SKY'S OFFROAD DESIGN |
Sky
build an effective and agile Samurai using his latest offerings. |
Editor:
Eric Bewley |
SPRINGFIELD, OR -Sky from
Sky's Offroad Design has created a smokin' functional Samurai featuring all of his new
products available for the Samurai. The following photos are from a recent shoot we did
after returning from a successfull week at EJS in Moab, Utah.
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Sky's Samurai successfully employs the keep it simple
philosophy of building a vehicle. Sporting 37" GoodYear MT/Rs on as little lift as
possible give this Samurai an unmatched agility on the off-camber slopes and steep grades
of the Pacific NorthWest. Remaining true to the roots the
Samurai is motivated by a 1.3 liter engine with a Calmini header and a Dual Mikuni
Sidedraft setup. The axles are of Toyota manufacture but the interesting part is that Sky
has created an off-set rear axle to match the Calmini geared 5.8:1 Samurai t-case output. |
  
Sky uses his Toyota Hi-steer componetry to provide an
effective bump-steer free steering system. Additionally, he created a disk brake
conversion for the rear Toyota axle for more whoa!
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| The Mickey Thompson wheels with a set of
"SKY-LOKS" manufactured by Sky's Offroad Design really set off this vehicles
functionality and form. Sky has also added an new type of traction bar system to this
Samurai to keep the springs happy. The Rock Sliderz are made
of high-quality steel and are built to take the harshest punishment. |
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The front end has been completely customized with a new
set up custom built tubes and lights. Sky was careful to leave the Samurai character
during his creative pursuits.
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Out back the Samurai has a custom steel
bumper with clevis style tow points. The roll cage is a family style and he has kept the
rear seat to haul 'guest' out on the trail.
  
As you can see there are countless custom parts on this
Samurai that transform this Samurai into a trail going beast! For more information on the
parts shown on this project vehicle, visit:
www.sky-manufacturing.com
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