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Thunderbird 4
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:22 am
by Highlander
Just bought another one! I have an addiction!
92 Samurai Sport soft top
SPOA, Winch and full set of Bronco Grizzly Claws
Pics to follow
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:08 pm
by chrisj410
Any pics yet mate?
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:00 pm
by Highlander
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:03 pm
by bradsvitzy
I really like this makes me want one more
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:09 pm
by turbo-tom
looking good
, but not to sure about the roof , but hey thats my opinion nothing to worry about there
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:05 am
by Highlander
The roof came with it when i bought it and is getting ditched
I think it looks like one of these stock car fins lol
Its actually stamped Range Rover and I think its probably been a boot protector at one time.
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:34 pm
by Highlander
have almost repaired this one after the "recovery"
http://forum.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/vi ... ,recovery/
Need a couple of front springs fitted.
About to fit a set of 16" Vitara rims fitted with 265/75 x 16 Grizzly Claws
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 10:03 am
by Highlander
Had the whole weekend putting bits on this one
new front springs
30mm wheel spacers
265/75 x 16 Bronco Dirt Devils
410 transfer box with drum handbrake
5 paddle offroad clutch
new winch wire
Albright winch solenoid
Winch isolator switch
New winch wander lead and remote system.
and a nearly new 750 CCA battery I acquired out of the works van thats about to be scrapped
couple more small things to do then hopefully the big trial run next weekend at Drumclog
Pics were taken before the new springs were fitted so its a couple of inches higher now
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 11:02 am
by Tramp
Looking good! You always seem to drop on to bargin SJ's! I'm jealous
Re: Thunderbird 4
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 11:06 am
by Highlander
This one only cost me £300
Going to try and find a pair of 3.9 SJ413 diffs for it to go with the 410 box and see if that will make it low enough geared for these tyres.
I was thinking about a rock lobster but a bit pricy for my shallow pockets so hopefully the diffs and 410 box will do the job.
If not I'll look at the Vitara 5.1 diffs.
Then plan to weld both diffs and fit manual front hubs
and fit rear discs
Other than that and maybe twin hoop roll cage I think that'll do for this one.