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I want to start a build on my Sierra

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I want to start a build on my Sierra

Post by UZI4U »

I'm not new to 4wding but a bit new to modifying them

I have 2 Suzuki Sierras.

1 x 1992 Soft top LWB = Daily driver
1 x 1988 Soft top LWB = Project car/offroader

They are both road worthy and registered.

I think I want to put 33's under it - what do I have to do to achieve that?

It is a offroad car so I can do what I want to it as long as it stays (fairly) legal to drive on the road (ha)

My plans are to change the engine - to either a Vitara engine or a turbo 2lt. I'm still trying to figure that out.

I am going to put a rollcage completely through it, front and rear lockers, rock sliders, front and rear bars with winch and snorkel.

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I would appreciate some ideas and help with that I'd have to do first.

Thanks in advance.
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Post by GRPABT1 »

There are many ways to go about getting 33's to fit mate, and lots of people have their opinions on how to do it differently to others. I suggest you have a look at some rigs in the members section and the suzuki section and do plenty of research first. Have a look at the bible if you are unsure on any terms.
Build Thread - http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=168546&p=1927514&hilit=GRPABT1%27s+zook#p1927514
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Post by badger »

Grab a grinder and a bottle/ slab of your poison
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Post by want33s »

Why do you want 33's?
My tyres measure 31.5" and I regularly embarass GQ's and Cruisers on 33-35" tyres.
If you go any bigger than 31 you will run into axle & CV weakness problems, which are possible to overcome but costly.
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Re: I want to start a build on my Sierra

Post by jonno_racing »

UZI4U wrote:I have 2 Suzuki Sierras.

1 x 1992 Soft top LWB = Daily driver
1 x 1988 Soft top LWB = Project car/offroader
your gready.....

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Post by ajsr »

I have two sierra's

greedy and one lucky mother f r :armsup: :armsup: :armsup: [/quote]
85 high roof 1.3, 6.5 tc, air lockers,ruf and 34 swampers. yep its an ugly pos.
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Post by RockHopper »

want33s wrote:Why do you want 33's?
My tyres measure 31.5" and I regularly embarass GQ's and Cruisers on 33-35" tyres.
If you go any bigger than 31 you will run into axle & CV weakness problems, which are possible to overcome but costly.
Jas.
I agree. Unless you are going for looks, I think 31's are the best size. If you are hell bent on 33's I'd consider a spring over conversion and mover your front diff forward to make them fit. Before I get shot down in flames by other people preaching to grind this and bang that with a hammer, let it be known I'm not a big fan of panel beating a car to get tyres to fit :finger:
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