Year In Review, A great Year for 4×4 Enthusiasts

YEAR IN REVIEW 2003, A Great Year For Suzuki Enthusiasts.  Story/Editor: Eric Bewley Photo: D. Arnold,  S. Bewley, N. Galvin,  M. Hagen, B. Zeigler ALBANY, OR. —The year 2003 will be remembered as one of great adventures, events, technological improvements, and people. We were very fortunate this year to cover and participate in many great events. There were many new …

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ZUKIWORLD Reviews: Rocky Road Outfitters Suzuki Sidekick 2wd Low Kit

Rocky Road Outfitters Sidekick 2wd Low kit We install and test their new kit for the Sidekick. Editor: Eric Bewley Photo/Story: Mike Hagen COTTAGE GROVE, MN -Mike Hagen installed and tested Rocky Road Outfitter’s new 2WD low Conversion Kit for the Sidekick. Results were overwhelmingly positive. This new kit really adds another dimension to the Sidekick’s wheeling ability. After I …

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Installing a Soft Top On Your Samurai

HAWK STRICTLY SUZUKI Installs Specialty Tops Aero Model Top for Samurai. Editor: Eric Bewley Photo: Cindy Hawkins MERLIN, OR -Hawk Strictly Suzuki has the latests in Specialty Tops for your Samurai. Through a special purchase they are able to bring you a great deal on one of the most unique tops out there. The Specialty Top’s AeroTM top. For a …

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Simple Suzuki Sidekick Modifications – Hagen’s Widening Mod

Mike Hagen’s Tips To Modify Your Sidekick. Editor: Eric Bewley Story/Photo: Mike Hagen COTTAGE GROVE, MN. —To answer the first question of “Why?”, will take a while. Our original reason for doing this modification was to be able to use the left axle shaft in the right side. This would make it far easier to swap axle shafts on the …

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ZUKIWORLD Reviews: Calmini Roof Rack for Suzuki Sidekick / Geo Tracker

Roof Rack by CALMINI ZUKIWORLD Installs CALMINI’s Roof Rack For Sidekick. Editor: Eric Bewley Story/Photo: Jason Hutchison CORVALLIS, OR -The only thing that can compare to receiving gifts on Christmas Morning is coming home to big boxes full of CALMINI off-road product leaning against your garage doors. It seems almost as if time stops and all the things in life …

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‘Zukfari – Adventure Series The Fall Classic 2002

ZUKIWORLD ADVENTURE The Adventure Series wrap-up in Central Oregon Dunes Editor: Eric Bewley Photo: Jason Hutchison, Eric Scudder, Glenn Anderson LAPINE, OR -Our concluding adventure for the 2002 Adventure Series was an exciting event with several new faces signed up to brave the cold weather in hopes of seeing something new and interesting. We had a total of 11 vehicles …

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The Suzuki XL-7

Bold, Big and Beautiful ZUKIWORLD tests the new Suzuki XL-7 -Photography and Story by: Junior LAS VEGAS , NV – Make no mistake, American Suzuki is proactive in their desire to rule the sub-compact SUV market. With their introduction of the Grand Vitara and now the brother to the GV the XL-7, Suzuki is clearly gaining secure ground on this …

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ZUKIWORLD Project: ZR3 – Building A Chevy Tracker The Way The Factory Should Have

Project ZR3 Building A Chevy Tracker The Way The Factory Should Have Editor: Eric Bewley Story/Photo: M. Hagen Minneapolis, MN – Last Year I bought a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker from the classifieds right here on ZW. It was rough and I knew it, but it ran and drove, so it had to be worth $800 right? A couple hundred miles …

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Overview of Suzuki Models for ’08

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR MODELS FOR ’08 An Overview of The New Model Year. Editor: Eric Bewley Photo: ASMC BREA, CA – With record sales numbers and a growing dealer base Suzuki is charging into the next model year with gusto. Capitalizing on previous success by only slightly tweaking proven models while offering some totally new choices, Suzuki is making significant …

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POWERFEST ’07 – Suzuki Enthusiasts Celebrate in Oregon’s Famous Sunshine at TSF.

POWERFEST ’07 Suzuki Enthusiasts Celebrate in Oregon’s Famous Sunshine at TSF. Editor: Eric Bewley Photo: ZW Readers BROWN’S CAMP, OR – A large group of Suzuki enthusiasts descended upon the Tillamook State Forest to once again celebrate their unrivaled passion for Suzuki vehicles and their 4×4 sport. Followers came from as far away as Canada to enjoy the camaraderie, liquid …

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