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Offline Jetpilot12

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If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« on: April 18, 2012, 04:22:46 PM »
OK, Here's the deal... I have looked at 4 Sammy's to buy and I have walked away from all 4. Every one I look at has rust holes  under the driver or passenger seat. At this point I would guess that this is a problem area for rust. The only one that does not have this problem has other issues.  The owner has just put a 5" Spidertrax spring over axle lift, Ranchero shocks, Z-Link steering bar and Super Swamper 31 x 11.5 tires on rock crawler rims. Nice looking Sammy:) Here's the problem, he is telling me that the bumpers are off because the tires rubb them. Can this be fixed and how much will it cost to fix it? (Thank you to Boxcar for your reply on my first post)  ???

Thank you,
Jon

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 04:34:15 PM »

Definately an easy fix... Cut back the round bar bumper mounts to the frame rail. Fab up your own mounts or fab / purchase an aftermarket bumper of your own.

Simple stuff, if you like this Sammi I wouldn't let that get in my way.   
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Offline talonxracer

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2012, 04:51:31 PM »
That certainly is not a reason to not snag the sammi up.
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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2012, 01:05:44 PM »
The "Z" link is a poor steering correction. I'd recommend a Highsteer kit.
 Tallon and Jet are both correct . the bumper issue is Fixable with a saw and an after market Front bumper.
The rear bumper should not be effected by the lift.
  The rust issues are commen with Zukes.
I drove 500 miles to buy my last rig just to get a rust free tub. .....Boxcar....
« Last Edit: April 19, 2012, 01:07:28 PM by Boxcar »
God Bless
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Offline Jetpilot12

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2012, 05:57:28 PM »
OK guys, I fixed my problem. I just bought the best Sammy in the USA!!! This Sammy only has 8,900 miles on it. It was kept in a climate controlled room from the day it was purchased. The paint has not been faded by the sun. The seats and carpet look new. This Sammy has only been in the rain once!! Needless to say it has NO rust!!  :laugh:

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2012, 05:33:19 AM »
Was that the one that was on eBay? It did look pretty sweet!
'87 Samurai. Stock Engine. 4.16:1 Transfer Case. Old Man springs and shocks. 30 inch tires. Custom Fender Flares.

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2012, 08:19:27 AM »
Now you relay have a problem....You have the "Best Samurai in the USA" Is it to nice to modify?????
...Boxcar...
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Offline Jetpilot12

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2012, 01:38:05 PM »
Yes, it was the one on EBay and Boxcar hit the nail on the head!
I almost did not buy it because it was so nice. Here is my thinking on that. I will use it and modify it
just as if it was beat up. I'm not the type to go mud riding and I don't abuse my toys. 15 years from now it will still be
one of the best Sammy's out there. I plan on spraying Rhino lining under it as well as under the carpet. After all of
the rust I have seen, I think this will give the best rust protection. Life is too short not to have what you want 8)
Thank you to everyone that has given me help. I look forward to corresponding with you in the future.

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2012, 03:37:16 PM »
Yes take your time and build it the way you want it and you will be very happy , PICS  :)
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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2012, 05:02:15 PM »
Yes, it was the one on EBay and Boxcar hit the nail on the head!
I almost did not buy it because it was so nice. Here is my thinking on that. I will use it and modify it
just as if it was beat up. I'm not the type to go mud riding and I don't abuse my toys. 15 years from now it will still be
one of the best Sammy's out there. I plan on spraying Rhino lining under it as well as under the carpet. After all of
the rust I have seen, I think this will give the best rust protection. Life is too short not to have what you want 8)
Thank you to everyone that has given me help. I look forward to corresponding with you in the future.


Your going about it the right way IMO, start with a good one, prepare it for a long life, and maintain it like you actually value it. I'd buy a NEW one if they made one for this country like they do in the rest of the world, and do just what your doin. I try not to abuse mine either, but that doesn't stop me from trying all kinds of fun stuff and driving it with sporting intent. Besides, a few scratches and a couple a dings here and there only prove your not a poser.  ;D
Oh, your right on about the Rhino liner under and inside. It makes welding a bitch later if you need to, just gotta scrape it, but it's kept mine pretty much rust free in one of the nastiest environments, South Jersey wetlands. 
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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2012, 12:07:15 PM »
Take your time and do it justice....And congratulations on acquiring a great Zuke.....Boxcar...
God Bless
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Offline Jetpilot12

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2012, 11:19:08 AM »
Just got it home. All I can say is.... SWEET!!!!  ;D
Now I want to put on finder flares. What brand should I buy and who should I buy them from?
« Last Edit: April 25, 2012, 11:22:53 AM by Jetpilot12 »

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2012, 04:09:29 PM »
PICS?????...Boxcar...
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Offline Jetpilot12

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2012, 08:04:20 PM »
Here you go Boxcar!! What do you think??

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Re: If I had hair I would pull it out!! Help Please!!
« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2012, 04:25:24 AM »
Nice.
 Have you mapped your build ?
...Boxcar...
God Bless
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