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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: BVRocker on September 21, 2018, 02:53:24 PM

Title: Looking to buy my first Samurai
Post by: BVRocker on September 21, 2018, 02:53:24 PM

Hello to all I am from Middle Tn and looking at a 88 Samurai has hard top all stock..    The only 4x4 i have ever owned was a 88 wrangler and wished i had never gotten rid of it..  i have always been interested in the Samurai and have found one that i like.... Need to know what to look out for when buying one.......

Title: Re: Looking to buy my first Samurai
Post by: fordem on September 22, 2018, 03:58:28 AM

This is not what you want to hear, but realistically, this IS what you're dealing with - it's a thirty year old vehicle that may or may not have been properly maintained - you check EVERYTHING - you hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Suspension bushes are either rotted or worn or if you're lucky, replaced - but there's only one way to know - check them - king pin bearings, track rod ends, steering box - and the only reason I started with the suspension is, you're going to be checking everything from the ground up - and whilst you're underneath, look for rust...

Title: Re: Looking to buy my first Samurai
Post by: Torque84 on November 09, 2018, 05:00:34 AM

Did you buy a Samurai?