[MG86TA]

Ok everyone, I thought I would start a thread for my samurai buildup. As you all know, This is bryotas old samurai.. here are some specs (please correct me if i'm wrong)

1986 Samurai, 4.9 T-case, welded f/r stock samurai axles, Trail tough xover steering, toyota springs, 33" MTR's, a monster exhaust :P

Now, I can't post pictures of it right now, as i don't want any tears coming from people (The thing is HACKED). Now the concept i am going for now, is i am using 3 donor samurais to create a samurai "Pickup truck". Its very hard to explain I will have to draw a picture and scan it. I will be using Petroworks aluminum dash painted to match the color of the samurai. I will also be putting a new tub as the rockers and the body is pretty hammered (Thanks to bryota haha).

On wednesday I will be picking up my 79 Wagoneer Dana 44's in modesto for $350 for the set. Now I have been doing hours of research on Pirate4x4, Zuwharrie, and ZukiKrawlers.com to find out how to mount the 44's, and what problems I will encounter. Now I have learned that the front springs have to be moved outward 1.5", and the rear can stay in their location, but the perches must be moved on both axles.

Now for the suspension setup I am going for, I want to have a vehicle that is ready to wheel, and if i have to upgrade be down for only a short period of time. With that said I plan to use the springs that are already on the samurai, but will extend the rear frame 20"+ to move the axle back until I can afford and gain the knowledge on how to build a 3-link(unless someone wants to help me). On the front I will be using old Rancho 5000's that were on my 94 f250 with a 6" lift, i figure with a little samurai it should provide plenty of travel, and with the added weight of body armor, it shouldn't be too stiff.

This will be my official buildup thread where I will be coming to give information, and most importantly get information. If you have any suggestions, answers, wisdom, critiques, bashing, please post it up. thanks! Oh and by the way, This project HAS to be decently driveable by 4th of July for our rubicon trip we are planning.

[toyoder]

please post some pics i wont cry :headbanger: i might laugh but i wont cry

[MG86TA]

toyoder, on Mar 5 2007, 08:25 PM, said:

please post some pics i wont cry :headbanger: i might laugh but i wont cry

ok pics coming tomorrow.

[rwilley]

MG86TA, on Mar 5 2007, 08:08 PM, said:

will extend the rear frame 20"+ to move the axle back

The frame was already extended when Bryon had it. If you go another 20 inches you'll be in 2 different time zones.

[MG86TA]

rwilley, on Mar 5 2007, 08:43 PM, said:

The frame was already extended when Bryon had it. If you go another 20 inches you'll be in 2 different time zones.

With measuring the frame isn't as extended as i thought. Its only extended a couple inches in the rear to accomodate the longer springs and a wee bit in the front. Now, I intend to go for a 105" wheelbase, where as it sits now its somewhere around 87". So a pretty big frame extention is necessary.

[MG86TA]

rwilley, on Mar 5 2007, 08:43 PM, said:

The frame was already extended when Bryon had it. If you go another 20 inches you'll be in 2 different time zones.

With measuring the frame isn't as extended as i thought. Its only extended a couple inches in the rear to accomodate the longer springs and a wee bit in the front. Now, I intend to go for a 105" wheelbase, where as it sits now its somewhere around 87". So a pretty big frame extention is necessary.

[MG86TA]

Quick update.. Guess what I just bought off of my buddy????

40ft of 1.5" .188 DOM Tubing

[yodersgirl]

we need before pics man

[76 Patriot]

MG86TA, on Mar 6 2007, 04:43 AM, said:

With measuring the frame isn't as extended as i thought. Its only extended a couple inches in the rear to accomodate the longer springs and a wee bit in the front. Now, I intend to go for a 105" wheelbase, where as it sits now its somewhere around 87". So a pretty big frame extention is necessary.

If it'll help, I have a Scout II frame I'll sell pretty cheap. It's 105" wb and should accomodate Waggy axles without having to move perches or hangers. Its also set up for a bolt-on 4-link. PM me if you're interested and we can work something out.

[MG86TA]

yodersgirl, on Mar 6 2007, 06:38 PM, said:

we need before pics man

[toyoder]

pics come on

[Rockinelle]

That's some pretty heavy tube. Do you have a good bender to use?

[MG86TA]

toyoder, on Mar 7 2007, 11:03 AM, said:

pics come on

They are too big and i am a idiot and dont know how to resize them, this isn't my computer so i don't know which editing stuff my room mate has.

[MG86TA]

Eric, on Mar 7 2007, 11:57 AM, said:

That's some pretty heavy tube. Do you have a good bender to use?

I don't have a bender, but my friends do.. so hopefully they'll help me out.. I figured for 3.75 a foot, I just HAD to jump on the deal whether i can bend it or not

Oh yeah BTW, I need 2 sets of 5.89 gears for Dana 44's, and a locker for the front if anyone can find me a good deal!

[toyoder]

email me the pics and i will get them up for you vlavorgnat@yahoo.com

[toyoder]

[toyoder]

[toyoder]

sorry a little off topic but can you send me some more pics on that extra cab flat bed or is there a build up anywere on line

[MG86TA]

toyoder, on Mar 9 2007, 04:08 PM, said:

sorry a little off topic but can you send me some more pics on that extra cab flat bed or is there a build up anywere on line

No its my room mates.. I can take some pics for you, but its nothing special.. Its just an extra cab with the allpro flatbed w/ side box's, Dual cases, 4.88's, locked in rear open in front.. hi-steer, diff guards and superlift springs in rear and all pro 4" in front.. nothin special

[Bryota]

:headbanger: :censored: man i didnt reconize that thing at first

This post has been edited by Bryota: 09 March 2007 - 08:38 PM