[dezook]

I'm definately interested in a complete kit for my vitara and would love get my greasy lil hands on a full size vitara front. That would be awesome and I might get some sexy flex from my vitara

[dezook]

Come on people, does no other person here think a solid axle swap into a vitara is an awesome idea. I just want to see the look on every other wheelers face when the vitara goes more places and flexes more than anything they've ever seen. come on, It's the australian way. Put those orders in already......... ;(

Joe needs two more pm's and I get a diff. You know you want it

[atari4x4]

^^^^ ummm that Vitara is LEAF sprung & looks like it's about to fall over?


Joe how hard would something like this to get engineered?

[rpmwrx]

I'm so tempted to buy a lwb vit and get one of joes custom front diffs! Would be a weapon!

[gvzookdriver]

Will it fit a GV ???

[steak_knife]

beginner4x4 wrote:

Will it fit a GV ???

I have already tried, Joe don't like Gv's..

[joeblow]

beginner4x4 wrote:

Will it fit a GV ???

due to the compexities (cough!rubbish cough!) of the grand chassis it is not viable.


yes......if done right (once out of my hands) it should not present a problem to the legal authorities.....though anything can happen in QLD!

[Mugwui]

joeblow wrote:

beginner4x4 wrote:

Will it fit a GV ???

due to the compexities (cough!rubbish cough!) of the grand chassis it is not viable.


yes......if done right (once out of my hands) it should not present a problem to the legal authorities.....though anything can happen in QLD!

I'm happy to take that chance concidering I live in QLD and my GV is regisered Vic. Are you up for the challange?

[joeblow]

Mugwui wrote:

joeblow wrote:

beginner4x4 wrote:

Will it fit a GV ???

due to the compexities (cough!rubbish cough!) of the grand chassis it is not viable.


yes......if done right (once out of my hands) it should not present a problem to the legal authorities.....though anything can happen in QLD!

I'm happy to take that chance concidering I live in QLD and my GV is regisered Vic. Are you up for the challange?

nope......been there tried to do that. the gv has a thick front chassis section which won't allow the use of a conventional steering box. this can only be used with a steering box setup.




BUT.......if i can score the manufacturing gear i am hoping for (which the wife has given the green light to tonight) than i may come up with a solution for the grands.

[Mugwui]

Now your talking.....I still need aproval from the finance minister but I'm sure I can talk her around.

[dezook]

pretty impressive, You know you want one.

I know I do. Are engineers easier to get along with in QLD or NSW?

[BAZZOOK]

I think it was Gasoline a couple of weeks ago showed the build up similar to yours for a 9 inch diff. tried to find it on their website but gave up. Was a good show.

[shandy92]

i think i would be keen for one of these at some point.
got a few questions for you Joe,

how much would you roughly be after ($$$ wise)?

and for everyone else(mainly WA persons) could this engineered here? (yes i know a engineering question was already asked but that was QLD.)

cheers

Mitch

[joeblow]

shandy92 wrote:

i think i would be keen for one of these at some point.
got a few questions for you Joe,

how much would you roughly be after ($$$ wise)?

and for everyone else(mainly WA persons) could this engineered here? (yes i know a engineering question was already asked but that was QLD.)

cheers

Mitch

page 5 has some prices. i'm hoping for a lift of 60-80mm from standard using stock coils. all depends on how the final product is installed to the vehicle. if you have airbags this may be a problem as the engine crossmember will need to be modified, but i will look into it.

[shandy92]

joeblow wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

i think i would be keen for one of these at some point.
got a few questions for you Joe,

how much would you roughly be after ($$$ wise)?

and for everyone else(mainly WA persons) could this engineered here? (yes i know a engineering question was already asked but that was QLD.)

cheers

Mitch

page 5 has some prices. i'm hoping for a lift of 60-80mm from standard using stock coils. all depends on how the final product is installed to the vehicle. if you have airbags this may be a problem as the engine crossmember will need to be modified, but i will look into it.

thanks Joe, that what i was wanting. i missed that last few posts so thanks, i was going to offer $900 but $850 is good.

i would be keen to grab the full kit but atm its just not possible, are you thinking about making a fair few of these or just three? as i would be more keen in 9-12 months time.

cheers
Mitch

[joeblow]

depends on interest. if i get two more confirmed than i will make a batch and start setting up the vit chassis i have as a jig.

[shandy92]

joeblow wrote:

depends on interest. if i get two more confirmed than i will make a batch and start setting up the vit chassis i have as a jig.

hmmmm ok, OK VITARA OWNERS WITH LOTS OF SPARE DOSH, SEND JOE A PM AND ORDER A FRONT DIFF. im sure there are quiet a few people that would be interested in getting one at a later date, i dont know why you wouldnt (besides $$$ reasons). how much work is involved in setting up a jig??

you said before about having to do our own fab work, what kind of welding and fab is needed? could an average fab/ welder do it or is it more of a thing to send it to a shop?

cheers
Mitch

[dezook]

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

[kenn]

dezook wrote:

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

Gees, Vitara drivers sound like drug pushers or hair dressers, same thing..

[shandy92]

dezook wrote:

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

at this point in time there is no way i can do it. im 18, and on very average pay, and i drive my car 7 days a week, so there would be no time for the work to be done. SAS would be awesome as then the sierra owners would shut there holes and the vitara's could gain some REAL credit.

like i said before, i hope 2 others do it so Joe can build the rig and make a couple. as then i would be able to grab one at a later date.

COME ON VITARA OWNERS, UNLESS U WANT TO BEING CALLED A HAIR DRESSER FOR THE REST OF YOUR VITARA OWNING LIFE, SPEND THE 850 AND BECOME A LEDGEND OF THE OFF-ROAD WORLD.

Mitch

[Zook_Fan]

shandy92 wrote:

dezook wrote:

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

SAS would be awesome as then the sierra owners would shut there holes and the vitara's could gain some REAL credit.

that's never going to happen

[shandy92]

Zook_Fan wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

dezook wrote:

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

SAS would be awesome as then the sierra owners would shut there holes and the vitara's could gain some REAL credit.

that's never going to happen

i think a F&R solid axle with coils all rounds would beat a F&R solid axle with leaves anyday . just my opinion. what does everyone else think?????

Mitch

[Zook_Fan]

shandy92 wrote:

Zook_Fan wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

dezook wrote:

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

SAS would be awesome as then the sierra owners would shut there holes and the vitara's could gain some REAL credit.

that's never going to happen

i think a F&R solid axle with coils all rounds would beat a F&R solid axle with leaves anyday . just my opinion. what does everyone else think?????

Mitch

yeah sure we might give that vitara some credit, hell i love pirate's vit but vitara's in general aren't all going to benefit because some have a front solid diff. and hell we bag out other sierra drivers that have solid axles with coils

[joeblow]

Zook_Fan wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

Zook_Fan wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

dezook wrote:

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

SAS would be awesome as then the sierra owners would shut there holes and the vitara's could gain some REAL credit.

that's never going to happen

i think a F&R solid axle with coils all rounds would beat a F&R solid axle with leaves anyday . just my opinion. what does everyone else think?????

Mitch

yeah sure we might give that vitara some credit, hell i love pirate's vit but vitara's in general aren't all going to benefit because some have a front solid diff. and hell we bag out other sierra drivers that have solid axles with coils

mmm....choose your words wisely zook fan. my sierra runs vitara coils (and vit running gear), and she performs very well. combine a vit with a well designed sas, add the 'undertaker' underdrive from the states and you will have a vehicle that is not only better on road than a sierra, but just as good offroad if not better.

[Zook_Fan]

yeah i was trying to figure out how to exclude the likes of your sierra and zookernator and so forth with custom coil set ups. i agree that with you that they will perform great on and off road but they will never have to awesome look of the sierra's

[dezook]

O.k. thats enough of who's is better. Who's gonna be awesome and put there hand up for one of joes unreal creations and make there car look unreal. Focus people, focus.

[shandy92]

Zook_Fan wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

Zook_Fan wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

dezook wrote:

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

SAS would be awesome as then the sierra owners would shut there holes and the vitara's could gain some REAL credit.

that's never going to happen

i think a F&R solid axle with coils all rounds would beat a F&R solid axle with leaves anyday . just my opinion. what does everyone else think?????

Mitch

yeah sure we might give that vitara some credit, hell i love pirate's vit but vitara's in general aren't all going to benefit because some have a front solid diff. and hell we bag out other sierra drivers that have solid axles with coils

yeah i no, what im hoping is that if people start SASing vitara's here in aus then more vitara owners will have the convidence to try it them selfs. then parts will get cheaper and one day SASing will be a mod possible to everyone.

by the way, im sure tasbrad would sign up for this. as i think he was going to get the trailtough (or something) sas for his vitara.

Mitch

[Joe]

shandy92 wrote:

Zook_Fan wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

Zook_Fan wrote:

shandy92 wrote:

dezook wrote:

bite the bullet shandy92 and do it. You won't regret it (:

SAS would be awesome as then the sierra owners would shut there holes and the vitara's could gain some REAL credit.

that's never going to happen

i think a F&R solid axle with coils all rounds would beat a F&R solid axle with leaves anyday . just my opinion. what does everyone else think?????

Mitch

yeah sure we might give that vitara some credit, hell i love pirate's vit but vitara's in general aren't all going to benefit because some have a front solid diff. and hell we bag out other sierra drivers that have solid axles with coils

yeah i no, what im hoping is that if people start SASing vitara's here in aus then more vitara owners will have the convidence to try it them selfs. then parts will get cheaper and one day SASing will be a mod possible to everyone.

by the way, im sure tasbrad would sign up for this. as i think he was going to get the trailtough (or something) sas for his vitara.

Mitch

He already has hilux diffs waiting to go in

[Bucket]

Although IFS is a bit of a downfall for the vitara, I still think it makes them unique and gives us more reason to showoff our accomplishments :p

Just a question though, if you chose to use joeblow's design instead of say toyota diffs, what happens when you break something? Would breakable parts be designed around something that can be purchased off the shelf or at least commonly found?

I think the diffs awesome, but that would always be in the back of my mind.

[dezook]

From what I've seen so far, most of what joeblow has made is all based around common suzuki components such as vitara diff centre, jimny shafts ect. I don't think it'll break too easily and when it does, What can't a welder fix?