You make that car look the way it should. Beautiful work. My dream truck is the samurai

great video, i appreciate you measuring with both sets of wheels. well done

Looks good! I have the same springs and tire height on my Samurai. I love em.

@jordanp6420

4 жыл бұрын

Your lift didn't sag lower?

Just installed this on mine. Man the ride is so much better. I got right around 2" lift from this as well, with 2.5" on the passenger front because apparently the stock suspension was extra low on that wheel.

With a small bumper clearance cut and removal of the caps and tapping the pinch weld in the inner fender down for tire safety you can fit 29'' tires on stock suspension just fine. Even without the sway bar.

nice it looks sweet , good job

Muy buen video, me gusto mucho la explicación y como hizo el video, felicitaciones y disculpe por escribir en español

Sick Rig !! Zukis for life ! I I have a 88 suzuki samurai jx !

Looks GREAT!

Nice! I just found out from the forums that it’s not good to go bigger then 29 inches unless you adjust the gearing. I was bummed at first bc I want bigger tires but seeing how yours came out makes me excited again 💯🤙🏼

@WhoNeedsRussiansAnyway

3 жыл бұрын

The gearing? Care to elaborate please sir?

@sebastianvilchis7346

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhoNeedsRussiansAnyway he’s talking about the axle gears. They says it’s better to go to a 4:1 ratio

@reeveharper8424

3 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianvilchis7346 Axle gears are an option, but it's much better to just change transfer case gears. It's cheaper, there's more options available, and you can get a normal high range reduction with a crazy large low range reduction

@ElMaarco

3 жыл бұрын

ando con 31 y jamas un problema

Thank you for your thorough video. It has been very helpful as I likely will get this kit. After a year now, how would you evaluate the ride? Is it much softer than stock? Does it handle good at speed? Thank you also for your video on the new top.

Hai Dan, hopefully you would answer my question. I am planning to have the same kit. Any recommendation about the length of the shock dampers?

Thanks! Very helpful. Ill be doing the same on mine next year. Just going for nicer ride on bumpy and sandy baja terrain. I will be getting deom LROR as well. What strength leaf pack did you get in the front? Since i purely care about the softness of the ride, I'm not sure if i should go light duty or medium duty. Which one did you get? What do you think of what you got now that it's been a while?

Did you get new sway bar links with the kit? I’m having some trouble getting the sway bar back on after installing the 2” lift.

Great video! May I ask if you considered the axle over kit? Ii will do this soon and on the fence about using the EMU or axle over kit. Cheers!

Thanks Brother👍

I’m not sure if you reply anymore but this is one of the most useful videos I have ever seen installing a lift kit suspension on the Suzuki samurai! I can’t wait to put mine on, but it’s a shame that you didn’t show footage of the suspension in action because the only footage of you driving the samurai was when you were recording from your dash. Thanks again

@dr.dansgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You are correct, I should take some video of using the suspension. I’ll try to get to it.

@sultanalnaqbi1975

2 жыл бұрын

@@dr.dansgarage Also, if you don’t mind, could you please link the website where you purchased your suspension? Thanks!

@dr.dansgarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@sultanalnaqbi1975 I used lowrange offroad. They have a decent website

Looks great. How did you score the free tires?

Hello, have you changed anything on the stabilizer bar?

at 07:08 where did you get that inner bushing sleeve from ? i have just bought the OME lift kit identical to yours and it didnt come with any shock/damper sleeves only the sleeves for the bigger body bushings ! any help

Nice upgrade. Can you tell me please the width of your new wheels/rims, 16x6? 16x7? And also the ET/offset too? Thanks!

Nice!

Could I use all this with a spring over axle mounts?

Hello, I have been watching a few of your videos on the Samurai. I too have a Samurai (Gypsy) a long wheelbase SJ 413W back home in India. It's a 2016 and I miss it a lot. Looks like you're based in Alberta. Where abouts you're located? I would like to visit and have a look at your beautiful Samurai. Thanks.

Where do u find all parts for the samurai.I bought one now it run perfect.Can u please share where can I find parts

I have Lt 225/70r16's on my stock 98 3door Vitara haven't had a problem yet

How much did all that cost. I'm wanting to lift my sammy up a little bit

Are the new shock 2inch longer than original shocks?

Good video where did you buy the parts at?

Thanks for making this video! I'm considering the OME kit for my 1988 Samurai and watching your install it was helpful, especially since I'd be installing it in my driveway too, not on a lift. I'm wondering if your '92 Samurai had power steering when you bought it?

@dr.dansgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It doesn’t have power steering. It’s light enough that I don’t need or miss it.

Really really explain how to isntall thunks I see again when get lift kit

Heyah! Greetings! Love the vid and awesome job with your samurai. Im planning on restoring my dad's since it's in the garage collecting dust. Do you have any tips in restoring it? All the love from the philippines! ❤️ 🇵🇭 looking forward hearing from you =)

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. They are a great vehicle to work on because everything is accessible and simple. I'd recommend on starting with what you need to do to make it driveable. Then add other upgrades while you're driving and enjoying it. Best of luck.

Good video bro today a get a samurai how much you pay for a lift kit?

beauty

Nice job thanks for sharing. Was this packaged as a complete set or did you buy components separately.

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Deni Robles thanks! The kit was complete from ‘Low Range Offroad’. The only extra thing I bought was some extra silicone grease.

Great project... with that Springs you think that the 31" tires fixit? 31 10.5 15?

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I think 31" would be pretty tight. I think it'd rub at full turn. However, with the addition of a 1" or 2" body lift I think it would work with those tires assuming the wheel offset is suitable.

@jakefinlay5312

4 жыл бұрын

For 31" you need at least a 2 " body lift and you'll still get tyre scrub in the front wheel arches and Honestly even with 29" you should still look into a 2" body lift, it makes a world of difference

Great job partner..👍 what wheels are you running.? 🇺🇸 merica

@dr.dansgarage

5 жыл бұрын

They are Stealth brand steel wheels. Powdercoated satin black. I like them.

How much it cost u lift kit in price ?

I installed the same lift on my 87. Do you think 31" tires would fit? Did it change any drive shaft angle?

@jonhall1960

2 жыл бұрын

It would take some hammering of the front fender seams and possibly moving the front axle forward 3/4”.

I have a samurai I'm wanting to lift. I put a 1.6 8v from a tracker in it. Had to buy the adaptor plate for the 1.3 tranny to the 1.6 block, but did you have to get drive shaft spacers or anything or was it just the springs that you installed. And I'm wandering because my oil pan is hitting my front axle and they said that I need al least a 3" lift. Will those springs help me so the oil pan doesn't hit anymore. Thank you

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t need any driveshaft alterations. It was just the stuff in the kit. If you need 3” lift then this probably won’t do it. It is only 2” lift.

@codyswilley

4 жыл бұрын

@@dr.dansgarage I appreciate your help. How much did this lift cost, if you dont mind me asking

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

No prob. I don’t remember how much it cost. I got it from lowrangeoffroad.

@THE67MIGHTYMOUSE

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thougough tutorial on this spring kit. Did this mod soften up the ride any? Is it worth it for a street driver/mild trail rig? Thank you.

Is this the same lift as the 1.5" kit a lot of vendors list? Any follow up thoughts on the install since June? I have a broken spring in the rear so I need to replace at min my entire rear set. Issue is my current leafs are totally unknowns, so I'm not sure if I have a mild lift spring or an "OE" replacement. On the fence about the 1.5" EMU vs another OE set.

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Greg White yes this is the OME kit commonly available. I am still very pleased with it. Ride quality is much better than stock. It drives very well. If you’re looking for springs with just a small lift, I do recommend these.

@gregwhite4497

4 жыл бұрын

@@dr.dansgarage Thanks!

@gregwhite4497

4 жыл бұрын

Did you require extended U Bolts?

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Greg White new u-bolts come in the kit. I don’t think I compared them to the stock ones but I suspect they are a bit longer.

@wartowels3645

4 жыл бұрын

@@dr.dansgarage thank you my friend. Happy holidays

Ok we just picked up an 87 free! We plan on doing a 2" lift , how do you like the old man? Are you happy with it?anything you would do different?

@dr.dansgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m happy with it. It’s enough lift for my tires and usage. It all depends how big you wanna go

Can i still fit a 1 inch or 1.5 inch shackle on old man emu lift ?

@Altgottt

3 жыл бұрын

yes you can

nice job how do you find the suspension? Is it allot better than before? i am thinking ome for my samurai too but i am afraid that it is going to be too soft and be more bad on turns

@dr.dansgarage

5 жыл бұрын

The ride is great. It should’ve been like this from the factory. Not too soft, not too harsh. Feels fine cornering. I’m very pleased with it.

@nikap211

5 жыл бұрын

@@dr.dansgarage Thank you! with the lift and the tyres it started being a lot more beautifull. I think that with a black softop with tinted windows will be amazing. With what you paint the body underneath for protection?

@dr.dansgarage

5 жыл бұрын

@@nikap211 Thanks! The paint underneath is a rubberized undercoating. It's just cheap stuff out of a spray can but it covers well and it's cheap and easy.

what do you think about fast driving with ome? i have hear that it has much body roll and it is shofter than what it should b

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

It drives really well. No significant body roll. Its softer than stock, but still firmer than an average vehicle. It handles just fine at 100 km/hr.

@nikap211

4 жыл бұрын

@@dr.dansgarage thank you very much we need more videos from the beast ;)

@jakefinlay5312

4 жыл бұрын

Get the heavy duty version of the ome, makes the car way more stable even when loaded up

Where did you order that lift kit ? I will apréciate you answer back

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

I ordered from “low range offroad” website if I remember correctly

any one can help me ? i baut a samurai with 33 inch wheels...with a bmw engine 1.8 but the stock axels cant hand it and its broken... what kind of used axels should i put ? lada niva ? toyota land cruiser ?

@jakefinlay5312

4 жыл бұрын

A Toyota bundera has the ideal axles for a samurai if you're keeping the stock transfer case, the diff centres of the bundera are offset much the same as the stock samurai

@jessysiko4318

4 жыл бұрын

@@jakefinlay5312 aha...thank you for this great info !

How was the rice on this boss is it bouncy? Hows the confort?

@dr.dansgarage

Жыл бұрын

The ride is improved compared to stock. It's still a samurai so it's pretty firm, but not as rigid as the original springs.

What is the offset on the wheels? they look perfect

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. US Wheel Stealth Crawler 044 series. 16x7, 4.0" backspace, 0" offset.

Hello, has it sagged since then?

@dr.dansgarage

Жыл бұрын

Good question, I haven’t measured it but it looks the same. I don’t think it has sagged any significant amount.

How does it ride? Flex test challenge?

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

It rides quite nice. Still firm but not as much as the stock springs. I haven’t done a flex test challenge. I presume it would be better than stock but not as good as larger, softer lift springs. It is only a small lift after-all.

Hey guys i just picked up a Jimny ! Looking for a site to order parts if anyone can help me out... Not too sure what carries over from Samurai that i can just order for Jimny Any help would be solid! Thanks! btw solid video I’ve always like OME products

@brandonhookey7654

3 жыл бұрын

Shane lowrangeoffroad.com , ARBUSA.COM , and 4wheelparts.com are good to look at. Maybe even rockauto.com too

Why didn’t you do a axel drop while doing so this work could have got another 2-3 inch putting the springs on top the axel

@dr.dansgarage

2 жыл бұрын

The short answer is that I was not looking for that much lift. The OME lift is relatively small but it works well with my tire combo and with what I use the samurai for.

Why not delete the sway bar as well?

@dr.dansgarage

2 ай бұрын

As it is right now is a pretty good mix of off-road and on-road capability.

It would be so much higher if the springs were over the axel.

11:40 What is that hanging tube?

@blacksmith9175

4 жыл бұрын

You mean that goes under the radiator it's basically to remove the liquid form the radiator

You just cut your Horsepower in half with the Larger Tires, Looks Cool but thats all it doesn't improve the off road ability it destroyed it.

@dr.dansgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Kala Hunter no argument here that gearing affects performance. However, with this modest increase in tire size this particular samurai actually drives better. There’s no appreciable difference in acceleration and cruising on the freeway is actually better. Yes the samurai needs more power but it was that way before too. I would expect any tire bigger than this would be detrimental without the appropriate gear change. Thanks for the comment.