Suzuki Owners; Let's see your ExPo Trucks
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wrinkledrhino
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I HAVE A 1989 SAMMY THAT I BOUGHT JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS. NO PICS YET INSTALLED 10 METER, 2 METER, CB TRANSCIEVERS, SW RECEIVER. ANY RECOMMENDATION ON THE HEADLIGHTS.
WRINKLED RHINO AKA MR KIM MITCHELL /ABIQUIU NM
WRINKLED RHINO AKA MR KIM MITCHELL /ABIQUIU NM
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Love that awning. I have a soft top Sidekick, too and had thought about doing something like this. I'll have to look into it. Looks like you've got custom roof rails?
- Andy
Love that awning. I have a soft top Sidekick, too and had thought about doing something like this. I'll have to look into it. Looks like you've got custom roof rails?
- Andy
inthedirtagain
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I looked at a couple of Suzukis in my area, as I was recently wanting a better commuter. Hell, just about anything is cheaper to drive than my 4dr Dodge truck!
A local dealership had two Samurais. One was a tin-top, and the other was a removeable hardtop. They were asking $3000 for each, but in my opinion, weren't worth it. The bodies and interior were a little rough. Next on my list was another dealership with a 94 4dr Sidekick. That one was really rough (and dirty), with a buttload of miles on it. He was asking $2000 and wouldn't budge. That one was optioned with pwr mirrors and cruise control, but neither worked. It had a roof rack bolted through the roof. I finally settled on a 1996 4dr Geo Tracker belonging to a private owner. This one had a Doug Thorley header, new wheels and tires, new paint, and a tow hitch already installed. Had a stuck hub preventing the front axle from locking up during a test drive, so I talked him down from $2200 to $1800. Not a bad price, and I'm getting almost 30mpg on the freeway. The only issue with it is a p0300 trouble code, which is a general misfire not directed to a specific cylinder. Gotta trace that down before my emissions inspection is due.
I've named her Ugly Betty:
A local dealership had two Samurais. One was a tin-top, and the other was a removeable hardtop. They were asking $3000 for each, but in my opinion, weren't worth it. The bodies and interior were a little rough. Next on my list was another dealership with a 94 4dr Sidekick. That one was really rough (and dirty), with a buttload of miles on it. He was asking $2000 and wouldn't budge. That one was optioned with pwr mirrors and cruise control, but neither worked. It had a roof rack bolted through the roof. I finally settled on a 1996 4dr Geo Tracker belonging to a private owner. This one had a Doug Thorley header, new wheels and tires, new paint, and a tow hitch already installed. Had a stuck hub preventing the front axle from locking up during a test drive, so I talked him down from $2200 to $1800. Not a bad price, and I'm getting almost 30mpg on the freeway. The only issue with it is a p0300 trouble code, which is a general misfire not directed to a specific cylinder. Gotta trace that down before my emissions inspection is due.
I've named her Ugly Betty:
inthedirtagain
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what size are the tires, and do you know if there is a lift installed?
what size are the tires, and do you know if there is a lift installed?
Finally got my 1.6 8v in a and running, just carb for now but it did very very well on the emissions test.
Anyway we took a little drive up into the Jamez Mountains to test it out. It even got over 25mpg on the trip.
The other night right after I put on the new plates we drove up to the top of the Sandia Mountains just in time to catch the sun set. The little guy ran well up there at 10,768 feet above sea level but it sure did have a lot less power.
Also the OME spring definitely soften out the ride and keep the passengers happy.
Anyway we took a little drive up into the Jamez Mountains to test it out. It even got over 25mpg on the trip.
The other night right after I put on the new plates we drove up to the top of the Sandia Mountains just in time to catch the sun set. The little guy ran well up there at 10,768 feet above sea level but it sure did have a lot less power.
Also the OME spring definitely soften out the ride and keep the passengers happy.
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idRATHERbeOUTDOORS
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Just picked this up. Not going to go too crazy with it. Just some mild touches to make it a handy little camping rig.
First things first address all the little things, timing is a little off, exhaust leaks and CEL came on (probably due to timing...I hope).
First things first address all the little things, timing is a little off, exhaust leaks and CEL came on (probably due to timing...I hope).