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garratt Gate Opener
Joined: 02 Oct 2012 Odometer: 10
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:07 am Post subject: vitara 2"sus lift problem?
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Hi i peps i have a 2000 vit4u2 with the horrible pink letters.
I have done a 2" sus lift from jimmybits and got some front drop brackets.
but when im driving in 4wd it bangs and goes back into 2wd somtimes.
I am running 215 80 15 tyres on the back and 215 75 15 on the front but wouldnt think this would be a problem as there is no center difflock?? or am i wrong?
Any one had this problem before or a similar problem?
4wd all worked before i did the lift though it was some time before i used it. Thanks Adam
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owen_zuki Just got MTs
Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Odometer: 496
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:50 am Post subject:
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It will make a big problem as it will wind transmission up, eventually you will smash transfer box or a shaft or diff. 215/80x15 are nearly an inch taller than 215/75x15. The second number isnt height in cm its a percentage ratio so a 215/75x15 has sidewalls 75% of 215mm and a 215/80 had them 80% of 215mm. So you are actually adding 10% 5% at bottom 5% at top.
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vitara_mad Articulating
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Odometer: 888 Location: dronfield
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:17 am Post subject:
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you deffo need to get a set of matching tyres as you can't run differant sizes when in 4wd as it will wind transmision up like said above
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Munkee Off-Road Guru
Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Odometer: 1505 Location: Hampshire
1999 Suzuki Vitara
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject:
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No centre DIFF, not difflock.
4wd only where wheels can spin and equalise.
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garratt Gate Opener
Joined: 02 Oct 2012 Odometer: 10
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:51 pm Post subject:
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Thanks guys ill change them asap then ready for the snow.hope the damage isnt done ill fit them and see if its better. thanks for the help again!!
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horsethief Articulating
Joined: 22 Dec 2009 Odometer: 502 Location: Ashton under Lyne
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:07 am Post subject:
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Also apart from the wind up,mine did it after the 2"lift and all it was,was the transfer box lever being pushed out of place by the gaiter.
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N.R.G97 Off-Road Guru
Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Odometer: 1502 Location: somerset.
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