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Newbie with Samurai

« on: May 21, 2010, 05:11:35 PM »

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Bobthebiker

Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2010, 05:14:32 PM »

Welcome! For a long wheelbase, $3000 isnt at all bad.

as far as modifyin goes, I think its important to know what you like to do, and intend to use it for. really there is no universal modification, its one of those make it your own and build to suit your needs/wants things.

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2010, 09:17:48 PM »

Quote from: Bobthebiker on May 21, 2010, 05:14:32 PM

Welcome! For a long wheelbase, $3000 isnt at all bad.

as far as modifyin goes, I think its important to know what you like to do, and intend to use it for. really there is no universal modification, its one of those make it your own and build to suit your needs/wants things.

Thanks a lot for the prompt reply. I now feel better about the $3k I paid for the zuk.

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2010, 09:42:40 PM »

These are the modifications being done.

1) conversion of front suspension to coil spring - - - Cost is $625
2) 2" body lift - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $312.50
3) Power steering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $312.50
4) Regearing to 5:12 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - -$416.67
5) Front and Rear Tube bumpers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $300.00
6) Steering dumper - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 83.00
7) 2 pcs rear shocks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $145.00

Troop carrier Top - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $416.00
9) Rims expands - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $213.00
10)5Tires (federal MD 31x10.5x150) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $690.00

Am I paying too much for all of these modifications?

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2010, 09:21:43 AM »

I dont know what fair prices are, but I would say thats a reasonable price for such modifications.

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2010, 02:16:58 PM »

It is not really possible to judge the cost of modifications done in another country, in the UK everything is much more expensive than in the US, especially given the current state of sterling. I don't think that the Samurai was avaialable in the US in 1997 and the LWB was not available here then either.
Welcome to the board and where are the pics?

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2010, 08:34:31 PM »

Quote from: Rhinoman on May 22, 2010, 02:16:58 PM

It is not really possible to judge the cost of modifications done in another country, in the UK everything is much more expensive than in the US, especially given the current state of sterling. I don't think that the Samurai was avaialable in the US in 1997 and the LWB was not available here then either.
Welcome to the board and where are the pics?

I believe the samurai was availabe in my country up to the year 2001 and all of them are LWB.

Sorry about the pics... everytime I try uploading a pic an error appears. I think it has something to do with the size of the pic. I am waitiing for my son to solve the problem for me. He is more computer literate than his old man.

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2010, 08:44:27 PM »

Finally... The samurai before the start of any modifications.

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2010, 08:46:39 PM »

another pic before modifications.

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2010, 08:51:20 PM »

start of major work... strpping

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2010, 08:58:19 PM »

Installation of the suspension arm... this is part of the front suspension conversion to coil spring.

I will post the rest of the pics for the front suspension conversion later. Pls feel free to make comments.

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2010, 10:52:12 PM »

I wouldn't bother with the body lift, but that may just be because I'm not a big fan of them.

Looks like a nice clean rig! What did he pull those arms off of that he is using for your coil conversion?

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Re: Newbie with Samurai

« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2010, 12:20:57 AM »

Quote from: Drone637 on May 22, 2010, 10:52:12 PM

I wouldn't bother with the body lift, but that may just be because I'm not a big fan of them.

Looks like a nice clean rig! What did he pull those arms off of that he is using for your coil conversion?

It is a Mitsubishi Pajero suspension arm. Most of the zuks he converted are using this. I got good testimonials from the owners. What do you think? Your honest comments will be appreciated.

With regards the body lift, the power steering can't be installed without at least 1" lift. I went for 2" lift instead, might look nice with the big tires.

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