Mikes Samurai build / use / fixing broken bits after abuse
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
Maybe it bolts to the old eye giving a little lift as well as ML?
Similar to how some of the shackle reversal/yj kits fit on the front eye.
Similar to how some of the shackle reversal/yj kits fit on the front eye.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
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Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
Not sure mate, maybe. He says it's still a few weeks away from being released, I don't know whether to wait or to crack on and make one myself.
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
New old man emu springs turned up today, fed il of waiting for the missing link kit to turn up, so I am going to buy the links separate and just make it.
I have bought some 6mm thick steel to make the mounting plate from so I should be able to make it strong enough.
Just need to find some way of fitting massively long shocks to the rear. May need to cut the rear floor which I am not keen on :(
I have bought some 6mm thick steel to make the mounting plate from so I should be able to make it strong enough.
Just need to find some way of fitting massively long shocks to the rear. May need to cut the rear floor which I am not keen on :(
Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
You might Just be able to squeeze the rear shocks in on the outside of the rear chassis rails like the fronts are mounted, flex her up and check how much clearance you have there between the tyre and chassis, I've seen it done on a few US SJs
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
Yeh I might be able to get away with it as the rears so wide, need to have a measure up really, I want more flex on the back than on the front. Not sure how I am going to get it yet though !!
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
Just ordered all the bits to do rear missing links from America
Should take a week or so for them to arrive.
Bought a set of axle trusses as well for the bottom of the casings, and knuckle stregtheners too.
And a set of the new low range offroad shackles, they look the nuts
And most importantly stickers !!!
Should take a week or so for them to arrive.
Bought a set of axle trusses as well for the bottom of the casings, and knuckle stregtheners too.
And a set of the new low range offroad shackles, they look the nuts
And most importantly stickers !!!
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
Back in love with it?
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
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Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
I wouldn't say in love, but I am getting some enthusiasm back that's for sure !!
I am going to take the axles out and strip them, rebuild them with the new trusses and knuckle gussets, then two pack black them.
Back axle I am going to twist round and level out the diff angle.
Scallop the chassis to allow the shocks to be on the outside of the chassis, then make custom towers like what's on the front, making them as long as possible (to the top of the wheel arch)
Then buy a longer rear brake line, then rear shocks.
And away we go !!
I am going to take the axles out and strip them, rebuild them with the new trusses and knuckle gussets, then two pack black them.
Back axle I am going to twist round and level out the diff angle.
Scallop the chassis to allow the shocks to be on the outside of the chassis, then make custom towers like what's on the front, making them as long as possible (to the top of the wheel arch)
Then buy a longer rear brake line, then rear shocks.
And away we go !!
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
Here are my very rough plans.
Something like this
Something like this
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 03/01/2013 :)
Hi mike
Did you manage to get your rev counter wired if not let me know cause I have just done the conversion and got it to work
Thanks gaz
Did you manage to get your rev counter wired if not let me know cause I have just done the conversion and got it to work
Thanks gaz
1991 Suzuki Samurai, 1.6 16v MPFI, 4.16:1 Transfer Box, Rear Lockrite Diff, SPOA, YJ Springs, 31X10.5x15 Maxxis Trepador Tyres on BK Wheels, 8000LB Winch and Bumper, PAS Conversion