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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Samurai (All SJ Platform) 1981-1998 => Topic started by: ShapeShifter on January 24, 2011, 01:28:00 PM

Title: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: ShapeShifter on January 24, 2011, 01:28:00 PM

Besides the square dash motif........?

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: ShapeShifter on January 25, 2011, 08:48:57 AM

Can anybody tell me?  Where are the gurus?

What made Suzuki decide thay needed an 88.5 version?

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: Drone637 on January 26, 2011, 05:54:47 PM

The main differences are a lower 5th gear for better highway cruising, softer springs for a better ride and larger flanges for the transfer case and differentials.  There were some interior changes as well.

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: ShapeShifter on January 26, 2011, 05:58:21 PM

I also understand there is a stronger sway bar in the front on the 88.5+

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: Drone637 on January 26, 2011, 06:04:27 PM

I wouldn't doubt it, in response to the garbage CR article.

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: tipover on February 07, 2011, 09:53:47 PM

They also have plastic spacers between the springs that help it ride nicer.  The springs are also softer. I dont use those springs because they seem to bend easier than the early ones.

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: second sami on March 30, 2011, 07:00:01 AM

what about value difference...as there is nothing in the nada guide showing an 88.5?

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: Drone637 on March 30, 2011, 11:31:32 AM

At this point the value is pretty much the same.  Not many people realize what the differences are between yearly models, at least until they switched to fuel injection.

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: second sami on March 30, 2011, 01:10:38 PM

thanks!

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: Skyhiranger on March 30, 2011, 07:30:53 PM

Quote from: second sami on March 30, 2011, 07:00:01 AM

what about value difference...as there is nothing in the nada guide showing an 88.5?

There is no such thing as an "88.5", as far as the designation on a title or for looking up values through nada or kbb.  They will just be listed as an 88.

Title: Re: Difference Between an 88 and 88.5?
Post by: tipover on March 31, 2011, 11:57:03 AM

I think the 88.5 is worth inbetween a 88 and 89;)