Suzuki Specialist

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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by TomBod08 » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:02 am

My Budget is minimal, so il have to work on it over a long period of time.

Btw how do I get a picture under my name?
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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by Jordi » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:06 am

31" M/Ts are probably a good bet. Much bigger and your gearing will be well out. Mine goes pretty well with 31s and standard drive train. Bit gutless at top end though. Probably be fine with RUF and rascal rears for the suspension.

Not a major fit and only need buy one set of springs. Also gives longer springs to improve articulation a bit.

Avoid lift shackles!!!!

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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by TomBod08 » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:09 am

Ahh, il take a look.

How much are we talking for the suspension and is there anywhere cheap to get them?
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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by Jordi » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:13 am

Suzuki rascal springs can be got second hand for next to nothing. New ones are about £160 a pair.

Have to get someone elses input about if it needs longer shocks. A cheap option for these is astra shocks. Can be got new for about £10 to £15 each.

Time wise if your half decent with a spanner it can be done easily in a day.
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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by TomBod08 » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:20 am

Ahh cool, thanks for the info!

Don't suppose you know how to reduce the file size of the photo for the avatar?

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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by Jordi » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:22 am

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

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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by TomBod08 » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:25 am

Got it.

Didn't think everyone was going to be so helpful when I first joined.

How wrong I was :lol:
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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by Jordi » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:34 am

Best Zuk forum on the web!

Most regulars will help with tech help, parts sourcing, custom work, places to go. Those that live near to each other (wiltshire boys mainly as thats where most are) go laning together.

Darrell is a dab hand with diagrams. Dunno where he gets them from. Mike Harris is always break Zuks for parts.

Dan runs photo of the month. Specialist custom work can be done by Rockwatt. As for Scottie, he runs the forum has a shed full of Zuks and is a mine field of tech info, its just freaky.

Anything you need to know just post a thread in the relevant section. Never takes long to get a few answers or info.
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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by TomBod08 » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:36 am

Nice, I'm sure I'l have more questions aha, but thanks for your info.
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Re: Suzuki Specialist

Post by Jordi » Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:37 am

No bother bud. What else would i be doing parked up at southampton 300 miles from home on a friday night.
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