Lowering a Sidekick

[Shlotkin]

I drive a 1998 Suzuki Vitara / Sidekick and I was thinking about lowering it.
The problem I see is that the stock front wheels are already close to the bump-stops. With lower-springs (35 or 40 mm) it seems that it will be riding on the bumpstops, which I think will make the ride rough.

[98tracker]

Originally Posted by Shlotkin

I drive a 1998 Suzuki Vitara / Sidekick and I was thinking about lowering it.
The problem I see is that the stock front wheels are already close to the bump-stops. With lower-springs (35 or 40 mm) it seems that it will be riding on the bumpstops, which I think will make the ride rough.

not true i drive a 98 tracker which i installed the H&R lowering springs which dropped it 2.5" and it rides 100% better than stock

[Shlotkin]

Originally Posted by 98tracker

not true i drive a 98 tracker which i installed the H&R lowering springs which dropped it 2.5" and it rides 100% better than stock

I found some H&R springs, but they only lower it 35mm (1.25 inch).

Did you change of modify the bumpstops?

[98tracker]

Originally Posted by Shlotkin

I found some H&R springs, but they only lower it 35mm (1.25 inch).

Did you change of modify the bumpstops?

they say 1.25" on average when i first installed them it dropped about 2", after setting in for a year it dropped another .5" i also installed a pair of Koni rear sport shocks at the same time as the springs so maybe the shocks helped them drop more i have a homepage with all my mods check it out http://members.cardomain.com/ghostdog98

[Shlotkin]

Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by 98tracker

http://members.cardomain.com/ghostdog98

Nice ride. (although I do'n really like the grille)

Edit: here's a picture of mine:

[98tracker]

Originally Posted by Shlotkin

Thanks for the info.



Nice ride. (although I do'n really like the grille)

Edit: here's a picture of mine:

very nice sidekick ive seen those rims on trackers before they look sick....im not happy with my grille either it was just a test fit to see what it would look like im buying a chromed mesh grille in a couple of days