Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Are the gear box ratios the same for a 96 SV620 and the earlier model 1.6 litre Vitaras . I know the input shaft and bell housing is different but are they the only differences that people are aware of.

Have you changed your spark plugs .
Even though you have new leads , check there resistance and post up your readings . When you remove your spark plugs , do they all look the same .
Also what condition is your air filter in .

So I get the impression that the older vitaras are tougher than the newer ones.. I have a 1.6efi 2 door vitara and i was looking at the newer v6 ones but they seem to break stuff easier like cv joints etc.. can anyone confirm this?l I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing it's the extra horsepower ...

suzimad wrote:so you paying $50 for a 15 yr old one when i could of got you a new one for 70-80 ?

Where from , I know someone who is also after one.

Peter

The 94 LWB seats aren't any better either.

Hi Every one , I know this has been discussed a few times but not sure if specific to Vitaras. I was up at Land Cruiser Park on the weekend following a couple of Patrols and 200 series Land Cruisers around, and of course when your travelling with the likes of those you need something extra , so you ...

. I like your idea and think it is good for light recoveries where you want to just hook your strap on with out mucking around with bow shackles. But for a heavy snatch recovery I'd think your better to go to the trouble and remove your tow ball and attach your snatch strap using a 3.2 t shackle as ...

My daughters got my camera on a school camp so it will be a week before I can post something up .

What were the easy fixes Joe .
I know of 3 Vitara's up this way with this problem .

Hi I've heard there is a common fault caused during manufacturing of the G16B blocks, that has resulted in them cracking around and near the
welsh plugs .

Any truth to this and any suggested remedies please.

205/75/15

Hi Ryangus I supprised by all the answers because it confirms what mine is like at 210000 kms. Whine isn't that bad though. The rattle for dash . There are screws along the top of the dash where it meets the windscreen . They are under little plastic covers the size of your thumb nail. Use a flat ...

So Hamo,
They have removed it from car sales so what did you end up gettig???

I firgue the last one last 200 000 kms so for $160 it's worth getting the top tank replaced. The other option $485 for a new one .
For an old run about $340 is better off in my pocket.

Hi suzuki boy what thickness is the bash plates from calmini and how much are they ???

Looking for an 80 series deisel and just wondering if over 300'000 kms is too risky to buy, if not then what sort of money would you expect to pay.

95 GXL and onwards.

Found the same thing.
Everybody talks about the 2" lift but when going to the shops they do tell you it's only 30mm approx. They do also say that 2 " in the max you want to go for the CV'S sake.

Thanks guys , your replies have been helpfull and will get something properly fabricated . Will post a pic when done .

vit94

I had a big w/end so that might not make sense I would agree with you on this :lol: :lol: You are also right in saying the shock won't bottom out. by raising your shock mount to allow fitment of a longer shock would allow the shock not to bottom out But in doing that your limiting your downward ...

I have the 2 inch lift.
It's as simple as this : It doesn't matter what sort of lift you do , if the springs allow compression more than the shocks can give , you need to modify your bump stops.

Thanks atari4x4 That's the sort of answer i was looking for. I've been experimenting with timber blocks and worked out I'll only need a 50mm spacer . I've also added an extra 20mm spring spacer to give me a bit more travel in the spring. I just was interested in other peoples ideas. Haven't worked ...

If i raise the mounts then i've lost the advantage of the extra wheel travel. So no point doing that. Commodore shocks give an extra 8inch more than the ranchos, I don't think so . And if they do what's thier compressed measurements. Probably the same as the Rancho's if not worse. So no point doing ...

I've got a 94 Vitara LWB with rancho shocks. Reason for getting those was mainly for the extended travel but also for their adjustability. Down side to this is the lose of compression. Old shocks 285 compressed 460 extended. New shocks 356 compressed 568 extended. Problem is now i need to put a 50mm ...

Hi eXc

Sent you some emails. hope they help.

Firstly , it looks like you have removed the circlip off the spine. If so put it back on. Useing a pin punch or centre punch remove the lock nut ( that's the thing with holes in it ) by hitting it anticlockwise. I could be very tight or easy to remove. I had use a big ballpien hammer on mine and ...

If you want the ability to be able the start you car off the second battery in the event of your main going flat , then ask an auto electrician to install a push button switch across your solinod so you can. i'm assuming you've got one by the clicking noise you hearing. Might pay to check the ...

Hi Gwagensteve I was just summarising other peoples comments , then added an angle at the end ( abit out there I admit ) the thought that there are alot of worse things people do and yet they are not having they're freedom restricted. So instead of fences and gates going up to keep us out of places ...

Hope you cut and paste your posts tails , because i think there getting longer. Have to agree, your Vit looks fine.

I'm new to 4x4ing so this has made interesting reading, especially since I'm thinking about buying a separete set of tyres just for driving in the bush. MUDDIES that's what they call an aggresive tyre ( remember I'm new so these are my obsivations , & happy to be corrected ) . There are 2 types of ...

Thanks for the post with the pictures Mike

Every body can be a critic with hind sight on their side. But we all get complacent with different things. If not one thing it's another. It's posts like yours which prompts us to pick up our game.