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Hey guys, wanting to mod my vitara. Lift for ground clearance, bigger and fatter tyres. Was wanting some help as to where maybe i could source the parts from. What tyre sizes i can go to without the rubbing. Want to avoid cutting guards bumpers etc. But if i have to, perhaps some advice on the best way to do so ( not keen on home jobs )

Anyone who has been their done that with their own vitara who could perhaps share some wisdom. I live in Papamoa Tauranga.

That would be mean thanks

Hi what kind of Vitara do you have? Engine, year and number of doors would be good.

1997, 1600cc four door

Mudbits it te puke does a lot of suzuki bits and knows them inside out
Give him a call
http://www.trademe.co.nz/services/trade ... 022966.htm
Where abouts do you go wheeling? Im in Whakatane

Thanks man i was just on their website, they are solid!

There's a couple of way you can go with the tyres:
-After market rims and a body lift. 31x10.5x15 should fit
-Std rims and a bit of panel work. 245/75/16 (30.5) should fit

Suspension lift:
-50mm lift springs
-Front strut extenders or a strut hat flip
-Commodore shocks in the rear (longer travel)
-Hiem joint spacer for rear a-arm
-Remove the sway bar

Do a sreach on this forum, Kernels has a good write up on lifting a zook.

One of the best modifications that I ever did to mine was to have a bash plate made. It went from under the radiator support to the cross member between the lower suspension arms. Either 4-5mm aloy or 4mm stainless. Stops the crossmember acting as a plough in the ruts and slowing you down. Guaranteed not to regret it!! Calmini do one but an engineer will do a simple one at a less cost.