Finally back together!
- NylonAdmiral
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Finally back together!
Finally got the truck back together and been driving it around today. After not being ready to go out on the last byway session I kind of trailed off a bit and only just got round to getting everything done.
I thought I'd post a couple of before and after pics.
Here's what I've done:
Rebuilt, SPOA'd & fitted Samurai axles.
Samurai rear prop.
Widened all the track rod / Z arm etc.
Every nut, bolt, seal, fill/drain plug, bearing and U-bolt is new.
All new brake lines.
Muddyzook rear brake disc conversion.
Rebuilt all 4 calipers.
New UJs.
Tooooo much to remember!
Here are the axles when I got them:
Here they are fitted:
http://instagram.com/p/c9rzyZtXHg/
Just need a new set of rear springs and some axle breathers and all will be done!
By the way, I have dealt with some colossal retards during this build. I've bought soooooo many different parts from so many different places and it truly astonishes me how many people can't even put the right part in the post and send it to the right person. If I hadn't had to deal with so many asshats I would have been finished weeks ago.
That said, a few people have been REALLY helpful, especially Rob from Muddyzook and the guys at HoseTechnick.com who made me custom braided hoses and delivered them overnight after I ordered after 4pm. Also Columbus Auto Engineers have managed to get me loads of parts when I haven't managed to get them anywhere else, not to mention all the help everyone has provided on this forum! I'm registered on a whole bunch of different car forums and I have to say that this one has BY FAR the most helpful members so thanks for all the input!
I thought I'd post a couple of before and after pics.
Here's what I've done:
Rebuilt, SPOA'd & fitted Samurai axles.
Samurai rear prop.
Widened all the track rod / Z arm etc.
Every nut, bolt, seal, fill/drain plug, bearing and U-bolt is new.
All new brake lines.
Muddyzook rear brake disc conversion.
Rebuilt all 4 calipers.
New UJs.
Tooooo much to remember!
Here are the axles when I got them:
Here they are fitted:
http://instagram.com/p/c9rzyZtXHg/
Just need a new set of rear springs and some axle breathers and all will be done!
By the way, I have dealt with some colossal retards during this build. I've bought soooooo many different parts from so many different places and it truly astonishes me how many people can't even put the right part in the post and send it to the right person. If I hadn't had to deal with so many asshats I would have been finished weeks ago.
That said, a few people have been REALLY helpful, especially Rob from Muddyzook and the guys at HoseTechnick.com who made me custom braided hoses and delivered them overnight after I ordered after 4pm. Also Columbus Auto Engineers have managed to get me loads of parts when I haven't managed to get them anywhere else, not to mention all the help everyone has provided on this forum! I'm registered on a whole bunch of different car forums and I have to say that this one has BY FAR the most helpful members so thanks for all the input!
1.6 16v, Rock Lobster, PAS, Muddyzook rear disc conversion, coated in Raptor, 33in x 10.5, heated seats, lovingly restored by Scottie!
Re: Finally back together!
Awesome glad it's all back together! So why not come to wagtail this weekend then for a proper test
- NylonAdmiral
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Ha ha, thanks mate.
I didn't think I'd be done in time so have made other plans. I've got a digger hired and am digging out part of my garden to make a concrete base to extend the garage!
I didn't think I'd be done in time so have made other plans. I've got a digger hired and am digging out part of my garden to make a concrete base to extend the garage!
1.6 16v, Rock Lobster, PAS, Muddyzook rear disc conversion, coated in Raptor, 33in x 10.5, heated seats, lovingly restored by Scottie!
- Jordi
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Re: Finally back together!
Those axles look spot on!
Top job on all of it bud!
Top job on all of it bud!
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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Thanks Jordi. No doubt they won't look like that for long, something will be ripped off when I next go out!
1.6 16v, Rock Lobster, PAS, Muddyzook rear disc conversion, coated in Raptor, 33in x 10.5, heated seats, lovingly restored by Scottie!
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- NylonAdmiral
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Thanks Donkeychomp, I lucked in really. All the orange bits happened to be a good colour match with each other!
1.6 16v, Rock Lobster, PAS, Muddyzook rear disc conversion, coated in Raptor, 33in x 10.5, heated seats, lovingly restored by Scottie!
Re: Finally back together!
lovley bit of workmanship there mate.
out of interest you got a few pics of your sj especially of the cage? im interested in seeing how that cage is mounted as im thinking of doing a similer one
out of interest you got a few pics of your sj especially of the cage? im interested in seeing how that cage is mounted as im thinking of doing a similer one
1994 Pick Up Converted Vitara
+2" Springs, Pro Comp Front And Rear Shocks, 31" Marshalls On 8j's, Front Winch Bumper, OMP Steering Wheel And Boss, Bucket Seats, Stripped Out, Black Bonnet With Scoop, Few Dents And Scratches, Little Rust!!!
+2" Springs, Pro Comp Front And Rear Shocks, 31" Marshalls On 8j's, Front Winch Bumper, OMP Steering Wheel And Boss, Bucket Seats, Stripped Out, Black Bonnet With Scoop, Few Dents And Scratches, Little Rust!!!
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Re: Finally back together!
Nice work on the rebuild! It looks very tidy indeed!
Twiss
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
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Thanks Twiss.
Rory-ray where are you based? If it's too far to have a look at it I'll take you some pictures and message them to you.
Rory-ray where are you based? If it's too far to have a look at it I'll take you some pictures and message them to you.
1.6 16v, Rock Lobster, PAS, Muddyzook rear disc conversion, coated in Raptor, 33in x 10.5, heated seats, lovingly restored by Scottie!