SimonT Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Just spent £300 on a vitara which is taxed and motd and drives well, few small bits to put right. It has the fatboy kit on it, so wondered if you can get any off road tyres for the wheels. Not to worried if you cant as I will just change, just wondered if any one else had changed a vitara from this format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 is it white with pink fluffy dice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 is it white with pink fluffy dice If it was would you come for a drive in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 The one I have was originally a fatboy one. The shocks/springs on the back may be a bit hard for offroad though. I changed mine as they just threw you all over without soaking up the bigger bumps. Rather than buying vit springs and shocks though stick some MKII astra rear shocks on and some rear rover 600 springs. That gives you a 2" lift and softer ride. Far cheaper too. The difflock forum has a section designated to suzukis. Some very handy tips on there! Once you have the 2" lift you will be able to go with bigger tyres so you may gain an extra inch there too giving you far more ground clearance. Things to check.....Fuel tank hoses. these just turn to puff pastry and leak fuel or give poor fuel pressure. Mine were shot to bits but I knew that on buying so factored in a new tank and hoses. Think I spent about £80 on flea bay. Passengers electric window fails. It's a connection problem 9/10 and not the switch. The wires bend and corrode in the door and body joint. A simple repair. Cut the lower part of the front bumper off along the lowest ridge line. It's only 2". It gives you more clearance at the front to get up any slopes without ripping it off. If you intend on going through any deep water stick a snorkel and wading pipes on the diff and boxes etc. Waterproof all the electrics etc. I also removed the alarm and immobilisor off mine as it kept cutting the car out when it got wet. Check the transfer box all works fine. I had a clutch change done on mine and the muppets dropped the box. Got a replacement off the bay for £100 but a ****** to fit due to weight. Cracking motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) One of the electrical faults I had is the horn works when the ignition is off on doesnt when on. This turned out to be an earthing fault, there is an earth lead on the steering column in the engine bay that was corroded. Turns out this is also another common issue Edited February 26, 2010 by SimonT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 If you want a stainless steel full wrap around bull bar I have one for £50 plus postage amd it's mint condition. I also have 4 steel standard wheels with good tyres that can be thrown in. Regards, Gixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 If you want a stainless steel full wrap around bull bar I have one for £50 plus postage amd it's mint condition. I also have 4 steel standard wheels with good tyres that can be thrown in. Regards, Gixer. Gixer Sent you a pm, will take bull bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) i'm going to pick up a set of mud tyres from http://www.tyresdirectuk.co.uk/xcart/category_4x4.php on Monday (£200 for 4 Kingpin Technic Amazon MT) i'm sure they'll do some to fit yours - what size are the current tyres? they're not far from you Al4x - on the Barton road just north of Luton Edited February 26, 2010 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I can drop a set of dice off for al4x as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 are they based on a farm? postcode looks like its on a farm next to my mates. Its a little way from me i'll have you know I'm an SG postcode and nothing to do with Luton If it is there odds are it has something to do with the guy who runs Devils pit as he runs a landrover business from the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 yeah New Farm - guess it probably is then. SG - isn't that Stevenage - almost as bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I can drop a set of dice off for al4x as well I'm not the one who has bought one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm not the one who has bought one of these hey where did you get the picture of me car from........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) yeah New Farm - guess it probably is then.SG - isn't that Stevenage - almost as bad Whitwell I'll have you know ah thats the one, see if it is run by Simon who does the landrovers up there if so i might be able to blag a discount set p.s with that set you certainly won't want to go far on road but you won't get stuck again i'd imagine Edited February 26, 2010 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 hey where did you get the picture of me car from........ Viking most likely and i only really use the Fronty for shooting, got a Passat for day to day use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 that is probably best with a set of them on be interesting to see how they balance, i had a set of colways and they used rather a lot of lead to get them to balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Make sure you have a good towing point, they get stuck a lot. I even pulled one off a feild with a 405 once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I can drop a set of dice off for al4x as well Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Nice a proper 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 ..................................................................gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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