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Long-Term WrapUp - 2009 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab RMZ-4

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By , Photography by Cody Huber,
TRANSFER CASE
Type 2-speed, part-time
Model (Fuji Univance)
Low-Range Ratio 2.63:1
Center Locking Differential Yes
AXLES
Front Type Dana
Front Diff Open
Rear Type Dana 44
Rear Diff Selectable electronic
locker
Hubs Automatic
Ratio 3.36:1
Traction Aid Active Brake limited
slip, Electronic Stabilty Control (ESC), Hill Descent Control (HDC)
SUSPENSION
Front Independent double-
wishbone w/ stabilizer bar and Bilstein high-performance shocks
Rear Multileaf springs w/
Bilstein high-performance shocks
STEERING
Type Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion
Lock-to-Lock/Ratio 3.5/20:1
Turning Circle (ft) 43.33
WHEELS
Size (in) 16x7
Material Aluminum alloy
TIRES
Size P265/75R16
Brand BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
BRAKES
Front Dual-piston,
11.7-in vented disc
Rear Single-piston,
11.3-in vented disc
60-0 (ft) 138.88
ACCELERATION
Standing 1/4-mile
(sec @ mph) 17.53 @ 81.15
WEIGHT (lb)
Curb Weight 4,491
Advertised GVWR 5,600
MILEAGE (mpg)
EPA Estimate (city/hwy) 14/19
As Tested 13.71
DIMENSIONS (in)
Wheelbase 126
Overall Length 206.75
Overall Width 83.5
Overall Height 69.5
Front/Rear Track 62/62
Front/Rear Overhang 31.5/46.75
Min. Front Ground Clearance 9.25
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