Project Beaver

[shezzy]

Hey guys...

As you can see I'm a woman The Finger... there's nothing stopping from me doing research on my future zook project - it's gonna be called Project Beaver Laughing

Okay, so I plan to do up a Suzuki Sierra - that is, if I do purchase one Laughing

What I would like to do is:
- New paint job
- 2 inch body lift
- 2 inch suspension or spring leaf lift
- lockers - which lockers are recommended for a Sierra?

Any more modifications you would recommend?

I'm thinking about getting diesel, but with the current diesel prices, so I think I'll stick with unleaded petrol for now - what are your thoughts on this?

Anything else you'd like to say?

Thanks in advance! Very Happy

Shez

[Humpy]

Welcome to the forum

Firstly by diesel prices I assume you mean to transplant a diesel into a zook ;D they only came with petrol in aus

IMO you would be better trimming the guards than doing the body lift, I have 31s on mine with 2" springs and trimmed front guards, works well keeps the COG low

Diff locks, I would say ARB rear, traction control front. Weld em up if you dont drive on road much or like to replace centres every year or so :(

Other reccomendations, toyota axles, 37" tyres, longer wheelbase, rollbar, coils all round, rockhopper gears or dual transfers, bigger efi motor. but thats what I want not necessarily what you want :-\ ;D

[shezzy]

Thanks :D

[Twisty]

Other reccomendations, toyota axles, 37" tyres, longer wheelbase, rollbar, coils all round, rockhopper gears or dual transfers, bigger efi motor. but thats what I want not necessarily what you want :-\ ;D


Thats sounds pretty good to me ;D

Whats your budget for all of this Shezzy?

Other reccomendations, toyota axles, 37" tyres, longer wheelbase, rollbar, coils all round, rockhopper gears or dual transfers, bigger efi motor. but thats what I want not necessarily what you want :-\ ;D


Thats sounds pretty good to me ;D

Whats your budget for all of this Shezzy?


i'd like to know how much she's spending on her beaver too! 8)

[Brian 1]

So many lines :o ::) ;D hmmmmmmmmm best leave it as RoeDao said. 8)

Brian

[turboplandcruiser]

A mate spent $1000 on his suzuki.
He must of got a fresh motor, it think, it hammers
-set of muddies $100
-homemade shackles (had some flat bar lying around)-
-welded up the rear diff
-bought a second hand OX hydraulic winch (found a toyota hydro sterring pump, made a custom braket for it so it only runs the winch)
-Made a tube winch bar for $100
-made a roll bar $200
TOTAL $2000
(it goes everywhere in the mud but it is not good for the ruts)

[turboplandcruiser]

A mate spent $1000 on his suzuki.
He must of got a fresh motor, it think, it hammers
-set of muddies $100
-homemade shackles (had some flat bar lying around)-
-welded up the rear diff
-bought a second hand OX hydraulic winch (found a toyota hydro sterring pump, made a custom braket for it so it only runs the winch)
-Made a tube winch bar for $100
-made a roll bar $200
TOTAL $2000
(it goes everywhere in the mud but it is not good for the ruts)

[Loz]

Lots of good Zooks in previous issues of 4WD monthly. I would look them up and give you the issue numbers but I am lazy!

[RED60]

Beaver with balls. The mental picture is a bit scary but good girl anyway.

[2BIG]

Beaver with balls. The mental picture is a bit scary but good girl anyway.
dirty old man

i think we scared her away :-X only 3 posts and all this interest in her beaver..... hrrmmmm :-\

[shezzy]

You guys havent scared me away ::)

Anyways, the latest update on Project Beaver is..

Purchased a 85 Suzuki Sierra from Sydney - doesnt have engine, drivetrain and doors. Paid $500 for it.

Road trip to Sydney 5-8 August to pick it up ;D

[shezzy]

I finally got my zook from Sydney!

Now I can get started on my project!! ;D

BUT

I gotta get funds first, then get the small stuff, then when I have the money, I can then purchase a motor and gearbox.

At this rate, it should be done up at the end of 2006.

[taziiy]

sounds like a good start ;D

[shezzy]

My Plans for the Zook

- 1.6L Vitara motor with EFI
- 1.3 Suzuki Sierra gearbox (5 speed)
- Rollover panel and bar
- Doors
- New windscreen
- Tyres (preferably Goodyear Wrangler 30x9.5)
- New headlights
- 2 inch Body lift
- 2 inch spring lift
- Rocksliders
- Bullbar
- Rear bumper
- To paint the body red, and re-paint the chassis gloss black
- Snorkel
- New seats
- Flares
- Wide track axles

Know of any places I can get those stuff dirt cheap?
I'd really appreciate it

[taziiy]

other then surfing the forums for sale sections and ebay and the trading post no i cant think of anywhere

[Mad Cruiser]

Shezzy,

Just steal Andy's wranglers and tell him to buy bigger ones ;D

Where are the pics ????

I'll keep an eye out for zook parts at work, already taken home a few bits for my car - Freebies ! ;)

[shezzy]

Haha, thanks mate ;D

Andy wouldnt be too impressed if I nicked his Wranglers.

Will slap the pics here soon when I get home from TAFE.