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Hi all - while I am not new to wheelin', (currently own Jeep Wrangler (vice pres MJOC) and series 1 discovery as family car) I haven't owned a Suzi since I was 18 and bought a new LJ80. - Since then, I have owned Patrols, Hi Luxes, Jeep and Land Rovers, but the Suzi still has great memories.
My son has just bought a Drover, front and rear Lock Rights (and don't they make the steering heavy!!) Warn winch, roll bar, fibreglass roof, 30" BFG's and spare G13a which I will reco before dropping in. Paid $3700.
What he would like to do is keep the fibeglass section over the driver and passenger, but replace the rear section with a windjammer and tray cover. Are these available in Oz?
I have just replaced oil and filter, and front and rear diff oils with hypoid as recommended - is there any other basic maintenance I should do, not knowing the history of the Suzi? Where is the best place to run diff breathers (just to the firewall?)
Anyway, looking forward to being a part of this forum - I am a regular poster on ausjeepoffroad.com, and feel that these types of forums are invaluable
Thanks guys and girls!!
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Post by BundyZook »

welcome. good to see your sons got the right idea but what the go with the jeep? :cry: lol

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Where are you and your son located ?? (helps to give relevant information from local members)

Welcome aboard I am sure you will find a wealth of information along witty (and not so witty) replies to most of your questions :D
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Post by DeWsE »

Welcome PK.

What do you mean by wind shield?

You can buy a glass rear off a maruti ute to make the drover a ute. If you want to close the the ute top off with something solid check out our member "ca18escort" members thread. Their you will find a great link to building your own lid.
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Thanks guys - we're in Melb.
And what's with the Jeep??!!!! Best 4WD I've owned, although the cost of parts is amazing!! :D
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What is a maruti ute? Any pics?
A windjammer is common on Wranglers - basically a "soft " rear wall of a ute, complete with window which goes down behind front seats to create a ute
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Post by antt »

PK wrote:What is a maruti ute? Any pics?
A windjammer is common on Wranglers - basically a "soft " rear wall of a ute, complete with window which goes down behind front seats to create a ute


welcome, i know what your talking about with the windjammer setup. 82ZUK from this forum has a similar setup on her sierra. i'll try and get some pics next time i see her.
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Post by grimbo »

besttop sell them, more than likely the same place you got the jeep one from
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Post by -Mick- »

Jeep :lol:

Oh yes welcome :D
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PK wrote:What is a maruti ute? Any pics?


Maruti home page:
http://gypsy.marutiudyog.com/index.asp

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Post by -Mick- »

You can get fibreglass backs but they cost :? Someone was thinkin of makin them on their own time wayyy cheaper.

Also Zukin4life was gonna talk to his old man about soft top maruti backs :) Wonder how that went :?:
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Post by runnin4life »

not my old man the boss at work its the company promo car it has a soft wall at the back it was origanally a soft top but they just left it and put a soft wall from the top to the floor looks good havnt been to work in a wile i will be at work in 2 weeks so will take photos wen i can i think sum one called it a wind stopper or sum crap like that
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Post by -Mick- »

wind jammer probably dude :)

Think you're having a grammar relapse :lol:
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Post by runnin4life »

yer i think so too yr10 exams are over so i dont really bother any more to lazy there is no need to any more unless it makes it easier to read
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Post by munecito »

I know someone who is selling a Windjammer in Sydney and if you want we can buy it between the two of us so I can keep the bikini for myself.

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Post by spamwell »

Hey PK have i seen you on ausjeep offroad

anyway it's SAM from ausjeep welcome to the suzi forums
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Post by bigsteve »

Welcome PK
There are several members of the Vix zook club here
Me
Grimbo
luv_mud
christover1
droopypete
muppet man
jacka
jtraf

and more

I'd suggest coming to a meeting, checking out some of the stuff peeps are driving and also different option for mods e.t.c.

And use and abuse the search button too ;)
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Post by PK »

Thanks for the welcome everyone, and yes I am PK from ausjeepoffroad.com forum. Will, you have a PM in reply to yours.
Where and when do the Suzi Club (Melb) meet? The website doesn't seem to be working........ :D
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PK wrote:Thanks for the welcome everyone, and yes I am PK from ausjeepoffroad.com forum. Will, you have a PM in reply to yours.
Where and when do the Suzi Club (Melb) meet? The website doesn't seem to be working........ :D


Suzuki 4WD Club of Victoria

OUR FORUM
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Suzuki_4WD_Club/

OUR MEETINGS
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4WD SUZUKI CLUB VICTORIA
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Post by muppet_man67 »

:armsup: Is you son on his learners? we are a very learner friendly club and while I cant speak for myself (Im on my Ps) there are very experienced people only too happy to supervise on club trips. A very good way to learn both for on and off road driving. If hes on his P's there is a few of us around that age who go for a play almost every couple of weeks. He is most welcome to come with us next time we go.
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