I just got my first Sukuki Samurai. And i am feircly impressed with it. Its an all stock 1986 model which i plan on moding. So I hope you dont mind me poking around on here asking questions and soaking in some of this.
  Ive had other native trucks and such but nothing that compares. I am only 19 and just begining my 4X'ing hobby but i think the Samurai is the perfect way to go.
  And i have been wondering what any of you would feel the best modifications should be to the car. I want to lift it slightly and put some new shocks and such on it but this is the first time im going to be running solo on it so if you have any pointers they would be greatly apriciated.
  I was also wondering what would be the best way to increase my gas mileage. And ontop of that I was wondering if the Charcole filter could hinder performance in any way since mine is mainly shot. Ok well i hope some of you answer this.

hi and welcome to the board. I dont know much about the Samis but wanted to let you know that alot of the board members are in Moab right now, so dont get discouraged if you dont get a quick reply. We (the board) should have everyone home at the beginning of next week.

Zig

Welcome!!!

You made an excellent choice...actualy 2, first buying the Samurai as your rig of choice and second coming here to learn!

Lots of great people and info, so ask away!

Welcome!!!

 Hello newbie!
J/K! Probably the best first mod you can do, is a basic spring over. It's good for about 4.5" of lift. It's relatively easy to do with little expense.
If you need a good idea where to start, pm me with your ph# and I will give you a call in the next few days.
Good to have you here!

hello, man we are getting alot of young kids lately,  but ya a SOA would be the easyest way to gain some hight.  and you engine is not shot,  THEY ALL RUN LIKE THAT!  i could even think of driving one of those everyday.

stu

yep I agree with these guys, good choice. I always said that If I could afford a j**p I would get one Guess what ? the sami came along and now I would throw stones at heeeps  
My lil guy is a tank *lil braggin on my part* but I just love the lil turd! I have done some small mods but not many. Just scared to death I guess have been looking around for yj springs to do a spoa and hoping to find help doing it, Both seem rare in this neck of the Michigan woods. Oh well But hey welcome to the best bbs on the net!

HELLO & WELCOME TO THE BOARDS ! I'M A SIDEKICK KINDA GUY WITH LITTLE MECHANICAL ABILITY .(STARTED AS A SAMMY GUY 10 YEARS AGO )   SO I'D BE LITTLE HELP TO YOU, BUT AS YOU CRUISE YOUR NEIGHBOR HOOD LOOK FOR OTHER ZUKES IN THE AREA & STOP & SAY HI. ALSO SEARCH FOR A 4X4 CLUB IN YOUR AREA THEY COULD BE OF HELP. ( AS A MATTER OF FACT I SAW MY OLD SAMMY TODAY     ITS ALL LIFTED AND TRAIL BEATEN MAN DO I MISS THAT LITTLE BEAST   .........MATTY D.

Welcome aboard.
I don't know Sammies but I know enough about Trackers to be Dangerous.

Zooks rule!

Wow i got alot more answers then i expected but thats good. But yeah i had already decided to mainly spring over the car so i could have more range of movement. But at least this shows more people then me think it is a good idea.
But if any of you know what parts i should go for for quality would really help. And the cost factor is also important. Being a full time college student i dont have alot of extra cash and alkl. But yeah. Umm any other advice would help. Thanks guys.