I have owned one for 20 yrs now. Runs better now than when I got it. I put 3" lift spring kit (about $700 15 years ago) with new shocks and it works great (softer ride, aproach and departure angles are good). I replaced the carb with a weber ( about 15 years ago). I built my own bumpers. This is a great little truck even stock. Be careful with tire size because of all the extra torque on driveline parts if you get in deep mud etc, really should change gearing in differentials if large tires are put on. You need to build it for what you use it for, mine is used for hunting, launching my boat, ice fishing, I drive a lot on soft ground ( this unit is very lite and will go over soft ground without rutting it up) and narrow trails (I can go down most quad trails). I love this little truck but rust is getting the best of it. I carry a rachet type winch (5 lbs) and a long sturdy rope. I have only got stuck twice and was able to get out with this system. If those lights were on my suke, they would be smashed in no time going through overgrown trails. Good luck, remember if modifying anything, think it through and do lots of research to get it done right or you may just make it worse.
Thank for the comment! I have it for desert use on mostly hard pack and rock trails. Rust is not an issue for use out here unless you get excessive exposure to the ocean. Unfortunately, I do not get as much use out of it as I would want but it is a solid 4X4 and very fun to explore in. Only upgrades in process are minor comfort and safety additions. I'm keeping it on 31's and am more than happy with the ability and clearance it has off-road. It looks like a toy getting towed behind my 1991 Econoline camper van.
Ha!! I'm out here in the northeast right now and see first hand what real rust looks like! Not a question of if but when....you guys remove rust with a jack hammer, we use a scotch bright pad. 🙄😂
Nice job overall. Looks good and big improvement. I was thinking when you where taping that you should do the fenders 1st before you tape and do the lighter color. Sucks about the overspray black. Oh well. This is how we learn.
Thanks for the comment! Yeah, looking back it may have been better to do the black accents first, I was a bit surprised on how much the overspray traveled but a lesson learned. Overall I was pretty satisfied with the way it came out and at some point will go back and respray a color match bottle to smooth out my mistakes. Still have two bottles left if the 4 pack I bought, soft top samurais don’t have much metal to paint!!
@@arvbnb9735 I went with a custom tan as well - was going to do the toyota but eventually landed on a MACK oem colour. I have some decent photos on instagram.com/suzukisamsquanch
@@arvbnb9735 Ive just had a string of bad luck lately that set me back. Almost had one, was a few days out from going to pay and pick it up and my truck got stolen, all my tools in the bed with it. Business i was working for closed down so had to rush to get a job thats basically a minwager. Add on to that a 5 year old running around, it just really stacked up. Luckily my jobs close so i can walk it if i dont have a ride so i can rebuild, save up and do what i gotta do. It just def put things from a "Its happening" to a "Its gonna happen eventually". Im hard headed though and pretty driven so when i set a goal i do whatever i can to accomplish it. So its just a matter of time and effort, man. But hey theres channels like yours that keep the dream alive and give me more knowledge on my future situation. I figure, by the time it does happen, ill have all the information plus some to make the best of it.
The actual cost of the paint and associated supplies were not that expensive, I only went thru half of a 4 bottle Raptor kit. If you are able to do all the work yourself, it is far much cheaper than any local auto paint shop would charge. Good luck!
I almost bought that samurai when it was on craigslist a few years back,i ended up getting a smoking deal on a 88 with similar upgrades as yours for 3k,glad to see your enjoying yours and restoring it,were u able to smog it with the header?(i recall it didnt have a doug thourly smog legal header?)
Nice! When it was purchased, it had just been smogged within the time needed to register. It does have legal headers but I had to take it to Petro Works to get the carb sorted out. I do not expect to have any issues on the next smog check but will have my fingers crossed! Just need to take it out more....it's a fun toy.
Looking great...but I have not had the opportunity to use it as much as I would like to. Have not even had the chance to take it out since my new shock upgrade. 🙄
This is a spring over axle (SOA) conversion with rear springs upgrade in front and missing link shackles added. A high steer kit was also put in as well as drive shaft spacers to make sure all angles were correct. Tires are 31x10.5x15
I have owned one for 20 yrs now. Runs better now than when I got it. I put 3" lift spring kit (about $700 15 years ago) with new shocks and it works great (softer ride, aproach and departure angles are good).
I replaced the carb with a weber ( about 15 years ago). I built my own bumpers. This is a great little truck even stock. Be careful with tire size because of all the extra torque on driveline parts if you get in deep mud etc, really should change gearing in differentials if large tires are put on. You need to build it for what you use it for, mine is used for hunting, launching my boat, ice fishing, I drive a lot on soft ground ( this unit is very lite and will go over soft ground without rutting it up) and narrow trails (I can go down most quad trails). I love this little truck but rust is getting the best of it. I carry a rachet type winch (5 lbs) and a long sturdy rope. I have only got stuck twice and was able to get out with this system. If those lights were on my suke, they would be smashed in no time going through overgrown trails. Good luck, remember if modifying anything, think it through and do lots of research to get it done right or you may just make it worse.
Thank for the comment!
I have it for desert use on mostly hard pack and rock trails. Rust is not an issue for use out here unless you get excessive exposure to the ocean. Unfortunately, I do not get as much use out of it as I would want but it is a solid 4X4 and very fun to explore in. Only upgrades in process are minor comfort and safety additions. I'm keeping it on 31's and am more than happy with the ability and clearance it has off-road.
It looks like a toy getting towed behind my 1991 Econoline camper van.
It’s funny listening to guys in California talk about rust and rust prevention.
Awesome truck man, looks great! Hey from the northeast
Ha!! I'm out here in the northeast right now and see first hand what real rust looks like! Not a question of if but when....you guys remove rust with a jack hammer, we use a scotch bright pad. 🙄😂
Nice work my friend! Love your Sammy!
Thank you! Just wish I had more time to enjoy it!!
Looks great !! .. .. .. .. and mean !!
Thanks!! I just wish I had more time to go out and use it!
Nice job overall. Looks good and big improvement. I was thinking when you where taping that you should do the fenders 1st before you tape and do the lighter color. Sucks about the overspray black. Oh well. This is how we learn.
Thanks for the comment! Yeah, looking back it may have been better to do the black accents first, I was a bit surprised on how much the overspray traveled but a lesson learned. Overall I was pretty satisfied with the way it came out and at some point will go back and respray a color match bottle to smooth out my mistakes. Still have two bottles left if the 4 pack I bought, soft top samurais don’t have much metal to paint!!
Digging the colour. Did mine in a tan raptor liner as well!!
Yeah...I choose the Toyota stock color over the Raptor tan that is available, but they both look nice on the Samurai's!!
@@arvbnb9735 I went with a custom tan as well - was going to do the toyota but eventually landed on a MACK oem colour. I have some decent photos on instagram.com/suzukisamsquanch
Looks great!
cheers! 🍻
Nice work!
Thanks!
You did a hard work, Nice outcome 👏
Thank you!!
My dream car. Man i really want one of these. Sucks to be broke lol
These things can be cheap if you find one that is not as built up as mine, even the stock varieties are a super fun 4x4 toy.
@@arvbnb9735 Ive just had a string of bad luck lately that set me back. Almost had one, was a few days out from going to pay and pick it up and my truck got stolen, all my tools in the bed with it. Business i was working for closed down so had to rush to get a job thats basically a minwager. Add on to that a 5 year old running around, it just really stacked up. Luckily my jobs close so i can walk it if i dont have a ride so i can rebuild, save up and do what i gotta do. It just def put things from a "Its happening" to a "Its gonna happen eventually". Im hard headed though and pretty driven so when i set a goal i do whatever i can to accomplish it. So its just a matter of time and effort, man. But hey theres channels like yours that keep the dream alive and give me more knowledge on my future situation. I figure, by the time it does happen, ill have all the information plus some to make the best of it.
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
Love the samurai!
We play in the desert out here and I see you guys play in the mud!
Like how you did paint job was wanting to do that with my 88 1/2 but unfortunately don't have the funds right now. Looks great.
The actual cost of the paint and associated supplies were not that expensive, I only went thru half of a 4 bottle Raptor kit. If you are able to do all the work yourself, it is far much cheaper than any local auto paint shop would charge. Good luck!
Sahara look😍
Just an idea I would paint the roll cage black
So many more details on my "wish list", some more important than others. Working on a seat upgrade now.
I almost bought that samurai when it was on craigslist a few years back,i ended up getting a smoking deal on a 88 with similar upgrades as yours for 3k,glad to see your enjoying yours and restoring it,were u able to smog it with the header?(i recall it didnt have a doug thourly smog legal header?)
Nice! When it was purchased, it had just been smogged within the time needed to register. It does have legal headers but I had to take it to Petro Works to get the carb sorted out. I do not expect to have any issues on the next smog check but will have my fingers crossed!
Just need to take it out more....it's a fun toy.
That came out fantastic, how's it holding up a year on?
Looking great...but I have not had the opportunity to use it as much as I would like to. Have not even had the chance to take it out since my new shock upgrade. 🙄
That might be hard to clean.
clean is for selling not driving! 🤣
Nice job bro!
What’s the color code?
Thanks!
I believe I used Quicksand code 4V6
cheers!
Color code is beg
I need to find that zuki farm
zuki farms...grassfed free range
Nice job on the samurai how does one get ahold of you
Thanks!
Instagram @arvbnb
#nicerestoration
Was there any more Suzuki up for sale?
as they say, if I tell you....
Tengo en venta uno en las vegas
Hey where is this Samurai market place?tia
If you look hard enough on google maps, you just might see it somewhere in So Cal...good luck!
Tengo uno en venta en las vegas
how is it lifted so high?
This is a spring over axle (SOA) conversion with rear springs upgrade in front and missing link shackles added. A high steer kit was also put in as well as drive shaft spacers to make sure all angles were correct. Tires are 31x10.5x15
Lift spring kit and having should can lift wherever you want
Where’d you get the gas tank from?
This tank was bought and installed at Petroworks in Fallbrook, Ca.
Best upgrade for desert exploring, 50% more range!!
Quante cene parcheggiate