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Vehicle & Technical => Suzuki => Topic started by: V8MoneyPit on June 16, 2006, 17:37:25

Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: V8MoneyPit on June 16, 2006, 17:37:25: A week of late evenings and I've finally got it done..... at least this phase of the 'work in progress' :lol: You have to quietly ignore the damn great rust hole in the bonnet! I now have a much better bonnet courtesey of Damon (ta mate :D ).

It's on 3" KAP springs and 235/75x15 Machos with ProComp ES3000 dampers.
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Jake on June 16, 2006, 17:48:22: Very nice!!
Perfect for these summer days.
have you tested it yet?
8)
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: V8MoneyPit on June 16, 2006, 17:51:51: Quote from: "Jake"
......have you tested it yet?
8)

Only the 500 yards from my workshop to my work on the industrial estate this morning :lol: I think the U bolts need tightening a bit more. There is a click whenever you go from forwards to reverse and visa versa. But it is *incredibly* bouncy! I am told the springs will soften up in time.
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: denviks on June 16, 2006, 18:27:20: that does look very nice mate :wink:
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Popeye on June 16, 2006, 21:55:39: Very nice Steve :D
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Littledan on June 17, 2006, 01:24:53: wow that is sexy!!! very nice she looks huge!!!!
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Littledan on June 17, 2006, 01:25:53: can u think how big that would be if u dun the SOA on it :shock: massive!!!
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Popeye on June 17, 2006, 08:25:59: Quote from: "FLATPACK!"
can u think how big that would be if u dun the SOA on it :shock: massive!!!

3" lift springs ,spoa, vitara diffs = 33"s 8) 8) 8)
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: V8MoneyPit on June 17, 2006, 11:50:37: Quote from: "Popeye"
3" lift springs ,spoa, vitara diffs = 33"s 8) 8) 8)

Now steady on guys, it is difficult enough for an old man (Sarah's words!) to get in and out as it is :lol:
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Damon on June 17, 2006, 12:22:44: Looking very good now Steve - excellent work :D
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Mart on June 17, 2006, 12:57:43: looking good mate
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Littledan on June 17, 2006, 12:58:29: Quote from: "Popeye"
Quote from: "FLATPACK!"
can u think how big that would be if u dun the SOA on it :shock: massive!!!

3" lift springs ,spoa, vitara diffs = 33"s 8) 8) 8)

i like the sound of that :lol: :lol:

mitehave to see what money i have :(kerching): :(contented):
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: jaws on June 19, 2006, 17:05:38: Quote
can u think how big that would be if u dun the SOA on it massive!!!

yeah then it rolls over!

how much did ya pay for the spring kit?springs,u-bolts and brakelines?what made you go for the 3" as against the 2"?i'm finding it hard to decide!looks evil tho
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: V8MoneyPit on June 19, 2006, 18:10:12: I haven't got the bill here, but I think the springs were about Ã‚Â£140 a pair. U-bolts were about Ã‚Â£10 a pair (rather pricey if you ask me). Can't remember the hose price, but it was the 3 way Goodridge kit. Probably about Ã‚Â£35. And the shocks were Ã‚Â£33 each.

I went for the 3" simply because Darren at KAP recommended it over the 2". However, the ride is *very* harsh. I am told they will soften up with use. In fact, I reckon they have settled a little already. I didn't cut the rear shackle over centre stops off, although it is recommended. When they were first on they were just about touching. Now there is about 1/4" clearance.

Also, it is difficult to get the front hoses not to rub the tyres on full lock.

And the handbrake cables really need re-routing under the chassis. The passenger side one pulls quite tight on full droop even though I've removed them from the rubber locating hoops on the chassis.
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: PUX on June 20, 2006, 12:40:50: looking good mate well done :D
Title: Lift and wheels done!
Post by: Mutz on June 24, 2006, 13:19:51: Steve i think it looks the Mutz mate!!