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by icekayak
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: digital speedo
Replies: 23
Views: 566

i thought you could just turn a screw inside the stock speedo to calibrate them... (it may have been vitara's but thought it was the sierra's)
by icekayak
Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Towing a suzuki with an A-frame - tow weight
Replies: 19
Views: 447

bit of a discussion on lengths etc here too:
http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?topic= ... icseen#new
by icekayak
Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:30 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Towing a suzuki with an A-frame - tow weight
Replies: 19
Views: 447

I um unsure about the legalities but here is a setup we successfully have used to tow a samurai 8 hours home after i purchased it (and yes it is sitting on a trailer now) We left the key in the ignition but left the vehicle 'off' (steering lock) Rear driveshaft was disconnected, front hubs unlocked ...
by icekayak
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara tow weights
Replies: 16
Views: 407

oops guess we shouldn't have done this then...
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the trailer was braked and was a faily heavy tow bar though...
by icekayak
Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: powersteering from coily sammurai into sierra
Replies: 7
Views: 325

ok any idea what bits i need? (donor car is not local)
just pump, resivour, pipes, and box?

Cheers :)
by icekayak
Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: powersteering from coily sammurai into sierra
Replies: 7
Views: 325

over here in New Zealand we have the: SJ410, SJ413, SJ413-Samurai, Samurai and late model Samurai (coily) and their all RHD + we have some sierras/early jimnys that found their way here... this is a RHD coily samurai someone is wrecking... (power steering) http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/65 ...
by icekayak
Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:30 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: powersteering from coily sammurai into sierra
Replies: 7
Views: 325

powersteering from coily sammurai into sierra

Hey
Anyone know if the powersteering outta a 1997 Coily Samurai will fit into a 85 Sierra, and what bits you need to swap over? is it all just bolt on?

Cheers
by icekayak
Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: LWB 1.3 L zook
Replies: 16
Views: 792

yes there was definately a 1985 Suzuki Sierra LWB (convertable) 1.3L NT... not sure about anythign else :lol:
by icekayak
Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Sleeping in back of LWB Sierra?
Replies: 10
Views: 458

yeh the truck is a wee way off, spent last month cutting and welding rust from it... got the gearbox and transfer in the other week and the motor goes :) still need to modify cage (looks little weak)... put all rest of running geat back in.. put interior back in... make the 31's fit.. build ...
by icekayak
Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:07 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Sleeping in back of LWB Sierra?
Replies: 10
Views: 458

Sleeping in back of LWB Sierra?

Anyone tried sleeping in the back of a LWB sierra or putting a bed in the back? any pics? how'd it go? Got a LWB project on the go and thought it'd be cool to just be able to sleep in the back on safari type trips... not really taking about fullon camper type wagon just like a foldup foam mattress ...
by icekayak
Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Strange sound in Vitara
Replies: 2
Views: 133

does it have airconditiong? is the noise there when both the fan and the ac are on?
by icekayak
Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:34 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Front Wheel Bearing Locking Plate Screws
Replies: 12
Views: 392

From memory: There is a thin round plate with lots of holes in it, and 4 countersunk cross head screws (mine only had 2 there), and then there is a thicker round plate behind it with lots of holes with big thread going around the main spindle and then 4 of the many little holes are threaded also ...
by icekayak
Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:28 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Front Wheel Bearing Locking Plate Screws
Replies: 12
Views: 392

when it happened to me i drilled the heads out so could get the pieces off the truck, then drilled most of the centre of the actual screw out (with a smaller drill bit) with the aim of then just removing what was left with like a small screwdriver wedged in the drilled hole and turning... (or a ...
by icekayak
Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:40 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vitara Power Steering Unit (?)
Replies: 8
Views: 427

Re: Vitara Power Steering Unit (?)

Hi, Just went for my WOF and they picked up a couple of things, ball joint needs fixing, easy, tighten wheel bearing, easy (I think), tighten rear suspension bush, easy, But they also said my power steering unit was leaking (the bit which directly attaches to the steering arms etc). Anyway, has ...
by icekayak
Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: shocks 4 2" lift
Replies: 123
Views: 8473

hi all does this combo work in a 90 SWB vitara...?????? i have 2" raised springs not installed until have shocks sorted!! thanks all not in the front... vitara use struts in the front as opposed to shocks, and have a look in the vitara bible as to rears but commodore something or anothers work ...
by icekayak
Tue Feb 06, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Suspension / Tyre question ?
Replies: 11
Views: 487

ok so if you move the diff forward do you have to do anything with the driveshaft or steering? Cheers
by icekayak
Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:08 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: vitara bumpstop extension FITTED (PICS)
Replies: 18
Views: 1060

For the rear I got some rubber door stops prob about an inch high or maybe less, and drilled through the seat on the rear diff where the bumpstop hits, then just lined it all up and bolted it on (you can JUST get to the back through a small gap in the seat to get the nut on)
by icekayak
Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:33 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Front wheel bearings.
Replies: 2
Views: 142

what truck are you driving :D
by icekayak
Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:40 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Vit front end lift ( now with pics )
Replies: 25
Views: 1070

mroffroader wrote:so how do you wire them in?
probably worth asking on ORE but i had an idea it wasn't legal in NZ to wire them in for some reason...
by icekayak
Thu Nov 16, 2006 4:23 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: 91 vit high revs
Replies: 6
Views: 347

interesting...
my 16v '92 escudo changes pretty quick, only revs around 2700 @ 100kmh
by icekayak
Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: nissan 180 rear coils in rear of my vit (dial up)
Replies: 76
Views: 10960

Try_Me wrote:what shocks do i need to run if im putting GVs in the front and a 15mm coil spacer
Ok... As far as I know Shocks go in the back and Struts go in the front. Are you wanting to know what Struts to use (in the front) with GV coils and 15mm spacer both in the front?
by icekayak
Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:28 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: nissan 180 rear coils in rear of my vit (dial up)
Replies: 76
Views: 10960

the application guide was only for the s13/e34 ones... can't remember which guide but just downloaded one from somewhere but no measurements on it :cry: the measurements were from me asking people on peoples auctions from trademe.co.nz (new zealand auction site bit like ebay) so not too accurate i ...
by icekayak
Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:36 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: nissan 180 rear coils in rear of my vit (dial up)
Replies: 76
Views: 10960

few interesting things been looking at... According to an application guide 180sx springs are same as s13 and also as sunny sedan. The same springs are listed as lowering springs for a BMW e34 (indicating stock springs must be higher) 94 Honda Accord springs are 100mm diameter + 410mm free height ...
by icekayak
Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:23 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: coil spacer....
Replies: 3
Views: 181

have a look in the vitara bible... It won't improve articulation any but would be possible to put 50mm spacer rear and 30mm spacer front... the front is about 1.5x whatever you put in... ie 20mm will give 30mm lift 30mm will give 45mm of lift... the rear is just what you put in. but if your going ...
by icekayak
Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:43 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Wanted: Pics of Vitara Rollbar :)
Replies: 2
Views: 189

any idea what tube you used? does it mount onto the floor or frame?
cheers
by icekayak
Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Wanted: Pics of Vitara Rollbar :)
Replies: 2
Views: 189

Wanted: Pics of Vitara Rollbar :)

Looking making a rollbar for my vitara ('90 tintop 3dr), nothing too hardcore just for a bit of security.... Thinking Main hoop and 2 backstays (so 4 point), and debating about how much i need a crossbrace on main hoop vs if i want a rear seat (3dr) I belive its legal over here as long as its all ...
by icekayak
Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:42 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: play in front drivers wheel.
Replies: 4
Views: 205

play in front drivers wheel.

Just a question for you guys... hope it makes sense cos i don't know the proper terms.... 1stly I have a '90 vitara 3dr carb power steering manual hubs There is play in my front drivers wheel. I can wobble the wheel top-bottom and side-side. When i take the wheel off and i can wobble the break disc ...
by icekayak
Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:56 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Cutting Guards
Replies: 2
Views: 247

how do you attach the alloy to the guards?
do you find you lose some of the strength of the guards and they flex easily?

cheers
by icekayak
Thu Oct 05, 2006 4:20 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Cutting Guards
Replies: 2
Views: 247

Cutting Guards

What do you guys think is the best way to increase the radius of the guards (ie cut them), and maintain a lip for screwing flares into, whist still looking decent. want to increase approx 1 inch from around the whole guard. Here are some options i've found through searching: -Cutting the stock lip ...
by icekayak
Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:46 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Considering a Jimny
Replies: 28
Views: 1375

Here's another site worth looking at: http://www.project-tinfoil.co.nz/ All about Stu buding up a Jimny for winch challenges, and still being road legal. Good site details what he did at each step and why, and the $$$ (in NZD) involved also. There are plenty of better trucks out there and no one ...