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Im getting a Zooks
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:52 pm
by thompson_2986
Im getta a Zooks
just wondering what is the best yr and the cheapest way in making the zooks ready for the bush??
i do a fair bit of shooting so looking at a soft top.
any help will be appreciated
cheers
Re: Im getting a Zooks
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:04 pm
by nicbeer
thompson_2986 wrote:
just wondering what is the best yr and the cheapest way in making the zooks ready for the bush??
89 WT onwards best. also buying one and driving one is the cheapest way to get them out in the bush.
search and u will find also check bible.
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:12 pm
by alien
89-95 WT leafy... if the indicators are next to the headlights (round ones, part of the front grille) then its a coily... (and of course its got coil suspension).
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:27 pm
by mick85
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:25 am
by christover1
I am
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:25 pm
by DEADZOOK
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:53 am
by 11_evl
89-95 is the best for your application as the front windscreen FOLDS down, perfect for night shooting where the head lights are needed
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:15 pm
by suzuki boy
See i reckon narrow track.......
Got 32's on it and keeps up with the patrols on 35's ussually easyer then them and kills anything in the mud BECAUSE your in one rut out of the other! If you care about pannel damage go for a WT if you couldn't care go NT!
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:59 pm
by thompson_2986
Thanks for all the input, it help me decide what to get.
hopefully sunday i get my Zooks
its a stock 93 soft top.
what sizes wheels can i setup on it before i start having to lift it??
I will be getting a 2" suspension lift later on or should i get the lift done first then run 31's or higher
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:21 pm
by pubic
gday mate. you'll love it. i have a 89 model.
all you will need to know about modding your zook can be found in here....
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic48714.php
many people have asked alot of questions you have and this has most of the answers.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:54 pm
by Moph
For a cheap and reliable shooting rig I'd go:
Bash wheelarch seams ................ free!
2" body lift ................................. $200 - PM just cruizin' from this forum
2" shackle extension ................... make 'em yourself or buy some - $200 fleebay
31x9.5's on 15x7's -15 offset ....... $1k+ if you buy new, or search the classifieds
That'd give you a capable bush basher that shouldn't break too often. Might need transfer gears if you're doing any serious 4wd'ing, but for general shooting work standard gearing should get you by.
If you're planning on a 2" suspension lift then forget the shackle extension but you will need to adjust the bumpstops to prevent the tyres hitting the guards on compression.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:06 pm
by ofr57
Moph wrote:For a cheap and reliable shooting rig I'd go:
Bash wheelarch seams ................ free!
2" body lift ................................. $200 - PM just cruizin' from this forum
2" shackle extension ................... make 'em yourself or buy some - $200 fleebay or pm gutless on here
31x9.5's on 15x7's -15 offset ....... $1k+ if you buy new, or search the classifieds
That'd give you a capable bush basher that shouldn't break too often. Might need transfer gears if you're doing any serious 4wd'ing, but for general shooting work standard gearing should get you by.
If you're planning on a 2" suspension lift then forget the shackle extension but you will need to adjust the bumpstops to prevent the tyres hitting the guards on compression.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:13 pm
by lay80n
thompson_2986 wrote:
what sizes wheels can i setup on it before i start having to lift it??
The moment you ask this question you wear out your n00b welcome.
Have a search through the bible
Layto....
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:16 pm
by Highway-Star
Moph wrote:
31x9.5's on 15x7's -15 offset ....... $1k+ if you buy new, or search the classifieds
I'm not aware of anyone who makes 31x9.5 tyres... I thought they were all basically 31x10.5, and some are even 31x11.5. Can anyone enlighten me???
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:22 pm
by Moph
Sorry - you're right.
Available tyres are:
30x9.5 15's (eg lots)
31x10.5 15's (eg lots)
31x9.5 16's (eg Jungle Trekker 2)
32x9.5 15's (eg Extreme Trekker)
And for 10.5's most manufacturers (and tyre places) will require you to run 8" rims too if I recall correctly. So there's the choice of 30x9.5's with 15x7" rims (-15 offset) or 31x10.5's with 15x8" rims (-28 offset).
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:37 pm
by Highway-Star
Moph wrote:Sorry - you're right. Typo.
To my knowledge you can get:
30x9.5 15's (eg lots)
31x10.5 15's (eg lots)
31x9.5 16's (eg Jungle Trekker 2)
32x9.5 15's (eg Extreme Trekker)
Thats what I thought
The JT's must one of so few...
