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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Samurai (All SJ Platform) 1981-1998 => Topic started by: exocaged on February 06, 2012, 03:07:44 AM
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i have a 92 samurai....its lifted on 33s and has a full exo cage... it is great off road but does not seem well on road i was wondering if u guys would have any tips?
runs amazing just shaky when i drive it and leans alot!
its also for sale or trade on here because i need something i drive long distances to school
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To get the best info to you, you are gonna need to give much much more info on your rig. These guys/gals here are great but they don't read minds.
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it has the spring over axle kit
its lifted on 33s
rear shoxks need connicted but idk where they go on the bottum
an does not appear to have sway bars?
it runs amazing an i really like it it was used for off road an i need it more driveable
just seems unstable leans alot when i turn it
feels like i could not drive highway speeds lol
just need tips or advice
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That Exo is adding a lot of weight, one reason it is probably so tippy. Stiffer shocks will help to a point, but you might need stiffer springs as well. Putting a sway bar back on the front will also help a lot in reducing the body roll.
I would try and find a front sway bar first, see how that helps, and go from there.
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i also noticed they did a rigged up high stear kit! cut an weld should i order a real one?
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CAN YOU POST SOME PICTURES???? It will go along way in helping you solve your problems...Boxcar...
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i also noticed they did a rigged up high stear kit! cut an weld should i order a real one?
How did they rig up the high steer? If it is just welded onto the kingpin it will need to be replaced, the bolts just aren't strong enough on the SJ. It needs to be braced off the caliper mount.
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alright defintly going to need to be replaced they cut the bars an welded a plate in there :o
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Yea, that sounds like a replacement is needed. :D
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This is going to be difficult without pics... But here goes.
First : Mount your rear shocks to the axle.
As to the high steer.: I,m not a fan of the Mercedes style high steer conversion. I never liked the idea of pulling my steering arms every time I service my callipers. (JUST ME) Having sed that . Thea do work well and I have seen few failiers...
I went this way:
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h423/Boxcar2/007-2.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h423/Boxcar2/006-3.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h423/Boxcar2/009-2.jpg)
It allows for calliper service without disturbing the steering arms. Yes it's a modified version of the Toyota high steer design.
By picking up the origanal steering arm, breakage is not an issue.
Gives plenty of clearance.
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h423/Boxcar2/018-2.jpg)
Sway bars will stabilize your ride a bunch. You can modify the rear stock mounts (to clear your steering) by fabricating drop links.
And in the rear you can use an aftermarket CJ 5 rear sway bar kit from Quadratech. Fits pretty well.
This will effect your articulation in a negative way. You can negate this effect with disconnects......
Then : Make sure your caster angle (front axle) is between 3 and 5 degrees.....
Last: Check and replace as needed.All your spring bushings and ball joints.......Boxcar...