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Vitara Mods ??
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:54 pm
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
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:21 pm
by josephbeckers
Gday matey welcome to the site. Have a look in the vitara bible there is heaps of info in there.
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:52 pm
by lockdup
I can sell you a rear air locker of you like
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:10 pm
by clownman
how much you looking for the air locker
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:42 pm
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).
Just pm me.
Sorry about the hi jack
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:19 pm
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).
Just pm me.
Sorry about the hi jack
hope its not the one in you're sierra, it won't fit a rear vitara.
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:44 pm
by suzukiboy
Lift 3"
Tyres 30" Mud
Locker ARB Air
Will do most people
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:37 am
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:47 am
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
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:38 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:44 pm
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
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:59 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:07 pm
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
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:08 pm
by Timbo_
yeah talking about right up under the gaurds. sorry, should of been more clearer at the beginning.

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:21 pm
by danssurf82
if u were really worried extend your bump stops?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:24 pm
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
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:35 pm
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.
Sorry about the hi jack
Want to swap for an LSD centre?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:24 pm
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.
Sorry about the hi jack
Want to swap for an LSD centre?[/quote
im interested in buying if you want. pm me if you like
cheers
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:52 pm
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
Cheers
Sin
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:35 pm
by A1
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:37 am
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...