Hi from sunny Spain
Hi from sunny Spain
Hiya all! Just registered as, all being well at the Trafico office tomorrow, I'll be the owner of an SJ413 Samurai shortly. I see I'm not alone as I saw at least one other Spanish member - Frenchy? I'll also be interested in the difference between the European and Spanish models and how that effects parts etc. Not necessarily into the idea of off roading (need to brush up my very rusty mechanical skills before I start breaking things!), I've mainly bought it as a hobby, and to potter down to the beach with the top off but wondering if there's a Spain equivalent of green laning. May investigate...
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Anton
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Re: Hi from sunny Spain
When you get it, don't forget to post up pictures!
There are 3 different SJ's, the narrower tracked SJ413 (built in Japan) and the wide axle SJ413 Samurai with some made in Japan, and some made by Santana in Spain. They're mostly the same, and usually parts from one will swap onto the other.
And don't assume that because you're in Spain you have a Spanish built SJ. It didn't quite work like that! AFAIK, it's more about the date your SJ was built than where it was sold.
1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!
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Re: Hi from sunny Spain
Thanks. Ah, I just assumed! It's an 88 model hardtop
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ROBBIE
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Re: Hi from sunny Spain
hi 
Sid James gone but never forgotten
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Re: Hi from sunny Spain
Ta for welcomes. Right, got me new toy today, a bit scruffy but then I guess it's about 28 years old! Haven't spotted any serious looking rust. I'll attempt to put some pics up so if you're looking at them now, it worked! Ah it didn't, I need to host em somewhere first...oh, no I don't, I can add them 
By 'eck they're a bumpy old ride! The whole thing seems to shimmy a fair bit when it hits about 40mph so maybe something needs looking at there.
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Anton
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Re: Hi from sunny Spain
The wobble at 40mph is not normal, it's probably a wheel bearing or a kingpin bearing in the front axle, or maybe just the wheels need balancing. Jack the front end up and try wobbling the front wheels around - if there's play, you need to fix something - otherwise it's probably just your wheels need to be balanced.
Nice SJ!
Nice SJ!
1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!
My: Build thread ● To-do list ● Pay and Play map
My: Build thread ● To-do list ● Pay and Play map
Re: Hi from sunny Spain
Thanks! I did wonder if it's something simple like wheel balance.
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Re: Hi from sunny Spain
Welcome to the club.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank