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The Suzuki Samurai

This is a place where Suzuki 4x4 enthusiasts can talk about projects they've done, are going to do, or basically just anything to do with Suzuki 4x4s. This includes Samurais, Seirras, Jimnys, Trackers, Sidekicks, Escudos, Vitaras, Grand Vitaras, XL7s and so forth.

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Where is the best place to buy?

I've been looking online for one and can only find a few that are pretty ugly, the only others are on Facebook but it's hard to navigate. Where do you buy them??

5 Comments
2024/11/09
00:29 UTC

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Looking for Rear Seats in germany

Hello everybody.

i wonder if there's germans around here, i am looking for a rear bench für my '84 SJ410. Condition doesn't matter in the first place, will be re-worked.

Anyone in?

2 Comments
2024/11/08
08:36 UTC

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3d Printed Cold Air intake

I recently purchased a VERY expensive 3d printer over the summer and was wondering about tackling a cold air intake for the suzuki samurai. I will use ABS plastic which melts at 275 degree C, so I dont think temperature will be a issue, but was wondering what you guys thought. Will be for a 32/36 weber carb, and intake will mounted next to the radiator on the grill, or any other place if you have any ideas

20 Comments
2024/11/07
18:12 UTC

15

NEED JX samuraiseats

Restoring my 88.5 samurai and looking for jx seats in decent repairable condition. Searched around but no luck. Help?

19 Comments
2024/11/07
16:16 UTC

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I'm trying to run 1.5" lift shackles with 1.5" lift OME springs, anything I need to worry about?

I know I also need new shocks and potentially a drop pitman arm, but is there anything else I need to replace or that I should think about? I do plan on getting 235/75/R15's once I am done

5 Comments
2024/11/07
00:48 UTC

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How do you drain the water of outer grill near Hood

Hey Peeps

I am working on restoring my old Samurai and Before coming to the carpeting and interior i wanted to know the part that comes beneath the wiper shield so it drains out because in rain the water comes inside the car

2 Comments
2024/11/06
16:39 UTC

1

Alternator not charging

I have the gm alternator upgrade Has 2 wires red and white I have noticed that my alternator is not charging and my dash light is not lighting up and I have read that this will cause the alternator to not charge. Im going to replace the bulb but until then is there a way to bypass the white wire as it's my daily driver and I would prefer to not have to charge it every night until then. Thanks

5 Comments
2024/11/06
04:11 UTC

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Knocking Sound on 1.3 1986 Samurai Engine After Cold Start – Looking for Advice

Hey everyone,

I’m having an issue with my 1986 Suzuki Samurai (1.3 engine) and would appreciate any insight. Recently, I’ve noticed a knocking sound from the engine when I press the gas pedal, but it disappears after driving for 5-10 minutes. Here’s some context:

1.	I recently changed the engine oil and filter, using 10W-30 oil.
2.	After the oil change, I took the car on a drive: around 1.5 hours on the highway, followed by 1-2 hours of light off-roading.
3.	During the off-road part, the oil warning light briefly came on. I stopped, let the car cool down for 5-10 minutes, and the light went off.

Does anyone know what might be causing the knocking sound? Could it be related to the oil weight, the extended drive, or the oil light issue during off-roading? Any suggestions on what I should check or investigate would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

26 Comments
2024/11/06
01:47 UTC

81

Just bought my first Samurai

Just bought this sweet little samurai in New Zealand. Plan on fixing and tidying it up 😊

17 Comments
2024/11/06
00:02 UTC

2

Suzuki Samurai hardcover

Hi, does anyone have an idea of where I can buy a hardcover with Sunroof and sliding side windows for the Suzuki Samurai, with international shipping, please?

2 Comments
2024/11/04
10:42 UTC

5

Wiring

I was doing a dash swap and trying to clean out some awful wiring from previous owner and I cut this yellow wire thinking it was from the added temp gauge turns out it's in the harness and now my dash lights don't work it looked like it was tacked into a few things any idea on where this goes and how to get my lights back on

6 Comments
2024/11/04
01:20 UTC

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Has anyone seen a turbo-charged SJ410?

I've seen people turbo-charge the SJ413s but I can't seem to find anyone talking about a turbo-charged SJ410

8 Comments
2024/11/03
21:13 UTC

46

What year?

Hey guys. I have an opportunity to buy this Samurai for 2-3 hundred bucks. But I dont know anything about it. Can you atleast tell me which year it is?

18 Comments
2024/11/02
21:24 UTC

7

Is this the temperature sensor wire?

13 Comments
2024/11/02
16:53 UTC

1

Transmission/transfer problems? I need help please

Does anybody have a clue of what my problem could be? This grinding noise happens when I try to go forward. So far reverse seems to be ok. Facts and Things that I've done trying to solve this issue:

87 samurai New flywheel New clutch / throw out bearing and all New ujoints Checked clutch cable Rebuilt transfer case Rebuilt transmission

Most of those things I had been postponing doing them. I already had the parts and everything but I never did. When this started happening, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to do them all at once and see if any of those things were the problem. Obviously it was not... Lol I just cannot for the life of me figure this out.

Any help is appreciated, thanks guys

9 Comments
2024/11/02
03:32 UTC

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Anyone have a snowplow that they can fit on their Sammy? If so, any recs?

4 Comments
2024/11/01
22:24 UTC

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ISO 1988.5 glovebox

HELP!!! Need a 1988.5 glovebox door. Tons of 1988 ones available but theyre 1/2” too big and have a flat lip. 1988.5 have a folded top lip. Prefer a US vendor

4 Comments
2024/11/01
17:59 UTC

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Intermittent blinker / dash issues

Hey all,

My 88 samurai has two intermittent electrical issues.

  1. Blinkers don’t work on occasion. E.g. took it for a 5min spin and when I tuned out my drive way, nothing. But turning back in, they worked again.
  2. When I’m starting the engine, I see the status/trouble lights as normal, but when I crank the engine I don’t get any light on the dash, even when the headlights are on.

I’ve checked the fuses that are there, and the battery and nothing seems off.

Any ideas on what to check?

TIA!

2 Comments
2024/10/31
16:49 UTC

76

86’ suzuks

This is my beautiful samurai, I’m thinking of selling it. What would be a good selling price?

8 Comments
2024/10/31
15:48 UTC

9

SJ410 Turn signal(side blinker)

How rare are this blinker? I got my broken a couple of mounths.And still can't find to replace it with orignal one. Are they really that rare?

11 Comments
2024/10/30
16:17 UTC

3

Small annoying problem

I’m not sure if it’s just my Samurai but when the air is super moist my steering wheel gets sticky and flaky for some reason

1 Comment
2024/10/30
05:53 UTC

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Bicycle Flyby

2 Comments
2024/10/29
20:23 UTC

2

Help with one lower intake nut

Hello, I’ve had my Samurai for a long time and have done a lot of mechanic work, but I’m kind of stuck on how to remove the lower nut for the intake. It’s the second one in from the bottom right. the shape of the intake really gets in the way of putting a socket on there even a swivel socket. Only thing I haven’t tried yet is a clawfoot set up. Thanks.

3 Comments
2024/10/29
19:16 UTC

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