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    Lifting my mazda

    Hello folks,

    I was wondering if anyone has lifted a mazda either with a suspension or body lift. I like the look I even plan on toss in on some alterrain tires.

    any resources for this?
    www.niora4x4club.com
    www.4x4parts.com

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    1996 Mazy Pro LX

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    1998 4x4 Nissan Frontier
    trail-gear sliders
    6'4" one peice full belly skid plate
    dual flowmaster exhaust
    3"sl AC
    3" bl AC
    High output Alt AC
    Custom interior
    Custom body work drivers side
    2 10" JBL subs, 2 6x9 Pioneers, 2 6.5" pioneers
    Tons of little things.
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    It's rather difficult to do. The driveshaft on the driver side is very short, it makes it hard to do just a suspension lift. A full body lift from the drivetrain would be very difficult to mate all of the connections to the engine and tranny. I have a 4WD Pro and it make sense for me to want to, but FWD?

    Straight outa the box you can fit 25" maybe 26" tires (195/70-75R15) without modifying anything. If you want larger, you'll need a different offset rim, otherwise it will rub the rear struts and probably the front wheelwell while turning. Here's the miata.net tire calculator:
    Tire size calculator
    http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html


    If you're serious about a real lift, say 2-4", I'd be happy to talk more, but sadly we're stuck with serious custom fab work. Almost not worth it if you're not obsessed with your Protege.
    No car! I soldz it. Now I have a truck. I like it, but apparently it has a hard time keeping up with a slightly modified 4WD protege with half the hp. Neat.

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      #3
      I have to wonder 'why' first. You have a 4x4 SUV, why would you want to lift a FWD econocar?

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        #4
        i am obsessed with working on my rigs. not not all Prtoege' crazy just project crazy.

        but sadly we're stuck with serious custom fab work
        Custome Fab work, not a problem
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        good to hear about the tires.

        I have to wonder 'why' first. You have a 4x4 SUV, why would you want to lift a FWD econocar?

        well i could say alot of things like " to each is own" or "differnts strokes" but ill do you a solid.

        I think it would look cool, be a fun project to do, and there aren't any cars like that in the area. and I always have to have a project otherwise i just wouldn't be happy.
        www.niora4x4club.com
        www.4x4parts.com

        Daily Driver
        1996 Mazy Pro LX

        Fun Ride
        1998 4x4 Nissan Frontier
        trail-gear sliders
        6'4" one peice full belly skid plate
        dual flowmaster exhaust
        3"sl AC
        3" bl AC
        High output Alt AC
        Custom interior
        Custom body work drivers side
        2 10" JBL subs, 2 6x9 Pioneers, 2 6.5" pioneers
        Tons of little things.

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          #5
          cool, well, I hope you stick around to update us with your progress, sounds interesting.

          useful tidbit: the BHA6R with a petrol 1.6L and the BHA7R with a TD1.7L came with a 4WD configuration. If you wanted, you could convert to 4WD

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            #6
            BHA6R? BHA7R? I've never heard of that. Canada stuff? I get the BHA, but never heard much on 2nd gen 4WD.
            No car! I soldz it. Now I have a truck. I like it, but apparently it has a hard time keeping up with a slightly modified 4WD protege with half the hp. Neat.

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              #7
              Asian market stuff
              Probably not hard to find if you know where to look, but probably hard to obtain.

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