FAQ TOPICS
General Suzuki Informaion
Models/Types
AXLE INFO INCLUDING SWAPS
AISIN HUB INFO
hub interchangeability
Aisin locking hub tech: Interchangeability, and converting Samurai lockouts to Toyota - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
How to tell which hubs these are - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
STOCK ZUK AXLE INFO
Killer 300M axleshafts
Zook 27spline axles and spool upgrade?
Dilemma: D44 vs. yota
TT Double Tough shafts =1, Grade 12.9 hub bolts = 0
newfield thread
zuk newfields - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Lunch box locker tech
**FAQ- ZUK Lunchbox Locker tech** - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Sidekick & Tracker Axles
-General Information
-What Gears can use on a Samurai
DANA AXLE SWAP INFO
FAQ - DANA axle swap info... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
-Gears
-Steering
-Swap Information
-Links
TOY AXLE IN ZUK INFO
FAQ: TOY AXLE INFO <---HELP BUILD the FAQ - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
-Gears
-Steering
-Swap Information
-Links
fitting 30 spline longfields in toys
what tool for 30spline clearance? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
toy FAQ
Official PBB Toyota FAQ {Last rev. 11/2007} - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
shaved trussed and armored axle collection (from toy forum)
Shaved, Trussed, and Armored Axle Collection - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Toyota Front Axle Information & Specifications
FJ AXLE IN ZUK INFO
FAQ: Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 axles into a Samurai. - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
-Gears
-Steering
-Swap Information
-Links
General Axle Swap Discussion
Danas vs. Toys - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
d44's vs. Toy's - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
(note maybe later we can summarize those threads here...pro/cons etc...)
-Electrical
T-CASE/TRANNY INFO
What tcase gears should I (or you) buy?
Samurai – How to set up a transfer case for 2WD-Low
SOS RingeR and Lucky 13 Adapters
RingeR: Zuk 1.6 Bell Housing to Toy transmission
Lucky 13: Zuk 1.3 engine to 1.6 Bell Housing
Samurai – How to set up a transfer case for 2WD-Low
Shifter
Q. Shifter problems/can't put it IN a gear or remove it from a gear.
A. Start with the shifter sheet. To remove it push down on retaining ring and turn CCW. Then pull shifter up/out. See vender list for new sheets, ALL VENDORS HAVE NEW SHIFT SHEETS
Front output pilot bearing removal
Front output pilot bearing removal... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
AUTO Tranny Stuff
TH180 Mods and Upgradesl
Volvo AW71 Transmission install
Higher stall converter with TH180
1.6 Tranny/Tcase Gear reduction Stuff
-Gearing Thoughts/Concepts..
Q. Which is better axle gearing or a t-case kit ?
A. While doing transfer case gears is probably the biggest bank for buck and a quick-fix, it is definitely a lousy way to try and create a reliable, trouble-free drive-train. Think about this for a minute... You put on larger tires. Now your pinion becomes TWICE as hard to turn. This puts TWICE as much stress on the u-joints, the transfer case mounts, the transfer case itself, and the brackets on the side of the frame that holds the transfer case in place. "GEE I wonder why I need these big honkin' driveshafts now"...or "why do my bolts pull out of the transfer case on the long arm side"... or the mounting boss breaks off of the transfer case....or the short arm side bracket starts tearing off of the frame rail. "Gosh - maybe it is because I gave my transfer case almost 3 times as much power by putting in 6:1's and now it wants to do flip flops in its mounts because I must have FORGOT to change the ring and pinions relative to my tire size - which would have made the drive-shaft easy to turn again and takes all of the strain off of these parts - like it was made from the factory when the little tires were on it." It is a MISTAKE to do all of your gear reduction at one point. Especially that far up the mechanical chain. Do yourself a favor...reduce the ratio at the ring and pinions relative to the size tire you want to run, then select the transfer case gears that will best meet your 4-wheeling needs. By going this route, you will have a well thought out and trouble-free drivetrain working well within the parameters of strain that the parts can and will reliably handle. -Brent (Trail Tough Products)
T CASE REBUILDS
Suzuki Tech | iZook - Suzuki 4x4 Tech Information, Accessories, Travel & Adventure
Trail Creeper 6.5 Samurai Gear Instructions
TWIN STICK TECH
my twin stick also found a shift boot! - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Anybody want a twin stick? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Starting my twin stick mod, got a couple ?'s - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
http://xfaktor.net:8082/Projects/Suzuki/4.16TCase/4.16TCase.html#TwinStick
Suzuki Drive-shafts
Samurai driveshaft length info
Lengthening drive shaft how to
Lengthening drive shaft - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Doubler FAQ
ZUK doubler FAQ - please help build this FAQ - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
So, another home made tracker range box.......... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Suzuki/Geo Doublers are here! (Sidekick to Dana 300)
ZUK ENGINES
Engine
Engine Swap Bellhousings
Suzuki 1.6L Engine Swap
MSD ignition install writeup
1.3 Engine
G series specs database
Suzuki G Series Engines - Wikipedia
List of Suzuki Engines - Wikipedia
-Pullys
Q. What pullies can I swap on?
A. Chevy Sprint 1.0L is a great swap, has stock water pump pully AND an overdrive for power steering, and other accessiries.
The 1.0L is also made by suzuki, so other vehicles with this or similer engines should work....
Acks 1.6 16v wiring
Cylinder Head Tech:
writeup on suzuki 8V cylinder heads and crankshafts, differences/similarities, and planimetric schematic of combustion chambers for determining how much to mill for desired compression ratio: The Facts on Suzuki Cylinder Heads! - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum (more engine tech to be added eventually)
Ignition Tech:
wiring an MSD ignition box into your samruai with separate diagrams for common combinations of computer control hitachi or TBI, carbs/propane, factory tach or aftermarket tach: MSD ignition install writeup (by request) - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Turbo Tech:
1.6 16 valve Junkyard 5 hour turbol
2000 2-door Tracker/Buggy w/1.5 16V and a turbo
More with multiple links
ZUK CARB INFO
Samurai dead (HELP PLEASE!) - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
VACUUM
-Alternator Upgrades
1.6 L Engine
link to team swifts 1.6 forum (need to build a better 1.6 FAQ)
TeamSwift • View forum - 1.6L Conversions & Overbored Motors
1.6 wiring FAQ
**FAQ Wiring for a 8V 1.6 ** - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
PROPANE INFO
PROPANE INFO
-1.3 TURBO
1.3 TURBO INFO
-16 VALVE PROPANE
16 VALVE PROPANE INFO
2.0 info
Vitara Engine Tech - two liter
2.0 Liter tach fix
2.0 swap in first gen track/kick
22r swap
My 22RE swap reposted. - Zukikrawlers
other 4 bangers
ecotec conversions
4.3
BRAKES
ZUK rear disks with nissan calipers and Firebird master
Master cylinder help
Mazda 929 Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade - BOLT ON!
Subaru master cylinder how to
Shuduck's Subaru master cylinder how to
Transfer Case Emergency Brake
STEERING INFO
biggest setup without power steering?
Full Hydro info:
zuk full hydro on the cheap - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Full Hydro On A Budget... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Full Hydraulic Steering from Performance Off-Road Systems By BillaVista
Hydro assist:
Toyota hydro assist tech (courtesy of the Toyota FAQ)
Toyota power steering and ram hose diagram
Power Steering:
Toyota truck power steering pump bracket to 1.3 Samurai
What are you running for steering??
Howe power steering bleeding instructions
2.0-2.3-powersteering-options
suspension
Spring Length Chart
post up your 4 link lengths with some pics
linky linky every where (aka what rod ends do you run)
Link suspensions for dummies?
THE GOD OF SUSPENSION...[for those of you who don't know]
Suspension geometry for GETIN IT!
General
Weight list: engine, axles, t cases, etc.
IF ITS NOT IN THIS FAQ THEN YOU CAN FIND IT ONE OF THESE:
ACKS FAQ Ack's FAQ Suzuki Sidekick and Geo Tracker 4X4 offroading information
IZOOK: Suzuki Tech | iZook - Suzuki 4x4 Tech Information, Accessories, Travel & Adventure
OTHER FAQ's
PBB ZUK BUILD TABLE OF CONTENTS
Toyota FAQ
Chevy TOTW's
Ford TOTW's
Isuzu FAQ
Mercedes FAQ
The Official Pirate4x4.com Jeep Talk Bible Triaged's 4-link Analyzer / Calculator
Vendors
SUPORT THOSE THAT SUPORT THE BOARD!
Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum - Supporting Pirate4x4 Vendors
ZUK vendor list: (listed in no order, preference; Some do not support PBB) If you have a question about a product bug these guys, not the PBB (unless you bought something, and reviewing it for us).
Bumpers, Rock Sliders, Rocker Protection, Skid Plates, ShrockWorks
The Spidertrax Store
Welcome to the Trail Tough Products
Low Range Off Road
Hawk Suzuki Parts is now part of Low Range Off Road
Roadless Gear
Petroworks Off-Road Products
Rocky Road
Asian Auto Parts of Arizona
Wheelers Offroad
Davesport
Calmini
PRODUCT REVIEW THREADS
Product reviews - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum
Sites Worthy of Mention
AZ Rockcrawler.com
SAMURAI WIKI
izook
ITEMS THAT NEED FAQS
if anyone has one PM your MOD
General Steering Stuff
Stock Steering
Power Steering
Spring Swaps
CJ spring swap FAQ
YJ spring swap FAQ
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