When you search around the internet, you see specific types or styles of Samurai Builds. Which one of the following do you like best? Is your rig built that way?
Most Popular Suzuki Samurai Builds
The Trail/Off‑Road Rock Crawler Build
Typical mods
- 6.5:1 or 4.16:1 transfer case gears
- SPOA (spring‑over‑axle) lift
- 31–33" tires
- Lockers (front/rear)
- Chromoly axle shafts
- Power steering swap
- Tube bumpers, sliders, and skid plates
The Daily Driver / Overlanding Adventure Build
Typical mods
- Mild lift (2–3")
- 235/75R15 or 30" all‑terrain tires
- Roof rack + cargo system
- Upgraded seats
- EFI swap or 1.6L engine swap
- LED lighting
- On‑board power and camping gear
The Restored OEM‑Plus / Retro Build
Typical mods
- Factory‑style paint and decals
- Refreshed interior
- Rebuilt 1.3L or mild 1.6L swap
- Upgraded brakes and suspension
- OEM wheels or period‑correct alloys
- Subtle modern touches (Bluetooth, LED bulbs, etc.)
Samurai Buggy / Tube Chassis Builds
- Hardcore rigs with Samurai VINs but almost no Samurai left.
Samurai LS/Big Engine Swaps
- Rare but viral
Samurai Lowrider / Street Builds
- surprisingly popular in certain areas
