Jordis 1988 Samurai (Re)Build

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:29 pm

Might come to that yet. Sure I could sort it in a weekend.
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: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Anton » Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:02 pm

dan_2k_uk wrote:Body off. Stick it on its side. 20 strongbows. Lick of paint
I'd reccomend drinking the strongbow rather than licking the paint, but that's just me. I'm a soft southern fairy.

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1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:07 pm

Ha ha, may have a more exciting update for tomorrow. Another 230miles to do first.
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: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by bedron » Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:01 pm

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:46 pm

Just adding a link to the body restoration im doing for it.
http://forum.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/vi ... =10&t=9397
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: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:20 pm

Finally got my tyre back.

Seen as they knackered it, they replaced it. Putting the 33s back on it this afternoon. Gonna try and sell the 31s again.
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: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:27 pm

Can't beat free!
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Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.

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Re: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:31 pm

Back on the 33s :rockin:

Finally got the leaky bead sorted / the tyre damaged by the fitter replaced.
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It will flex more but the blocks I stacked the waffle boards on kept sliding off each other.
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: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by Jordi » Tue May 27, 2014 7:58 pm

Got confused with my build threads. Long story short

UJ for rear prop ordered, diff rebuild kit and transfer box oil seal kit ordered!
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: Jordi's 1988 Samurai Build

Post by andyrew » Tue May 27, 2014 8:32 pm

:lol: I was a tad confused

Needs a grille! :doublethumbs:
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