what to look for????? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

spicycim · 09-24-2001, 09:24 PM

My hubby and I are looking to buy a Suzuki under $2000.00. What weak spots should we look for? what are common failers and fixes for them?
We are also looking to turn it into a mild/hardcore rig, with 31s, so springover is a must I know. What other inexpensive mods can we do? We want to stay mostly stock. Thanks for your input cim

[ 09-24-2001: Message edited by: spicycim ]

fatkid · 09-24-2001, 11:26 PM

I kind of like the newer Zuks, haven't had any problems with my 94' and it runs well. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

[ 09-24-2001: Message edited by: fatkid ]

mudmagnet · 09-25-2001, 06:07 AM

every samurai i have ever seen always had been rusted out behind the plastic fender flairs, if your looking for flex go with a yj SPOA with a S/R in front.....
l8r

0ILBURNER · 09-25-2001, 06:18 AM

Defenitely go with a fuel-injected one. LOT less headache. Watch out for rust under the fender flares and in behind the rocker panel covers.
Other than that,just be careful buying a modified rig - don't assume quality/safe work was done to it.

HTH

spicycim · 09-25-2001, 07:34 AM

Thanks for your input guys, will keep in mind the rust problem, if you think of anything else let us know!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

YoungGun · 09-25-2001, 03:04 PM

you can also check under the carpet in the back, cuz alot of ones i've seen the seams are rusted out pretty bad...
i've had no problems with my 85... its running great, but needs mods bad!

09-24-2001, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
spicycim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6628 Location: Reno NV Posts: 407	what to look for????? My hubby and I are looking to buy a Suzuki under $2000.00. What weak spots should we look for? what are common failers and fixes for them? We are also looking to turn it into a mild/hardcore rig, with 31s, so springover is a must I know. What other inexpensive mods can we do? We want to stay mostly stock. Thanks for your input cim [ 09-24-2001: Message edited by: spicycim ] __________________ Toygeek's Wife..... 4x4 junkie!! Cinnamon

09-24-2001, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
fatkid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4862 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 5,101	I kind of like the newer Zuks, haven't had any problems with my 94' and it runs well. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> [ 09-24-2001: Message edited by: fatkid ] __________________ [url]http://www.myspace.com/jerrywsparks[/url]

09-25-2001, 06:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
mudmagnet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6630 Location: nova scotia, canada Posts: 124	every samurai i have ever seen always had been rusted out behind the plastic fender flairs, if your looking for flex go with a yj SPOA with a S/R in front..... l8r __________________ 88' samurai, 33" cat tracs, chevy rear leafs, sami rears up front, SPOA, and custom z-link steering. 88' samurai, 31" trail masters, 15x8" rims, 2" lift "if you don't get stuck your not having fun..."

09-25-2001, 06:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
0ILBURNER Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5829 Location: Memfrica Posts: 1,851	Defenitely go with a fuel-injected one. LOT less headache. Watch out for rust under the fender flares and in behind the rocker panel covers. Other than that,just be careful buying a modified rig - don't assume quality/safe work was done to it. HTH __________________ DO NOT FEED THE HUMANS They will not learn to take care of themselves.

09-25-2001, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
spicycim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6628 Location: Reno NV Posts: 407	Thanks for your input guys, will keep in mind the rust problem, if you think of anything else let us know!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ Toygeek's Wife..... 4x4 junkie!! Cinnamon

09-25-2001, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
YoungGun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6169 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 83	you can also check under the carpet in the back, cuz alot of ones i've seen the seams are rusted out pretty bad... i've had no problems with my 85... its running great, but needs mods bad!

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