[MrRocky]

just wondering if it is possible to convert a suzuki super carry van to 4x4 using sierra bits and peices, i realise there would be much welding and stuff but i have an inkling to do something a little different as well as a shed full of parts, the suzuki shops here in perth seem to think it cant be done, i would love to prove them wrong.

[TZAR]

Just buy a 4x4 version

[MrRocky]

i thought only the truck carry's were 4x4, i'm refering to the little gay looking vans.

[BlueSuzy]

Why would you want a gay looking van, then convert to 4wd, to jump gutters?

The front guards which are half the doors and floors because of the van configuration are small.

[IN2DEP]

yeah that gay van do have 4x4 versions lol, in europe there pretty big i was thinking of getting a carry truck for work but it will be hard to fit bigger wheels on them or atleast over 14" lol

[Fatzook]

I've seen the odd 4x4 carry for sale up here. Not very common at all.

I'd still like to own one though. I reckon you could get some lift under it and get stock sierra 26's under there with some VERY skillful panelwork. Not sure the result would be worth all the effort, but thats for you to decide really

[alien]

hahah sounds awesome... one question though mick - how are you going to fit in there? have you seen the inside of a carry van?! lol

[MrRocky]

i got a welder a grinder and a fridge full of beer, anything is possible
personally i like the idea of having a stupid looking van pissing along the beach or tracks past 50k + larger 4x4's
now converting it to 4x4 is one thing but making it go well is another challenge all together.

[alien]

could you convert it to rear or mid engine? =P

[got_bar_work]

i think joe should make some portals for zook difts ,that should get u some room to play with

[TZAR]

You mean an early van with leaf springs????

Okay you will probably need a frontLJ diff cause the offset pumpkin of the sierra may be in the way when you try and move the mounts in. Or spoa for extra stability

Also the rear tailshaft would be Uber short
Keep the standard engine box but just slip a sierra (flatter)or LJ transfer (smaller ) in.

The early vans had rack and peanut steering BUT its like a steering box as it has an output on one side. Hard to explain but its like a steering box but rack and peanut type steering. would be easy to adapt to the steering of a LJ/sierra

Less typing more doing with lots of pics. CHOP CHOP

[PJ.zook]

Dont let anyone say it cant be done. It can be done, its just a matter of skill and planning.
Without actually seeing one, maybe an easier method would be to use a mid-mounted engine configuration with the engine, gearbox and transfer facing backwards, then use sierra axles and flip the centres? Its a world of possiblilty. Just do it, and take plenty of photos.

[Fatzook]

PJ.zook wrote:

Dont let anyone say it cant be done. It can be done, its just a matter of skill and planning.
Without actually seeing one, maybe an easier method would be to use a mid-mounted engine configuration with the engine, gearbox and transfer facing backwards, then use sierra axles and flip the centres? Its a world of possiblilty. Just do it, and take plenty of photos.

PERFECT!!!

Suzuki cappaccino frontcut!!! 660cc turbo with transaxle gearbox and diff in one assembly Slap that in the back of the van and make an excellent 4x4. Only problem is.... no lowrange

[MrRocky]

ive got a spare w/t sierra chassis and all the running gear ect... i was just going to try and make it all fit, clean the van chassis of everything driveline related and weld all the associated sierra parts on.

[Joe]

I vote do it or at least try it

[boostedbrick]

Misubishi, honda, subaru and daihatsu all do 4x4 Kei vans. should be able to import one easy enough..

[lump_a_charcoal]

It would be fucking scary going down hills, but I say do it anyway!

[BlueSuzy]

Fatzook wrote:

PJ.zook wrote:

Dont let anyone say it cant be done. It can be done, its just a matter of skill and planning.
Without actually seeing one, maybe an easier method would be to use a mid-mounted engine configuration with the engine, gearbox and transfer facing backwards, then use sierra axles and flip the centres? Its a world of possiblilty. Just do it, and take plenty of photos.

PERFECT!!!

Suzuki cappaccino frontcut!!! 660cc turbo with transaxle gearbox and diff in one assembly Slap that in the back of the van and make an excellent 4x4. Only problem is.... no lowrange

Caps are rwd..

You'd have to find a mightyboy box or something.

There is a D16yhonda motor suzuki carry ute on youtube somewhere

[303zuke]

Fatzook wrote:

PJ.zook wrote:

Without actually seeing one, maybe an easier method would be to use a mid-mounted engine configuration with the engine, gearbox and transfer facing backwards, then use sierra axles and flip the centres? Its a world of possiblilty. Just do it, and take plenty of photos.

PERFECT!!!

Suzuki cappaccino frontcut!!! 660cc turbo with transaxle gearbox and diff in one assembly ..

Cappo is RWD with separate engine, gearbox, diff (Like Sierra or Carry!)

[Fatzook]

ah pooh.

How about a toyota crown AWD 1uzfe?

[BlueSuzy]

Make it into a boat. !!!11!

[303zuke]

From the Fogey Files:

[alien]

^^ hahaha looks like a tiny mitsubishi l300!

[MrRocky]

that looks easy just plonking the body on the w/t chassis maybe a little to easy.

[MacDaddy]

Joe wrote:

I vote do it or at least try it

X 2
I vote do it !!!

[3cyl]

303zuke wrote:

From the Fogey Files:

Looking at the pic I think I want to build one myself! Best of all it looks scarier, less stable and more ridiculous than my LJ. The three qualities that make the LJ50 fun.

[want33s]

TZAR wrote:

You mean an early van with leaf springs????

Okay you will probably need a frontLJ diff cause the offset pumpkin of the sierra may be in the way when you try and move the mounts in. Or spoa for extra stability

Also the rear tailshaft would be Uber short
Keep the standard engine box but just slip a sierra (flatter)or LJ transfer (smaller ) in.

The early vans had rack and peanut steering BUT its like a steering box as it has an output on one side. Hard to explain but its like a steering box but rack and peanut type steering. would be easy to adapt to the steering of a LJ/sierra

Less typing more doing with lots of pics. CHOP CHOP

I had a 1975 L60 Carry trayback.... Same as van just tray instead.
It had leaf rear and strut front suspension.
It definately DID NOT have R&P steering.... It had a box and several links before the wheels, similar to early LJ20/50/80 setup.



Fitting 4WD would be a bloody big effort for no real gain.... Import factory 4WD utes and vans are available... Just buy one of them.

[3cyl]

But the import ones aren't high and ridiculous like the one in the photo. By the way can the imports be regoed in QLD and do they run any fancy or lower ratio diffs?

[alien]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djolcVr3hWY&NR=1

=D

[MrRocky]

imoprts dont have low range either i think just a center diff lock