questions new to sami's

[master94546]

ok my first question is does anyone make a kit to drop a 4.3 chevy motor in to the sami?


my next question is has anyone ever doen fullwidths on a sami and moved the front forward and the rear back if soo i could use the info

[supazuk94]

not one you would want to buy....

But I hear rockrats gonna be making one soon
If you really want one try fabing it yourself do a little research on it first

[k5krushert1]

yes and yes

[terrymac]

How about reading the DANA axle FAQ or maybe doing a search?

[OKIE ZUK]

Ditto, on the yes and yes. :D

[sh996]

I'll 3rd the yes and yes. So what's with all these noobs on here asking all these questions that are so easily answered with a search, or even <<gasp>> LOOKING AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE??

Man, it's getting sad around here....

[jeeppartz]

Man, it's getting sad around here....


Man the 1st sammi post I made was brutal and I HAD searched 1st !

It is a softer more gentle POR now

[master94546]

ok my problem is i moved the front axle forward and the rear back now what im trying to figure out is how to do the steering being the front axle is now under where the front bumper is

[ih4x4]

ok my problem is i moved the front axle forward and the rear back now what im trying to figure out is how to do the steering being the front axle is now under where the front bumper is
move the steering box forward and extend the steering shaft

[master94546]

that would be niice but im trying to keep the steering box in the engine bay

[ih4x4]

that would be niice but im trying to keep the steering box in the engine bay
the steering box will need to be forward of the axel unless you get a set of high steer arms that allow you to move the steering to the back of the axel then you just have to find a steering box that can be adapted to the steering, and even vith that the box will have to come forward

[supazuk94]

why?

[ih4x4]

think about it if your steering box is in the stock position and your axel has been moved forward 20" your drag link will have to go over your axel,
unless you go to full hydro steering

[supazuk94]

think about it if your steering box is in the stock position and your axel has been moved forward 20" your drag link will have to go over your axel,
unless you go to full hydro steering
no i meant why would someone not want to out board there steering box

[master94546]

main reason i had a jeep with an out board steering box i went through 10 cuz of rocks

[terrymac]

no i meant why would someone not want to out board there steering box

Many Zuk owners outboard their boxes. Here is a fine example of using an FJ60 box outboarded on a Zuk: http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,19902.0.html

[zukfreak56]

your easiest solution by far is going to be going with full hydro steering im in the process right now i too have put full widths and moved my front axle forward and my rear axle back but i really guess i dont understand why you would feel the need to move the front axle so far forward but hey its your zuk do what you want anyways i have pics but cant post em if someone would i would be glad to show you my setup.

[ih4x4]

main reason i had a jeep with an out board steering box i went through 10 cuz of rocks
build a cage around the box so you dont rip the thing off and if you went through 10 of them :rolleyes:

[simonw]

I have an outboard steering box on my Sammi... it works great. Its out of a 90's model 4wd 4runner. It all depends on what you intend on doing with your Samurai on how you should go with your steering set up. If you don't want to drive it on the road a lot... then go full hydro. If you want to drive it on the road like I do mine... then go with a PS setup. I've never damaged my steering box, but it is protected by my bumper... and the box is somewhat flat, so it doesn't stick out for every little thing to hit it.

[nosliw]

Why not run a Scout box?

[Orionn]

Man the 1st sammi post I made was brutal and I HAD searched 1st !

It is a softer more gentle POR now

I hear ya Bro...



As for steering, Full Hydro will be less headaches, but a bit more $$$, outboading the box is a better (cheeper) choice.

[master94546]

oh i found a good system for v6 chevy conversions www.suzukiconversions.com

[DirtJumper]

oh i found a good system for v6 chevy conversions www.suzukiconversions.com

Without clicking that link, I am going to say. NO YOU DIDN'T :p :rolleyes:

[supazuk94]

oh i found a good system for v6 chevy conversions www.suzukiconversions.com
you never have read anything on this board have you?

[OKIE ZUK]

I guess he should have attended the Melt a couple of years ago. :eek: :barf: :laughing: