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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by kiwizook » Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:01 pm

It will be fine, if it breaks I fix it. Simple.
from what I can remeber, it's not always simple :lol:
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:20 pm

No nut that's all part of the fun.

Plus that width is the only way to clear 37 inch tyres against the springs.

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by twiss » Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:13 pm

I know you like your suzuki axles Mike but it may soon be time to fit something else ;)

Dana44s? ;)
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Sat Jun 28, 2014 3:54 pm

If I fit new axles will be portals

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:37 pm

Toys !!

Wheels are done, transfer box is being done by Richard now, and I bought some fox air bump stops :)
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:40 pm

Now the work really starts, beadlocks going on tomorrow, may even see if I can get a tyre on depends if I can do it without a machine.

I've got a very long list to sort out.

Service the whole car, rebuild the axles, change all the oils ect.
Fit rear winch and wire it in.
Fit air free spool to front winch, fit and wire in air compressor.
Move axles, chop body, fit wheels and tyres.
Fit new transfer box.
Rebuild the front leaf spring packs to make them stronger, and fit bump stops.

By my estimate it will be done by 2020 buy the current amount I get to work on it lol.

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:19 pm

Test fitted the wheels today, It's a few inches wider no without the spacers.

Not sure how to mount the air bumps yet.

Lots to be doing.

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:12 pm

I've got a week off work !!

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by ScottieJ » Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:51 pm

We'll expect some quality updates then :mrgreen:
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:38 am

one beadlock done, painting it now so I can go off and get a tyre mounted

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