FALL CLASSIC  A Cold and Wonderful Time in Central Oregon Editor: Eric Bewley Photo: DonkeyWorx, D. Arnold CHRISTMAS VALLEY, OR – This year we decided to schedule our Fall Classic adventure run a couple of weeks earlier than we have in the past to take advantage of better weather. Ironically, this year showed us the most snow and the …

  AS USUAL Oregon’s Coast Range in January is Beautiful Editor: E. Bewley Story/Photo: Greg Fuller ALSEA, OR – The Mid-Valley Crawlers held another great trip as usual. We met up at Safeway then headed to the Corvallis DMV to unload the several trailers. After doing a few pavement miles and cruising through the bird sanctuary, please let the Geese …

  THE FALL CLASSIC Traversing Oregon’s Outback In The Fall Chill Editor: Eric Bewley Photo: S. Bewley, D. Arnold, K. Eshelby FT. ROCK, OR – The “Fall Classic” more than just delivered on expectations with cold weather, open trails, and spectacular views it overwhelmed us with great views, extremely open trails and very cold weather. We were fortunate enough to …

  TECHNICAL SUZUKI BLURB Shift On The Fly [SOTF] Elimination for Vitara and XL.7 Editor: Eric Bewley Story: Jim Bouchebel / Tim Walters ALBANY, NY -Here’s the situation, you are a proud owner of a Vitara, Grand Vitara (GV) or an XL-7, and want to make it better? In the process of making your ride better, the first thing you’ll …

  BUDGET LIFT Lifting a Sidekick Using Grand Vitara Coils Editor: Eric Bewley Story/Photo: Jeff Johnson, Tim Walters NICHOLSON, PA -Difficult times have left me without my trusted Samurai and in need of a capable vehicle able to pre-run and be a part of GONZOOKIN and event that I have been extensively involved with since it’s inception in 2000. This …

  GONZOOKIN’ East Coast Suzuki Enthusiasts Gather at Paragon Adventure Park. Editor: Eric Bewley Photo/Story: Jeff Johnson HAZELTON, PA  -This was the third year for the Suzuki 4×4 event called GONZOOKIN. In the winter of 2000 a group of Suzuki enthusiasts decided the North East Suzuki owners needed a large event closer to home.  An event in Massachusetts. called “Zookin” …

  Project TRICKER-KICKER Calmini’s 6″ Combo Lift Kit,  There’s More Then Just Clearance To Gain. -Junior Continued. —Next, install the new tubular control arms. (TIP; make certain the steering arms are above the control arm on each side during install. If not, you’ll have to remove the arm and reinstall it as we did. You’ll understand.) Here you see the …

  Project TRICKER-KICKER Calmini’s 6″ Combo Lift Kit,  There’s More Then Just Clearance To Gain. -Junior Continued. —Once the body lift was complete we turned our attention to the suspension components. We elected to lift the vehicle and support it by the frame allowing the suspension to freely hang. remove stock upper arm install new arm reconnect spring   Now …

Project TRICKER-KICKER Calmini’s 6″ Combo Lift Kit,  There’s More Then Just Clearance To Gain. -Junior Continued. —Next unbolt the gas tank’s filler hose from the body.  Cutting and extending of the filler hose and replacement of the vent tube is require. Calmini provides the necessary hardware for this. Gas tank Filler hose W/extension added e-brake cable Here we’re loosening the …

  Project TRICKER-KICKER Calmini’s 6″ Combo Lift Kit,  There’s More Then Just Clearance To Gain. -Junior RENTON, WA. —I’m certain Suzuki had no idea they’d be creating an American phenomenon when they designed and manufactured the Suzuki Samurai, and now the same can be said for the Sidekick. Does the madness ever end? “Hopefully not” says Steve Kramer at Calmini …