wow
that looks like a terrible idea
9" lift total when running 31" tyres
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| Author: | RJ6 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Has anyone had any experience with the 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift from Zuki Nation or Altered Ego Motorsports in Kelowna, BC, Canada? Besides the regular 1.6 Liter models, they also claim that they have one for the 1.8 Liter Sidekick Sport, which should be compatible with the 1st Generation 2.0 Liter Vitaras. You'll have to scroll down at the following link or URL: http://www.alteredegomotorsports.com/tr ... nsion.html |
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| Author: | RJ6 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Altered Ego 4.5" lift install: http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=42276 |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Yuck. |
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| Author: | RJ6 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Same Altered Ego 4.5" lift install project, but different email threads with some different pictures & comments: http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?topic=120903.0 http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/suzuki/9 ... front.html |
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| Author: | jdk81 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
wow that looks like a terrible idea 9" lift total when running 31" tyres
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| Author: | RJ6 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
jdk81 wrote: wow -- that looks like a terrible idea -- 9" lift total when running 31" tyres The 9" lift total is optional. The relevant issue is the reliability of the lift kit. |
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| Author: | got_bar_work [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
The strut spacer at the knuckle is the thing i cant get my head around. It stops the steering arm pointing upwards a bit but thats it. Its the pivot points that determin the path isnt it. What it does do its put the strut bolts in a single sheer |
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| Author: | jdk81 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Yes the 9" lift is optional You have the option of not fitting the tyres, or the 4.5" lift That install said, only the lift, and tyres (31" tyres measuing 30") installed. As per the reliability He had 1 shock fail early on, and had to swap out the rear springs, or use bags of sand. So that seems shit Brake lines were snagging on springs +1 on the shitty scale He had to use washers to add width to all the bushes. Right up there in the overall dodgy/shittyness. Looks like there will be some good spring bind, so extra shit factor The spacer on the strut is super dodgy. That bracket on top of the diff (which replaces the factory ball joint bracket) appears poorly designed, offering very little rigidity. Both these solutions are shit too. That seems like a steaming pile of crap for US$2349 |
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| Author: | RJ6 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
FORWARD: From: rjjjjj6@excite.com Date: 03/15/2016 08:30 PM To: info@zukination.com, rjjjjj6@excite.com CC: william@lowrangeoffroad.com Subject: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift To Whom It May Concern at Zuki Nation or Altered Ego Motor Sports: #1. There's some negative comments about your 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift at the following email thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=52138 #2. What's your response???? #3. Why don't you join the email forum & answer directly???? |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Subscribed for the lol's  I've had reasonable success Australianising the calmini kit & a decent bodylift. 
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| Author: | RJ6 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
"Gwagensteve" &/or "jdk81" &/or "got_bar_work": How would you compare Calmini suspension items with Zuki Nation suspension items overall?: Calmini 1st Generation Suspension Systems including 1 kit for the 1.8 Liter Sidekick Sport or 2.0 Liter Vitara if you scroll to the bottom: http://www.calmini.com/model.php?m=5&b=2&t=1 Calmini 1st Generation Suspension Components: http://www.calmini.com/model.php?m=5&b=2&t=2 Zuki Nation or Altered Ego Motor Sports 1st Generation Suspension Items: http://www.alteredegomotorsports.com/tr ... nsion.html |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
I'm no great fan of Calmini, but their front arms are OK. Their springs are OK if the rates work for you, their shocks and struts are garbage, as is the rear heim joint and bracketry, and they still can't drill metric holes. However, despite all this, it has been approved for road use in all states of Australia. I don't believe that will be possible with the altered ego lift, as it pretty much violates every principle an engineer will apply to pass a car for road use. Steve. |
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| Author: | RJ6 [ Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Same Altered Ego 4.5" lift install project, but again, a different email thread with some different pictures & comments: http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/suzuki-s ... #msg259399 |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
I'm interested as to what your motivation is. Posting "notifications" in a heap of threads (by the same guy?) are you just attempting to create a beef or what? It's a garbage kit that is impossible to make legal due to all the hack engineering. If you want one buy it and work it out for yourself, but it's a bad idea. |
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| Author: | jdk81 [ Thu Mar 17, 2016 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
My first thought following his post about the email to the manufacturer etc was "are you five?" Then i considered perhaps he just wanted to actually engage the manufacturer and distributer in an intelligent discussion, which would be interesting. Considered he has a vested interest in it. Perhaps trying to open up a market here by creating some interest. If so, very wrong target audience. Try facebook, there's way more stupid on facebook, but few will part with US$2349. Mostly think hes just trying to cause trouble. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
He's good at searching... I reckon it's Grimbo! |
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| Author: | henno [ Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
FORWARD: From: henno@henno.org Date: 03/17/2016 10:42 PM To: grimbo@grimbonation.com Subject: Grimbo search To Whom It May Concern at Grimbo Nation or Grimbo Motor Sports: #1. There's some negative comments about your search.php capabilities at the following email thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=52138 #2. What's your response???? #3. Why don't you join the email forum & answer directly???? |
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| Author: | RJ6 [ Fri Mar 18, 2016 2:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
#1. I'm just trying to get a variety of opinions. #2. Another disadvantage might be that extending the wheel base might enlarge the turning radius. #3. One advantage to an American in the USA right now might be that 1 American dollar is worth about 1.3 Canadian dollars, or $1 USA is worth about $1.30 Canadian. |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
The exchange rate doesn't make a bad kit a good kit. |
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| Author: | jdk81 [ Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Id expect that to approach $4000 here after shipping and customs etc. While the exchange rate isnt great, looking at median household incomes US $50k, AU $80k. The delivered product would be about 5% of yearly median household income in both countries. So the exchange rate/fiscal argument for us to dislike the kit is irrelevant too. |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
RJ6, you certainly have a "unique" style of forum posting. |
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| Author: | fordem [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
So unique in fact, that I have been able to recognize him in other for a where he posts as a different user - I can't help but wonder what his mission in life is - SPAMmer? Troll? |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
Perhaps rj6 can give use some personal insight into his experience with lifted vitaras? |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 4.5 Inch 1st Generation Suzuki Suspension Lift |
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