I run a slightly modified 1300 (carb , cam timing, exhaust ) with a 6.4-1 T case. 31" tires, on 7" of lift.
 High steer, long shocks, etc.
Runs down the road fine, pulls great in all gears. And runs down the freeway just fine.
 Compairing a side kick to a Samurai is like compairing an FJ 40 to an FJ cruiser....Not the same rig..
 My Zuke reminds me of my FJ 40 in the woods, just fits in tighter places.
I have to go do some wife things right now. Ill get back to you later with a bit more detail....Boxcar...