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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: samuraijim on May 07, 2012, 01:53:27 PM
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I'm looking for a rear axle for my 87 4x4 suzuki samurai. I don't know a lot of the techincal specs, but if they're needed to help answer my question I will get it.
I need to know what axles from other trucks are compatible with mine. Preferably with no modifications.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!!
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Are you looking to swap out the entire rear axle or just need some axle shafts?
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I want to swap out the entire rear axle if I can find something that will fit. I'm hoping to find some other models that will be a perfect fit. That will open up my options instead of looking for just an 87 samurai axle.
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I should have been more specific. I want to replace the entire rear end basically. Is there any rear ends that bolt up (without modification) to a 87 samurai (besides a 87 samurai)?
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86 and newer samurai rears are all a good fit. If you need a stock geared axle.
71 and 72 cj5 are the closest non Zuke fit. But gear matching the front axle may be required.....Boxcar...
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They are centered rear axles as well right?
You can call Trail Tough and get a cut down Toyota axle that is the same width. You might be better off looking at swapping both axles so you can get a matching set.
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I'm looking for a rear axle for my 87 4x4 suzuki samurai. I don't know a lot of the techincal specs, but if they're needed to help answer my question I will get it.
I need to know what axles from other trucks are compatible with mine. Preferably with no modifications.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!!
86-88 samurai rear axles will be identical. In 88.5 they changed the bolt pattern on the pinion flange (larger and used bigger bolts). They also went from 2 rear brake lines from the frame to the axle, instead of one.
For the pinion flange difference, you can simply drill the smaller/early bolt pattern into the larger/later pinion flange. Just use the driveshaft end for a template to mark/drill the holes.
For the brake lines, you could swap the lines from your old axle, or redo the brake lines on the newer axle.
So bottom line.....86-88 is identical....88.5-95 will take some adapting.
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No, Drone there off set just like a Zuke.......In fact any CJ5 that ran the Dana 18 t - case will be off set to the passenger side.
Its the later Dana 20 T - case CJ's that were centered.
I have a set of CJ's on my deck right now being prepped for a swap. I'll get some pics posted up soon.
They are as near a direct swap as you will find.
4.88 gears / same width as the zuke Bigger brakes / legendairy toughens, all for $300....
Try to find a pair of cut down Yotas as strong and as inexpensive as Jeep axles.
Good luck with that.....Boxcar...