justaddmud's kja build (code named MK5)

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justaddmud's kja build (code named MK5)

Post by justaddmud » Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:36 pm

well I though I would start a build thread, it's more an adaptation or mod bud never mind

I bought my truck some 6 months ago, on eBay, and have bbeen loving it ever since, use it most days and most weekends, however a badly done spoa mean the springs are like s's the z arm is an abomination, the shocks are done, and pretty much every bush is worn out, the exhaust is held together with 2 box wraps, the the windscreen has a massive ccrack right in zone a.

oh and the mot runs out next week :shock:

so, what is iin store, well a large makeover

I want to keep the lift at about 4" front and rear, I am not going to get larger tyres, so dont need to go that tall, but i want to go SPUA as suzuki intended

I also want to make it more like a comp safari truck in terms of suspension, and give it better road holding

long term plans are to have it supercharged, running about 130bhp, and be able to hit the table top speed ramps at around 50 with no problems.

anyway, the list of parts (sorry it was dark, cold and there was an old ford in the way) but will get some more and leave you with one pic

to go on the truck are

Jimny PAS box
New Windscreen
New exhaust manifold (something called a janspeed? :doublethumbs: )
+2" procomp es9000 shocks,
calmini shackle reversal
Ironman front 2" springs
will have a rear disc conversion, along with a sammy transfer box and some 3" lift springs when i pick them up too

I cant wait, going to get started at the weekend, first step front suspension :D

anyway here is a pic of the old girl, as i got her

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more updates soon
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Re: justaddmud's kja build

Post by turbo-tom » Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:41 pm

well good luck building it looking foward to see some pics of her :mrgreen: , mine was just meant to be a plain simple engine swap but has turned into a nearly full rebuild :hahaha: :hahaha:
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Re: justaddmud's kja build

Post by ianedwards » Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:06 pm

Cool, mines in a 1000 bits at the moment, still trying to find time to spray it. Saying that, do you recon you could post some pics of the profile of the rear tub sides, I found some one to make some for me but struggling to find a profile to copy to get it to look right.

I've got to do all the bushes, shocks ect to mine, gona take some time but I'll get here.

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Re: justaddmud's kja build

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:49 pm

Very tidy Kja :smokin:

One way to get 130bhp would be to convert it to quad gsxr carbs using a gecko manifold http://geckocycles.com/samurai_products.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, some mild porting and a good exhaust header.

No need for a super charger that way :guns:

What size are your tyres? I think you should be fine fitting them with your chosen set up spua, only problem might be is that with shackle reverse these tyres move towards the bulkhead under compression so a small amount of trimming might be needed. Would be a shame to cut into such a mint tub though. Here's a good kja build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=769105" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: justaddmud's kja build

Post by dan_2k_uk » Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:50 pm

Good luck with the windscreen :hahaha:
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Re: justaddmud's kja build

Post by justaddmud » Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:29 pm

Scottie, its funny you mention the carbs, 2 and a half years ago (my last SJ called project mk3) I made an inlet fanny mold out of steel, it had the water channels and a yamaha R1 remote thermostat, but sadly, it got sold when i got rid of all my SJ bits.

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I just want to supercharge something, i love the sound of a blower, and the torque should help off road.

I did want to do it on a 16v engine with the fuel injection, but i will never be able to afford that, and my current 1.6 is a sweet lump, might get another head and port/polish it.

The tyres are 235/75/15 cooper discoverer SST muds (first molds as i like to call them) and yes i did hear, and wont be cutting anything on the cab, i have done so well not to drill anything or cut anything on the main cab, and so far, it has worked, even managed to fit some LED working lights without drilling holes (pics later)

as for the exhaust, i have a janspeed manifold my garage, should help the 1.6 breathe over the standard 1.3 setup :shock:

Ian, I shall get some pics at the weekend for you, is the the drop sides you want pictures of ?

and with regards to the screen, yeah that i am not looking forward to that, at least the replacement i have is out already, just the putting it in that will be a laugh
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Re: justaddmud's kja build

Post by justaddmud » Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:43 pm

got some pics, see if you can spot the bits

In the footwell, of the SJ for some reason
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I Wheely need to decide what one to use
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one half of a parts pile
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and the second
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Re: justaddmud's kja build (code named MK5)

Post by bigben » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:02 pm

that wheel looks like its of a 5 turbo

and dam i want your escort sooooo bad lol

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Re: justaddmud's kja build (code named MK5)

Post by justaddmud » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:05 pm

Is that the wheel on the left?

The one on the right is fit for the bin, but the boss is good, and i have a simular wheel with a mk1 cortina boss in the garage somewhere so will make a good one up, only issue is the hooter, as mine is a jap built, its in the wheel

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Re: justaddmud's kja build (code named MK5)

Post by ScottieJ » Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:45 pm

awesome :rockin: yeah go for a supercharger then if you've been down the bike carb route before then :rockin:

what charger you going for? Eaton m45 is a common one that I've seen a few people do, most people seem to blow the 16V engines though http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=516599" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


or hows about an Eaton M62 http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=734240" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Camden carb'd 8V http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthre ... percharger" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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