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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: nrvous on September 17, 2006, 04:35:28 PM
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Ok guys this is my first post as I have a few questions for you all. I would like to buy a samurai or a sidekick but I was wondering which one is more at home on trails and in the rocks? All my freinds have jeeps but I want to be diffrent and love these trucks. Will one do better in certain areas than the other? Which one seems to hold up better. I don't want to dump tons of money into it as I have alot ofother hobbies lol. what size lifts will work with 31"s. Any help would be great. Thans alot
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Although they are slowly disappearing because of old age and attrition, I would say that the Samurai is the truck that you need to look at - especially if you want to wheel hard without spending lots of money.
A) lots of aftermarket stuff including SPOA kits, body lifts, steering solutions, gear reduction and 1.6L engine swap kits.
B) solid axle design can give you more clearance/flex for less money.
C) You can start wheelin' right away -- even stock they are pretty good.
The Sidekick/Tracker is more up-to-date engine-wise and can be modified incrementally too. Not that IFS is bad or anything -- it just takes a little more doing to give it proper ground clearance. I am sure that I will be harshly denounced in some circles for this stand, but I own both kinds of vehicles and also realize that, from a practical standpoint, someday I'll have to mod my Tracker once the Samurai gives up the ghost.
Either way, you'll be saving lots 'o money over modding a Jeep. And that's part of the Zukin' Tradition -- getting the most bang for the buck!
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for the advice I was kinda leaning towards a sammi anyway. Now I just need to find a good deal on one.
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Now that is the hard part. :D