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Offline ColtonP

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sami articulation (flexing)
« on: October 25, 2010, 04:54:51 AM »
I have a 88 sami that has a 6-8 inch shackle lift. Stock springs. I was wondering what would b the best way to get more flex out of it??? Disco??? Remove rear shocks ??? Any tips and suggestions would be great THANK YOU
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Re: sami articulation (flexing)
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2010, 11:56:25 AM »
One of the best ways to get some travel would be to get rid of the shackle lift and switch to a SPOA (Spring Over Axle) lift and some longer shocks.  YJ springs with folding shackles would be your best bet staying with springs, or you can switch to a full coil over suspension.

You don't want to run without shocks.  It makes your vehicle a road hazard and is unsafe at any speed.
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Offline ColtonP

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Re: sami articulation (flexing)
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2010, 12:58:51 PM »
It never goes on the road more then 4 miles at a time and always below 30mph. other then that its hauled to trails
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1987 Suzuki samurai BONE STOCK
(SOLD)1990 Samurai 1.6 8v swap, Arb front air locker, spool rear, RRO coil suspension, Chromoly front axles, 33x13.5-15 Swampers, ARB Bumpers, Slider, fender flares, 6.5:1 transfer case, True beadlocks, 1.5" wheel spacers,Roll cage. All in all a lil over 10k in parts uuuggghhhh!!!!!(SOLD)
(SOLD) 2000 Chevy tracker, 4 door, 4x4, auto trans, 2 inch lift,265/70r16 (SOLD)
(TOTALED)1995 tracker lsi, tintop, 3speed auto trans, 2 inch lift, 2 1/2 inch exhaust, 30x 9.5 bfg a/ts, custom front bumper.(TOTALED)
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Re: sami articulation (flexing)
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2010, 01:19:08 PM »
To each their own.  I still like running shocks, just measure out your flex with the shocks pulled off then figure out how to mount them without restricting anything.  Best of both worlds.  :)

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Re: sami articulation (flexing)
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2010, 06:18:43 PM »
I agree, yj springs are the way to go, i have them on my samurai with the SKY BRACKETS, they are a simple install, but you will need longer driveshafts, brake lines, shocks and do some modifying to your shock mounts, i cut the inner fenders to get the most travel out of my front suspension. I did all the fabrication to mine myself so i saved a little. good luck
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Re: sami articulation (flexing)
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2010, 05:38:08 AM »
If you are stuck with your spring setup that you have now, I would atleast get longer shocks. This way you can keep the shocks as they will help off road as well.
I really like the Trail Tough YJ missing link setup. Rides smooth and flexes decent too.

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The install isn't too hard. I did mine in the garage of my apartment.
Here are the online instructions of the TT kit :
http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050104/feature_trailtough_yjlift_install.htm
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