iZook – Suzuki 4×4 Tech Information, Accessories, Travel & Adventure
iZook is staffed by a group of off-road enthusiasts who are committed to the advancement of the Suzuki automobile for the sport of off-roading.
with Bill Johnston Rebuilding a U-Joint When we think of driveline problems, the most common headaches come from universal joints (u-joints) that give out at the worst times. If you are lucky enough to catch the problem early when you feel an odd vibration, then the problem can be fixed at home, […]
Continue Readingwith Bill Johnston Twin Sticks Anyone? The idea of using multiple shift levers in a transfer case is as old as the hills. Until recently, you could find them available for almost any brand of 4×4 out there except a Samurai… Although a few adventurous out there built there own versions, […]
Continue ReadingTuffy Security Bolt Lock with Bill Johnston When I first installed my winch, I was amazed at the section of the instructions that said to weld a piece of ‘c’ channel over one of the bolts that secured it to the mounting plate. Of course it kept the thieves out there from […]
Continue Readingwith Bill Johnston Mighty Kong from Trail Tough with Bill Johnston The Mighty Kong is a combination skidplate/transfer case mount. It pulls everything together into a single unit that you bolt into the vehicle. The welded skidplate at the bottom provides the strength to bounce off those pesky boulders that jump up […]
Continue Readingwith Larry Harris Trail Tough Fender Flares Stock Flares. Running larger tires? Do they stick out past the stock fender flare, get a ticket? Are your old flares missing? So how much rust is behind there anyway? Do any of these questions apply to your truck? What one item can correct […]
Continue Reading…continued. Next we had to locate the rear bar by installing the feet that have been designed for easy removal. You can see how difficult getting into the passenger side rear corner would be if you had to try and place the welded cage as a single unit. We removed the vapor […]
Continue ReadingThe Family Style Sport Cage With Bill Johnston Have you ever driven a trail that had a drop-off that made you think “I wish I had a little bit more security in here”? I have. I have also wanted a bit more protection for any passengers that I might have riding in […]
Continue Readingwith Jeff Pollock Trail Tough Unbreakable Rear Transmission Mount Recently I was able to acquire a 1.6L 8 valve for my wifes Zook. While the motor is off at the machine shop for some work I figured I better begin checking the various mounts in the engine compartment and the tranny mount […]
Continue Readingwith Larry Harris pictures Terrina Harris Spidertrax Wheel Spacer Kit Installation Tools and Parts Needed: Jack and safety stands Socket set Lug wrench Wire brush Torque wrench Antiseize (recommended) Spidertrax Wheel Spacer Kits (Two) Part 1: Installing the Wheel Spacer Kit. 1) Find yourself level ground to work on the wheel spacer […]
Continue ReadingHere we finally close up the case by replacing the input shaft housing. Finally a new clutch release bearing (aka – the throwout bearing) tops off the input shaft. Remember to replace the pilot bearing in your flywheel also, or you may experience a situation where the vehicle still wants […]
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