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killingthemonkey · 10-22-2001, 06:52 AM

Heya, Folks!

Fairly new here. Haven't posted in the zuk section yet. Well, here it goes. Mostly been posing in the General Chit-Chat forum, because I didn't yet have any questions or input dealing with wheeling.

Well, now I'm getting my front end in. I've got my t-case and axle, and I am going to put some heavy duty springs in under it for an extra 2 inches. Then I'm gonna give it a 3 inch body lift. I'll be clearing 33's. What next? Remember, I'm new to wheeling. I couldn't pick a line if it was drawn for me in magic marker, but I have a good teacher.

Thanks guys! <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

UZI 9mm · 10-22-2001, 07:59 AM

dude! that's just criminal. 231 posts and this is first suzuki one? <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">
just joking.i have a '91 also,and wish you well with your project.
as an aside- not dissing your body lift idea but any particular reason for 3"? seems kinda alot. (at 2" the body lift on mine was manageable but a 3" one....)do you have good help/materials etc. to do it?

bobaki · 10-22-2001, 08:13 AM

Mr 9----you got your name back <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

mudlite · 10-22-2001, 08:16 AM

Done correctly a 3" body lift is not a problem. Just make sure you add supports under the drivers seat and above the rear axle. this will help distribute the weight.
Why are you going with stiff springs? why not spoa with stock ones, or YJ? Flex is a good thing, and lockers would be the next item on your list.

UZI 9mm · 10-22-2001, 08:21 AM

Mr. Bobaki
you're one polite fellow,you have my admiration. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
i'm just a lazy sod who takes his time to do things that's all. <IMG SRC="smilies/blush2.gif" border="0">

killingthemonkey · 10-22-2001, 08:22 AM

Already got a Fosi locker ready to go in. Saved a bit of money on it to. Oh, yeah, getting it for nothing. The lift and springs are because of my room mate. First it was his idea. Second he's giving me parts. Free is always good.

Next, I'm gonna have to find a locker for the front.

UZI 9mm · 10-22-2001, 08:25 AM

"fosi" locker hee hee
i have a "miss piggy" locker <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

killingthemonkey · 10-22-2001, 08:47 AM

Also, I'm thinking about a Vortec V6. Any thoughts?

10-22-2001, 06:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
killingthemonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6808 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,492	To all my fellow zuk drivers Heya, Folks! Fairly new here. Haven't posted in the zuk section yet. Well, here it goes. Mostly been posing in the General Chit-Chat forum, because I didn't yet have any questions or input dealing with wheeling. Well, now I'm getting my front end in. I've got my t-case and axle, and I am going to put some heavy duty springs in under it for an extra 2 inches. Then I'm gonna give it a 3 inch body lift. I'll be clearing 33's. What next? Remember, I'm new to wheeling. I couldn't pick a line if it was drawn for me in magic marker, but I have a good teacher. Thanks guys! <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> __________________ Doug ----------------------------------------------- I don't think the Jihadists are correct when they call America "The Great Satan", but I think we are capable of being a very good Satan. ----------------------------------------------- For a man to love his country his country ought to be lovely. And Self-esteem begins with the pride of independence, of earning one's way, of being a citizen who can support his family and doesn't need charity or welfare and doesn't look for "entitlements"; without that you cannot have a republic - Jerry Pournelle ------------------------------------------------ After the uprising of the 17th June The Secretary of the Writers Union Had leaflets distributed in the Stalinallee Stating that the people Had forfeited the confidence of the government And could win it back only By redoubled efforts. Would it not be easier In that case for the government To dissolve the people And elect another? - "The Solution" by Bertolt Brecht ------------------------------------------------- 1991 Suzuki Samurai Stock height Stock t-case No lockers BROKE -----------------------------------------------

10-22-2001, 08:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
killingthemonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6808 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,492	Already got a Fosi locker ready to go in. Saved a bit of money on it to. Oh, yeah, getting it for nothing. The lift and springs are because of my room mate. First it was his idea. Second he's giving me parts. Free is always good. Next, I'm gonna have to find a locker for the front. __________________ Doug ----------------------------------------------- I don't think the Jihadists are correct when they call America "The Great Satan", but I think we are capable of being a very good Satan. ----------------------------------------------- For a man to love his country his country ought to be lovely. And Self-esteem begins with the pride of independence, of earning one's way, of being a citizen who can support his family and doesn't need charity or welfare and doesn't look for "entitlements"; without that you cannot have a republic - Jerry Pournelle ------------------------------------------------ After the uprising of the 17th June The Secretary of the Writers Union Had leaflets distributed in the Stalinallee Stating that the people Had forfeited the confidence of the government And could win it back only By redoubled efforts. Would it not be easier In that case for the government To dissolve the people And elect another? - "The Solution" by Bertolt Brecht ------------------------------------------------- 1991 Suzuki Samurai Stock height Stock t-case No lockers BROKE -----------------------------------------------

10-22-2001, 08:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
killingthemonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6808 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,492	Also, I'm thinking about a Vortec V6. Any thoughts? __________________ Doug ----------------------------------------------- I don't think the Jihadists are correct when they call America "The Great Satan", but I think we are capable of being a very good Satan. ----------------------------------------------- For a man to love his country his country ought to be lovely. And Self-esteem begins with the pride of independence, of earning one's way, of being a citizen who can support his family and doesn't need charity or welfare and doesn't look for "entitlements"; without that you cannot have a republic - Jerry Pournelle ------------------------------------------------ After the uprising of the 17th June The Secretary of the Writers Union Had leaflets distributed in the Stalinallee Stating that the people Had forfeited the confidence of the government And could win it back only By redoubled efforts. Would it not be easier In that case for the government To dissolve the people And elect another? - "The Solution" by Bertolt Brecht ------------------------------------------------- 1991 Suzuki Samurai Stock height Stock t-case No lockers BROKE -----------------------------------------------

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10-22-2001, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
UZI 9mm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5832 Posts: 3,833	dude! that's just criminal. 231 posts and this is first suzuki one? <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> just joking.i have a '91 also,and wish you well with your project. as an aside- not dissing your body lift idea but any particular reason for 3"? seems kinda alot. (at 2" the body lift on mine was manageable but a 3" one....)do you have good help/materials etc. to do it?

10-22-2001, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
bobaki Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4279 Location: Homestead Valley / Mill Valley,CA Posts: 1,154	Mr 9----you got your name back <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

10-22-2001, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
mudlite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4137 Location: Ottawa , Canada Eh!!!! Posts: 1,928	Done correctly a 3" body lift is not a problem. Just make sure you add supports under the drivers seat and above the rear axle. this will help distribute the weight. Why are you going with stiff springs? why not spoa with stock ones, or YJ? Flex is a good thing, and lockers would be the next item on your list.

10-22-2001, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
UZI 9mm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5832 Posts: 3,833	Mr. Bobaki you're one polite fellow,you have my admiration. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> i'm just a lazy sod who takes his time to do things that's all. <IMG SRC="smilies/blush2.gif" border="0">

10-22-2001, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
UZI 9mm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5832 Posts: 3,833	"fosi" locker hee hee i have a "miss piggy" locker <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">