hilux axles on vitara

[theemike]

hi just wondering what work is needed to fit hilux axles on vitara i was thinking of keeping coil setup on back but going to leafs on front? also what extra parts would be needed cheers

[generation-x]

tony bennett is ya man for yota conversion info
http://vitaramodifications.wetpaint.com/

simon

[muddyjlx]

where do i start.
leaf springs on front will entail extending the front of the chassis.
have a look on here.
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/MUDDYJLX/toyota%20axle%20swap/?start=60

but you can keep the engine cross member.
do a zbar for steering.
cut all the old spring and strut mounts off, new shock mounts.
rear on coils should be fairly simple, i did mine on leaves.

muddyjlx@gmail.com
if you need any advice

[theemike]

right ok not as easy as first hoped then
is it worth puttin them on or is there a slightly easier way its just the wishbones on the front catch ground alot so wanted rid

[muddyjlx]

sammy live axle on leaves is another way to go, keep the stock rear axle then.

its not hard to swap toyota axles on, just time consuming.

its worth it as you get megga strong axles.

[mudmuncher]

my vitara has a sammy live axle although driveshafts tend to be a problem with mine as i have 35 x 12.5 wheels on her

[bailey]

suzuki axles just are not strong enought for 33+ tyres 33s are alright if your a sensible driver not me thats why ive got land cruiser axles under mine i had a vit rear axle and sammi front axles under my SJ on 32s and it just wasnt strong enought onn the front end so got rid and now going for a crazy spec with 35 simex and coils all round check the modifed vechile section for details