Suzuki Samurai

   / Suzuki Samurai #11  
I assume you did look things over under the hood and learned where the hood latch is. A few years ago, a neighbor bought one just because it looked and ran good, so he bought it simply because he figured he could sell it at a profit. But a day or two after he bought it, he asked me how to get the hood open.:D
 
   / Suzuki Samurai #12  
Wow so that thing will pretty much fit anywhere the gator can eh ?

Sure wish I could get a good deal on one around here..
 
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#13  
Bird said:
I assume you did look things over under the hood and learned where the hood latch is. A few years ago, a neighbor bought one just because it looked and ran good, so he bought it simply because he figured he could sell it at a profit. But a day or two after he bought it, he asked me how to get the hood open.:D
I studied them for a while before I bought one.
They have gained quite a following in my area recently.
Prices will have to go up.. :p

Glove box is a perfect location for the latch..
 
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#14  
darkday said:
Wow so that thing will pretty much fit anywhere the gator can eh ?

Sure wish I could get a good deal on one around here..

It goes more places than my gator. Almost a foot difference in height,
and 40 more horses.

I bet if you look you will find one locally.

They were real popular until consumer reports reported they were dangerous in 88.
I never gave them a thought until I watched one climb.
 
   / Suzuki Samurai #16  
Wow if I did get one it looks like I could put my T-100 tire/wheel setup on there... Although I don't know if you could fit a 10.5 inch tire under there.
 
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#17  
I'm not 100% what tires to go with yet.

Options are endless. I have seen them with 32's.

Parts are very reasonable.
You can find a good set of 2 inch wheel spacers for $100 or less.

4 and 5 inch lifts seem common.

Personally I like a wide tire and a low vehicle stance.
 
   / Suzuki Samurai #18  
I have wide, low profile tires... the combination gives me a little extra low speed pulling power and lowers the center of gravity some.

Best Tops makes several replacement options... they have a Bimini top where you still have canvas over the front seat and the back is open...
 
   / Suzuki Samurai #19  
Skipholiday said:
I'm not 100% what tires to go with yet.

Options are endless. I have seen them with 32's.

Parts are very reasonable.
You can find a good set of 2 inch wheel spacers for $100 or less.

4 and 5 inch lifts seem common.

Personally I like a wide tire and a low vehicle stance.

I have Kumho road ventures on my T-100 IIRC they're 32's. I've had ok luck with them but if you're looking to go mudding with them I would look elsewhere I think. While I have gone through some mud with them I almost got stuck and in the winter I better have that guy in 4wd. Of course that might have a lot more to the weight distribution of a full sized truck and the footprint of the tire. I have however heard lots of good things about BFGoodrich and their offroad tires.
 
   / Suzuki Samurai #20  
You can run 235's if you trim the front bumper braces. If you have any questions, usually they can be answered at Zuwharrie.com
I have lots of spare parts if you need anything. One major thing that will go wrong is a $10 part in the tcase shifter. Factory rubber rots and it will either get hung in nuetral or 4 low. JC
 

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