![]() I’m also having some real 2nd thoughts about even installing a locker in back. This now had the Sidekick 4.50 inches taller than stock.Īs far as the topic of lockers, the owner reports: Measuring again, the wheelwells sat at 34.5 inches in the front, and 35.0 inches in the back. He installed a set of BFGoodrich 30×9.5×15 All Terrain tires on a set of Pro Comp’s wheels, 15×7 with 3.75 inch backspacing. Since this vehicle is primarily a daily driver, he didn’t want to mess around with a body lift, cutting the fenders, or regearing it just to run 31 or 32 inch tires. You also don’t need to worry about the CVs pulling out because the OME struts limit the downtravel before it becomes a problem. You really don’t need camber bolts the OME struts have enough correction built in even for the taller springs. ![]() The springs will settle a little bit after a few days, correcting the front wheels’ slightly excessive positive camber. Take it to an alignment shop to adjust the toe and center the steering wheel. Slide the coil spacers over the bumpstops. Slide out the passenger side CV slip connection. This brought the rear up to 33.5 inches, giving it the exact same stance as it had when it was stock, except that it was 3 inches taller front and rear. ![]() He had anticipated that this would happen, and installed a pair of Daystar 3/4 inch coil spacers for a Jeep TJ (part number KJ09107BK) into the rear, which required absolutely no modifications. ![]() In back, the Grand Vitara uses a different rear coil, so the owner chose the Old Man Emu OME955 springs. Along with these springs, he used the N103S and N32 struts & shocks. After driving about 100 miles to settle the suspension, he took measurements again and found that the front sat at 33.0 inches and the rear was at 29.75 inches. It was then lifted with Old Man Emu OME962 springs in the front, which are actually designed for the front of a 1999+ Grand Vitara. It has the same spring rate as the medium-duty front Sidekick LWB springs, but a 15mm taller ride height. The vehicle was purchased for $3,700 with 70,000 miles on it. Looking for an economical family adventure vehicle that gets 20-25 MPG? This 1995 Suzuki Sidekick 4-door was built to be just that. ![]()
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