I love my 2001 Suzuki Xl7. I have had it for almost 4 years now and it has 230k now only done regular maintenance and the timing chain at 180k it would rattle a little on start up but the timing chain kit took care of that. :)
Just bought a 2004 Suzuki XL7. In pretty good condition, runs nice, and under 100,000 miles but I HATE when STUPID manufactures put the gas lid on the WRONG side of the vehicle
@Drive2Nowhere Hey captain obvious, we know there's no technical "right" side....that's the point he's making These foreign companies can easily make it technical for putting the filler nozzle on the side which makes sense for that particular country, and they can still do it by remaining multi-billion dollar companies
it's really doesn't matter what side it on your speedometer it will point to the direction of your gas tank you just have to remember where it is I have one of these too💜
yo quick question dawg. I have a rattle on my suzuki and its coming from the front end either in the engine bay or near. Ive tightened everything on my exhaust and took some heat shields off and still nothing. you have a possible clue?
No offense intended but... These little truck-sters were best suited for the ranch owner's wife to go to town in while not draining the bank in fuel costs. It's for those headed to the ski hill before the plows. It's for the weekend wilderness warrior heading out on a logging road to a fishing lake with all the latest Cabella gear. Don't get me wrong right out of chute. I'm a fan of these things. I'm on my 2nd 2002 XL7. My first XL7 was pretty much stock. A 4500 lb winch on the front kept me out of trouble but the low clearance and longish wheelbase made it pretty much a gravel road hauler. The plastic rocker trim is the first victim of anything more adventurous as well as thoroughly beat frame cross members. My current 2002 has a 2 inch lift, 31 inch 215 85/16s for nearly 9 inches of clearance. This really is required for it's length if you really want to get beyond a rural backroad. A portable 4500 lb winch stored in the back is also a good thought as this lightweight does not like extra weight added to it. Contrary to the video, I found pulling a 3000 lb boat any distance in the mountains of British Columbia just painful. This 2.7 litre 6 cylinder motor needs high revs to reach it's power band. Manual hubs are also critical. The CVs are turning all the time as they are linked permanently to the hubs. The shaft going into the dif rests on the bearing/seal wearing them out prematurely, especially with the suspension rattling off pavement. But here is the problem of getting too far from the highway or manicured gravel forestry roads or the snowy roads to the ski hill in an XL7. The front differential is aluminum...and they break. I did 2 on the first car, bought a replacement to find it with a crack and have a broken one on the current. Suzuki. Forums are full of stories and axle swaps. As Suzuki pulled out of North America in 2015ish, these stock differentials are getting real tough to find. I've been searching wrecker databases (Canada) for over 1 year. I love these little truck-sters. But without critical parts supply and a weak front dif, it will be like losing a wonderful dog after years of dedication. It's 2020. That time may have come. ...until they bring us the Jimney...;-{)
Hello,and thank you for your input. I have been into these 2nd gens (99+ trackers and grand vitaras/xl7s) for many years. I am quite aware of their inherent issues. I have installed the nylon support bushing in all of my front diffs in my Suzukis. In my 2 trackers I have deleted the air pump system for the front diffs. I wheel the trackers and daily the XL7. I have wheeled the XL7 from time to time, but having the aluminum front diff with the weight of the vehicle, you can't wheel it hard or it will break. I have a steel diff in my 02 4 door zr2 on 33s and it was well needed. My 00 tracker is rocking 31s and the aluminum diff. It gets wheeled hard and hasn't broke yet ( courtesy of 5.13 gears and 4.24 transfer case gears). All of my Suzukis also have Warn hubs. Yes, these XL7s were not intended by Suzuki for heavy wheeling, but with a few mods, they are quite capable. As for towing, they are rated for 3,000 lbs, but the little 2.7 will be gasping for air on a hill with that weight. I can pull 2,000 lbs with no problem. I also buy these 2nd gens and part them out all the time, so parts are easy for me to come by.
02 and up have the steel front diff housing. 5 speed manual is really nice with the little V6. I average 23mpg summer 20mpg winter with some 4x4 snow driving in hilly central PA 😊 in 214k miles have replaced the primary timing chain and clutch... Drives like new!
Hey man, been a while since you’ve put up a vid. Run those exact same tires (same size even) on my 04 Grand Vitara. Love them. Didn’t realize they will fit on the stock spare carrier. Did you modify it or does it clear as it was? Also, heard mixed reviews about the intake crossover. Some say delete it, some don’t. Only reason I ask is it seems quite restrictive since the intake has to neck down to go under it. Ever delete one and does it make any noticeable difference? Some claim a little more low end torque with it deleted.
Hey there, spare carrier is stock with no mods... The crossover is just a buffer region and acts sort of like a harmonic balancer for the intake. I actually have the crossover tube sealed off with blocking plates on each side .. I forgotten to mention it when doing my video... Yes, makes a difference, but not a huge one. It's supposed to move some of the available torque down a thousand RPM or so. Some people do it to have space for a bigger intake tube, I did it to see what the hype was about lol
MrSputnik1988 guess I’ll be capping the intake in the spring. Already picked up new belts and iridium plugs, etc for this spring. Keep the videos coming.
I just bought another set of tires, they are 265/75/R16 so they are approximately 31.5. I have a 2 inch lift so I hope they fit even if I have to cut the inner plastic a bit
Just did something similar. Ive got a rubber lift kit that slides in the springs. plus i have tires 2 inches bigger than standard. You need at least 1.5-2 inches of lift to have clearance to not rub on anything. but if for some reason it still does just but the plastic up a couple inches. between 10-30 mph its like 1-3 mph faster then what your speedometer says but anything over 30 starts getting to 4-7 mphs over what your speedometer says so keep that in mind when driving.
Some people might think I'm crazy but I have a 2004 Suzuki that I'm in love with. Although some mechanics do not like these cars and I do not know why it has never given me hardly any problems at all. I have $150,000 miles on mine and I do need to doll it up a little I'm going to upgrade the tires and pimp them out. I wanted to put mud tires on it and I wanted to know what size is could I go with. The one thing I did not like about the car since day one is the size of the tires because 235 60 16s look like they're flat most of the time even when they have air in them. I would like a mud tire with better side walls but I may have to stay with the same rims I'm not sure what to do I'm doing my homework right now. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated and Merry Christmas. I'm a Suzuki gal and I tow a 6x8 trailer with a mower.
I have a 2004 suzuki xl7 that has had plenty of work on it. Mines reliable but the only problem I've had was the engine was so powerful going pedal to the floor that it blew a hole out of the radiator. every other modification was done for style or performance reasons on my own time. But it is genuinely a pain to get the radiators out and in of those cars. the oil filter is next to impossible to get out because its in a very small space. and the cars suspension is a pain in the ass to tried and put kits on other then just rubber slide ons. The cars are very reliable and awesome but they are japenese cars that are designed very differently then cars in america so they hate working in the smaller spaces that suzuki offers.
My daughter lives in Colorado Springs. I'm looking for her a reliable awd vehicle for $5500 or less. I want to like this Suzuki. It has almost no entries on carcomplaints.com. There is a 2002 for sale here in Texas. But the kickers are the fuel mileage and slow acceleration. You got any suggestions on other options? I would consider a Subaru if the head gasket and timing belt have been recently repaired.
find a maintenance shop that somewhat specializes in imported cars. because suzukis in america are built to be in america but are still styles internally like japenese cars so they are very different.
Do you think this is a good deal $4400.00 for a 2004 Suzuki XL-7 LX 2WD it has 113 thousand miles on it. I currently own a 2001 Chevy Tracker 2.0 2WD that has 200 thousand miles on it and still running.
@@MrSputnik1988 i mean, its a kit or they're just manual hubs that fits? because on my xl7 the cv axle spins even when im on 2wd because the hubs are permanetly locked. btw sorry for my bad english
Warn 34581 hubs are what I am using. They are made specifically for the trackers/vitaras/grand Vitara/xl7s.. just unbolt the drive flanges (6 bolts) that are bolted on your hub, and bolt the lockouts on. No modifications necessary. I guess you could call it a kit, but it's just 2 lockout hubs
@@MrSputnik1988 are those the same that can fit a first gen suzuki vitara o geo tracker? because i have a abandoned 91 vitara from which i can borrow the hubs
I love my 2001 Suzuki Xl7. I have had it for almost 4 years now and it has 230k now only done regular maintenance and the timing chain at 180k it would rattle a little on start up but the timing chain kit took care of that. :)
how is it holding up?
These are great vehicles, especially in the snow 👍
I bought mine new. I love it today, 2023, 187 thousand miles, not great mileage, and a small tank, but it's great.
Just bought a 2004 Suzuki XL7. In pretty good condition, runs nice, and under 100,000 miles but I HATE when STUPID manufactures put the gas lid on the WRONG side of the vehicle
@Drive2Nowhere
Hey captain obvious, we know there's no technical "right" side....that's the point he's making
These foreign companies can easily make it technical for putting the filler nozzle on the side which makes sense for that particular country, and they can still do it by remaining multi-billion dollar companies
it's really doesn't matter what side it on your speedometer it will point to the direction of your gas tank you just have to remember where it is I have one of these too💜
Passenger side is the best for USA .. if you run out of gas and need to refill on the side of road it reduces risk
yo quick question dawg. I have a rattle on my suzuki and its coming from the front end either in the engine bay or near. Ive tightened everything on my exhaust and took some heat shields off and still nothing. you have a possible clue?
What is the make and model of the manual hubs? I have a 2005 XL-7. I have not been able to find one that will fit the 2005 model year
No offense intended but...
These little truck-sters were best suited for the ranch owner's wife to go to town in while not draining the bank in fuel costs. It's for those headed to the ski hill before the plows. It's for the weekend wilderness warrior heading out on a logging road to a fishing lake with all the latest Cabella gear.
Don't get me wrong right out of chute. I'm a fan of these things. I'm on my 2nd 2002 XL7.
My first XL7 was pretty much stock. A 4500 lb winch on the front kept me out of trouble but the low clearance and longish wheelbase made it pretty much a gravel road hauler. The plastic rocker trim is the first victim of anything more adventurous as well as thoroughly beat frame cross members.
My current 2002 has a 2 inch lift, 31 inch 215 85/16s for nearly 9 inches of clearance. This really is required for it's length if you really want to get beyond a rural backroad. A portable 4500 lb winch stored in the back is also a good thought as this lightweight does not like extra weight added to it. Contrary to the video, I found pulling a 3000 lb boat any distance in the mountains of British Columbia just painful. This 2.7 litre 6 cylinder motor needs high revs to reach it's power band.
Manual hubs are also critical. The CVs are turning all the time as they are linked permanently to the hubs. The shaft going into the dif rests on the bearing/seal wearing them out prematurely, especially with the suspension rattling off pavement.
But here is the problem of getting too far from the highway or manicured gravel forestry roads or the snowy roads to the ski hill in an XL7.
The front differential is aluminum...and they break. I did 2 on the first car, bought a replacement to find it with a crack and have a broken one on the current. Suzuki. Forums are full of stories and axle swaps. As Suzuki pulled out of North America in 2015ish, these stock differentials are getting real tough to find. I've been searching wrecker databases (Canada) for over 1 year.
I love these little truck-sters. But without critical parts supply and a weak front dif, it will be like losing a wonderful dog after years of dedication.
It's 2020. That time may have come.
...until they bring us the Jimney...;-{)
Hello,and thank you for your input. I have been into these 2nd gens (99+ trackers and grand vitaras/xl7s) for many years. I am quite aware of their inherent issues. I have installed the nylon support bushing in all of my front diffs in my Suzukis. In my 2 trackers I have deleted the air pump system for the front diffs. I wheel the trackers and daily the XL7. I have wheeled the XL7 from time to time, but having the aluminum front diff with the weight of the vehicle, you can't wheel it hard or it will break. I have a steel diff in my 02 4 door zr2 on 33s and it was well needed. My 00 tracker is rocking 31s and the aluminum diff. It gets wheeled hard and hasn't broke yet ( courtesy of 5.13 gears and 4.24 transfer case gears). All of my Suzukis also have Warn hubs. Yes, these XL7s were not intended by Suzuki for heavy wheeling, but with a few mods, they are quite capable. As for towing, they are rated for 3,000 lbs, but the little 2.7 will be gasping for air on a hill with that weight. I can pull 2,000 lbs with no problem. I also buy these 2nd gens and part them out all the time, so parts are easy for me to come by.
02 and up have the steel front diff housing. 5 speed manual is really nice with the little V6. I average 23mpg summer 20mpg winter with some 4x4 snow driving in hilly central PA 😊 in 214k miles have replaced the primary timing chain and clutch... Drives like new!
I like. En serio me gusta, si tan solo tuviera algo más de potencia...y la caja de fusibles! Oh dios me trae recuerdos
Hey man, been a while since you’ve put up a vid. Run those exact same tires (same size even) on my 04 Grand Vitara. Love them. Didn’t realize they will fit on the stock spare carrier. Did you modify it or does it clear as it was? Also, heard mixed reviews about the intake crossover. Some say delete it, some don’t. Only reason I ask is it seems quite restrictive since the intake has to neck down to go under it. Ever delete one and does it make any noticeable difference? Some claim a little more low end torque with it deleted.
Hey there, spare carrier is stock with no mods... The crossover is just a buffer region and acts sort of like a harmonic balancer for the intake. I actually have the crossover tube sealed off with blocking plates on each side .. I forgotten to mention it when doing my video... Yes, makes a difference, but not a huge one. It's supposed to move some of the available torque down a thousand RPM or so. Some people do it to have space for a bigger intake tube, I did it to see what the hype was about lol
MrSputnik1988 guess I’ll be capping the intake in the spring. Already picked up new belts and iridium plugs, etc for this spring. Keep the videos coming.
I got my for 13 years. And i I don't know that 2.7 sounds like that i like it do u can talk me what exhaust do u put in and how much thanks
I just bought another set of tires, they are 265/75/R16 so they are approximately 31.5. I have a 2 inch lift so I hope they fit even if I have to cut the inner plastic a bit
Just did something similar. Ive got a rubber lift kit that slides in the springs. plus i have tires 2 inches bigger than standard. You need at least 1.5-2 inches of lift to have clearance to not rub on anything. but if for some reason it still does just but the plastic up a couple inches. between 10-30 mph its like 1-3 mph faster then what your speedometer says but anything over 30 starts getting to 4-7 mphs over what your speedometer says so keep that in mind when driving.
Try to cancel the fan clutch and install 2electric fan to see the deference on your torque
What did you say you have in the front? Spacer and what else?
Some people might think I'm crazy but I have a 2004 Suzuki that I'm in love with. Although some mechanics do not like these cars and I do not know why it has never given me hardly any problems at all. I have $150,000 miles on mine and I do need to doll it up a little I'm going to upgrade the tires and pimp them out. I wanted to put mud tires on it and I wanted to know what size is could I go with. The one thing I did not like about the car since day one is the size of the tires because 235 60 16s look like they're flat most of the time even when they have air in them. I would like a mud tire with better side walls but I may have to stay with the same rims I'm not sure what to do I'm doing my homework right now. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated and Merry Christmas. I'm a Suzuki gal and I tow a 6x8 trailer with a mower.
I have a 2004 suzuki xl7 that has had plenty of work on it. Mines reliable but the only problem I've had was the engine was so powerful going pedal to the floor that it blew a hole out of the radiator. every other modification was done for style or performance reasons on my own time. But it is genuinely a pain to get the radiators out and in of those cars. the oil filter is next to impossible to get out because its in a very small space. and the cars suspension is a pain in the ass to tried and put kits on other then just rubber slide ons. The cars are very reliable and awesome but they are japenese cars that are designed very differently then cars in america so they hate working in the smaller spaces that suzuki offers.
hello! thanks for the review, i wondr if you have rubbing issues with those tires turning or doing offroad (full flex)
It runs the frame at full steering lock. As far as full articulation, I'm not sure, I don't really off-road this one
May i know the size of your wheel? Did u use lift kit for the shock front and rear?
Wheels are stock 16*7in... Front strut uses a 1.5inch spacer on top.. rear shock is a doetch-tech shock that is 2 inches longer
My daughter lives in Colorado Springs. I'm looking for her a reliable awd vehicle for $5500 or less. I want to like this Suzuki. It has almost no entries on carcomplaints.com. There is a 2002 for sale here in Texas. But the kickers are the fuel mileage and slow acceleration. You got any suggestions on other options? I would consider a Subaru if the head gasket and timing belt have been recently repaired.
I wish you could come to illinois ive seen 2 or 3 working suzukis being sold for 1k-2.5k with about 130- 170k miles on them.
where did you get the lift spacers. looking for mine
I believe I used lowrangeoffroad.com for the lift
Did you do the daytime running lights delete on this one?
Not yet, I daily it so I probably leave it stock
After 2 inches lift the rear struts needs to be longer what did u do?
My go to is either 90's mustang or crown Vic rear shocks. They are 2 inches longer and ride better. Either that or a 2 inch box spacer
If anyone has a Suzuki XL7 and lives in Oregon, please tell me where you take it for maintenance!
find a maintenance shop that somewhat specializes in imported cars. because suzukis in america are built to be in america but are still styles internally like japenese cars so they are very different.
Do you think this is a good deal $4400.00 for a 2004 Suzuki XL-7 LX 2WD it has 113 thousand miles on it. I currently own a 2001 Chevy Tracker 2.0 2WD that has 200 thousand miles on it and still running.
Sorry I am a little late to the party.. I personally think it's a bit high for private sale, but the market is nuts
What is your wheel offset?
It's a factory wheel, so I'm not really sure
I need parts for my 2004 I also have 2.7 oh and I'm a suzuki gal lol
also what exhaust is that
Custom 2 in I bent up. Muffler is a no-name 20-something inch chambered glass pack
how did you put the manual hubs??
They are straight bolt on. Just remove the drive flange and bolt the lockout on
@@MrSputnik1988 i mean, its a kit or they're just manual hubs that fits? because on my xl7 the cv axle spins even when im on 2wd because the hubs are permanetly locked. btw sorry for my bad english
Warn 34581 hubs are what I am using. They are made specifically for the trackers/vitaras/grand Vitara/xl7s.. just unbolt the drive flanges (6 bolts) that are bolted on your hub, and bolt the lockouts on. No modifications necessary. I guess you could call it a kit, but it's just 2 lockout hubs
@@MrSputnik1988
are those the same that can fit a first gen suzuki vitara o geo tracker? because i have a abandoned 91 vitara from which i can borrow the hubs
Yes, 1st gen lock outs will fit a 2nd gen
Bro wtf it's suzuki 2006
??.. Sorry little confused here.. what's a 2006?
I like. En serio me gusta, si tan solo tuviera algo más de potencia...y la caja de fusibles! Oh dios me trae recuerdos