hi from norfolk

[robin b]

hi all i have myself a suzuki samurai sport 1.3lt 1992.
ive figured its spanish built due to vin starting with vse.
i plan on making a few changes to it one being the leafsprings/shocks.
2 questions
how do i tell if i have sj413 or sj410
do any of you have any recommendations on any other upgrades based on it being spanish not the japanese one

thanks in advance

[Anton]

That's a Samurai, they're all 1.3 litres with the wider axles. The 410 has a different grille and side indicators, the 413 also has a different grille and side indicators - although the 410 got the best grille.

[robin b]

Thanks for the reply so its not a 410 or a 413 sorry to be a pain.
Any recommendations on any things to improve the car abit.

[Anton]

You're not being a pain.

The Samurai is a distinct model from the 413 and the 410, has slightly different parts.

If you want better ride quality, then you need to either install better springs (j33p YJ leaf springs) or take your leaf packs out, and line them with UHMWPE tape.

Installing YJ springs can be a mission. You need to make new spring perches etc. I'd recommend you try the tape. What it does is it allows the springs to slide over one another more easily as they flex and therefore makes the ride more comfy.


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Ignore the brand in the vid, pretty sure any make of tape will do as long as it's wide enough.

[robin b]

thanks for the info i was planning on just buying new leaf springs and shocks as the ones on atm aint in best shape.
the leaf springs at the fron are straight and dont have a curve to them. they are suppose t have curve to them aint they ? as the ones ive seen to buy have the curve.
thanks for your info in advance

[robin b]

when i googled j33p YJ leaf springs you are on about it says there for j33p is this correct thanks in advance

[Anton]

Yes, from a Wrangler YJ. You also need the brackets etc to move the spring perches.

[robin b]

ok thanks will look into this thank you again

[Jordi]

Welcome to the club.

The YJ kit is a suspension conversion using the longer j33p YJ springs. Its a bolt on kit. Two versions are available that i know one by Trail Tough and one by Sky.

Most people who have them bought then from low range off road in America. Few people have made kits.

[robin b]

Thanks for the reply yes i did see one from sky company think was on a us site cant reme er the site is it a case of taking old one off and replacing with new sort of thing