1995 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4

**MountaineerGreen** · 10-07-2007, 09:27 PM

So, I acquired this fine vehicle as apart of a trade. It has a few issues, but is mostly pretty good. No pictures, it was dark when I got home with it.

1.6 L 4 cyl

5 speed manual trans

Soft top

Purple

150k

Clean tittle

4x4 doesn't appear to work, the light comes on, I can hear the auto hubs make a little noise, but doesn't appear to turn the front wheels.

*Hokie* · 10-07-2007, 11:27 PM

I've always thought that one of those would be fun to build up and beat the piss out of

If you put decent axles under it Fr/Rr and 33" tires your approach/departure angle will be awesome.

There was a pretty sweet 4 door Sidekick at the campground in Ouray over Labor Day weekend.

*Hokie* · 10-07-2007, 11:55 PM

http://www.rocky-road.com/kicksus.html

*Dan Whitaker* · 10-08-2007, 12:09 AM

I'm in the process of putting a Calmini catback on the wifes X90 'Zuki. I say process because I just got the muffler/tailpipe off today when the rain hit. I just wish it was 4wd instead of 2wd

**FROADER** · 10-08-2007, 12:33 AM

Do this!!!

or...

**Tbars4** · 10-08-2007, 12:51 AM

...or you can do something like this...

*jimbo74* · 10-08-2007, 01:01 AM

toyota SAS

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?board=41.0

**MountaineerGreen** · 10-08-2007, 06:04 AM

I was thinking of some cheap dana 30's from a heep, 33's and beat the hell out of it. Its not like I'd be breaking axle shafts with 95 peak HP.

EDIT: Scratch that on the Heep axles, I forgot it was a passenger side drop.

The red one on 44's looks awesome though.

Pictures later today.

*Hokie* · 10-08-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MountaineerGreen

I was thinking of some cheap dana 30's from a heep, 33's and beat the hell out of it. Its not like I'd be breaking axle shafts with 95 peak HP.

EDIT: Scratch that on the Heep axles, I forgot it was a passenger side drop.

The red one on 44's looks awesome though.

Pictures later today.

Eww... passenger side drop, you'd have to cut down a Dodge axle right?

Ok, mount some 33's and sawzall and

until they fit

**MountaineerGreen** · 10-08-2007, 04:24 PM

Ok here it is- paint is pretty good, interior is good. And I forgot, cold AC!!

**Tbars4** · 10-08-2007, 04:27 PM

...we need a pic of you driving that pretty thing before you start your mods...

**MountaineerGreen** · 10-08-2007, 08:09 PM

So tomorrow an oil change and I am going to check out the front hubs. The 4x4 light comes on but doesn't pull. I can hear a hub clicking a little, so maybe I can repair them. If not, I'll go manual hubs, I don't really trust auto hubs anyway.

Oh, the oil change cost $10

4 quarts of Napa oil and a cheapo filter.

**MountaineerGreen** · 10-08-2007, 08:32 PM

The rocky road suspension thing is cool- I can't spend $800 on a lift though. A 2" body lift may be the thing though- a little extra clearance without significant expense.

In reality, I need to leave this thing alone for the most part. It's supposed to get crazy mileage, I already have a capable 4x4 that gets crappy mileage.

I may camo clad the body though to eliminate the color issue, bump to a bigger size tire. The gearing is low enough as is, it runs 3k at 60 mph. 0-60 is quick too.

**FROADER** · 10-08-2007, 08:38 PM

You can do the SOA front and rear.

Here is IZ's thread on his brother's ride. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ghlight=suzuki

Page 4 and 5.

**MountaineerGreen** · 10-08-2007, 08:40 PM

Its IFS front

Sammys were the only solid axle Zuks. Those things are crazy high even when beat up and abused.

**FROADER** · 10-08-2007, 08:42 PM

Ahh...you're right, I forgot about that. I'd say bodylift, tires and go.

*Dan Whitaker* · 10-09-2007, 12:28 AM

I highly recommend the Calmini cat back exhaust for $19 plus shipping. It may not be fully bolt on. It wasn't on the wife's X90. It does not sound ricey at all. The wife loved how it sounds.

I haven't had a chance to drive it yet as I have to fab a hanger tomorrow so the muffler doesn't hang lower than the rear diff

*jimbo74* · 10-09-2007, 12:54 AM

toyota axles are stout especially setup properly, and pass side pumpkin.... think longfields

stock toy axles are about equivalent to d44s in strength

**MountaineerGreen** · 10-09-2007, 10:35 PM

I fiddled around with the 4x4 tonight-after some backing up and pulling forward a few times, the hubs locked in.

I guess they hadn't been used for some time, just needed a little help.

I've got to fix the drivers side window, it rolls down OK, but up, it slips out of the track and I really have to wiggle it around to make it go up. I think one of the lower mounts where it attaches to the lift mechanism is broken.

I've gone 150 miles on 1/2 a tank, which should only be 5 gal. and some of it has been um, spirited driving

I pulled out on the main road in the rain, gagged it, hit second and got nearly completely sideways in the road.

This thing is so much fun to drive!

*Hokie* · 10-09-2007, 10:47 PM

10-07-2007, 09:27 PM	#1
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	1995 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 So, I acquired this fine vehicle as apart of a trade. It has a few issues, but is mostly pretty good. No pictures, it was dark when I got home with it. 1.6 L 4 cyl 5 speed manual trans Soft top Purple 150k Clean tittle 4x4 doesn't appear to work, the light comes on, I can hear the auto hubs make a little noise, but doesn't appear to turn the front wheels. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

10-07-2007, 11:27 PM	#2
Hokie Hokius Maximus Denver, CO '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,634 Vehicle Specs	I've always thought that one of those would be fun to build up and beat the piss out of If you put decent axles under it Fr/Rr and 33" tires your approach/departure angle will be awesome. There was a pretty sweet 4 door Sidekick at the campground in Ouray over Labor Day weekend. __________________ Brett I get payed to sell and play with Cummins engines My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport

10-07-2007, 11:55 PM	#3
Hokie Hokius Maximus Denver, CO '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,634 Vehicle Specs	http://www.rocky-road.com/kicksus.html __________________ Brett I get payed to sell and play with Cummins engines My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport

10-08-2007, 12:09 AM	#4
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,965 Vehicle Specs	I'm in the process of putting a Calmini catback on the wifes X90 'Zuki. I say process because I just got the muffler/tailpipe off today when the rain hit. I just wish it was 4wd instead of 2wd __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

10-08-2007, 12:33 AM	#5
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,049 Vehicle Specs	Do this!!! or... __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

10-08-2007, 12:51 AM	#6
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,165 Vehicle Specs	...or you can do something like this... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

10-08-2007, 01:01 AM	#7
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	toyota SAS http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?board=41.0 __________________ My Truck

10-08-2007, 06:04 AM	#8
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I was thinking of some cheap dana 30's from a heep, 33's and beat the hell out of it. Its not like I'd be breaking axle shafts with 95 peak HP. EDIT: Scratch that on the Heep axles, I forgot it was a passenger side drop. The red one on 44's looks awesome though. Pictures later today. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

10-08-2007, 04:24 PM	#10
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ok here it is- paint is pretty good, interior is good. And I forgot, cold AC!! Attached Images __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

10-08-2007, 04:27 PM	#11
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,165 Vehicle Specs	...we need a pic of you driving that pretty thing before you start your mods... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

10-08-2007, 08:09 PM	#12
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	So tomorrow an oil change and I am going to check out the front hubs. The 4x4 light comes on but doesn't pull. I can hear a hub clicking a little, so maybe I can repair them. If not, I'll go manual hubs, I don't really trust auto hubs anyway. Oh, the oil change cost $10 4 quarts of Napa oil and a cheapo filter. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

10-08-2007, 08:32 PM	#13
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The rocky road suspension thing is cool- I can't spend $800 on a lift though. A 2" body lift may be the thing though- a little extra clearance without significant expense. In reality, I need to leave this thing alone for the most part. It's supposed to get crazy mileage, I already have a capable 4x4 that gets crappy mileage. I may camo clad the body though to eliminate the color issue, bump to a bigger size tire. The gearing is low enough as is, it runs 3k at 60 mph. 0-60 is quick too. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

10-08-2007, 08:38 PM	#14
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,049 Vehicle Specs	You can do the SOA front and rear. Here is IZ's thread on his brother's ride. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ghlight=suzuki Page 4 and 5. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

10-08-2007, 08:40 PM	#15
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Its IFS front Sammys were the only solid axle Zuks. Those things are crazy high even when beat up and abused. __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

10-08-2007, 08:42 PM	#16
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,049 Vehicle Specs	Ahh...you're right, I forgot about that. I'd say bodylift, tires and go. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

10-09-2007, 12:28 AM	#17
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,965 Vehicle Specs	I highly recommend the Calmini cat back exhaust for $19 plus shipping. It may not be fully bolt on. It wasn't on the wife's X90. It does not sound ricey at all. The wife loved how it sounds. I haven't had a chance to drive it yet as I have to fab a hanger tomorrow so the muffler doesn't hang lower than the rear diff __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

10-09-2007, 12:54 AM	#18
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	toyota axles are stout especially setup properly, and pass side pumpkin.... think longfields stock toy axles are about equivalent to d44s in strength __________________ My Truck

10-09-2007, 10:35 PM	#19
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I fiddled around with the 4x4 tonight-after some backing up and pulling forward a few times, the hubs locked in. I guess they hadn't been used for some time, just needed a little help. I've got to fix the drivers side window, it rolls down OK, but up, it slips out of the track and I really have to wiggle it around to make it go up. I think one of the lower mounts where it attaches to the lift mechanism is broken. I've gone 150 miles on 1/2 a tank, which should only be 5 gal. and some of it has been um, spirited driving I pulled out on the main road in the rain, gagged it, hit second and got nearly completely sideways in the road. This thing is so much fun to drive! __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

10-09-2007, 10:47 PM	#20
Hokie Hokius Maximus Denver, CO '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,634 Vehicle Specs	__________________ Brett I get payed to sell and play with Cummins engines My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport

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