Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by Rodden87 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:53 pm

Cool, managed to get a sneaky look at a swb minute ago! Looks like there is quite a bit a plastic and inner wing that can go! Not sure I will get such a large tire to work though! So might have to stick with a 31 will have we will see!
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by ScottieJ » Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:54 pm

Rodden87 wrote:Cool, managed to get a sneaky look at a swb minute ago! Looks like there is quite a bit a plastic and inner wing that can go! Not sure I will get such a large tire to work though! So might have to stick with a 31 will have we will see!
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by Rodden87 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:02 pm

Oh yeah choppy choppy, can't wait to get rid of my defender but guess what need to fix it first lol
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by ScottieJ » Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:22 pm

Rodden87 wrote:Oh yeah choppy choppy, can't wait to get rid of my defender but guess what need to fix it first lol
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by 1995 Zuk » Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:33 am

I have a GV1600 SWB, 2" inch suspension lift when I put 245/70/16 tyres on a -30mm off set wheel the tyre just catches (on full lock) the arches. I will trim off the front as plastic, but the rear part i will get someone to do as never welded.

when you lift don't forget the drop brackets and you will deff' need the camber adjust bolts.
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by Rodden87 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:03 pm

Brilliant thanks for the help! Have you got any pictures of you're zooki's?
Thanks Andy
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by Rodden87 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:27 pm

Hopefully collecting a GV diesel 5dr on Saturday so now the choices start! Much much lift and what tires?
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by Anton » Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:53 pm

I'd lend you my 31" spare to work out what virtual lift and/or actual lift you require - but I'm a bit too far away.

Got anyone nearby with a 31/33?
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by Rodden87 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:34 pm

That would be a great help if anyone did?
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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Post by ScottieJ » Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:49 pm

You would be more than welcome to drive up and try some tyres, I have quite a selection of tyre sizes on wheels with various offsets.

However 15" wheels catch on the caliper if it's got any engine other than the 1.6 so it might be a case of fit them as well as we can and cycle the steering and suspension :lol:
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