Where do I start

[just cruizin']

Hi Guys and Gals,

Looking at getting a Zook ute as a daily driver, I've got my eye on one at the moment which is pretty rough and could use some work to get on the road. My question is what mods should I be doing along the way, there won't be a lot of dollars to go around but I would rather only do things once, do want to buy something and replace it one year later.

It's a 1.3lt 5 speed.

What problems should I be on the look out for, it's apparantly leaking a bit of oil from the front of the engine and making a noise in 4th gear.

Any help is apprieciated.

Thanks

Greg

[nicbeer]

Have a gander at the bible, many questions answered there.

Also think on where u want to take it and what terrain u want to drive.

cheers

Nic

[just cruizin']

Thanks Nic,

I know this is a contridication (sic) but it'll be a daily driver but I'd also want to use it on rocks, climbs and ruts etc.

I had a quick look at the bible but I'm just after ppl's suggestions on what mods are best valve for money, zook wise. I have a 100 series that I'll be keeping that's lifted locked and wearing MTRs so I know what makes most 4WD perform, just interested in whats the best for my situation.

Greg

[N*A*M]

if i was to do it again to build a dd and trail rig, i'd weld the rear diff, lift the guards, rear springs up front and use taller but skinny tyres on ford f100 rims

[just cruizin']

I'd rather not weld the diff, is the a cheaper locker like a lock-rite for the suzi's. By lift the guard I assume you mean trimming them, what size tyre do you recommend N*A*M

[N*A*M]

weld it man! i dd'd mine welded. it was much easier to drive on 34" than 26" though. yes, lock-wrongs are available. tyre size depends on terrain and how much you like changing cvs. 31-2" would be quite a good starting point.

oh and i forgot, you'll need gearing too.

[Zute]

I use my ute as daily driver, only 1ltr 4speed.
new 2" lifted springs and shocks, and 30x9.5 muddies on 15x7 rims. Made a world of differance. Better on road , much better off. Dont need to change gears( but would be nice ) lift body or sell the house.

[just cruizin']

Gearing seems the go, anywhere do it cheaper then $1K. Should I be going the series I or III gears? What offset does the F wheels give compared to the zook ones. I'd like to go 32"s offroad how much guard cutting is required if I go 2" lift? Chassis extention sounds likely too.


All I got to do now is buy the bloody thing

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