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Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:53 pm
by Rodden87
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!

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:54 pm
by ScottieJ
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!
Angle grinder and welder.....sorted :lol:

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:02 pm
by Rodden87
Oh yeah choppy choppy, can't wait to get rid of my defender but guess what need to fix it first lol

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:22 pm
by ScottieJ
Rodden87 wrote:Oh yeah choppy choppy, can't wait to get rid of my defender but guess what need to fix it first lol
It's ok we all make bad life choices sometimes :hahaha:

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:33 am
by 1995 Zuk
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.

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:03 pm
by Rodden87
Brilliant thanks for the help! Have you got any pictures of you're zooki's?
Thanks Andy

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:27 pm
by Rodden87
Hopefully collecting a GV diesel 5dr on Saturday so now the choices start! Much much lift and what tires?

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:53 pm
by Anton
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?

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:34 pm
by Rodden87
That would be a great help if anyone did?

Re: Hello again, grand vitara suspension help?

Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 12:49 pm
by ScottieJ
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: