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Which Zook to build up?

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:58 pm
by shanej
Hi

I have been looking through the Suzuki site for most of the day, day off so why not. :) And thre are some great looking Zook's out there.

Just wondering which zook would be the best to build up?
I need a new project, just asking for some ideas.

Thanks

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:05 pm
by zookdave
is this build up zook going to be road licensed??? daily driver??? rock buggy,
Mr dave

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:31 pm
by shanej
It will be a daily driver. Just want something that will not get too much attention from QLD transport.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:55 pm
by jo_shnz
a stock one wont get any looks from the qld transport

depends on the driving u want to do,if u want to do the hard stuff then ull proberly get defected

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:05 pm
by shanej
a stock one wont get any looks from the qld transport

depends on the driving u want to do,if u want to do the hard stuff then ull proberly get defected
Thanks for the info.

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:19 pm
by dreamz
well if you just lift it 2 inches and put 235s on there u wont get too many looks either :> but watch out for DOT

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:38 am
by shanej
Which year model will be the best? This is what I am after. I have already lifted a raised my old SWB Patrol but do not know the zook models.

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:51 am
by just cruizin'
the cheapest option you'll find is to get the youngest leafy that fits your budget. Doesn't matter what year they are they're all around the same price. Mines a 96 and when I was looking everying from 86 -96 that was OK were about the 3K mark.

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:25 am
by shanej
Thanks. Are there any models that come out with coil front and rear.

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:57 am
by Dee 4x4
Coily's started in 1996 (March?) so from then onwards all of the Sierra's were coil.

Coils cost more to modify heavily, but are softer on the road. My coily is already too rough so I don't think I'd go for a leaf.

Depending on your budget, 2" lift with some 29" all terrain or mud terrain makes a very capable Zook. If you want to go further without making it stand out, throw a rear air locker in there. Costly though.

Re: Which Zook to build up?

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:55 pm
by Pinball
shanej wrote:Hi

I have been looking through the Suzuki site for most of the day, day off so why not. :) And thre are some great looking Zook's out there.

Just wondering which zook would be the best to build up?
I need a new project, just asking for some ideas.

Thanks
Money to burn.... hmmm

MINE! :armsup: :D

Course i'll keep driving it for you....

Spock

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:38 pm
by ofr57
get a LWB soft top and put a canopy cover on it ... they look cool
2inch spring
2inch body

abit of bar work

and your set for some FUN :armsup:

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:55 pm
by Gwagensteve
Definitely a LWB 1.3, if you can find one.

the LWB climbs much better, is more practical, and hides a bit more lift and tyre for you poor, poor QLD boys because the longer length makes them look more like a mini hilux- a larger tyre looks more proportional.

the bad news is they are hard to find, often a bit rusty in the back (leaky soft tops) and all narrow track, unless you can find a NSW delievered LWB WT (ateco, the NSW suzuki distributor got hold of LWB WT sierras, pretty much the pick of a sierra, but the rest of australia didn't.)

despite building two for club members, I wouldn't build a SWB myself. and i don't build with more than 2" bdoy lift a 2" springs, (although there are some other tricks) so I am talking more in line with a Qld build than a NSW build- I'd still go LWB either with the lower height.

Steve.

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:45 am
by shanej
Thanks guys for the info. Gives me something to think about. Yeah QLD rules are just anal. :x