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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: ColtonP on October 25, 2010, 04:54:51 AM

Title: sami articulation (flexing)
Post by: ColtonP on October 25, 2010, 04:54:51 AM

I have a 88 sami that has a 6-8 inch shackle lift. Stock springs. I was wondering what would b the best way to get more flex out of it??? Disco??? Remove rear shocks ??? Any tips and suggestions would be great THANK YOU

Title: Re: sami articulation (flexing)
Post by: Drone637 on October 25, 2010, 11:56:25 AM

One of the best ways to get some travel would be to get rid of the shackle lift and switch to a SPOA (Spring Over Axle) lift and some longer shocks.  YJ springs with folding shackles would be your best bet staying with springs, or you can switch to a full coil over suspension.

You don't want to run without shocks.  It makes your vehicle a road hazard and is unsafe at any speed.

Title: Re: sami articulation (flexing)
Post by: ColtonP on October 25, 2010, 12:58:51 PM

It never goes on the road more then 4 miles at a time and always below 30mph. other then that its hauled to trails

Title: Re: sami articulation (flexing)
Post by: Drone637 on October 28, 2010, 01:19:08 PM

To each their own.  I still like running shocks, just measure out your flex with the shocks pulled off then figure out how to mount them without restricting anything.  Best of both worlds.  :)

Title: Re: sami articulation (flexing)
Post by: Hubbachubba on October 28, 2010, 06:18:43 PM

I agree, yj springs are the way to go, i have them on my samurai with the SKY BRACKETS, they are a simple install, but you will need longer driveshafts, brake lines, shocks and do some modifying to your shock mounts, i cut the inner fenders to get the most travel out of my front suspension. I did all the fabrication to mine myself so i saved a little. good luck

Title: Re: sami articulation (flexing)
Post by: my996duc1 on October 29, 2010, 05:38:08 AM

If you are stuck with your spring setup that you have now, I would atleast get longer shocks. This way you can keep the shocks as they will help off road as well.
I really like the Trail Tough YJ missing link setup. Rides smooth and flexes decent too.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs178.snc4/38245_411995088882_588853882_4672983_1162322_n.jpg)
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The install isn't too hard. I did mine in the garage of my apartment.
Here are the online instructions of the TT kit :
http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050104/feature_trailtough_yjlift_install.htm (http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050104/feature_trailtough_yjlift_install.htm)