears, 33 tsl's, 3 and 4 link suspension. stock motor trans, tcase has 4.24:1 reduction kit.

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Re: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #28 on: May 27, 2009, 11:57:33 PM »
there is a nut on the back of the lighter hold the plug and turn that nut then it comes right out.
I was trying that to no avail, then about 5 mins after I posted those pics, that nut busted loose and the thing came out.  Thanks though, I was on the right track with it

just weld the brackets from the tow bar to the front of the frame and get a regular tow bar

Harbor freight has one for about $50
Yeah we have a real long adjustable one on the front of the jeep, and my mom picked up an identical one at a yard sale about a year ago...I just went and got it from storage today...why buy one when I can make do with something I already gots?  It will be modified to fit the front of the Tracker along with the new push bar/light bar on the front that is being made soon.
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: NEW USER...1990 Hardtop Buildup
« Reply #29 on: May 28, 2009, 06:02:34 PM »
So I still have the dash all torn apart, and bought my "Wal-Mart special" lights for the front/rear and underneath ;D so time to start mounting all that stuff and running my wires along the frame.  Figured out the CB mount, probably mount it tonight and the antenna and start taking apart some interior panels to run the antenna cable.  HUBS are in at 4WP but not picking up until the lift is in...June 5th Calmini estimated.  Got the idle smoothed out great...smooth at 700 or so (rough at 600 so turned it up a bit) and starts at 2,000 when cold (not great, but better than a cold start at 3,500 RPM). 
And the new switchboard panel should be ready tomorrow.  Dad (in construction) needed some stainless steel sheet made and bent to specs, so he took my pattern and is getting it made at a SS shop...when that comes I can mount my switches and new cig. lighter outlets...and CB mic mount, etc...post pics of that asap.
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