Before and after (almost done)

JpJon · 08-02-2007, 11:49 AM

After working for the last 19 days without a day off, I finely had some time to work on my Sami. I've just about got her done, all I need ot do is finish up the shock mounts, rock sliders and stinger. I also have some trimming to do and I'll finish up the fenders last. I opened the wheelbase to 85"

Before....

and after

Okiyota · 08-02-2007, 12:41 PM

Super clean man, looks nice!!

Azrckcrawler · 08-02-2007, 12:41 PM

That's a clean looking Zuk. I need to find one of those for scouting and light duty wheeling

Tydes · 08-03-2007, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azrckcrawler

That's a clean looking Zuk. I need to find one of those for scouting and light duty wheeling

Ha ha Chris i just did that. I got my moonbuggy and my almost stock zuk. The best of both worlds.

95geo · 08-03-2007, 06:19 AM

that looks really good, I like the little stretch in the front too!

I have ideas now...... damn it

JpJon · 08-03-2007, 07:55 AM

Thanks everyone, This is my first build. I wanted something for playing in the sand and light duty wheeling, that would also fit in my toyhauler. So for $2800 I pickup a low mileage 1990 EFI Sami. After spending a lot time here and a few other sites I got an idea of what upgrades I wanted to do. I know longer is better so, I went with a shackle reversal and lengthened the frame 8 inches.

I know there's going to be some rubbing, so one of the last things i'll be doing is trimming the fender wells.

mesquito_creek · 08-03-2007, 09:36 PM

How did you handle the need for a longer front drive shaft, .. and can you post some more detailed pic of the front S/R hangers and front shackles?.. I just finished my rear YJs and I picked up a very slight vibe when pulling through 2nd gear hard on the gas, so I probably need to shave all the rear gunk off the rear axle and put some new perches on pointing the rear pinon up a touch to get the angle correct. Its it about an inch lower (pinon) than it was stock SPOA....

Great looking first try!!! I surely couldn't hope to finish my first try that clean,... my "first try" rear YJs has had me disassemble reassemle 3 times now? so it that my third try???

dabomb5756 · 10-02-2007, 11:11 PM

whats the wheelbase now?

jr4x · 10-03-2007, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabomb5756

whats the wheelbase now?

Says 85 on the original post.

hcgalvin · 10-03-2007, 01:35 PM

Very clean, looks good!

rotozuk · 10-03-2007, 06:11 PM

Looks nice.. I see you are in the local area.. Lets take it wheeling. We have a couple of stockish Samurai's going out to Calico this Saturday for a little exploring of the larger area there. Check the socal section for more details, or drop me a PM.

-Wayne

purevil71 · 10-03-2007, 07:03 PM

Man that's a nice ride!!!

08-02-2007, 11:49 AM	#1
JpJon Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87336 Location: Santa Ana, CA. Posts: 98	Before and after (almost done) After working for the last 19 days without a day off, I finely had some time to work on my Sami. I've just about got her done, all I need ot do is finish up the shock mounts, rock sliders and stinger. I also have some trimming to do and I'll finish up the fenders last. I opened the wheelbase to 85" Before.... and after

08-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#3
Azrckcrawler Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3550 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 5,266	That's a clean looking Zuk. I need to find one of those for scouting and light duty wheeling __________________ Built to Grind 4 now shipping! www.azrockcrawler.com BTG Rockcrawlers

08-03-2007, 09:36 PM	#7
mesquito_creek Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83842 Posts: 20	How did you handle the need for a longer front drive shaft, .. and can you post some more detailed pic of the front S/R hangers and front shackles?.. I just finished my rear YJs and I picked up a very slight vibe when pulling through 2nd gear hard on the gas, so I probably need to shave all the rear gunk off the rear axle and put some new perches on pointing the rear pinon up a touch to get the angle correct. Its it about an inch lower (pinon) than it was stock SPOA.... Great looking first try!!! I surely couldn't hope to finish my first try that clean,... my "first try" rear YJs has had me disassemble reassemle 3 times now? so it that my third try??? Last edited by mesquito_creek; 08-03-2007 at 09:42 PM.

10-03-2007, 06:11 PM	#11
rotozuk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8965 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 4,012	Looks nice.. I see you are in the local area.. Lets take it wheeling. We have a couple of stockish Samurai's going out to Calico this Saturday for a little exploring of the larger area there. Check the socal section for more details, or drop me a PM. -Wayne __________________ [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364808]Short version of my buggy build thread.[/URL] [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=392230]Low rider trailer for the buggy.[/URL] [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=583138]My Samurai project.[/URL]

10-03-2007, 07:03 PM	#12
purevil71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9275 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,459	Man that's a nice ride!!! __________________ "Just when I think you've gone and said the stupidest thing ever, you keep on talking!" ___________________________________ '88.5 Sami based buggy '73 Suzuki LJ project '92 Sidekick (project: Family Wheeler)

08-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#2
Okiyota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64778 Location: Colorado Posts: 768	Super clean man, looks nice!!

08-03-2007, 06:19 AM	#5
95geo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15461 Location: dryden,michigan Posts: 2,392	that looks really good, I like the little stretch in the front too! I have ideas now...... damn it

08-03-2007, 07:55 AM	#6
JpJon Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87336 Location: Santa Ana, CA. Posts: 98	Thanks everyone, This is my first build. I wanted something for playing in the sand and light duty wheeling, that would also fit in my toyhauler. So for $2800 I pickup a low mileage 1990 EFI Sami. After spending a lot time here and a few other sites I got an idea of what upgrades I wanted to do. I know longer is better so, I went with a shackle reversal and lengthened the frame 8 inches. I know there's going to be some rubbing, so one of the last things i'll be doing is trimming the fender wells.

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