Suzuki Steve's '97 4-door Sidekick Build (the real build thread)

[sixstringsteve]

thanks tacoman, it should do really well when it's dialed in. Looking forward to meeting you on the new member trail run.

 

[pELYgroso]

Awesome! Love the rally wheels!!!

 

[TJDukit]

Looking great Steve, I can't wait to get out and see that thing in action in a couple months.

 

[Bart]

Diggin the wheels. Looks great, and again, I'll bet it settles. Get rid of the snow and let's go wheeling.

 

[Goose]

Nice job man. Looks like it should be a very versitile & fun rig

 

[ricsrx]

Holy jehosaphat batman, Dang lets wheel!!!
looks great!!

 

[sixstringsteve]

thanks guys. I'd like to sneak out and test it out tomorrow night if I get it buttoned up in time.

 

[864runner]

thanks guys. I'd like to sneak out and test it out tomorrow night if I get it buttoned up in time.

Text me, I'd like to get out. I think our wives have something planned anyway.

 

[sixstringsteve]

yeah, I was going to text you in about 30 min. I'll get you the details.

 

[nrspence]

Rig is looking awesome Steve. Im excited to see it in action. If you need help buttoning anything else up i can come over any night this week.
Nate

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'll be working on it all day tomorrow (saturday). Shoot me a PM if you'd like to swing by and help.

 

[meach4x4]

It is looking great with the wheels and tires on it. Looks like you could use a little sag on the springs. That will happen, for sure.

Question for you: Can you use a Hi-Steer kit with the Trail Slayer kit? Also, would it work with the tie rod and drag link on the back of the axle? Or, would it interfere with the links?

The front axle I'm looking at has a high steer on it that can mount either direction. If I don't need the high steer I will probably just have the guy take it off and drop the price accordingly.

Gil

 

[sixstringsteve]

the trail slayer kit comes with hi-steer (drag link, tie rod, hi-steer arms). So try and buy the axles without any steering other than the knuckles. You just need the front axle with the stock knuckles, brakes, and brake lines (hard lines and soft lines).

 

[sixstringsteve]

thanks to my lovely wife, we got the brakes bled tonight. It'll be drivable tomorrow... that'll be an exciting day.

 

[Tacoman10]

thanks tacoman, it should do really well when it's dialed in. Looking forward to meeting you on the new member trail run.

Can't wait to see it! I'm excited to meet all of you guys.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I think it's ready to drive now. I'll be hitting up snakes tonight. Shoot me a PM if you want to join me. 7 PM at the chevron.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I rolled it out of the garage and took it for a spin around the block. It's gutless as expected, and I need to tweak the suspension geometry a bit, and install the sliders.

It doesn't look as tall in real life as it does in these pics. Plus the springs should settle in tonight.

 

[DewYota]

It looks good steve... my rigs never seem to look as good as yours!

 

[sixstringsteve]

yeah right, your rigs always look better than mine. YOur runner will kill this thing in a few months. You coming tonight?

 

[TJDukit]

That thing is turning me into a zuk fan.