Hunting Vehicles, Geo Tracker?

Only because this turned into a picture thread, ;)

This is my hunting truck;
97 Blazer, bought for $1800, excellent condition. Lifted it enough for 31's, and removed both sway bars. Rear seats fold flat and twin mattress fits perfect.

Because I can't throw anything out, I kept part of my old truck. It hauls the gear and meat. Was a 96 s10 4x4. That was the best truck I've ever owned.
The trailer has water tank and water pump w/shower and sink, propane, and 12v.

I've since replaced the rear springs and cranked the torsion bars some more.


 
^ when I was checking out blazers a few years ago, I really liked that the seats went flat and you could sleep in the back. Even though I started looking at them again, everyone says it's not a good idea.

I should post a pick of my current truck.
 
My current Sport Trac


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tokguy said:
How easily does that VW diesel link up to the tranny?
I've a 85 Rabbit TDI languishing under the trees, new injection pump...but a bent intake valve. Pondering if it's worth cracking open and repairing.
If it's an easy swap, might have to pull it and repair it. Turbo diesels are cool power plants
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it is fairly straight forward , once it is in , the motor appears almost like it was meant to be there .

it is very easy to double , even triple the hp on a vw idi turbo diesel .... but if this is done , the stock Suzuki tranny will not hold up to the power , this includes the new ones ( ie sidekick ) with the 1.6l motor .

start with a Toyota 4cyl transmission / transfercase , even if you keep the stock Suzuki diffs .

there is a couple companies making adapter plates . you want the one that uses the flywheel that goes with the transmission , not the vw flywheel .
( this means avoid the axis kit , and go with the acme kit )

in my brothers case he used a 22r flywheel and clutch and ended up using a oilite bushing as a pilot bearing .

you need to relocate the oil filter .
you also need a fuel pump that will not go over 15 psi to the injection pump .

you can buy motor mounts .... I found it was just as easy to build them .

you need welding / fabrication skills . I feel the suspension lift I did on my bronco2 was more grief than the vw engine swap on the Suzuki .

he is running a Toyota pick up with a newer vw tdi diesel in it , with 35 inch tires it still gets better than 40 mpg ,even loaded to capacity .
 
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pete dobinson said:
Your really pushing that 1.3 at 100k p/h, even with the factory 27" tires. With 31" tires I couldn't get into 5th gear. Re-gearing the transfer case and an engine swap made my zuke way better. I'll probably re-gear the diffs as well at some point. Each to their own though, what ever works for you.
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Why, yes, when you go with much bigger tire you have to regear and that's true for any vehicle.
 
Dake21 said:
Why, yes, when you go with much bigger tire you have to regear and that's true for any vehicle.
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Actually I did re-gear my transfer case and swapped out my 1.3 engine before I put 31" tires on it. The truth is, even with the factory 27" tires you would have a tough time getting into 5th gear, you could with a tail wind or a down hill. The 1.3 is gutless, and that is why most zukey nuts go with the 1.6 tracker conversion or go with a diesel. With bigger tires its a no brainer.
 
What do you guys think of Jeep Liberty / Renegade , the pre 05 models? On another note there are a lot of deals and private sales on craigslist that just don't respond to inquires. Annoying :/
 
xdmer said:
What do you guys think of Jeep Liberty / Renegade , the pre 05 models? On another note there are a lot of deals and private sales on craigslist that just don't respond to inquires. Annoying :/
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I like the look and the size of the Liberty, but anything made by Dodge Crysler scares me. I've owned a couple of dodge trucks and I've sworn to never own another. lol.
 
^ everything seems to be a crap shoot .. honestly with my family the only cars that haven't given us troubles have been Toyota's. I worry about dumping money into a lemon, the used car market around here is a real racket.
 
xdmer said:
What do you guys think of Jeep Liberty / Renegade , the pre 05 models? On another note there are a lot of deals and private sales on craigslist that just don't respond to inquires. Annoying :/
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My brothers other half has one, he keeps polishing it, but it's still a turd
 
Brian46 said:
My brothers other half has one, he keeps polishing it, but it's still a turd
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Laugh2........that's funny chit right there.

My Zewk has 235/75R/15's and I still have decent power.
Was tempted to try 30/9.50/15's to see what I'd lose.
When the 31's on my truck get down a bit more, I'm going to move them
over to see how much power loss I experience.
Only problem with going much wider is the amount of chit that comes off the tires
and makes a mess.
Ohhhhh, puddle, roll them vinders up.
 
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