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Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?

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Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« on: January 24, 2011, 01:28:00 PM »
Besides the square dash motif........?
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 08:48:57 AM »
Can anybody tell me?  Where are the gurus?

What made Suzuki decide thay needed an 88.5 version?
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2011, 05:54:47 PM »
The main differences are a lower 5th gear for better highway cruising, softer springs for a better ride and larger flanges for the transfer case and differentials.  There were some interior changes as well.
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2011, 05:58:21 PM »
I also understand there is a stronger sway bar in the front on the 88.5+
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2011, 06:04:27 PM »
I wouldn't doubt it, in response to the garbage CR article.
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2011, 09:53:47 PM »
They also have plastic spacers between the springs that help it ride nicer.  The springs are also softer. I dont use those springs because they seem to bend easier than the early ones.
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2011, 07:00:01 AM »
what about value difference...as there is nothing in the nada guide showing an 88.5?
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2011, 11:31:32 AM »
At this point the value is pretty much the same.  Not many people realize what the differences are between yearly models, at least until they switched to fuel injection.
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2011, 01:10:38 PM »
thanks!
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2011, 07:30:53 PM »
Quote from: second sami on March 30, 2011, 07:00:01 AM
what about value difference...as there is nothing in the nada guide showing an 88.5?

There is no such thing as an "88.5", as far as the designation on a title or for looking up values through nada or kbb.  They will just be listed as an 88.
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Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2011, 11:57:03 AM »
I think the 88.5 is worth inbetween a 88 and 89;)
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