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Help with a 86 Samurai lift??

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Help with a 86 Samurai lift??
« on: September 27, 2011, 09:03:11 AM »
Ok so i got a stock 86 sammy. I want to lift it. Should I get a SPO lift? im only looking at getting 3-4 inches of lift. My tires are 215/75/15. What size should I get with a 3 inch lift? I use it everyday to work and back, so it has to be street legal, lol. Im not the best when it comes to cars. What all would I need to do to lift it about 3 inches? Wheel spacers? any little fixes with steering, etc..? I go off road with it about twice a month, I just want a budget lift that will help it perform better and look better. More for looks though. Sorry if there has been a similar post.

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Offline Drone637

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Re: Help with a 86 Samurai lift??
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2011, 01:11:17 PM »
I would recommend going with the OME 2.5" lift springs.  They have a better ride then stock and give you room to use 30x9.5" tires.  Combined with a 4.8:1 t-case your vehicle will be geared properly and have one of the better 'adventure' builds available on the market.  It's also one of the easiest lifts to install.
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Re: Help with a 86 Samurai lift??
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2011, 01:35:00 PM »
SPOA lifts are nice but if its just for looks you should just go with a cheaper method like the one mentioned above.

Here is a website that has a wide selection of lift options for your Sami, from mild to wild:

http://www.rocky-road.com/zuksus.html

SJ-413   mild modifications

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Re: Help with a 86 Samurai lift??
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2011, 06:45:10 PM »
OLD MAN EMU.Morris 4x4 shipped mine(with military discount) for $338.that was energy bushings and med duty springs.excellent customer service.about 2" lift great for 235's/30's.simple install if you have all the parts ready.hth

Re: Help with a 86 Samurai lift??
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2011, 05:53:29 PM »
Does anyone have any pictures with a 2-3 inch lift with 235s on a sammy..Thanks Dan

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Re: Help with a 86 Samurai lift??
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2011, 06:49:53 PM »
I'll second the OME suspension, drove it 70 miles a day for several years as a daily driver, great ride and I run 30.9.50x15, boggs down on the mountains some thou. But I think it's the best out there for daily driver and mid level  wheeling