![]() ![]() Need more clearance? Add an optional body lift.įor the 3.5" and 4.5" lift kits we add in a 1" or 2" body lift kit respectively for additional lift on top of the 2.5" suspension kit. By correcting the rear UCA angle, we also help prevent any driveline angle problems by keeping the rear axle centered. A rear upper control arm drop bracket is also included to take some of the preload off of the control arm ball joint. To help get your camber back in proper shape, we include Camber Alignment Bolts with each kit. 2.5" inches of suspension lift is the most we recommend with stock control arms. Combined with our struts, these springs provide a mild 1.5" lift that makes for a great street stance.įor a little more clearance (pictured) we add our signature 1" red coil spacers resulting in a total of 2.5" suspension lift. Old Man Emu Springs are known for their fine ride quality and strength. Dampening is also improved over stock for better handling characteristics. Low Range HD Struts also feature an extremely strong .984" Shaft that ensures lateral stability. Our HD Struts have an extended shaft guide that keeps the shaft aligned properly. shock manufacturer, we have created the strongest front strut available for the Sidekick. We experienced so many Sidekick strut failures that we designed our own heavy-duty strut. Unfortunately, most struts are just not able to handle the trails we love. When we get into the desert, we like to play hard. LRTK Kits Start with the Best Strut on the Market These lift kits are easy to install, easy on the wallet, and trail-tested. Standing for Low Range Track-Kick, the LRTK Series lift kits are among the most popular ways to get the most out of your 1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick or Geo/Chevy Tracker. The springs did cause the caster to be out so an alignment has been scheduled done to fix this.1989-1998 Suzuki Sidekick |Tracker |X90 | Vitara LRTK Lift Kits To gain extra front travel, we flipped the strut blate to add an additional inch of length. The mounting of the springs from the sidekick and ford shocks and they are identical. These springs are 2 inches longer and have an additional 1.5 of travel. An interesting side note we discovered is that the stock struts and shocks on the GV were identical so they would not help travel any.įor the rear, we used the rear springs on a 92-02 Ford Econoline E150 van. Using the Grand Vitara springs yielded a two inch lift measured and compared at the frame height. To say the least, the results were amazing. So after a few conversations and a quick drive up to Tim’s house, we installed the springs. Tim Walters, AKA Yankee Tim, had been doing some research and believed that using stock Grand Vitara springs on a Sidekick might lift it similar to the Old Man Emu springs. Now that I didnt have a zook capable of running trails any harder than a dirt road, how would I be able to work the event in a stocker? This question lead me to ask my friends for a little assistance.Ī good friend of mine and co-founder and coordinator of GONZOOKIN called me up and had a great idea. This event has grown so much and has become a significant and enjoyable part of my life. NICHOLSON, PA -Difficult times have left me without my trusted Samurai and in need of a capable vehicle able to pre-run and be a part of GONZOOKIN and event that I have been extensively involved with since it’s inception in 2000. Lifting a Sidekick Using Grand Vitara CoilsĮditor: Eric Bewley Story/Photo: Jeff Johnson, Tim Walters ![]()
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