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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: selftest on June 12, 2011, 12:56:46 PM
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Hey guys,
I've been bitten by the Suzuki bug. I'm currently in a car I need to sell, but that's neither here nor there.
Here's my question: Could a Suzuki Samurai (I'd really love a tin-top) contain a 6'4, 285 pound guy? I'm probably gonna ditch the back seat (I have a dog and need to put some tools back there, as well) as soon as I get it, so If I needed to move seat rails back I could do that. I have NO fabrication experience, but I can drill a few holes, for sure.
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Welcome to ZukiWorld,
Now to answer your question, I think you will find the fit is fine,
even for such a small vehicle.
Our fearless leader Eric is about 6' 3" or so, he should be a good
source of info on this subject
Wild
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Yeah, I'm 5'17" and don't have too much of a problem in a Samurai. You actually don't have to really move the seats at all. There is a factory 'stop' in the slider channel that you can easily modify that lets you slide it back to a comfortable spot. The biggest problem is the steering wheel. I have to put in a smaller one, either aftermarket or my fav "Swift GT", so my leg doesn't get caught between it and the door when using the clutch...
Having said all of that... I definitely have more room in my Samurai(s) than I have in a 2nd gen Vitara / Grand Vitara and it's comperable to a 1st gen Sidekick/Tracker. Way more room than a CJ3a, CJ3b, CJ5, Toyota mini truck / 4runner, Early Ford Bronco, TLC FJ40, and so on.
Good luck and welcome!
-Eric
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Thanks for the answers, guys! Now I'm not so worried. Thanks for the steering wheel advice. Was looking for an aftermarket one with a flat bottom anyway.
Another question I have is... I don't see a whole buncha lights on 'Zuki's. I like lights. Is it an issue of alternator current and wiring problems? Or do Suzuki folks just hate lights? haha.
Back to reading!
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Na, it's just that the Zukes go over everything you point them at,
so you really don't need to see much of the terrain ;)
JK, you can fit more lights, I use some silverstar headlights and find
them actually brighter than some 100w halogen lights I put on.
You can upgrade the alternator, the Samurai I think has a 45 Amp
but there are some GM conversions that will give you more output
Wild
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Welcome to the Zuki.....World!!
On a pipeline job in Nebraska & Kansas, I had a Line Mechanic that would be my spotter,
The passenger side is "Tighter" but no steering wheel, just a "Oh, Jesus" bar above the glove box.
Now Mark Ledford, a Desert Storm Marine Vet that's 6 ft 3-4 inches tall and a good 290# of Dead Weight
(Also a Yota Off Roader) was able to get in & OUT no problems. And could ride all day long too.
I'll check on that seat stop Idea of Eric's for that passenger seat as I don't have the back seat anymore and don't need the
climb thru clearance!!........... Hey Mark, Maybe Now you can have that Full Order of Biscuits & Gravy !!!
CAPT
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Welcome to the Zuki.....World!!
On a pipeline job in Nebraska & Kansas, I had a Line Mechanic that would be my spotter,
The passenger side is "Tighter" but no steering wheel, just a "Oh, Jesus" bar above the glove box.
Now Mark Ledford, a Desert Storm Marine Vet that's 6 ft 3-4 inches tall and a good 290# of Dead Weight
(Also a Yota Off Roader) was able to get in & OUT no problems. And could ride all day long too.
I'll check on that seat stop Idea of Eric's for that passenger seat as I don't have the back seat anymore and don't need the
climb thru clearance!!........... Hey Mark, Maybe Now you can have that Full Order of Biscuits & Gravy !!!
CAPT
Yeah, on that seat mod.. It'll should work on both sides. There's a little stop to remove and then make a couple more locating slots where the 'fingers' go into the series of slots on the channel... Too bad I don't have a picture.
-Eric