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Jack Daynes <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Tippy? Na, it depends if you try and tip it or not....
>> http://www.island4x4.com/temppic/floplj1.jpg
>> Check out that angle... It went about 20 feet before going for a nice
>> flop
>=================================
>Ouch!
>=================================
Not really, it's seen worse plus, that is half the fun of having it off
road!
>Well I decided on the Samurai. At about 1800 lbs.
>(vs. about 3700 for the Jeep or Toyota) it seems
>to fit my needs. I found one locally that had 96K
>on it (probably much of it towed), not an oil leak
>to be found, very clean, straight body, no after
>market gear (YET), 4 extra leaf springs (in case I
>decide to lift it), very smooth running, new hoses
>and belts (including timing belt), two piece
>removable fiberglass top, and glass rear window
>(with electric defogger).
>
>Some might suggest that I paid too much ($3400),
>but I felt good about the way this individual
>represented the rig to me.
>
>Two items in my immediate future are the
>windshield kit ($99 at Rocky-Road Outfitters)
><http://www.rocky-road.com/zukmisc.html> and a tow
>bar. I'm thinking that I'll keep the rig mostly
>stock for now and see how I like it. Later I may
>go for a lift and bigger tires, but if I see the
>need, I'll cross those bridges.
Sounds like you got a really nice rig! I really liked the CJ5 springs
that were under the sami that I was driving, I think it was a little work
to re-locate the spring hangers. That and a bit larger shackel and
31" tires fit no problems. Other tips, when you are putting on your
springs and shackel bolts, us the ny-lock nuts, tighten them to about 20
ft/lbs it lets them move around and flex a litte more. Also open up the
spring clamps, there is 2 clamps that hold all the leafs together, open
them up on the top so they form a U with an open top, lets things drop a
little more then normal.
Enjoy your new toy!
~Brian
Jack Daynes <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Tippy? Na, it depends if you try and tip it or not....
>> http://www.island4x4.com/temppic/floplj1.jpg
>> Check out that angle... It went about 20 feet before going for a nice
>> flop
>=================================
>Ouch!
>=================================
Not really, it's seen worse
plus, that is half the fun of having it offroad!
>Well I decided on the Samurai. At about 1800 lbs.
>(vs. about 3700 for the Jeep or Toyota) it seems
>to fit my needs. I found one locally that had 96K
>on it (probably much of it towed), not an oil leak
>to be found, very clean, straight body, no after
>market gear (YET), 4 extra leaf springs (in case I
>decide to lift it), very smooth running, new hoses
>and belts (including timing belt), two piece
>removable fiberglass top, and glass rear window
>(with electric defogger).
>
>Some might suggest that I paid too much ($3400),
>but I felt good about the way this individual
>represented the rig to me.
>
>Two items in my immediate future are the
>windshield kit ($99 at Rocky-Road Outfitters)
><http://www.rocky-road.com/zukmisc.html> and a tow
>bar. I'm thinking that I'll keep the rig mostly
>stock for now and see how I like it. Later I may
>go for a lift and bigger tires, but if I see the
>need, I'll cross those bridges.
Sounds like you got a really nice rig! I really liked the CJ5 springs
that were under the sami that I was driving, I think it was a little work
to re-locate the spring hangers. That and a bit larger shackel and
31" tires fit no problems. Other tips, when you are putting on your
springs and shackel bolts, us the ny-lock nuts, tighten them to about 20
ft/lbs it lets them move around and flex a litte more. Also open up the
spring clamps, there is 2 clamps that hold all the leafs together, open
them up on the top so they form a U with an open top, lets things drop a
little more then normal.
Enjoy your new toy!
~Brian
