Custom Built Suzuki Samurai
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Todd n Natalie
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Not sure where you are but, there is this place in BC. No affiliation, just keep seeing this ad.
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Looking to replace engine, transmission, differentials, axles, tires, suspension, add a lift and diff locks.
BritKLR
Kapitis Indagatoris
Sounds like a Yota Swap. Not sure where you are, but a lift and diff locks (sammi diff) can be done in your driveway. As for the swap(s), any good/high quality 4wd shop/garage in your area could do that. Sammis are very simple and basic machines. If you live in Colorado (Boulder area) I have the former owner of a Sammi Off-road company that does that stuff on the side. Good luck.
I live in California unfortunately.
particulardude
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My Dad had one for over 20yrs - did most of the work himself but had a knowledgeable mechanic in Moab, UT. If that is geographically convenient for you lmk and I can get you the contact info.
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Unfortunately it's a bit too far for me; it would be around a 20 hour drive.
At $25K, you're gonna be seeing that ad for a looooong time. The only thing crazier than the ask is the fact that the owner said he has $38k in it!
This guy has a build thread or two in the Land Cruiser forum. Seems to be very high quality.
http://www.stoffregenmotorsports.com/
http://www.stoffregenmotorsports.com/
BritKLR
Kapitis Indagatoris
Goodluck. They're great little vehicles. We've had our Sammi for 14 years and it's seen alot of this country. It's now our mountain runabout and tractor tow truck!
Fredricksen
Member
I know this is probably only good for comic relief,
but if you search youtube, you can find episodes of RoadKill where they put a 440ci big blog in a Suzuki Samurai..
Maybe get the creative possibilities goin'...
but if you search youtube, you can find episodes of RoadKill where they put a 440ci big blog in a Suzuki Samurai..
Maybe get the creative possibilities goin'...
2wheel-lee
New member
I have a highly modified Samurai, and can appreciate what they can do. If you're near southern California, look up Petroworks. They are one of the most highly regarding companies and shops in the country who specializes in Suzukis. I happened to buy my Samurai from a guy who lived down the street from Petroworks (Fallbrook area near San Diego), and so my Samurai was originally built by them back 16+ years ago. I've since made additional changes. Petroworks probably has more experience doing engine swaps - typically the Sidekick or Tracker 1.6 liter 16 valve engine and getting it smog approved in California. I also swapped in a 1.6 into mine using Petroworks adapters, and it's a great swap. Petroworks can handle the complete build for you including engine swaps, lockers, transfer case gears, suspension, and so on. You can easily look them up and talk with them. While updating my Samurai over the last couple years, I got a lot of stuff through them, and they were a pleasure to work with.