+clbwpgmb I recommend a few inch spacer kit from low range offroad, the one that comes with shocks, replace front struts and if you want different wheels go for that rather than spacers like I did. Wheel bearings don't like wheel spacers. Just do yourself a favor and save and buy all you need to do the job rather than do it multiple times. Then once you have everything it goes smoothly with that first drive being like driving a new car. A family member of mine stressed this as I lifted mine and he was right. Yeah it took longer but we'll worth. Also ask around for the best old timer alignment shop, not a chain place and not a dive either. Someone who can make it right. It will need aligned after lifting. If I could do over I would have found a better shop and waited to do tires and lift at the same time. I know it may be hard but patience till ya have all the parts is key to having a great driving rig. Any other questions comment below...
good stuff I have stock 2004 grand vitara 2.0 litre popular down here in nz vitaras. those fellas can keep the there gas guzzeler trucks Zuks got it going on.
+Harry Potty the 2.0 IMHO would've been an acceptable choice vs the v6. Power and torque is not all that worse vs the gas mileage as I'm only averaging 16
yea true its good they stayed compact. for me vits are more pure to the original willies jeep compared to jeeps of today. light weight versatile, Do not know about mechanically as not Knowledgeable on that subject. just love them
I have a 1999. 50K miles 2.o L. Runs great, not great for interstate travel imo but I don't travel interstate so who cares. A.C works great in the desert too. I need new tires and admire your setup. Soon will upgrade too.
i have a chevy tracker 6 cylinder. I need pic or video of the drivers side of the engine area, especially vac hoses as one of mine that originates from the back of the engine, has a bolt in it. Thanks, Rich
hi sorry to ask i know this is a very old video and all but would you happen to know how to fix the windshield wipers not going down fully? my tracker is a Chevy 2002 with a few modifications to the wheels and the car's stereo. i had a friend modify it and i dont know a thing about cars.
Do you have part number for the lockouts. Also I need part numbers for the rear shock or something that will work. I heard crown Vic shocks will work but what year. Please help thanks.
Hey joe are your rims back spaced at all ? just put on my 235s with stock 5.5 rims and there just slight rubbing on the frame when turned fully over, just wondering what your experience is? im lifted about the same height so thats not a issue
mxpx148 I believe that only way to go the locker route is to get a late 90s geo 3rd member and install the locker in that. I'm not 100 percent that that would apply up to the 05 or not. ARB and lockrite are about the only choices.
Trackerjoe thx Joe...I’ll have a lot to learn if I pick it up. It’s supposed to be my winter/commuter car, but I’m sure I won’t be able to leave it alone lol
So today I purchased a 2004 2.5L Tracker and I need to change the tires right away. The stock tires look so weeney. Any advice I can get will be GREATLY appreciated!
+clbwpgmb 235-75-15s fit with no lift but I'd say go 2 in lift if possible. If you also have a zr2 you may need to trim up some plastic to eliminate noise on turns
Rabbi Danky I ran 235 75 15s before the lift and had some rubbing issues. Got the lift and 1" 1/4 wheel spacers and that is how it sits in the video. it is do able with 235s but probably not any bigger
Shawn Noblin rubs frame at full lock in steering, and will rub when flexed, also if you have a ZR2 the front flaps will rub. that's a good deal though. 1 and 1/4 wheel spacers got rid of the frame rub and the 2 in spacers got rid of the rest
Thx, and yes in do have the zr2. So I would need to do the lift. What is the biggest size w/o lift. I don't really have the money for extra mods but the 205 looks pathetic ha
+Shawn Noblin it comes with rear shocks. Depending on what shape you front struts are in I recommend doing them since you will need an alignment after lifting anyway. Also you will want 4 camber bolts.
+Shawn Noblin I don't know if anyone makes one. I bought Monroe sensatrac struts at the local parts store and used the spacer. Not sure but possibly Old Man Emu makes a longer strut? I also left the sway bar off after the lift. Never noticed a difference
+Gabriel Alfaro I believe whatever works on the gen 1 w/26 spline axles will also fit gen 2. Everyone always talks up the Aisin hubs but I didn't know about them till after I had warns.
+Ali A no. It was simply a preventative measure. The issue is usually with the aluminum differential housing than the cv axles. But no spinning whilst on the road can't hurt.
+Ali A used 4 camber bolts to get correct alignment even though the instructions on Low Range Off Roads site said 2. Install went well, the other thing like sized bolts and such were the biggest issue. Been almost 3 years on the spacers now and love them and the look. Check out MrSputnik1988's channel as he went from the spacers to Old man Emu springs for lift. The better setup IMHO.
I love my Tracker! 99 model 4 cylinder 4wd...silver in color, no radio but drives smooth and strong at 193,000 miles
slick looking with those bigger tires on it, i got one of her big sisters s10 zr2 , its awesome as well.
Thanks. If i park next to a stock one it is fun seeing the difference between them
Nice ride! Currently I’ve got 4 Trackers and a GV
I cant wait to get my tracker
Thanks. She aint much but It's my favorite
don't say that very nice off road chevy
Love these Tracker. Very underrated and tons of fun to drive. I have had mine for almost 10 years now...
zr2trackerjoe I want to upgrade mine....any hints, thoughts or recommendations?
+clbwpgmb I recommend a few inch spacer kit from low range offroad, the one that comes with shocks, replace front struts and if you want different wheels go for that rather than spacers like I did. Wheel bearings don't like wheel spacers. Just do yourself a favor and save and buy all you need to do the job rather than do it multiple times. Then once you have everything it goes smoothly with that first drive being like driving a new car. A family member of mine stressed this as I lifted mine and he was right. Yeah it took longer but we'll worth. Also ask around for the best old timer alignment shop, not a chain place and not a dive either. Someone who can make it right. It will need aligned after lifting. If I could do over I would have found a better shop and waited to do tires and lift at the same time. I know it may be hard but patience till ya have all the parts is key to having a great driving rig. Any other questions comment below...
good stuff I have stock 2004 grand vitara 2.0 litre popular down here in nz vitaras. those fellas can keep the there gas guzzeler trucks Zuks got it going on.
+Harry Potty the 2.0 IMHO would've been an acceptable choice vs the v6. Power and torque is not all that worse vs the gas mileage as I'm only averaging 16
yea true its good they stayed compact. for me vits are more pure to the original willies jeep compared to jeeps of today. light weight versatile, Do not know about mechanically as not Knowledgeable on that subject. just love them
I have a 1999. 50K miles 2.o L. Runs great, not great for interstate travel imo but I don't travel interstate so who cares. A.C works great in the desert too. I need new tires and admire your setup. Soon will upgrade too.
Adam De Larozza im fixy to get me a chevrolet tracker 1999 can you tell me why is no good for interstate. Thank you.
Nice work I have one too!
Can you please specify what exact model the Warn hubs are that you have on it and maybe look into doing a removal/ install video!!
nice truck
+Alex's Bikes and Motors- Thanks!
i have a chevy tracker 6 cylinder. I need pic or video of the drivers side of the engine area, especially vac hoses as one of mine that originates from the back of the engine, has a bolt in it.
Thanks,
Rich
I saw one for 2500 but I also saw a 5.9 Durango at the same price. I know the tracker would be more off road capable but I've always wanted a V8
+TheBikemaster94 in my neck of the woods it would come down to price...
Nice ride!
hi sorry to ask i know this is a very old video and all but would you happen to know how to fix the windshield wipers not going down fully? my tracker is a Chevy 2002 with a few modifications to the wheels and the car's stereo. i had a friend modify it and i dont know a thing about cars.
I wanna hear about the red one
You should have had your 98-year-old grandmother do the videorecording so the viewer's headache wouldn't be quite as bad after watching.
Do you have part number for the lockouts. Also I need part numbers for the rear shock or something that will work. I heard crown Vic shocks will work but what year. Please help thanks.
Hey joe are your rims back spaced at all ? just put on my 235s with stock 5.5 rims and there just slight rubbing on the frame when turned fully over, just wondering what your experience is? im lifted about the same height so thats not a issue
Nice tracker👍🏻. Looking into a 2005 Grand Vitara this weekend...you ever look into lockers for these? Do they make any?
mxpx148 I believe that only way to go the locker route is to get a late 90s geo 3rd member and install the locker in that. I'm not 100 percent that that would apply up to the 05 or not. ARB and lockrite are about the only choices.
Trackerjoe thx Joe...I’ll have a lot to learn if I pick it up. It’s supposed to be my winter/commuter car, but I’m sure I won’t be able to leave it alone lol
going from this to an 05 runner is depressing, it's just so blotted and big
nice I got one 2003 zr2😉😉😉
So today I purchased a 2004 2.5L Tracker and I need to change the tires right away. The stock tires look so weeney. Any advice I can get will be GREATLY appreciated!
+clbwpgmb 235-75-15s fit with no lift but I'd say go 2 in lift if possible. If you also have a zr2 you may need to trim up some plastic to eliminate noise on turns
what size lift kit do you have, I just got the same vehicle and I was wondering if I buy wheels and bigger tires before the lift kit?
Rabbi Danky I ran 235 75 15s before the lift and had some rubbing issues. Got the lift and 1" 1/4 wheel spacers and that is how it sits in the video. it is do able with 235s but probably not any bigger
+Rabbi Danky 2 inch with 29 inch tires...
hey again, how bad was the rub on the 235's. I found some marked down for 70 a piece ha
Shawn Noblin rubs frame at full lock in steering, and will rub when flexed, also if you have a ZR2 the front flaps will rub. that's a good deal though. 1 and 1/4 wheel spacers got rid of the frame rub and the 2 in spacers got rid of the rest
Thx, and yes in do have the zr2. So I would need to do the lift. What is the biggest size w/o lift. I don't really have the money for extra mods but the 205 looks pathetic ha
looks great man. I want to get the same lift as you but couldn't find it on low range. you know the part number?
+Shawn Noblin thanks part # is C2BLKV-RS
Thanks man. Did u have to do anything for the back struts
+Shawn Noblin it comes with rear shocks. Depending on what shape you front struts are in I recommend doing them since you will need an alignment after lifting anyway. Also you will want 4 camber bolts.
Would u recommend longer struts in the front instead of the strut spacer.. I'm sure they need replacing regardless
+Shawn Noblin I don't know if anyone makes one. I bought Monroe sensatrac struts at the local parts store and used the spacer. Not sure but possibly Old Man Emu makes a longer strut? I also left the sway bar off after the lift. Never noticed a difference
Hey...does your drilled and slotted rotors have direction???
The slot goes forward or backwards?
Was this built on a S-10 frame?
These are actually Suzuki Grand vitara's rebadged as Chevrolets
Hey...did you modify something on the caster on the front suspension? So the tires get good balance?
+Gabriel Alfaro 4 camber bolts were needed with the lift to get lined up correctly
zr2trackerjoe so and it's enough with those bolts or I will have to file something on the support ?
Thanks by the way...I have the same car and I'm trying to modify it just like the one that you have
What model are those hubs...I looking for one kit for mine
+Gabriel Alfaro they are just the warn premium s. Ok don't have a part number but I believe lowrangeoffroad.com sells them still
zr2trackerjoe I just found them I think they are the 34581 model...at least they say the they work on gen 2 trackers
+Gabriel Alfaro I believe whatever works on the gen 1 w/26 spline axles will also fit gen 2. Everyone always talks up the Aisin hubs but I didn't know about them till after I had warns.
zr2trackerjoe I think you are right I was reading on a forum and they say that the locking hubs for the gen 1 tracker will fit perfectly on the gen 2
What size is the engine
+Tyson S. Dragon 2.5 liters of raw power...lol
did you have any CV issues without the warn hubs?
+Ali A no. It was simply a preventative measure. The issue is usually with the aluminum differential housing than the cv axles. But no spinning whilst on the road can't hurt.
i hear ya. what do you think the max tire size is with the 2 inch spacer lift?
did you use the camber bolts for the front? was it difficult to install?
+Ali A used 4 camber bolts to get correct alignment even though the instructions on Low Range Off Roads site said 2. Install went well, the other thing like sized bolts and such were the biggest issue. Been almost 3 years on the spacers now and love them and the look. Check out MrSputnik1988's channel as he went from the spacers to Old man Emu springs for lift. The better setup IMHO.
+Ali A 30 in would be OK but rubbing would be an issue. I have 235 75 15s on it now and get some rub
V6 is to fuelish
It look like the jeep librety
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