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This was posted yesterday… but now my channel is being throttled again so I had to delete it and upload it again….

Throttled for uploads?

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Hey Ramiro, These are 31x10.50xR15 on stock wheels. The brand is "Adventuro", though do not where to get them anymore Thanks for your question.

@tufftrails got a 2" lift and 1" wheel spacers on my 2 door 96 tracker running 15 235 75s stock wheels fenders have been rolled. What wheels on your affiliated web page will be best offset for 31s with the least trimming and best articulation?

@@ramirovargas8964 Hey Ramiro, In this video we use stock wheels with 2" spacers and we are very close to hitting just behind the tire on the very bottom of the fender well. But they do not. I tell you this because not all 31" tires are actually 31" in Diameter...some are usually a bit smaller like 30.5"....some are bigger especially if they have an aggressive tread pattern. I am a 'Budget Guy" and I hate spending money when I do not have to, so I try to use stock wheels when I can, unless I get a killer deal on something else like I did with our Tin-Top. (33's) I did recently order a set of 5 Rough Country Wheels and they have pretty much a center off-set, not too deep and not to shallow positioning, but I put them on my Sidekicks that where lifted at least 5" This video will show you what they look like, but the tires are 32X11:50XR15. th-cam.com/video/PmzNgTWsp4k/w-d-xo.html The wheels are cool and affordable, here is a link so you can check them out. amzn.to/4hmOZo4 Hope that some of this helps. but all of my Trackers and Sidekicks have at least 4" of lift so it is tough for me to fully answer your question. The very worst case is that you may need to modify the bottom 6" of the front fenders just behind your tire, but usually not.

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a lot of cool products bro

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Hey Enrique, this is years, Fits 2004-2004 Ford F-150 Heritage; 1997-2003 Ford F-150; 1997-2001 Ford F-100 Ranger or you can get them here. amzn.to/4grlQH0 Also this is our Amazon Store with lots of stuff for Sidekick, www.tuff-trails.com Like to help when I can so feel free to ask questions if you need to...

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This was my first one. Got it over 15 years ago when it was still stock. That’s when I got hooked… now I am a Tracker Junky, free basing Sidekicks and huffing Rustoleum paint jobs…. I probably need professional help. Maybe I will break down and call the VA in the AM

Hahahaha 1800getoffmylawn!!! Lol

That is so weird that you commented that...I often tell my wife that the older I get the more like the old man on the corner I become..."get off my grass" to funny

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No… this is actually a 1994 Geo Tracker that has been upgraded and modified. The main difference is that the Tracker uses an independent front suspension whereas the Samurai uses a solid front axel. Both are made by Suzuki

I have a 94 geo tracker hard top

Hey Mike, I would try Tony at Hwy83suzuki.com or maybe Doug from "Trash Panda Offroad", (TH-cam) hwy83suzuki.com/parts-request.php I have a few parts left over from our builds but not the volume these guys would have. Hope this helps

@ thank you. I appreciate the info

...and I appreciate you watching our videos. Thank You...

@@tufftrails your videos are awesome! Definitely going to help a guy just getting into them.

This is a re-post. Did you see the first version? Just wondering… I took it down because it was not doing well

Hrm i did have one i clicked and it said it was not available. Maybe thatbwas it?

It’s ok. I was trying something new and it didn’t go the way I had hoped so I was going to ask you for a critique.

Got ya :) love your stuff

OK Koskey, you're up. An M60A1 Main Battle Tank weighs @ 60 tons yet only applies 12.1 pounds per square inch on surface it sits on. This is because they weight is distributed across the tank tracks. The concept is the same, I run mainly in the deep sands after dark dark because that is where the Diamond Back Rattle snake prefers to ride out the cold desert nights. So by using a wider tire I can better distribute my 2400 pounds of weight over a larger surface which helps me stay on top of the sands rather than "In" the sands. An example for you is at the 2:39 minute mark (of this video) where you see the Sidekick running through the sand on the big tires, ...you will also notice, if your volume is up, that the camera Sidekick, which is running on skinny 31" tires is fighting through the sand, increasing engine RPM, producing heat in the already hot Arizona Desert, creating additional wear on the engine and consuming more fuel. These are not good things nor is this considered to be efficient. You make a good point Koskey, don't get me wrong, but I don't worry about mud here, I actually pray for rain, and most of my wheeling is in the sands as I do not hang out on the trails where the tourists play. This build is one I just finished, th-cam.com/video/9PJr7RT6GyM/w-d-xo.html it is set up for old desert trails that the gold prospectors carved out a century ago... it has the narrow tires which are better for rocky desert roads. Don't apologize because your views or opinions are different, I encourage the exchange of ideas...diversity is an asset. Thank you for your comment.

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They come in different colors, but here is the link to the red ones, amzn.to/40M6ib8 We have a few builds that use them. Thanks for your question

8 valve. Does the job though it lacks some power on the highways

He is a funny guy…I was a good climb

@tufftrails it's how easy these little rigs climb , their good all around 4x4s

Spent so many years dumping money into big lifted trucks and jeeps when the vehicle I have had the most fun with only cost me $800. And it’s still going Great comment by the way. Thank you

Exploring options…. Thanks for the comment

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Ya know James, I agree. I have a few of them and they are so much fun, super dependable and don’t break the bank. I also believe that they would make an excellent platform for a EV conversion Thanks James

I suppose “return to duty” would be 👌

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Listen, you missed yesterday’s video upload. …I’m going to need a doctor’s note clearing you to comment again… it’s our policy

Haha yeah i didnt see one. TH-cam failing you lol!

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question, what do you think a 2.0 liter air cooled vw bus engine is worth these days code CV just curious, picked one up many years ago to make a homebuilt airplane out of...but time is catching up with me.

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Hey Mike, I remember,. I don't have anything for sale at the moment. Everything is so expensive nowadays. I did see a Geo Tracker on Craigslist recently. 1 in Phoenix and 1 North of Kingman. Been a week or so.

I’ll sell ya a 06 H3. $8k with new mickeys.

Morning Steve,

Good morning Cal how are you? :)

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Sometimes it just works out…

Yep. It would be nice

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I have never had an issue in sand. But I am aware that the front diff housing is aluminum and has been identified as a weak point. Their is a method where they take the steel diff housing from a Samurai and adapt it to the Trackers and Sidekicks

They're fun to drive in the desert, that's for sure!

Me too… but I think that their popularity is dropping.

I feel like its cars in general

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WOW, super good question...but the answers are complicated. 1. As a younger man I would work at a transmission shop removing and reinstalling transmissions for extra cash so I could keep food on the table for my kids. I learned to hate transmissions... and fighting with the alignment of the splines while bench pressing a transmission really sucks... Automatics are easier to pull and install in my opinion. 2. Having to do with my personal style of "Off-Roading", I'm an old man now, I don't rock crawl, jump canyons or race for pinks. I am a trail rider, I off-road to get away from people, noise, stress and just go out and discover something new or find a new adventure. Solitude is under rated... 3. One hand on the steering wheel, one hand with a CB mic, one hand with a cell phone, one hand with a camera, and one hand with a coffee cup and one hand scratch my nose...not enough hands... There is a downside to automatics, rebuild parts are almost non-existent, however the automatic transmissions in the trackers and sidekick are really good. But ultimately, it's just my personal preference ... Good question

@tufftrails my tracker was an automatic but along the way it was converted to a 5 speed so the rear axel still has the automatic gear ratio so do you think that will result in overall better gas mileage?

@@iamspeed-geo Though I appreciate the question, I am probably not the best source to give you the perfect answer. Ya know, the gearing will have some effect, but the real benefit to fuel economy is driving style. With a 5sp, most folks like to stay in the power band causing them to shift at higher RPM ranges that are more than they need. Shifting at 5000rpm vs shifting at 3500rpm is just more fun and more fun uses more fuel... Tire size will also be a contributing factor.

@@iamspeed-geo probably not, usually cars are factory optimized for ideal gear ratios for given transmission.

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"that's the way uhhu uhhu I like it...uhhu uhhu..." lol sorry too much coffee this morning

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Good info, we usually don't have this issue, but this tracker came out of Colorado...maybe some rust ect. Thank you for watching

I love the Suzuki's too! this is our most recent build if you haven't seen it yet th-cam.com/video/PmzNgTWsp4k/w-d-xo.html other build on the channel also. Thanks for watching

Yes, it was a great platform to build upon.

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Absolutely! It's so much more satisfying to build it yourself.