My Progress

[igofshn]

Granted this isn't a Jeep but it sure is fun to play around with.
This is what I started with.



Propane installed

2" shackle reversal

Ditched the SR and did spring over with stock springs

[igofshn]

Spring over with rear springs up front





Next will be CJ front springs in the rear and power steering.

1988.6 Suzuki Samurai, Propane Injected, locked at both ends, 6.5-1 tcase, 5.13's in the axles and 31 TSL radials.

[Jerry Bransford]

Wow that's amazing Al, nice work!

[Joe Dillard]

Cool. Looks like it gets around pretty good.

[Jerry Bransford]

If you were to compare your 'Zuk to a TJ in the rocks like in your pics Al, what would you say is your Zuk's biggest benefit? Its smaller size and reduced weight?

[igofshn]

Definately the size and weight. The Jeep would go through that but it took up a lot more area.

[Paradiddle]

What do you think you have in it money wise - including the cost of the vehicle.

Just a ballpark figure.

PS - are you running those tires at street pressure!

[igofshn]

I have just over 5k into it including purchase ($1500). I run 5lbs off road and when I tow it I run 15-20.

purchase - 1500
rims and tires - 800
tcase gears - 600
twin sticks - 160
2 third members - 500
2 mini spools - 200
roll cage - 240
chromo front axles - 250
spring over w shocks and brake lines - 250
propane kit - 600 (the best investment)
high steer 175
seats - 100
paint -30
power steering from a sidekick - 175

[mrblaine]

Originally Posted by igofshn

Spring over with rear springs up front

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I was going to ask where your winch was, then I saw him standing on that rock. Is he really that big or is your rig really that small?

[igofshn]

Originally Posted by mrblaine

I was going to ask where your winch was, then I saw him standing on that rock. Is he really that big or is your rig really that small?

both. Actually he thought he could help. It didn't, I wasn't stuck, with wet tires, it slipped off the wall. The winch will be coming soon then I'll give a hollar about joining you in JV for a run or 2.

[Jerry Bransford]

Originally Posted by igofshn

I have just over 5k into it including purchase ($1500). I run 5lbs off road and when I tow it I run 15-20.

purchase - 1500
rims and tires - 800
tcase gears - 600
twin sticks - 160
2 third members - 500
2 mini spools - 200
roll cage - 240
chromo front axles - 250
spring over w shocks and brake lines - 250
propane kit - 600 (the best investment)
high steer 175
seats - 100
paint -30
power steering from a sidekick - 175

That's amazing Al, a great trail rig for only $5k. That reminds me of what the owner of a very trail capable Scout said during a conversation right after I got my rear Dana 44 axle and Detroit Locker installed... "You have more in your rear axle than I have in my entire rig".

[NikVallens]

Originally Posted by igofshn

Spring over with rear springs up front

Al, the Sammy is looking great. Reminds me of the rubicon:

[igofshn]

We'll be back there mid July again.