Dan's Suzuki Samurai build

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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by dan_2k_uk » Thu May 09, 2013 8:09 pm

I want science!
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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by Jordi » Thu May 09, 2013 8:40 pm

dan_2k_uk wrote:I want science!
Wrong website Dan. Everything i've seen on here pretty much trial and error, BFH, grinder and welder!
No science required
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: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by dan_2k_uk » Thu May 09, 2013 9:22 pm

Just had an epic FB chat about it with Rockwatt.

Idea seems to be build the fitting kit to suit the standard springs and give the lifted ones a try after.
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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by Jordi » Thu May 09, 2013 9:36 pm

Erm, i don't thinking adding extra :suzuki: in silver to your avatar counts Dan.
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: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by dan_2k_uk » Thu May 09, 2013 9:40 pm

Jordi wrote:Erm, i don't thinking adding extra :suzuki: in silver to your avatar counts Dan.
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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by ferris » Thu May 09, 2013 10:01 pm

Have a little read of this build Dan. This guy uses a combination of 4" lift and standard YJ's.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/suzuki/8 ... hread.html
86 SJ413 tin top, 1.6 8v, SU carb, YJ spring conversion, virtual lift, 33x12.5x15 KL71's, rocklobster, rear discs, power steering.

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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by dan_2k_uk » Thu May 09, 2013 10:03 pm

ferris wrote:Have a little read of this build Dan. This guy uses a combination of 4" lift and standard YJ's.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/suzuki/8 ... hread.html
Cheers I tried to find one but couldnt :er:

Will lose the option to sell the leftovers tho!
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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by ScottieJ » Thu May 09, 2013 10:14 pm

Oystein (shuduck) spent a long time playing with different combo's of leafs before finding the set up he liked, so id imagine you might have to do the same, it's an awesome build though, I 'borrowed' a few ideas from it myself.
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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by ferris » Thu May 09, 2013 10:18 pm

Just realised he's using 2.5" lift and standard :oops: .
86 SJ413 tin top, 1.6 8v, SU carb, YJ spring conversion, virtual lift, 33x12.5x15 KL71's, rocklobster, rear discs, power steering.

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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?

Post by dan_2k_uk » Thu May 09, 2013 11:23 pm

Have read that build before but needed a refresher!

Got half way through it and my eyes hurt.

Think I should make the rear spring relocation plates and shackles as that's the easy bit then I can try the rears out and find a combo that works and try replicate it on the front which will be more effort to make the kit.
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Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers

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Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.

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