Evening to all!!
New to the club and currently do not have a suzuki :(.
Not through lack of trying though!
I appear to only attract sheds and bent MOT'S.
And so I wanted to seek some advice on how to check out a suzuki sj/samurai, what faults/issues to look out for, and perhaps even get in contact with somebody who may have the right suzuki for me!
Many thanks in advance!!
Danny
P.S. The samurai/413 I am looking for would be for general road use and greenlaning/mild offroading.
Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
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Anton
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Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Have a gander at http://www.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/articles/126-buying-guide and if you have any further questions, we're here to help.
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: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Rust, no matter how hard you look you will miss some so look everywhere 3 times and don't be afraid to poke 
Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
I'd looked at that page awhile ago to research the Sammy engine types. Didn't see the rest, very helpful thank you. How easy are rust patches to repair (I don't have any welding experience (yet)). I don't mind something that needs a little bit of work doing to it but don't want to take on too much. Are you able to post wanted ads on here? (Obviously after I have met the criteria to do so 
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TIA
Danny
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Danny
Sammy hopeful!
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twiss
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Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Welding isnt that difficult but will probably cost £400 for a cheap mig, gas, accessories, etc.
SO worth it in the long run though, I've saved a fortune now from welding myself.
SO worth it in the long run though, I've saved a fortune now from welding myself.
Twiss
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
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Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Might be something worth looking into, something I've wanted to learn for awhile .
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Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Hi 
good luck with the search. I couldn't weld, but also couldn't afford to get my sills welded. I could afford a welder from machine mart and it didn't take long to learn and get to a standard that was good enough to pass a mot and keep the thing on the road.
It's also good to know it's one more thing that you can do and know you keep the car going
good luck with the search. I couldn't weld, but also couldn't afford to get my sills welded. I could afford a welder from machine mart and it didn't take long to learn and get to a standard that was good enough to pass a mot and keep the thing on the road.It's also good to know it's one more thing that you can do and know you keep the car going
Sid James gone but never forgotten
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
I've got family who can weld/own welding equipment so think it may be time to learn. . And thanks! It's taking a lot longer than I thought. How much should I be expecting to pay for a road worthy 413/Sammy with perhaps lift and bigger tyres?
. And thanks! It's taking a lot longer than I thought. How much should I be expecting to pay for a road worthy 413/Sammy with perhaps lift and bigger tyres?Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
Also, are you able to do post wanted ads do any admin know?
Re: Advice and guide when buying a suzuki sj/samurai
You have made enough posts to be able to use the trading section now and send PMsDannys wrote:Also, are you able to do post wanted ads do any admin know?