Improving Suzuki Samurai ride quality by tuning shocks

In this video I do some shock tuning and replace the shock uni-ball ends for urethane bushings. This work made the Samurai ride much softer.

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  • @mrcammclellan
    @mrcammclellan3 ай бұрын

    pays to watch to the ! was going to ask what was in them for a shim stack haha. I really like the shock mounts you built on the uppers. Rattle free is not something I can call my sami, maybe one day. that tire size is kick ass.

  • @philip4x4guy
    @philip4x4guy3 ай бұрын

    Good info thanks!

  • @user-io3sf5ew9y
    @user-io3sf5ew9y3 ай бұрын

    Nice fix on the shocks. Where did those rims come from and where did the spare tire mount with 2” receiver come from?

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. The wheels are from a Grand Vitara, 2002 I think. I made the spare tire spacer with rec tube.

  • @av8r3400
    @av8r34003 ай бұрын

    I'm looking to do a YJ spring under on my 87 Samurai project. I'd like to go Dr.Z, but I need the rest of the components. Any recommendations?

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    2 ай бұрын

    What other parts are you looking for?

  • @offgridmangogrower
    @offgridmangogrower3 ай бұрын

    Nice helpful tips…what is your wheel maker and size….? I like your set up….

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    3 ай бұрын

    They are 2002 grand vitara wheels. 16x7

  • @azriab

    @azriab

    13 күн бұрын

    ​​@@ultra4suzukisamurai679 i also installed these rims to my suzuki sj 410 1 litre engine with 215/70r16 for on road use. These rims are 16inch with et +5

  • @Cali_90s
    @Cali_90s3 ай бұрын

    Hi. I was literally looking online for a samurai, and your video showed up. I have a question about the year models. I really would like to buy one as stock and keep it that way. What year model would you recommend? I think 91 to 93 convertible cuz of the updated engine and the rear seats.

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    3 ай бұрын

    I would be worried about the fuel injected models. As time goes on parts will be harder and harder to get. The fuel injected models will be harder to keep running. The carbed engines are very simple and when boiled down to the basics it is very easy to make one run.

  • @1danny2k

    @1danny2k

    3 ай бұрын

    For us in india it's the opposite. The samurai mpfi is very simple and reliable.

  • @bannablitz247
    @bannablitz2473 ай бұрын

    Do you think it is worth doing frame reinforcement plates when replacing the shock towers? I am not going to be racing, but I do like to party.

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    3 ай бұрын

    To be safe, yes I would. A lot depends on the design of the towers too.

  • @user-io3sf5ew9y
    @user-io3sf5ew9y3 ай бұрын

    Is the owner running spacers with those rims, if so, what size?

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah, 1”.

  • @mathewsren9712
    @mathewsren97122 ай бұрын

    Hello, good video. I have a question, I also have spoa, and the leaf springs are flat, I want to send them to re-arch, what size should I use? Thanks!

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    2 ай бұрын

    What size tires?

  • @mathewsren9712

    @mathewsren9712

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ultra4suzukisamurai679 31"

  • @mathewsren9712

    @mathewsren9712

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ultra4suzukisamurai679 🚙🚙🚙

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    2 ай бұрын

    @@mathewsren9712 it’s a hard question to answer, spoa for 31s won’t take much arch. I would take a measurement of your Sammy now then jack it up until it sits how you want it and measure again. The difference would be how much more arch you need in the springs.

  • @mathewsren9712

    @mathewsren9712

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ultra4suzukisamurai679 Thank you very much, I'll do that!

  • @MaxC925
    @MaxC9253 ай бұрын

    whats that tire size? 235/85r16?

  • @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    @ultra4suzukisamurai679

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s like a 33 x 9.50