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Bakersfield, CA – Calmini products has long been known as an innovator for Suzuki aftermarket parts and accessories. They were the first to come out with a full line of performance products for the Suzuki Sidekick and have built on that by being the first to offer a solid axle swap kit that uses all […]
Continue Readingwith 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 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 ReadingTracker Nine Inch Suspension Up FrontWith Jim Mazzola Up Front: The front is the most complicated and required the most components to design an extreme lift properly. The front suspension consists of front and rear A-arm brackets to drop the control arms down 9 inches. The front axle was also lowered the […]
Continue Readingwith Larry Harris Adjusting Valve Lash On The 8 Valve Engine This is the first of a series from the factory service manual on how to take care of your Samurai. This information is adapted from the 87 version but it does apply to all 8 valve engines. So what is under […]
Continue ReadingSponsered by Petroworks Click Here To Visit with Petroworks Petroworks has been kind enough to give iZook permission to reprint this “Quick Fix” article. This is an article from a series that you can find at the Petroworks web site. Look for down loadable video files in the future that will be […]
Continue ReadingTeflon tape should be a staple in a toolbox. Seal the threads well and install the fitting in the new tapped location. This seal isn’t for air, the system never pressurizes the axle housing. This is more to keep all the lubricant in the housing if you get a little radical on the trails. […]
Continue ReadingThe o-rings are the most critical part of the air seal. When installed, they create an air chamber that ‘floats’ on the bearing journal. The air comes in through the seal housing and is plumbed through the journal wall into the interior of the carrier. Give the o-rings a good coating of oil […]
Continue ReadingNext we go to the front of the transmission and remove the clutch release bearing. Now you can see the 8 bolts that hold the input shaft bearing retainer in place. You will also note that even when the bolts have been removed, it is very difficult to remove the retainer. There […]
Continue ReadingYour rebuild kit should include all of the main bearings as well as the needle bearings, so remember to swap in the new components as you go. As you (carefully) pull the main shaft assembly apart, you will notice three (3) ball bearings in the mix. Don’t lose these. Also, don’t try […]
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