Goodbye Jimny, Hello 02 G/Vitara(FS: Old Susspension)

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Post by **kottunmewth** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:45 pm

Hay bendev ,looks like you tried turning it into a submarine.I'm glad it went back together for you without any more trouble.Looks like great fun.

Post by **Beginner4x4** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:23 pm

noticed you had lockers in the GV how much did they cost did you fit them yourself ? do u have rear dif lock how much they cost
because these are the next things on my list that i want to put on my GV

Post by **mnemonix** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:42 pm

Nice photos IB. Those last few in the mud, where abouts were they taken?
Seems coastal by the shrubbery. Looks like a decent place to go for a roll after a heavy downpour.

Post by **Squik** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:54 pm

Very nice... I showed your pics to a lady at work who has the same model Vit, albeit stockers... she's already making a shopping list

Post by **crazynic** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:38 pm

I have just read this thread and the little GV turned out awesome!

It looks like after using the coil spacers and strut/shock spacers you would need to also space the bump stops down to prevent the struts/shocks from bottoming?

Is this correct or am i missing something?

Post by **Mudbits** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:09 pm

Where did you buy your diff drop brackets and panhard bracket from? And price?

Post by **fordy1** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:22 pm

http://outdoorauto4x4.com/b/22762/1/grand-vitara.html

Post by **bendev** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:08 am

Mudbits wrote:Where did you buy your diff drop brackets and panhard bracket from? And price?

crazynic wrote:I have just read this thread and the little GV turned out awesome!

It looks like after using the coil spacers and strut/shock spacers you would need to also space the bump stops down to prevent the struts/shocks from bottoming?

Is this correct or am i missing something?

Hey guys,
Talk to Fordy1, he's a great guy that can get you anything you need.
He takes the time out to help and even gave me a call when I smashed my front diff to guide me in right direction.
So click on the link above or just PM him on outers.

Post by **bendev** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:16 am

mnemonix wrote:Nice photos IB. Those last few in the mud, where abouts were they taken?
Seems coastal by the shrubbery. Looks like a decent place to go for a roll after a heavy downpour.

Hey sorry for the late response
If you can get to the Servo at Freemans Waterhole all you have to do is drive about 1 minutes south and on your right hand side there is a 4WD training park. EA and the RAFB use it for there 4WD training. There's so much out there to do, if you get a chance you should check it out.

Post by **levlinm** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:05 pm

Hey Dude!!

I love the work done on the GV ..i in process of doing the same as well ... however i did have one issue the same as you ..how on earth did you sort out the camber issue ..??

Im running 12mm camber bolts but they dont seem to be enuff.ff, another worry is the angle of the lower arm and the cv joints..(i've already installed diff drop brackets) are those angles normal ??

P.s. i any one experiencing and driveline vibration..

Would really appriciate your help .. tx

Post by **TheOtherLeft** » Thu May 07, 2009 5:26 pm

Top job you've done there.

How do you find those Kuhmo tyres on/off road? Good/bad??? If you don't mind, can I ask how much you paid for them?

Post by **bendev** » Fri May 08, 2009 10:31 am

TheOtherLeft wrote: How do you find those Kuhmo tyres on/off road? Good/bad??? If you don't mind, can I ask how much you paid for them?

I paid $980 for 4 of them and then got the spare later for $280.
They have worn down a little too quick for my liking and as a result from that they have become a little noisy, but nothing too bad. As I've said before they are a great tyre. I'de totally recommend them to anyone. They have pulled me out of some bad shit.

Post by **bendev** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:09 am

Did a photo shoot a few months back and finally the photos came out.

Issue No.15 of 4WD Custom Action

Post by **bendev** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:16 am

And they also used a photo of my GV for an add.

SUZUFOUR Wreckers

The guys there are great. They helped out so much when I needed a new front diff. They have got everything you need in-stock and have the know how as well.

Post by **fordy1** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:58 am

yes it looks good plus i got a mention or 3

http://outdoorauto.blogspot.com/

http://outdoorauto4x4.com/

Post by **kerway** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:10 pm

Well done. Congrats all round.
Kerway

Post by **magneto** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:00 pm

The GV is looking great mate.
Are the Kuhmo's better than the Hankooks you had on the Jim?
Keep us all up to date.

Post by **bendev** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:10 pm

In a few months I'm off to England & then going through Europe. As I don't want to just leave my car siting on the road I think I'm going to sell it. Anyone interested just give me a ring.

FOR SALE:

Grand Vitara 2002 2-Door Silver
144,000KM
VIN# JSAFTB52V00170136
ENGINE# JZ0A186944

PRICE:

$13,000
see this thread for information

MOBILE#

0404059909

The only things getting taken out of the car are:

The Nokia Phone Car Kit,

GME UHF TX3200 with GME Hi-Gain 9db Arial,

10" Under seat Sub Woofer with Amp and

Alpine High Speed IPOD Ready Stereo

Please check out the links bellow

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2002-Suzuki-Gran ... tsupported

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotiv ... esult=true[/img]

Post by **bendev** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:04 am

new low price.

Post by **Moph** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:18 am

Sad you feel you have to let it go

LOL'd at that "Customiser's Guide" - Item 7 (Snorkel)

"By getting better airflow through the engine, some modifiers claim an extra 20kW can be gained from the engines. The easiest way to do this is with a snorkel and a set of extractors..."

Jeez, is that the reason everyone has them!!! Could do with an extra 20kW on the Zook

Post by **bendev** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:59 pm

Price Drop:

2002 Grand Vitara 2-Litre 2-Door

Comes with:
ARB Old Man Emu Lift Kit
Clarion CD player with front splits
Kumho KL-71 Mud tyres
Manual Locking Hubs
Narva Spot Lights
FTS Snorkel
Air Conditioning
Central Locking
Power Windows
Power Mirrors

Rego till: 14th April 2010
Odometer reading: 151,330 Km

If you have any Questions call 0404059909

Post by **crazynic** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:15 pm

Hey Bendev,

You never mentioned how you remedied the camber issue........

I would be interested to know what you came up with.

Post by **MADSUZU** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:09 pm

Hahaha.. man.. now that ive read your article.. im so glad i havent gone through that crap lol.. the steel diff is a good idea.. because no doubt i wouldve broken that later on..

You had lockers in it! What happened to them? Also where can i get a cheap K n N filter for it? I mean i can get one for $110 but SURELY you can buy a Filter cheaper from somwhere these days?

Anyway just came back from FRASER with your car... thoroughly enjoyed it and it hasnt got stuck anywhere yet ... and realistically so it shouldnt.. lol..

Post by **atari4x4** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:37 pm

crazynic wrote:Hey Bendev,

You never mentioned how you remedied the camber issue........

I would be interested to know what you came up with.

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