just bought my first sj samuri :)

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just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:07 pm

well just picked up a sj samuri which hasnt had mot for roughly 5 years and needs alot of work doing to it, but always up for a challenge. hoping to get it back on the road and tearing up lanes again but wont be any time soon.
what does everyone think of it?
and what does everyone think i should do to it?
this is what its already got on it:
1.6 vitara engine
SU carb
Janssped manifold
Spring over axel
Aleybars internal roll cage
Chunky tyres
Bucket seats
Electronic isolator
Electric fuel pump
and a rocklobster transfer box
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by donkeychomp » Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:22 pm

I've MOT'd worse...move the fire extinguisher to some where you can reach it! On my SJ I removed the parcel shelf and mounted it there. Still a nice truck...and some good mods.
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:42 pm

yeah i was thinking about attaching it to something in the boot along with a box with all tools i may need for when im out off roading? its the first project ive ever had but my mate who has had a sj for a while now said even if i decide to break it then i will make a bit of a profit. ive got alot of spares for it aswell so im going to make a start on it tommorow as its my day off :) will upload more pics when i strip out everything.

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by donkeychomp » Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:23 pm

You need it where you can reach it from the drivers seat...not in the back! Please don't break it, they are getting rarer now...fix it and enjoy it!
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:32 pm

right ok ill fix it somewhere easily accessible then :) and oh are they didnt realise that, i thought i had over spent at 400quid but doesnt sound like i have now?

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by donkeychomp » Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:52 pm

You haven't mentioned what it cost. Like I said take out the passenger parcel shelf (it's useless) and mount it on the bar there.
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:53 pm

oh sorry haha thought i did :/ i paid 400 quid for it? ok ill have a look at that tomorow :)

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by donkeychomp » Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:00 am

£400? Damn that IS a bargain! Nice one!
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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by Jordanquin » Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:01 am

oh ideal, i didnt think it was worth that on the drive home with it haha. the battery is dead but i jump started it and it started first time :) runs sweet as well.

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Re: just bought my first sj samuri :)

Post by kiwizook » Fri Jul 11, 2014 6:23 am

nice wagon, looks like it has all the performance mods you would need. I would just clean it up, and get it up to scratch for a MOT. also looks like you need new king pin bearings, because your wheels are on a lean on the front
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