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Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by SlimGrim » Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:31 pm

Was just wondering what the most useful, rewarding mods that can be carried out for cheap are? Not in a sense of I don't wanna spend much money on it, just interesting to see what odd bits I can do to it in my spare time without emptying my wallet into it haha
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Re: Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by twiss » Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:42 pm

Rear discs can be cheap if you find all the bits, i like my remote central locking too :)
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Re: Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by SlimGrim » Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:52 pm

Ooh rear disks, that sounds like a decent investment, I heard Astra shocks are also pretty comfy too? You got a link to the central locking system you bought? Will probs fit that when I get round to installing some electric Windows :D
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Re: Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by twiss » Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:07 am

The rear discs are quite cheap if you already have a prop handbrake. Astra shocks are good if you have 2-3" of lift, otherwise they will be too long.
Unfortunately the CL was so long ago I dont have the link, but there are plenty of universal kits on ebay.
As for electric windows... I LOVE MINE :D
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Re: Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by zook123 » Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:39 am

Waterproof the engine, fit diff breathers, clean, detail, underseal, prevent rust?
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Re: Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:43 am

Personally if you use your SJ off-road lots I would keep adding additional electrics to a minimum, it's just something else that might break, SJ window winders always go wrong without electric windows :lol: Twiss is alright as he's in a dry climate with next to no mud to clog up the runners.


Power steering: imo a must on an SJ used off road

Tbox lift: gives you extra break over angle and lifts the transfer of and props out of harms way. Body mods are needed if you don't have body lift though.

RUF and a spring conversion on the rear. Only one set of springs to buy and it will vastly improve your SJs flex and comfort, combined with Astra shocks and longer brake lines it will flex well.... Fabrication needed

Virtual Lift....if you don't mind cutting your body then you can fit bigger tyres with minimal lift
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Re: Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by donkeychomp » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:26 pm

Fire extinguisher...
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Re: Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:46 pm

The breathers are a cheap easy mod with just a bit of garden hose as suggested.

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Re: Cheapest yet best mods to do to my zuk?

Post by mike harris » Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:07 pm

Welded diffs and spanners for you front drive flange ;)
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