Nice! I just found out from the forums that it’s not good to go bigger then 29 inches unless you adjust the gearing. I was bummed at first bc I want bigger tires but seeing how yours came out makes me excited again 💯🤙🏼
@@sebastianvilchis7346 Axle gears are an option, but it's much better to just change transfer case gears. It's cheaper, there's more options available, and you can get a normal high range reduction with a crazy large low range reduction
With a small bumper clearance cut and removal of the caps and tapping the pinch weld in the inner fender down for tire safety you can fit 29'' tires on stock suspension just fine. Even without the sway bar.
Thank you for your thorough video. It has been very helpful as I likely will get this kit. After a year now, how would you evaluate the ride? Is it much softer than stock? Does it handle good at speed? Thank you also for your video on the new top.
Hello, I have been watching a few of your videos on the Samurai. I too have a Samurai (Gypsy) a long wheelbase SJ 413W back home in India. It's a 2016 and I miss it a lot. Looks like you're based in Alberta. Where abouts you're located? I would like to visit and have a look at your beautiful Samurai. Thanks.
at 07:08 where did you get that inner bushing sleeve from ? i have just bought the OME lift kit identical to yours and it didnt come with any shock/damper sleeves only the sleeves for the bigger body bushings ! any help
Just installed this on mine. Man the ride is so much better. I got right around 2" lift from this as well, with 2.5" on the passenger front because apparently the stock suspension was extra low on that wheel.
Heyah! Greetings! Love the vid and awesome job with your samurai. Im planning on restoring my dad's since it's in the garage collecting dust. Do you have any tips in restoring it? All the love from the philippines! ❤️ 🇵🇭 looking forward hearing from you =)
Thanks for the comment. They are a great vehicle to work on because everything is accessible and simple. I'd recommend on starting with what you need to do to make it driveable. Then add other upgrades while you're driving and enjoying it. Best of luck.
I have a samurai I'm wanting to lift. I put a 1.6 8v from a tracker in it. Had to buy the adaptor plate for the 1.3 tranny to the 1.6 block, but did you have to get drive shaft spacers or anything or was it just the springs that you installed. And I'm wandering because my oil pan is hitting my front axle and they said that I need al least a 3" lift. Will those springs help me so the oil pan doesn't hit anymore. Thank you
Thank you for your thougough tutorial on this spring kit. Did this mod soften up the ride any? Is it worth it for a street driver/mild trail rig? Thank you.
Thanks for the comment. I think 31" would be pretty tight. I think it'd rub at full turn. However, with the addition of a 1" or 2" body lift I think it would work with those tires assuming the wheel offset is suitable.
For 31" you need at least a 2 " body lift and you'll still get tyre scrub in the front wheel arches and Honestly even with 29" you should still look into a 2" body lift, it makes a world of difference
Hey guys i just picked up a Jimny ! Looking for a site to order parts if anyone can help me out... Not too sure what carries over from Samurai that i can just order for Jimny Any help would be solid! Thanks! btw solid video I’ve always like OME products
Is this the same lift as the 1.5" kit a lot of vendors list? Any follow up thoughts on the install since June? I have a broken spring in the rear so I need to replace at min my entire rear set. Issue is my current leafs are totally unknowns, so I'm not sure if I have a mild lift spring or an "OE" replacement. On the fence about the 1.5" EMU vs another OE set.
Greg White yes this is the OME kit commonly available. I am still very pleased with it. Ride quality is much better than stock. It drives very well. If you’re looking for springs with just a small lift, I do recommend these.
Thanks for making this video! I'm considering the OME kit for my 1988 Samurai and watching your install it was helpful, especially since I'd be installing it in my driveway too, not on a lift. I'm wondering if your '92 Samurai had power steering when you bought it?
any one can help me ? i baut a samurai with 33 inch wheels...with a bmw engine 1.8 but the stock axels cant hand it and its broken... what kind of used axels should i put ? lada niva ? toyota land cruiser ?
A Toyota bundera has the ideal axles for a samurai if you're keeping the stock transfer case, the diff centres of the bundera are offset much the same as the stock samurai
I’m not sure if you reply anymore but this is one of the most useful videos I have ever seen installing a lift kit suspension on the Suzuki samurai! I can’t wait to put mine on, but it’s a shame that you didn’t show footage of the suspension in action because the only footage of you driving the samurai was when you were recording from your dash. Thanks again
nice job how do you find the suspension? Is it allot better than before? i am thinking ome for my samurai too but i am afraid that it is going to be too soft and be more bad on turns
@@dr.dansgarage Thank you! with the lift and the tyres it started being a lot more beautifull. I think that with a black softop with tinted windows will be amazing. With what you paint the body underneath for protection?
@@nikap211 Thanks! The paint underneath is a rubberized undercoating. It's just cheap stuff out of a spray can but it covers well and it's cheap and easy.
It rides quite nice. Still firm but not as much as the stock springs. I haven’t done a flex test challenge. I presume it would be better than stock but not as good as larger, softer lift springs. It is only a small lift after-all.
Kala Hunter no argument here that gearing affects performance. However, with this modest increase in tire size this particular samurai actually drives better. There’s no appreciable difference in acceleration and cruising on the freeway is actually better. Yes the samurai needs more power but it was that way before too. I would expect any tire bigger than this would be detrimental without the appropriate gear change. Thanks for the comment.
The short answer is that I was not looking for that much lift. The OME lift is relatively small but it works well with my tire combo and with what I use the samurai for.
You make that car look the way it should. Beautiful work. My dream truck is the samurai
Nice! I just found out from the forums that it’s not good to go bigger then 29 inches unless you adjust the gearing. I was bummed at first bc I want bigger tires but seeing how yours came out makes me excited again 💯🤙🏼
The gearing? Care to elaborate please sir?
@@WhoNeedsRussiansAnyway he’s talking about the axle gears. They says it’s better to go to a 4:1 ratio
@@sebastianvilchis7346 Axle gears are an option, but it's much better to just change transfer case gears. It's cheaper, there's more options available, and you can get a normal high range reduction with a crazy large low range reduction
ando con 31 y jamas un problema
Muy buen video, me gusto mucho la explicación y como hizo el video, felicitaciones y disculpe por escribir en español
How much did all that cost. I'm wanting to lift my sammy up a little bit
With a small bumper clearance cut and removal of the caps and tapping the pinch weld in the inner fender down for tire safety you can fit 29'' tires on stock suspension just fine. Even without the sway bar.
Thank you for your thorough video. It has been very helpful as I likely will get this kit. After a year now, how would you evaluate the ride? Is it much softer than stock? Does it handle good at speed? Thank you also for your video on the new top.
great video, i appreciate you measuring with both sets of wheels. well done
Looks good! I have the same springs and tire height on my Samurai. I love em.
Your lift didn't sag lower?
Sick Rig !! Zukis for life ! I I have a 88 suzuki samurai jx !
Hello, have you changed anything on the stabilizer bar?
Great job partner..👍 what wheels are you running.? 🇺🇸 merica
They are Stealth brand steel wheels. Powdercoated satin black. I like them.
Hello, I have been watching a few of your videos on the Samurai. I too have a Samurai (Gypsy) a long wheelbase SJ 413W back home in India. It's a 2016 and I miss it a lot. Looks like you're based in Alberta. Where abouts you're located? I would like to visit and have a look at your beautiful Samurai. Thanks.
Great video! May I ask if you considered the axle over kit? Ii will do this soon and on the fence about using the EMU or axle over kit. Cheers!
at 07:08 where did you get that inner bushing sleeve from ? i have just bought the OME lift kit identical to yours and it didnt come with any shock/damper sleeves only the sleeves for the bigger body bushings ! any help
Nice upgrade.
Can you tell me please the width of your new wheels/rims, 16x6? 16x7?
And also the ET/offset too?
Thanks!
Just installed this on mine. Man the ride is so much better. I got right around 2" lift from this as well, with 2.5" on the passenger front because apparently the stock suspension was extra low on that wheel.
Heyah! Greetings! Love the vid and awesome job with your samurai. Im planning on restoring my dad's since it's in the garage collecting dust. Do you have any tips in restoring it? All the love from the philippines! ❤️ 🇵🇭 looking forward hearing from you =)
Thanks for the comment. They are a great vehicle to work on because everything is accessible and simple. I'd recommend on starting with what you need to do to make it driveable. Then add other upgrades while you're driving and enjoying it. Best of luck.
I have a samurai I'm wanting to lift. I put a 1.6 8v from a tracker in it. Had to buy the adaptor plate for the 1.3 tranny to the 1.6 block, but did you have to get drive shaft spacers or anything or was it just the springs that you installed. And I'm wandering because my oil pan is hitting my front axle and they said that I need al least a 3" lift. Will those springs help me so the oil pan doesn't hit anymore. Thank you
I didn’t need any driveshaft alterations. It was just the stuff in the kit.
If you need 3” lift then this probably won’t do it. It is only 2” lift.
@@dr.dansgarage I appreciate your help. How much did this lift cost, if you dont mind me asking
No prob. I don’t remember how much it cost. I got it from lowrangeoffroad.
Thank you for your thougough tutorial on this spring kit. Did this mod soften up the ride any? Is it worth it for a street driver/mild trail rig? Thank you.
Where do u find all parts for the samurai.I bought one now it run perfect.Can u please share where can I find parts
Can i still fit a 1 inch or 1.5 inch shackle on old man emu lift ?
yes you can
Hai Dan, hopefully you would answer my question. I am planning to have the same kit. Any recommendation about the length of the shock dampers?
Great project... with that Springs you think that the 31" tires fixit? 31 10.5 15?
Thanks for the comment. I think 31" would be pretty tight. I think it'd rub at full turn. However, with the addition of a 1" or 2" body lift I think it would work with those tires assuming the wheel offset is suitable.
For 31" you need at least a 2 " body lift and you'll still get tyre scrub in the front wheel arches and Honestly even with 29" you should still look into a 2" body lift, it makes a world of difference
Hey guys i just picked up a Jimny !
Looking for a site to order parts if anyone can help me out...
Not too sure what carries over from Samurai that i can just order for Jimny
Any help would be solid! Thanks!
btw solid video I’ve always like OME products
Shane lowrangeoffroad.com , ARBUSA.COM , and 4wheelparts.com are good to look at. Maybe even rockauto.com too
Good video bro today a get a samurai how much you pay for a lift kit?
Really really explain how to isntall thunks I see again when get lift kit
Did you get new sway bar links with the kit? I’m having some trouble getting the sway bar back on after installing the 2” lift.
Is this the same lift as the 1.5" kit a lot of vendors list?
Any follow up thoughts on the install since June?
I have a broken spring in the rear so I need to replace at min my entire rear set. Issue is my current leafs are totally unknowns, so I'm not sure if I have a mild lift spring or an "OE" replacement. On the fence about the 1.5" EMU vs another OE set.
Greg White yes this is the OME kit commonly available. I am still very pleased with it. Ride quality is much better than stock. It drives very well. If you’re looking for springs with just a small lift, I do recommend these.
@@dr.dansgarage Thanks!
Did you require extended U Bolts?
Greg White new u-bolts come in the kit. I don’t think I compared them to the stock ones but I suspect they are a bit longer.
@@dr.dansgarage thank you my friend. Happy holidays
Ok we just picked up an 87 free! We plan on doing a 2" lift , how do you like the old man? Are you happy with it?anything you would do different?
Yes I’m happy with it. It’s enough lift for my tires and usage. It all depends how big you wanna go
I have Lt 225/70r16's on my stock 98 3door Vitara haven't had a problem yet
Could I use all this with a spring over axle mounts?
I installed the same lift on my 87. Do you think 31" tires would fit? Did it change any drive shaft angle?
It would take some hammering of the front fender seams and possibly moving the front axle forward 3/4”.
Are the new shock 2inch longer than original shocks?
How much it cost u lift kit in price ?
Thanks for making this video! I'm considering the OME kit for my 1988 Samurai and watching your install it was helpful, especially since I'd be installing it in my driveway too, not on a lift. I'm wondering if your '92 Samurai had power steering when you bought it?
Thanks. It doesn’t have power steering. It’s light enough that I don’t need or miss it.
Why not delete the sway bar as well?
As it is right now is a pretty good mix of off-road and on-road capability.
any one can help me ?
i baut a samurai with 33 inch wheels...with a bmw engine 1.8
but the stock axels cant hand it and its broken...
what kind of used axels should i put ?
lada niva ? toyota land cruiser ?
A Toyota bundera has the ideal axles for a samurai if you're keeping the stock transfer case, the diff centres of the bundera are offset much the same as the stock samurai
@@jakefinlay5312
aha...thank you for this great info !
I’m not sure if you reply anymore but this is one of the most useful videos I have ever seen installing a lift kit suspension on the Suzuki samurai! I can’t wait to put mine on, but it’s a shame that you didn’t show footage of the suspension in action because the only footage of you driving the samurai was when you were recording from your dash.
Thanks again
Thanks for the comment. You are correct, I should take some video of using the suspension. I’ll try to get to it.
@@dr.dansgarage Also, if you don’t mind, could you please link the website where you purchased your suspension? Thanks!
@@sultanalnaqbi1975 I used lowrange offroad. They have a decent website
Thanks Brother👍
Where did you order that lift kit ? I will apréciate you answer back
I ordered from “low range offroad” website if I remember correctly
Looks GREAT!
Looks great. How did you score the free tires?
How was the rice on this boss is it bouncy? Hows the confort?
The ride is improved compared to stock. It's still a samurai so it's pretty firm, but not as rigid as the original springs.
Good video where did you buy the parts at?
nice it looks sweet , good job
Nice job thanks for sharing. Was this packaged as a complete set or did you buy components separately.
Deni Robles thanks!
The kit was complete from ‘Low Range Offroad’. The only extra thing I bought was some extra silicone grease.
Hello, has it sagged since then?
Good question, I haven’t measured it but it looks the same. I don’t think it has sagged any significant amount.
nice job how do you find the suspension?
Is it allot better than before?
i am thinking ome for my samurai too but i am afraid that it is going to be too soft and be more bad on turns
The ride is great. It should’ve been like this from the factory. Not too soft, not too harsh. Feels fine cornering. I’m very pleased with it.
@@dr.dansgarage Thank you! with the lift and the tyres it started being a lot more beautifull. I think that with a black softop with tinted windows will be amazing.
With what you paint the body underneath for protection?
@@nikap211 Thanks! The paint underneath is a rubberized undercoating. It's just cheap stuff out of a spray can but it covers well and it's cheap and easy.
It would be so much higher if the springs were over the axel.
what do you think about fast driving with ome?
i have hear that it has much body roll and it is shofter than what it should b
It drives really well. No significant body roll. Its softer than stock, but still firmer than an average vehicle. It handles just fine at 100 km/hr.
@@dr.dansgarage thank you very much we need more videos from the beast ;)
Get the heavy duty version of the ome, makes the car way more stable even when loaded up
How does it ride? Flex test challenge?
It rides quite nice. Still firm but not as much as the stock springs. I haven’t done a flex test challenge. I presume it would be better than stock but not as good as larger, softer lift springs. It is only a small lift after-all.
Nice!
beauty
What is the offset on the wheels? they look perfect
Thanks. US Wheel Stealth Crawler 044 series. 16x7, 4.0" backspace, 0" offset.
11:40 What is that hanging tube?
You mean that goes under the radiator it's basically to remove the liquid form the radiator
You just cut your Horsepower in half with the Larger Tires, Looks Cool but thats all it doesn't improve the off road ability it destroyed it.
Kala Hunter no argument here that gearing affects performance. However, with this modest increase in tire size this particular samurai actually drives better. There’s no appreciable difference in acceleration and cruising on the freeway is actually better. Yes the samurai needs more power but it was that way before too. I would expect any tire bigger than this would be detrimental without the appropriate gear change. Thanks for the comment.
Why didn’t you do a axel drop while doing so this work could have got another 2-3 inch putting the springs on top the axel
The short answer is that I was not looking for that much lift. The OME lift is relatively small but it works well with my tire combo and with what I use the samurai for.