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Author:  Built4thrashing [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:37 am ]
Post subject:  GV / XL7 struts
Just wondering are GV and XL7 struts the same? Are the XL7 struts longer than a GV Strut? and will the XL7 strut replace a GV one?


If they are the same does anyone know the part numbers for some lifted GV Struts?

Thanx
Author:  fordem [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
I can't tell you what the physical differences are, but the part numbers are different.
Author:  atari4x4 [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
Would it be the vaulving of the struts?
Author:  MacDaddy [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
Built4thrashing wrote:
Just wondering are GV and XL7 struts the same? Are the XL7 struts longer than a GV Strut? and will the XL7 strut replace a GV one?


If they are the same does anyone know the part numbers for some lifted GV Struts?

Thanx


The GV and XL7 both have the same struts, however, from what i understand, the XL7 has a higher capacity strut due to the XL7 being heavier, fyi, putting XL7 coils on a GV will give it a little lift and extra load capacity... :D
Author:  Mick70b [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
As above ^^^^ As far as I'm aware they are the same physical length and dimensions but the XL-7 ones are valved heavier due to the weight of the XL-7
Author:  got_bar_work [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
yeah they are the same length just harder valving
i run them on my vit to controll all the extra weight i have up front
( steel diff bull bar winch extra batt)
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
OK then. thought they may have been longer.

Has anyone used the strut shaft extensions before? like these? http://www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/VITARA ... od_79.html
Author:  Mick70b [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
^^^ No, but I have been using struts spacers for about 3 years with standard length struts and GV colis and had no problems. I thought the spacer looked a bit stronger than a screw on threaded piece?
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
the other type of strut spacer dont fit on a GV properly as it messes up the strut brace.
Author:  got_bar_work [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
I have the ones from oda they are crap
They were just bare when I got them and they rusted into the top mount
Need to weld a big washer on the bottom to hold the boot down aswell
They would be good if some one made them proply
They need a hex milled in the side instead of cutting half the thread off
The nut can slip on the thread and it fucks them
Woulnt be hard tommake a set
Author:  Fatzook [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
got_bar_work wrote:
I have the ones from oda they are crap
They were just bare when I got them and they rusted into the top mount
Need to weld a big washer on the bottom to hold the boot down aswell
They would be good if some one made them proply
They need a hex milled in the side instead of cutting half the thread off
The nut can slip on the thread and it fucks them
Woulnt be hard tommake a set


I think they are a shit idea, and just unsafe.

A strut top flip would be better. Or to go that step further, a new strut top that sits at the same height as a flipped OEM unit, but still allows the fitment of the GV strut brace.....
Author:  Mick70b [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
Quote:
A strut top flip would be better. Or to go that step further, a new strut top that sits at the same height as a flipped OEM unit


Any chance something like this would appear in the 2001 TSOR catalogue to suit SV620 ??? :lol:
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
Fatzook wrote:
A strut top flip would be better. Or to go that step further, a new strut top that sits at the same height as a flipped OEM unit, but still allows the fitment of the GV strut brace.....


Havent looked properly but i dont think a strut flip is possible in a GV due to the strut brace. But i could be wrong
Author:  atari4x4 [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
can't see why strut top spacers like the calmini ones wont work on a GV with a strut brace, a body lift will cause the strut brace to hit the inner guards.
Author:  Fatzook [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
Built4thrashing wrote:
Fatzook wrote:
A strut top flip would be better. Or to go that step further, a new strut top that sits at the same height as a flipped OEM unit, but still allows the fitment of the GV strut brace.....


Havent looked properly but i dont think a strut flip is possible in a GV due to the strut brace. But i could be wrong


Yeah it can be done. But it requires some fabwork. Hence my suggestion of a bespoke unit.
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
Fatzook wrote:
Built4thrashing wrote:
Fatzook wrote:
A strut top flip would be better. Or to go that step further, a new strut top that sits at the same height as a flipped OEM unit, but still allows the fitment of the GV strut brace.....


Havent looked properly but i dont think a strut flip is possible in a GV due to the strut brace. But i could be wrong


Yeah it can be done. But it requires some fabwork. Hence my suggestion of a bespoke unit.


Not sure why you would lift the front end that much to require this mod when longer struts are available.


atari4x4 wrote:
can't see why strut top spacers like the calmini ones wont work on a GV with a strut brace, a body lift will cause the strut brace to hit the inner guards.


Strut doesnt sit on a level pane. so spacers will sit on the angle and not line up with brace.
Prob dont make sence till you have a close look . cutting the inner guard is not a big deal would only need to remove 20mm to have it clear the strut.
Author:  Fatzook [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
Built4thrashing wrote:
Not sure why you would lift the front end that much to require this mod when longer struts are available.



How long? :roll: As with most suzukis, finding a quality strut that longer than 40mm over standard is quite hard.
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
ironman, Dobinson, OME and i think Ridepro make 40mm longer struts and i found a site that uses a strut from another vehicle that can be made to fit.

http://tracker4x4.blogspot.com/2009/06/ ... truts.html

or Out door Auto sell struts that are75mm longer.

How much extra do you get from a strut flip?
Author:  Fatzook [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
Built4thrashing wrote:
or Out door Auto sell struts that are75mm longer.

How much extra do you get from a strut flip?




Fatzook wrote:
How long? :roll: As with most suzukis, finding a quality strut that longer than 40mm over standard is quite hard.
:roll:

Strut flip would give you 40-50mm I reckon.
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: GV / XL7 struts
OK found out today that XL7 struts are suposed to be different but most strut makers only make one for both GV and XL7.

I did however discover that XL7 rear shocks are longer or are suposed to be.
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