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1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
« on: January 12, 2016, 12:11:30 PM »
Hi,i have a VW 1.9 turbo in my 2dr Tracker it has 2 inch coil spacers but still seems slightly low in front end, any suggestions welcome.....maybe 4dr springs which may be too much axle angle?
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Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2016, 01:53:14 PM »
Got any pics?

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Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2016, 08:32:42 PM »
I ran stock with spacers and 1.6td with no issues.  Also ran ome struts and 962 springs with 955 rear springs and 3/4" spacers.
94 Sidekick 4 door, 1.6vw turbodiesel, 37mpg

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Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2016, 10:20:05 PM »
Forgive my bad but what are 962 springs?,my front end is probably a little heavier as I have an extra battery plus front tow bar skid plates etc.

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Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2016, 05:10:46 AM »
962 or 2962 is an OME (Old Man Emu) spring part number - specifically - it is the "heavy" front spring offered for the SQ series Grand Vitaras (98~05) - it's also used on the diesel engine XL-7s.

Full details - length, wire size, spring rate, etc. are available from Old Man Emu or ARB.
'98 SQ420 Grand Vitara
'05 JB420 Grand Vitara
'16 APK416 Vitara
'21 A6G415 Jimny

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Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2016, 10:24:32 AM »
Ok,thanks,I'll look into those 962's :sleepy: :-*

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Re: 1990 tracker front springs VW diesel
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2016, 11:56:24 AM »
I am running the 956 springs in my 93 2door.  while they are 0.4" longer their rate is 40 lbs/inch lighter.  My motor is around 340 lbs, probably a little heavier.  The 962 springs are rated at 540, which is 100 lbs/inch heaver than stock.  I wouldn't want heavier springs than I have, and the length can always be cut back, you cant reduce the heavier rates.
Here is a link to the spring rates from Low Range Offroad http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/images/charts/front_springs_chart.jpg
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.