aya mcwilly
What's the intended purpose? just street? rallies? general wheeling? rockcrawling? just for looks?
There may be lots of other stuff to consider depending on what your end goal is
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | 31's or 33s and lift? |
hi i just bought a zuk and and looking into the best way to lift it and get 31's or 33s under it. it needs new shocks so wanna work out what to do before buying new ones. thanks for your help in advance |
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| Author: | steve [ Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
aya mcwilly What's the intended purpose? just street? rallies? general wheeling? rockcrawling? just for looks? There may be lots of other stuff to consider depending on what your end goal is
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
its mainly just gonna be an offroad toy, shopping centre car. i have another car that im modifying aswell which i wont want to take to shops etc. im mainly after something that is fairly capable offroad, but can be driven on the street. its got the 1.3l and its wide track. basically to start with i dont wanna go to crazy just a lift that will allow 31s or 33s nicely, also kinda cheap because of the work with my other car |
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| Author: | jimbo_jones [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
spoa, 2" body lift, 6.5 t, gears 33" tyres & push the diffs out about an inch + front & rear lockers |
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| Author: | Brett [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
if you are going 31's get some 2 inch springs, move the diff forward 22mm and some guard tapping will get you there. if 33's are your thing put a 2 inch body lift in there as well. with these wheels you'll have to go some transfer gears or diff gears to turn them easy and not kill your clutch |
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| Author: | ZookiDave [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
2" extanded shackles + 2" body lift + 31's. Tried, tested and proven to u in person, so u no it works. Would add a set of crawl gears for ur transfer but, to save ur new clutch as u know wot happens to my clutch after a bit of climbing 
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| Author: | joeblow [ Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
if you want 31's and still have it handle nice go some 50mm springs and a 50mm body lift. that way you won't need longer shackles, which aren't that much of a good thing. |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
so this is what im thinkin now * rancho 9000x adjustable shocks suitable for 3.5-4' suspension lift *superior engineering 3' leafs front and rear *bushes kit =$1600 *2' extended shackles till i have the money for drop shackles *2' body lift =$$$??? *31' muddies =$1000 what else will i need to complete this? |
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| Author: | Rockhopper [ Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
save some money and don't waste them on shackles (extended or drop) If you don't mind a really harsh ride go the 3" suspension, but if you want it comfortable go 2" |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
so does it still flex up ok with the 3' suspension, any difference between the 2 and 3? im not worried bout ride its a sierra there is no comfort. im assuming ill need to extend my brake lines aswell. |
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| Author: | zooker [ Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
If you're after a capable sierra, stick with the 2" springs, 3" springs are too stiff and wont flex. Old Man Emu Dakar springs seem to be the most popular. My 2c, for a cheap capable sierra - 2" lifted OME springs - 2" Body Lift - 2" extended front brake lines - Cheap gabriel shocks from Supercheap (see my post in your shocks thread) - 4.1 or 4.9 transfer gears - a nice set of chunky 31/32's on 15x8 rims with -28 offset I ran the above setup and it was quite capable, got me most places I want too. I've now done a RUF to get a bit more flex from the front end. Next step will be lockers to allow me to crawl a bit slower over obstacles |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
that sounds good. i looked through the link and im really not to sure about the bump stops or custom shock mounts??? is it possible to go extended shackles with this setup. you got any pics of mounting and bumpstops? |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
http://www.4wd1.com/zook.htm#lift what are your thoughts on this stage 2 kit with ranchos and rockcrawler springs? also above i noticed tht the ranchos had a shock for 3.5-4' lift this could be a good shock for the 2' lift and shackles maybe |
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| Author: | Mike [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
you could probably get the stuff cheaper than that |
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| Author: | joeblow [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
will ride like a brick......actually...a brick is softer. |
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| Author: | Zook_Fan [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
y not for cheap and effective ways do a 1/2 RUF, with 2" OME's in the rear and 2" body all up your looking around $800 for that set up and you get 4" of lift? Make your own shackles it is cheaper, use the old bushes and u-bolts cheaper again. If you want to make it to a budget try researching RUF there is heaps of info on here and many other suzuki forums |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
when you say it rides like a brick does that mean it doesnt flex and doesnt perform off road or it just rides rough on road. because if its just comfort on road i dont care i have an astina lowered on coil overs and big sway bars that i drive everyday atm. im not really worried bout the money side to much just want to do it right with new springs / shocks because it needs them. so trying to work out what my options are with doing this and the most lift i can get without having to do to much custom work. i think the RUF is a bit further then i want to go atm with making new mounts etc. im after relativly easy bolt up mods but mods that perform. sorry for all the silly questions guys i havent been into 4wd's long |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
i have also been looking on OME website and they appear to have long travel shocks and leafs. are any of the long travel shocks suited to the springs available in a 2' kit and would they be long enough to add extended shackles |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
is there any kits be it superior engineering 3' lift - http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/p ... ts_id=1627 superior engineering drop shackles stage 2 kit - http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/p ... cts_id=819 superior engineering 2' kit - http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/p ... cts_id=818 ranco/rockcrawler 2' kit - http://www.4wd1.com/zook.htm#lift or any other kits that seem good for a 2' lift with shackles |
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| Author: | zooker [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
Why are you set on getting extended shackles?  They are not necessary unless you have longer springs. Extended shackles with normal 2" springs gives an almost vertical shackle angle which equals a crap ride and little suspension droop.
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
i dont know i just wanna get was much lift and flex as possible with doing new springs and shocks and body lift... and thought extended shackles or drop shackles would help as seen some crazy ones with them.so with the 2' springs and body lift and extended shocks ill be able to fit 32's like yours? if possible can i see some pics etc |
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| Author: | Mike [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
if you want lots of lift get a 3" body lift and efs 65mm springs |
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| Author: | zooker [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
Lift does not equal flex. ATM mine has about 1.5" of spring lift (sagged springs) and a 2" BL, and it fits 32's with no rubbing As it was with 2" springs, 2" BL and cheap gabriel shocks from supercheap 
On flat ground with 32" Mongrels (really only measure 31") 
And this is the flex I have now with RUF, 40mm extended shackles(front only) and 2" extended brakelines 
It might not look that tall sitting on flat ground, but it flexes well and is capable and stable offroad. If all you're after is a zook that looks big, then go ahead and get 3" springs, extended shackles and a 3" body lift. Will look big and fit big tyres, but wont flex or do well offroad. |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
sorry for asking so many stupid questions i have only had the zook for less then a week and trying to learn quick as a few things need fixing before i can drive it. With the ruf does it work if you use brand new rear's front and back? I.ll look in your thread to try work it out more. Thanks for all your help and sorry if i come across stupid. |
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| Author: | Brett [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
no you normaly take your old rear springs and new rear springs go look up the thread "31's with no body lift" its a car i did about 2 months ago. should'nt be to far back. |
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| Author: | Rockhopper [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
Also depends on your wheel offset too. I have 31" tyres on 15x8 King wheels with a -24 offset, and they scrubbed like crazy. Had to move the diff forward an inch. In hindsight I wish I had bought the 15x7 wheels, cause with a bit of gaurd bashing they'll fit fine with a 2" spring and bodylift. @ Zooker, just wanted to know if you extended your front bumpstops and by how much?? |
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| Author: | Damo [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
Rockhopper wrote: Also depends on your wheel offset too. I have 31" tyres on 15x8 King wheels with a -24 offset, and they scrubbed like crazy. Had to move the diff forward an inch. In hindsight I wish I had bought the 15x7 wheels, cause with a bit of gaurd bashing they'll fit fine with a 2" spring and bodylift.
@ Zooker, just wanted to know if you extended your front bumpstops and by how much?? I agree 100%, the offset makes a difference. Go too big and you will have to do more to stop the tyres scrubbing on full lock. Same goes for running wheel spacers, which are effectively doing the same thing as a greater offset wheel. I'm also in the same boat with 15x8 -25 offset, I wish I had 15x7s. |
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| Author: | zooker [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
Rockhopper wrote: @ Zooker, just wanted to know if you extended your front bumpstops and by how much??
Yes I have 1" bumpstop extensions on the front only. This is mainly to stop the longer shock bottoming out on compression, but also helps minimise the tyres eating into the guards. Im running my 32x11.5's on 15x8 rims with -28 offset. With the axle moved forward approx 1" it clears the firewall but I did need to do a fair bit of hammering at the front of the guards behind the headlights. Its amazing how far you can bash that part in with a mallet
I love the extra stability of the greater offset. If you can get em to fit with only a bit of guard bashing and moving the axle forward (which is a benefit in itself) then why not. |
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| Author: | mcwilly [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
im thinkin im just gonna do 2' body lift and 2' shackles to fit my new tyres on then drive it for a while then work out what to do with springs and shocks. as i dont really wanna be doing full custom work on this car just bolt up stuff that works well. i read a review about the rancho's and rockcrwler springs and they reackon it went good so might do that and the body lift. should still go good for what i want and down the track just do lockers and ratios should go anywhere |
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| Author: | joeblow [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 31's or 33s and lift? |
don't forget, the wider the offset, the less life you will get out of your wheel bearings. |
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