Samaruki - Buildup - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

bronko · 01-16-2007, 04:24 PM

Well, where to start...my brother in law picked up a 87 Samurai that was missing the rear half for a few bills. It had a cheapo shackle lift and some larger (relatively speaking) tires. So after wheeling it hard enough to blow out the clutch it is now time to build her up.

Pics of when he first bought it:

So...with the blown clutch it got tossed into the shop and the front end got torn out:

The plan is to tube out the front. The front was lengthened just enough to squeeze in a winch. A stinger will be added when I get to the tube bending phase. Something about 20 and 30 degree weather that just doesn't make me want to go out and bend tube...

Pic of the outside brace. Some brace will be done to the inside as well but we have to figure out if it is gonna go full hydro or a toy box.

bronko · 01-16-2007, 04:31 PM

Next was to toss out the rear and extend the frame:

It is about 8" longer than stock. He wants to add a small rear seat and of course enough room for a small cooler

Pic of the braces:

Weld closeup shot, not bad for a 22 year old biomedical engineer:

There are a set of Toy axles sitting outside the shop ready to be gone through and cleaned up. Also a set of YJ leaf springs will be used to give the desired lift. No fancy bling bling coilovers, just good old cheap and easy to fix parts. Did I mention cheap??? The whole build shouldn't go over 1.5k. A cage will be build once everything gets setup. Thinking a front exo tied into a rear interior cage, but that is still to be decided.

EHeye · 01-16-2007, 09:25 PM

lookin good, keep us updated. other than yj's ansd toys, what other specs? gearing?

Some inspiration for ya, 85 on toys and rear yj's.

moto261 · 01-17-2007, 05:36 AM

looks good keep it up

bronko · 01-17-2007, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EHeye

lookin good, keep us updated. other than yj's ansd toys, what other specs? gearing?

Gearing will stay stock in the Diffs, just a welded rear. When money allows the Tcase will get deeper gears. Plan is to get some 35s. Motor will stay stock. Probably gonna spring for a centerforce clutch. I have a lead on a nice steering orbital so it looks like we're gonna go full hydro. Besides for that it's not gonna be too special.

Oh, almost forgot. The floorboards have seen better days and my b-in-law got some free lexan from work, so it's gonna get some see through floorboards

bronko · 01-17-2007, 08:20 AM

Flinestones??? This is gonna be a real PITA to fix...

Positive Vibes · 01-17-2007, 08:47 AM

Looking good!

rugg2kwgp · 01-17-2007, 03:11 PM

Kepp up the good work...and keep them pics coming too.

abwmike · 01-17-2007, 03:30 PM

see through floors? your gonna need some windshield wipers underneath your car.

bronko · 01-20-2007, 05:33 PM

Thanks for all the kind words guys.

Didn't get to much done today, had to run out and get the acetylene tank filled to torch out the old bushings on the YJ springs.

MMMMM...the smell of burning rubber

And painted:

Waiting on new bushings, so this will give me sometime to start on the axles. The rear needs to get cleaned up, inspected, welded, reassembled and painted. For now we are gonna stay drum brakes. The front will need the same minus getting welded. A lockright will get tossed in down the road. Then I can get onto getting these fuckers hung!

01-16-2007, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
bronko Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18748 Location: Roaming the Northeast Posts: 1,340	Samaruki - Buildup Well, where to start...my brother in law picked up a 87 Samurai that was missing the rear half for a few bills. It had a cheapo shackle lift and some larger (relatively speaking) tires. So after wheeling it hard enough to blow out the clutch it is now time to build her up. Pics of when he first bought it: So...with the blown clutch it got tossed into the shop and the front end got torn out: The plan is to tube out the front. The front was lengthened just enough to squeeze in a winch. A stinger will be added when I get to the tube bending phase. Something about 20 and 30 degree weather that just doesn't make me want to go out and bend tube... Pic of the outside brace. Some brace will be done to the inside as well but we have to figure out if it is gonna go full hydro or a toy box. __________________ Bummin around in a SAS'd 88 Toy w/ a 3.4 :flipoff2:

01-16-2007, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
bronko Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18748 Location: Roaming the Northeast Posts: 1,340	Next was to toss out the rear and extend the frame: It is about 8" longer than stock. He wants to add a small rear seat and of course enough room for a small cooler Pic of the braces: Weld closeup shot, not bad for a 22 year old biomedical engineer: There are a set of Toy axles sitting outside the shop ready to be gone through and cleaned up. Also a set of YJ leaf springs will be used to give the desired lift. No fancy bling bling coilovers, just good old cheap and easy to fix parts. Did I mention cheap??? The whole build shouldn't go over 1.5k. A cage will be build once everything gets setup. Thinking a front exo tied into a rear interior cage, but that is still to be decided. __________________ Bummin around in a SAS'd 88 Toy w/ a 3.4 :flipoff2:

01-16-2007, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
EHeye Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34724 Location: Mission, BC, CANADA Posts: 790	lookin good, keep us updated. other than yj's ansd toys, what other specs? gearing? Some inspiration for ya, 85 on toys and rear yj's. __________________ CrawlinBC.com I get nervous in social situations motherfucker!

01-17-2007, 05:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
moto261 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7897 Location: Olympia WA. Posts: 1,196	looks good keep it up __________________ I WANNA BE A BUGGY GUY

01-17-2007, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
bronko Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18748 Location: Roaming the Northeast Posts: 1,340	Flinestones??? This is gonna be a real PITA to fix... __________________ Bummin around in a SAS'd 88 Toy w/ a 3.4 :flipoff2:

01-17-2007, 08:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Positive Vibes Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13333 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 222	Looking good!

01-17-2007, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
rugg2kwgp Granite Guru Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50551 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 630	Kepp up the good work...and keep them pics coming too. __________________ Miller Motorsports #4421 www.millerrockracing.com Thanks to: Spidertrax, The Axle Exchange, JusticeRacing Engines, HeavyMetalConcepts, Metro Printing & Promo, EMS Offroad, PAC RacingSprings, NJJC, FOX Shox, BTR Racing Wheels,Advance Adapters

01-17-2007, 03:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
abwmike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 80752 Location: Chico, Ca Posts: 385	see through floors? your gonna need some windshield wipers underneath your car. __________________ hammer down.

01-20-2007, 05:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
bronko Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18748 Location: Roaming the Northeast Posts: 1,340	Thanks for all the kind words guys. Didn't get to much done today, had to run out and get the acetylene tank filled to torch out the old bushings on the YJ springs. MMMMM...the smell of burning rubber And painted: Waiting on new bushings, so this will give me sometime to start on the axles. The rear needs to get cleaned up, inspected, welded, reassembled and painted. For now we are gonna stay drum brakes. The front will need the same minus getting welded. A lockright will get tossed in down the road. Then I can get onto getting these fuckers hung! __________________ Bummin around in a SAS'd 88 Toy w/ a 3.4 :flipoff2:

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode