Suzuki Vitara growing up ...

[kcowyo]

Way to go Jeff! :clapsmile

Your drawer system and fridge look like the perfect solution for the cargo space in the back of the 'Zuke. And I didn't know GT did work on foreign jobs, but that bumper does look great.

Sorry I won't be at the Rally to check it out in person but I know you'll have some amazing photos to look at after that weekend.

Hope you enjoy the cold beers at the Rally! - :friday:

 

[goodtimes]

Jeff, the fridge sits in there perfect. I love it...and have been thinking about one for my TJ ever since I saw it at SEMA in '04.

The bumper is kinda cool too.:ylsmoke:

 

[articulate]

Sorry I won't be at the Rally to check it out in person...

From the Golden Boy: :xxrotflma

I like reading Jeff's updates. Everything he's done to this thing is pioneering. :beer:

 

[4Rescue]

this little thing is so impressive, I've caught myself checking out Vit's around town and imagining them with snorkels and taller tires. I love this thing, good work mate!

Cheers

Dave

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

I'm going to revive this old thread. Here is my 2000 GV Limited. I have a set of rock rails to put on hopefully this weekend. The Safari snorkle is for a Toyota Hilux.

 

[jeffryscott]

sweet Jeff. It's fun to have a vehicle that is extremely unique. I do miss that about the Suzuki as 4Runners are everywhere and it seem to be more common to see lifted ones around here.

I occasionally see my old one running around - no others around that are debadged, have black steel wheels and a dent in just the right spot - and it is sad. It sits on street tires. I'm sure the current owner has no idea of its former life.

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

Thanks. The clear coat is flaking off my wheels so I'm thinking of having them powder coated black like yours.
Man I wish someone would make a winch bumper for these.

 

[toyrunner95]

you tried calmini? I think they make bumpers for your SUV

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

you tried calmini? I think they make bumpers for your SUV

Yep, they have been saying for the last 6 years that they won't make them untill they get 10 paid orders.

 

[chet]

nice looking rig. I am thinking of lifting my XL7 and some larger tires as my stock ones are shot. for the price calmini would charge you take the picture to a local fab shop anf they will make it just as nice if not better!

I wish they made a locker for the rear of my XL7

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

I belive its ZukiNation that is getting ready to release a new GV/XL7 lift kit. I have a 2" coil spacer lift on mine now that works pretty good.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Very interesting thread! GF just bought an 06 GV (New body style) and since she doesn't like to drive, I get to drive it whenever we go anyplace together. She loves it and so do I!

I seem to recall I saw some tricked out new-model GVs at some kind of outdoor convention at the convention center last year but I haven't been able to find any pics.

Does anyone know if there is anyone making performance parts/accessories for the 2nd Gen GVs?

BTW, when I went to Canyonlands last month, the first night I was there I ended up sharing my campsite with a late arriving visitor who had an older 4 door Sidekick and a tiny little pop-up tent trailer. Looked to me like the perfect solo exploring setup and I'll bet his MPG was better than mine!

I think 'Zuke is poised to be the "sleeper" in the off-road world.

 

[Seth Kendall]

Slick!

This Vitara looks like it is coming together really well. I hope that you get everything working with that fridge. That box project has my wheels spinning in my head.

 

[adrenaline503]

I love how the bumper is notched for the spare tire. Very nice.