@@brandonstallard22 I don’t write off hand, but I would be happy to make a video when I get home in a week or two. Just so happens I need to change my top as well.
@micro-pigoffroadclub8387 i actually just finished yesterday, it was easy. Pretty straight forward but I appreciate the offer for the video! Very kind of you. I installed it on my 2001 2dr, 4x4, 5 speed. Bought it for 800 bucks with 91k miles and a broke timing belt. Put the belt on in 2hrs and she runs perfect!
I did that before I even thought about the body lift LOL! I made some nice little cuts, folded them neatly and then beat the snot out of them with a 4 pound sledge. For a minute there I thought I had it, But then I took it for a very spirited ride off-road.
The tires in this video are 31 inches tall. Unfortunately they would not work with a 1.5 inch total lift. If 1.5 is all you have or intend to add, I think the biggest tire would be a 235 75 15. Even though, it would probably still require just a touch of body trimming. I had that size tire prior to this upgrade with just 2 inches of lift and no issues. All I did was trim a little bit of the front bumper skin down low so that it didn’t contact at full turn.
Even with the 235 tire, the wheels are important in terms of offset. I recommend either putting an inch and a half spacer behind your stock wheels or switching out to a -6 mm aftermarket wheel in the 15 x 7 variety.
I have a similar kia, 2002 sportage rag top for sale. I'm in california. Is there an enthusiast group I can advertise it on? Head gasket needs to be repaired. Just want it to go to someone who'll appreciate it
I will get underneath and take a look. The 3 inch may fit inside the cup that is formed to the body, but honestly I think 3 inches is too small if you are going to set it on top of the original rubber body bushing that sits in the frame
@@rodneyflying9124 It looks like I used 3 1/8 inch. With that being said, the 3 inch will definitely fit inside of the cup of the body. My only concern at that point would be the smaller diameter sitting on the rubber body bushing. My gut says it will work just fine, but in a perfect world, I would put a 4 inch fender washer underneath it to make a larger surface on the bottom. That would distribute some of the weight across that bushing. But honestly, as long as the discs you cut Are flat, it should work fine.
@@micro-pigoffroadclub8387 I used a 4 in. holesaw and got the 3 7/8in slugs no problem but only had a 3in holesaw and got 2 7/8 in slugs will they be ok or not..?? The cutting boards I used was 3 slugs to make 1 inch. I'm in Thailand
Sorry, I have a hard time keeping up with the RU-vid identifications. Is this Darrell? I still have not come across one that fits the 2006. I had to make mine fit from an XJ jeep. If you are part of the micro pig Facebook group, let’s talk about it in the group! If we could see some pictures underneath the hood and with the body contour looks like, maybe you can make one fit on yours as well.
@@micro-pigoffroadclub8387 Great vid on the diy snorkel my friend 👍 gonna try this out. I'm in the UK bud, trying to learn all I can as recently acquired an xe and wanna mod it out 🤘 liking you vids dude so thank you. take care 👌
@@ashsnape1937 Thank you so much! Please join us on Facebook if you get a chance and stay tuned for more RU-vid videos. I’m always trying something new LOL. Good luck my friend.
The first generation Sportage has an independent frame much like a small truck. You can remove the body. Starting with the second generation, it was a unibody rather than a separate body from frame.
