Dan's Suzuki Samurai build
- dan_2k_uk
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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?
I want science!
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?
Wrong website Dan. Everything i've seen on here pretty much trial and error, BFH, grinder and welder!dan_2k_uk wrote:I want science!
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?
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.
Idea seems to be build the fitting kit to suit the standard springs and give the lifted ones a try after.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?
Erm, i don't thinking adding extra 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?
Slander!Jordi wrote:Erm, i don't thinking adding extra in silver to your avatar counts Dan.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?
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
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?
Cheers I tried to find one but couldntferris 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
Will lose the option to sell the leftovers tho!
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?
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.
Re: Dan's Suzuki Samurai build - Spring measurement advice?
Just realised he's using 2.5" lift and standard .
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?
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.
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.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.