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by colinl
Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: suspension too hard!
Replies: 52
Views: 33099

Re: suspension too hard!

I never give the shocks any thoughts so you are most likely to be right so i will have a look tomorrow but is there any way i can soften up the suspension as it really is a solid ride?
by colinl
Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:05 pm
Forum: SJ series Suspension and Steering
Topic: suspension too hard!
Replies: 52
Views: 33099

suspension too hard!

Hi All, Ive recently bought a Samurai with all the mods already done but have found that the suspension is solid.I was wondering whether there is anything that can be done to soften it up a bit as there is hardly any flex and is always cocking a wheel.I would post a pic so you could see if anything ...
by colinl
Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: General Troubleshooting, Offroad Gear, Welding & Fabrication
Topic: welders?
Replies: 8
Views: 10670

Re: welders?

£40 is a bargain! even though its only a 100 amp it will still do the job no problem as someone has already said the metal on the sj is very thin so a powerful welder would only blow holes if your not to clever at welding.
by colinl
Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SNAPPED CV JOINT
Replies: 21
Views: 11945

Re: SNAPPED CV JOINT

The engine is definately not injection but has a Nikki carb on it.There are a few pipes what have been blanked off and are now not doing anything but the engine seems very quiet and runs well although there is a bit of blue smoke on a cold start up.Im not too fussed about this smoke as it is only go...
by colinl
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SNAPPED CV JOINT
Replies: 21
Views: 11945

Re: SNAPPED CV JOINT

ive just had a look and the chassis number is JSA but all this G13BA and SPI means absolutely nothing to me.....lol but i guess i will soon pick it up.So at least we can say its definately a samurai so i can start to source the parts and hopefully get it going again before the end of the month so i ...
by colinl
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SNAPPED CV JOINT
Replies: 21
Views: 11945

Re: SNAPPED CV JOINT

Jordi wrote:
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yes this is the one i have bought. Is there any definate way of finding out whether this is a samurai as i dont want to go for parts to find out that they are wrong as it looks like im going to have to do a bit of travelling to get them?

regards Col
by colinl
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SNAPPED CV JOINT
Replies: 21
Views: 11945

Re: SNAPPED CV JOINT

dan_2k_uk wrote:Its a jap built samurai mate.
How can you tell? Does this mean that i can only use samurai parts due to the wider axles?
by colinl
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SNAPPED CV JOINT
Replies: 21
Views: 11945

Re: SNAPPED CV JOINT

Thanks for the link! i have just sent him a pm as like you say not that far away. the link for the one i have bought is [ebay][/ebay181021350276]. I was using it offroad when i heard it crunch and then the wheel locked up but then freed off so i thought all was ok until i tried a bit of mud to find ...
by colinl
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SNAPPED CV JOINT
Replies: 21
Views: 11945

SNAPPED CV JOINT

Hi All can you be gentle as this is my first post! I have just bought an SJ413 and only drove it for 10 minutes before i broke it.I have snapped the o/s/f cv joint but in the process have also wrecked the end of the half shaft but cant locate any of these parts. Can anybody please tell me if any of ...
by colinl
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Newbie here thats going to need lots of help!
Replies: 7
Views: 4475

Newbie here thats going to need lots of help!

Hi All just introducing myself before i start to pick your brains!
My name is Col and i have just purchased a SJ413 for doing a bit of offroading but have now found out why it was sold.
My location is Manchester