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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Popping out of 4wd

« Last post by ZookMeister on July 24, 2024, 04:13:56 PM »

Have you inspected (or changed) your transfer case shifter bushing?
The Transfer case bushing in my '87 Samurai was plastic and got brittle (and it was only around 25 years old or so at the time).  I had to use a screwdriver crammed down in there to get my T-case into SOME gear in order to get home.  I fished around in there with my trusty screwdrive and ended up getting it into 4hi, so I headed home (unlocked my front hubs since it was hot pavement all the way).  Replaced the T-case shifter bushing (I think it cost $10-15 bucks and took 5 minutes to install), and have never had another problem with it since.  I think it's wise to check the easy stuff before repairing tougher stuff.  What can I say?  I'm lazy and cheap!
- ZM 

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Power.band

« Last post by ZookMeister on July 24, 2024, 04:06:35 PM »

Mine's an 87 Samurai, but there isn't any "power band" without RPMs.  I think of it as a motorcycle with 4 wheels.  I dunno, but I reckon all little 4x4s with gasoline engines are the same.  Back in the day, folks were fond of swapping in VW Rabbit Diesel engines, but I think that was a flash in the pan. Although the diesels might have had some torque at low RPM that we don't get with gasoline engines...
But I'm an idiot who don't know nuffin.
  :-)
- ZM

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Popping out of 4wd

« Last post by ebewley on July 24, 2024, 12:14:23 PM »

The long arm mount on your t-case is probably bent.  Consider getting an aftermarket mounting system for your t-case. Eric

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Issue when trying to PM

« Last post by ebewley on July 24, 2024, 12:12:41 PM »

I'll have a look and see what I can find out. Thanks, Eric

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Power.band

« Last post by ebewley on July 24, 2024, 12:11:03 PM »

Yup, that's my experience too.  Eric

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Re: Samurai Owners - are we antique fans now?

« Last post by ebewley on July 24, 2024, 12:10:10 PM »

You have a great story and experience with your Suzuki. Hope to see you in the trail someday.  Eric

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Suzuki 4x4 Forum / Samurai Owners - are we antique fans now?

« Last post by ZookMeister on July 24, 2024, 11:36:38 AM »

1987 Samurai.  Owned it since 1990,  Been all over the country with it.  Climbed "fourteeners" in Colorado, snaked along backwoods forest trails in Maine, traversed swamps in Florida, and threw sand in the Texas desert.. Over the years, there have been fewer and fewer Samurais on the road and on the trail.  I  used to have friends with Zooks, but it's been a decade or two since I've been 'wheeling with another Sammy.  Lately I've been having a lot of people start conversations with me at gas stations "I learned to drive in one of those" or "I remember my dad had one when I was little" sort of conversations.  I don't want to get gas anymore because I'm tired of people offering to buy it.  These conversations were reminiscent of the interactions I always seemed to have back when I drove antique cars (Falcons, Rancheros, etc).  GOOD GRIEF!  Is the 1980s Samurai considered an ANTIQUE CAR now?  I'm still using mine to get down off the ridge, out of the woods, and into town to run errands and get groceries.  An I'm using it around the trails on my property (riding the fence line to make repairs and whatnot).  The many forums, DIY folks, and annual Zook party trips seem to have dried up for good now.  so where do Samurai owners congregate these days (online or otherwise)? .
- ZM

1987 Samurai
Free-flow air intake
Free-flow exhaust
Tuned manifold
The biggest tires I could fit without a lift
1979 Toyota Corolla carb
Fibergalss 2-pc top
Folding windshield kit
Heavy duty steel front bumper w/tow hooks
Otherwise it's stock.

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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Re: 2024 - Jarbidge (you know, like garbage... only better)

« Last post by Dughrt on July 12, 2024, 10:00:00 AM »

I'm leaning towards towing in but it depends on if I can convince my friends and brother to attend. We all had a great time at the Fall Classic so hopefully

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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Re: 2024 - Jarbidge (you know, like garbage... only better)

« Last post by ebewley on July 11, 2024, 08:22:52 AM »

Are you thinking of driving the Suzuki down like last time or are you gonna trailer it behind the truck and camper?

I'm thinking of driving in and tent camping at the base camp, at this time. But I could be pursuaded to haul in as well.  What are your thoughts?

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ZUKIWORLD 'ZUKFARI / Re: 2024 - Jarbidge (you know, like garbage... only better)

« Last post by Dughrt on July 10, 2024, 05:59:06 PM »

Are you thinking of driving the Suzuki down like last time or are you gonna trailer it behind the truck and camper?