I made and broke down camp on the nights we slept, and I drove both vehicles through the roughest stretches, all the while maintaining team moral over endless days and nights on the Rubicon. I served as camp cook for myself and three other men: Steve Kramer, the photographer sent by Chevolet and one of the two Geo engineers. The two Trackers turned a typical 12-hour Jeep 4x4 trip into a 46-hour marathon, complete with high-lift jacking and repeated winching of the stone stock (as per a G.M. An aluminum belly pan skid plate was attached to each vehicle's vulnerable undercarriage.I raised the bar by toting a USA VenturCraft Sportsman trailer behind the support/lead rig. capacity Warn winch fitted to a custom tubular front bumper.
#Suzuki sidekick aftermarket parts mods
Mods were limited to a pilot 2-inch lift kit, 29" tires on stock rims, a Lock-Right rear differential and a 5000-lb. The consulting gig that resulted was the first-ever traversing of the Rubicon Trail with a Geo Tracker-actually a pair of Trackers! On a shoestring budget, I had Steve Kramer, co-owner of Calmini Products, lightly modify one of the Trackers, providing our "recovery" and winching source. Confident that they meant a properly outfitted and modified Tracker 2-door 4x4 model, I answered, "Yes!" As a result, I was in line for a very unusual request: Two Geo Tracker engineers (actually procurers) asked whether I thought it feasible to take a Tracker over the notorious Rubicon Trail. In the mid-'nineties, I did a considerable amount of guiding and consulting work for Chevrolet and GMC truck, including media runs and instructing at Tread Lightly 4WD Driving Clinics sponsored by Chevrolet. needed to satisfy a hungry sub-compact 4WD market, albeit, the origins of the Geo Tracker. By the purchase of any parts, kits, and/or vehicles (modified or not) the purchaser is fully aware that he/she is completely responsible and releases any liability to Zuki Nation and/or any of it’s affiliates, agents, or representatives and Zuki Nation and/or its affiliates cannot be held liable for any accidents or injuries causing bodily harm and or death.The Sidekick and Geo Tracker were Suzuki's answer to the Samurai's safety concerns: a wider-track, lower center of gravity, with more steel and a larger engine- just what G.M. Warranty valid to original purchaser only, non transferable. Material and Workmanship Warranty for a period of six months from purchase date. Warranty items are subject to inspection before warranty replacement. Zuki Nation products are covered by a Replacement Warranty only.
#Suzuki sidekick aftermarket parts install
Zuki Nation recommends a professional mechanic install all kits and have your vehicle inspected regularly.
All liability pertaining to the installation and usage of all Zuki Nation products is the responsibility of the vehicle owner and at his/her own risk. All Zuki Nation kits and products are designed and produced for off road use only. Knowing your provincial, territory, or state laws is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or vehicle operator. Not all modifications may be legal for road or safety certification in your area. Know your provincial, territory, or state lift/modification laws.
Height modifications may increase a vehicles susceptibility to roll-overs. Avoid sharp turns that may result in a vehicle’s loss of control and/or possible roll-over causing serious injury or death. Extreme caution is recommended when encountering off camber of abrupt manoeuvres. Reaction, ride and possible premature wear on parts are possible. Modifying a vehicle for off-road use, whether it is center of gravity, suspension or steering, will change the way it handles both on and off road.
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