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NEWB, a few questions
« on: November 05, 2006, 04:40:44 PM »
Hey guys, Im brand new to the suzuki world, but thanks to the good ole internet, I am looking to get into it.  I currently am looking to find about a 90-93 samurai, and I have a few questions.  This truck will be something that I can have some fun with, but still drive anyday of the week.  I want to put 31X10.5s on it, so how big of a lift am I going to need to clear those.  Also, I have read the acronym SPOA in many places dealing with suspension, what is that?  In the past ive been a big sportscar guy, but am looking for a change, any advice is appreciated.

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Re: NEWB, a few questions
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2006, 05:01:11 PM »
SPOA
Spring over axle
The sammies have the springs mounted under the axles.
for a cheap lift, they move the axle under the springs
you get a 5"inch(?) lift out of it.
there is more to it than that but that s the basic.
good luck on finding a good 90-93 Sammie.
Looking for the F.I.?
95 2dr Geo Tracker with Calmini 6"inch combo lift, 32'inch BFGs M/Tlocked and loaded--D.D is my 06 Racy RED Aerio SX AWD

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Re: NEWB, a few questions
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2006, 05:43:44 PM »
Welcome........where abouts are you located?
86 sami 87 motor and a few other years in there probably, dana 44 rear,36"tsl. I once had splitfire spark plugs.

Re: NEWB, a few questions
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2006, 06:01:42 PM »
Welcome........where abouts are you located?

Im in southern Illinois

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Re: NEWB, a few questions
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2006, 06:02:52 PM »
  Look at any of the vendors links and they can get you setup for a proper spoa. You will need to address gearing with those bigger tires, you can do this by dropping in some 4:1 gears or higher in your t-case. If you can, get some new springs or add a leaf or two from a stock sammy spring pack to them. This will help, fight axle wrap and spring sag due to the spoa. Good luck. ;D