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Small build up ideas.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:01 pm
by Guy
I am getting me another Zuk. a litter red softtop (with a fibreglass top on it currently )
About 12 months ago I put a 1.6 in it for the owner (very hurried install one night only with limited tools ... it's awesome
) and called it good.
He has owed me money for some time now so is giving me the Zuk to cover his debt.
Will be a very small build, already has a 1.6, but I want to redo the install using one of BenT's kits and add a 2 inch bodylift to help with some clearnace issues as well as lifting the T/case to give it a flat belly pan.
Headlight loom upgrade.
235's or small 31's and will keep an eye out for a old 4.16 tcase. Power steering using parts I have, 1.6 PS pump and dudlux IFS steering box.
Once I track down some gears I will lock it up and just bomb about in it for a while.
Any other neat cheap idea's people have had to generally improve their Zukin lives.
Not just for off road ability, already has a not bad stero in it (good enough for me anyway)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:51 pm
by nicbeer
Barwork inc bullbar/spotlight bar, rollbar, rearbar.
uhf, bilge pump.
new softtop or bikini top.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:14 pm
by v840
Seats. Prelude/ GTI seats or similar are a worthwhile upgrade if you'll be driving it for any extended length of time IMO.
And don't forget the chequerplate rear corners.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:21 pm
by Dee
v840 wrote:
And don't forget the chequerplate rear corners.
i know alot of people hate em, but i've got a hand sized squish right on the driver rear corner which i'm sure i could have avoided with a little bit of re-inforcement.
depending on the type of driving you do, maybe.
cage?
EFI?
compressor, air-locker front, secondairs? (prob not all that cheap though).
or what about goin a 1" bodylift, (clear lifted transfer, 1.6 etc... roctoy ring?) & then run some stock RUF & some 2" ome's in the rear...?
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:29 pm
by GRPABT1
Virtual lift, biggers tyres and more gearing
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:59 pm
by v840
Dee wrote:
i know alot of people hate em, but i've got a hand sized squish right on the driver rear corner which i'm sure i could have avoided with a little bit of re-inforcement.
Ha, you're probably right dude. Just stirring.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:13 pm
by christover1
K.I.S.S
unless the fun for you is being in the garage building,
instead of out driving it.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:53 pm
by droopypete
christover1 wrote:K.I.S.S
unless the fun for you is being in the garage building,
instead of out driving it.
Give this man cuppie doll
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:09 pm
by sierrajim
Remove the roof = free
Remove floor bungs = free
Massage the guards = free
Weld the rear diff = not much
Go drive it.
Congrats on the new toy.
Are the threads on the IFS hilux box the same as on a Vitara one for the power steer lines?
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:37 pm
by grimbo
As simple as possible, no sand at all, and just drive this one and enjoy it
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:41 pm
by VR Rodeo
Move the diffs by redrilling the perches
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:47 pm
by mike_nofx
VR Rodeo wrote:Move the diffs by redrilling the perches
Does this really have any effect (bar negative) with stock springs and shackles?
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:03 pm
by Guy
grimbo wrote:As simple as possible, no sand at all, and just drive this one and enjoy it
Thats the idea .. keep it simple and reliable (will take my oldest out with me on a few trips .. I want to make sure it gets home)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:06 pm
by spamwell
30 inch trepadors, smallest hardcore tyre i am aware of (can also get them in 235 75 15s
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:07 pm
by Guy
mike_nofx wrote:VR Rodeo wrote:Move the diffs by redrilling the perches
Does this really have any effect (bar negative) with stock springs and shackles?
Bit of firewall clearnace and slighty improved ride due to the extended wheelbase.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:39 am
by gomulletgo
mike_nofx wrote:
VR Rodeo wrote:
Move the diffs by redrilling the perches
Does this really have any effect (bar negative) with stock springs and shackles?
Bit of firewall clearnace and slighty improved ride due to the extended wheelbase.
Firewall clearance is something I want. How hard is this mod? What else has to be altered? relocate shock mounts? steering? relocate bumpstops?
Thanks
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:56 am
by Guy
sierrajim wrote:Remove the roof = free
Remove floor bungs = free
Massage the guards = free
Weld the rear diff = not much
Go drive it.
Congrats on the new toy.
Are the threads on the IFS hilux box the same as on a Vitara one for the power steer lines?
No idea Jim, I have the Pump (lines were cut when I purchased it) and I have the box, same deal only have the lines at the box end, was going to get pirtek or similar to sort it out for me.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:11 am
by Guy
nicbeer wrote:Barwork inc bullbar/spotlight bar, rollbar, rearbar.
uhf, bilge pump.
new softtop or bikini top.
Hmm Bilge pump .. not that it seems it will ever rain again ... but not a bad idea.