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Vitara Mods ??

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Vitara Mods ??

Post by matthew_3025 »

Hey Guys,

Im new to the 4x4 game and i purchased a 1992 vitara.. Just wondering what lift kits, tyres and any other modfications you guys think i should or need to get.. meaning size of lift 2'' 3'' 4'' lift, size of tyres and things like that..

Your help will be greatly appreciated..

Thanks
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Post by josephbeckers »

Gday matey welcome to the site. Have a look in the vitara bible there is heaps of info in there.
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Post by lockdup »

I can sell you a rear air locker of you like
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Post by clownman »

how much you looking for the air locker
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Post by lockdup »

Well its currently in the car atm. It has been used once offroad only and is approx a year old. I need to replace the centre, but probly about 850 Incl. the compressor (heavy duty one).

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Post by joeblow »

lockdup wrote:Well its currently in the car atm. It has been used once offroad only and is approx a year old. I need to replace the centre, but probly about 850 Incl. the compressor (heavy duty one).

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Post by suzukiboy »

Lift 3"
Tyres 30" Mud
Locker ARB Air

Will do most people
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Post by lockdup »

Nope. I was building a vitara, got the air locker installed and two weeks late I jumped on the sierra band wagon. i.e. wasted $1500.


As for Mods to the original question I would: 40mm OME lift, 2" body lift, Gearing, 30-31" tyres, rear locker.

That will make the vit near unstoppable.
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Post by fire60 »

Gidday mate. I have a 92 2dr vitara. The first thing I did from std. was a 50mm body lift and then 31inch muds. I had to do a little cutting and adjusting on guards etc to get a good fit. Then I added a 40mm old man emu suspension lift. these mods have made a lot of difference and it is a pretty capable truck. I have a rear ARB diff locker to go in any time soon. Any questions, feel free to ask. Pete
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Post by Timbo_ »

i have a combination of 3 inch calmini suspention lift and 3 inch body lift and 31" tyres. Still have the tyres rubbing heavily on the inside of the guards. So be prepared to for the chop if your looking for 31" tyres.
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Post by danssurf82 »

Timbo_ wrote:i have a combination of 3 inch calmini suspention lift and 3 inch body lift and 31" tyres. Still have the tyres rubbing heavily on the inside of the guards. So be prepared to for the chop if your looking for 31" tyres.
?? what are you doing wrong? i only have 2 inch springs, slightly chopped guards and i run 31's with no scrubbing. 32's scrub on full up travel
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Post by Timbo_ »

danssurf82 wrote:
Timbo_ wrote:i have a combination of 3 inch calmini suspention lift and 3 inch body lift and 31" tyres. Still have the tyres rubbing heavily on the inside of the guards. So be prepared to for the chop if your looking for 31" tyres.
?? what are you doing wrong? i only have 2 inch springs, slightly chopped guards and i run 31's with no scrubbing. 32's scrub on full up travel
Im guessing its something to do with the extra flex of the suspention lift. Also running commodore shocks on the rear. Forgot to mention it only rubs on the rear, front is fine. check out atari's member thread for some pics of the suspention lift.
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Post by danssurf82 »

the rear does rub a little when completely flexed up, but its just the top of the inner guard... if i got a 2 inch body lift it would be fine
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Post by Timbo_ »

yeah talking about right up under the gaurds. sorry, should of been more clearer at the beginning. :roll:
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Post by danssurf82 »

if u were really worried extend your bump stops?
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Post by Toecutta »

Timbo_ wrote:
danssurf82 wrote:
Timbo_ wrote:i have a combination of 3 inch calmini suspention lift and 3 inch body lift and 31" tyres. Still have the tyres rubbing heavily on the inside of the guards. So be prepared to for the chop if your looking for 31" tyres.
?? what are you doing wrong? i only have 2 inch springs, slightly chopped guards and i run 31's with no scrubbing. 32's scrub on full up travel
Im guessing its something to do with the extra flex of the suspention lift. Also running commodore shocks on the rear. Forgot to mention it only rubs on the rear, front is fine. check out atari's member thread for some pics of the suspention lift.
yea weird my 6" combo doesn't scrub at all with 31", I bet you need a better offset in your rims
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Post by Toecutta »

lockdup wrote:Well its currently in the car atm. It has been used once offroad only and is approx a year old. I need to replace the centre, but probly about 850 Incl. the compressor (heavy duty one).

Just pm me.
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Post by cossie1 »

Toecutta wrote:
lockdup wrote:Well its currently in the car atm. It has been used once offroad only and is approx a year old. I need to replace the centre, but probly about 850 Incl. the compressor (heavy duty one).

Just pm me.
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Want to swap for an LSD centre?[/quote

im interested in buying if you want. pm me if you like

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Post by lockdup »

To all those interested in the air locker: I will get it sorted out tomorrow and try to souce a replacement. I will then Get it cleaned and packed and put it up for sale. If anyone in melb is interested in removing it nd replacing it with their centre pm me.

To those interested pm me and we can sort it out. Lets try to keep this thread on topic

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Post by A1 »

Whats the drama ...some slight body cutting is all that is required to fit 37"s and then a wee bit more for 40"s :finger: ......... :D



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Post by fe11xx »

Jesus!!!! That thing is intense!!!

I'm running 32s with the Calmini 3" kit and a 2" BL. No scrubbing except on the n/s rear plastic inner liner thing on full flex. I don't think anything has been chopped out of it either (I bought it second hand with 31s and a 2.5" lift so I'm not sure..) It is unlocked and ungeared and recently at zig zag it embarrassed a few of the skyscrapers...
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