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how to 5inch spoa lift???

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Offline worner

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how to 5inch spoa lift???
« on: July 20, 2011, 11:45:52 AM »
hello, im 15 and im planning on puttin a 5inch spoa on my samuai. but my parents recently divorced so i must tackle this one with my bro who does have any clue what to do. i know the general idea of wat i need to do, put id feel more comfortable if someone how there could give me tips, pointers or possibly a how-to? anything would b helpful. thanks

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Offline Jonny Rash

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Re: how to 5inch spoa lift???
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2011, 12:10:44 PM »
Been there.  Got my first Samurai when I was 16.  It was my dad's gift as he moved away.

Honestly, I would drive it stock for now.  Especially at age 15.   8)  I did some pretty crazy stuff in mine when I was in your age.   :o   ;)
« Last Edit: July 20, 2011, 12:12:56 PM by Jonny Rash »
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Re: how to 5inch spoa lift???
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2011, 01:16:41 PM »
i hav been. but im tired of not havin clearance. right now, im in search of longer brakes lines.

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Offline my996duc1

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Re: how to 5inch spoa lift???
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2011, 01:27:47 PM »
Here is some info on a basic spoa :
http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=174
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Offline Jonny Rash

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Re: how to 5inch spoa lift???
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2011, 02:04:02 PM »
To do it right, which means gearing, steering etc, can be pretty expensive.
35 years of Samurai ownership, and I still have my very first one. :)

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Re: how to 5inch spoa lift???
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2011, 07:37:26 PM »
What tires do you plan on running? Just asking because there are several ways to lift a Zuk. Depending on your tire choice and budget it might be possible to get you there and leave some jingle behind in your pocket.....  ;)
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Re: how to 5inch spoa lift???
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2011, 09:21:53 AM »
31-33's whichever i can find cheapest. i got the front axle out last night. will hopefully have it back in tonight. what type of welder should i use to weld the new pads on top?

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Re: how to 5inch spoa lift???
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2011, 12:20:20 PM »
whatever type you can weld with that you would bank human life on. with any type chosen don't over heat the paper thin axle tubes. warping will ensue and cause various issues later.
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Re: how to 5inch spoa lift???
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2011, 12:39:34 AM »
There is a really good write-up at http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/general-suzuki-forum/basic-spoa-on-a-lwb-sj-413-using-stock-parts/ when Kahn-Sultan did his own SPOA lift.  It covers most of the build similar to the link my996duc1 posted.

As for buying a setup, I recommend picking up the Sky Manufacturing State 2 kit at http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=92 to get started.  It gives you everything you need to get going quickly and easily.



If you just want the longer brake lines you can just get a set of front brake lines from a Geo Tracker/Suzuki Sidekick. 

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