Eric Bewley

ZUKIWORLD Reviews: Calmini 6″ Combo Lift Kit part 2.

Project TRICKER-KICKER Calminis 6″ Combo Lift Kit, Theres More Then Just Clearance To Gain. -Junior Continued. Next unbolt the gas tanks 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 were loosening the …

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 Calminis 6″ Combo Lift Kit, Theres 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, youll have to remove the arm and reinstall it as we did. Youll understand.) Here you see the …

Project TRICKER-KICKER Calminis 6″ Combo Lift Kit, Theres 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 …

HAZ-FEST Locals do-it Privately. Editor Photo: Eric Bewley SUTHERLIN, OR. The HAZ-FEST is an event put on by a local land-owner proclaimed by their website to be for the common wheeler. What we found was a lot of mud spittin’ and axle twistin’ action and a strong Suzuki showing. The large and excited group made the most out of …

SUZUKI DEBUTS ALL-NEW EQUATOR MIDSIZE PICKUP TRUCK AT 2008 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW Activity-oriented Equator concept trucks communicate Way of Life brand spirit. Editor: Eric Bewley Photo/Story: ASMC CHICAGO, IL To bolster its versatile and dynamic product line, enhance the companys bold and adventurous brand identity and further expand the growing line of products marketed by approximately 500 Suzuki dealers …

SO-CAL Adventure ZUKIWORLD Online Travels To Death Valley NP For Some Wheeling And Sunshine. Editor/Photo: Eric Bewley DEATH VALLEY CA. This time of the year brings thoughts and longings of warmer weather and sunnier days. Southern California is one of the best places to escape the winter blues and get your adventure fix to boot. Death Valley National Park …

SKY’S OFFROAD DESIGN We Installed and Tested Sky’s Hi-Steer Kit for Samurai. Editor/Photo: Eric Bewley SPRINGFIELD, OR. Sky’s Offroad Design has been turning out some great steering products for all sorts of off-road vehicles. We had a chance to install and evaluate their Hi-Steer kit for a Dana 44 equipped Samurai. There was some prep work involved in this application …