Vehicle Owner

Member ID: kenped86

Location: U S A F Academy, CO

Vehicle Info

1988 Suzuki Samurai

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 2.6/5 Stars.

Login to rate

 

Last updated: Jul 20, 2005

Hits: 973

Ken’s Suzuki Samurai
“Off-roader #3”

  • Currently 2.6333333333333 /5 Stars.
5 guestbook comments

This is the original eBay description followed by my mods.

Ive aquired this Samurai from a friend who owed me money. Everything is stock except the 31 inch tires. The front fenders have been trimmed to solve clearance issues. (Although the tires still rub gently on turns). The ass end was also trimmed to fit the 31's and he got a little sawzall happy and decided he wasnt gonna have another back seat driver in this rig ever agaian. The motor fires right up and runs excellent. The tranny and transfer case all work great. All U-joints and driveshafts are good. The 4x4 works also. The stock head lights dont work but previous owner installed aftermarket lights that do. The frame has no visible rust that i can find, its surprisingly very clean. a good candidate for a frame up restoration, a mean machine with a custom roll cage, or just wheel it as is... its ready to rip. Now the list of problems. Brakes pull to the right a bit and dont work to well. Exhaust is cut off from the headers back( i think). There are holes in the floor boards. The front windsheild is cracked. One wiper is missing ( passenger). The soft top is missing. And the batterie needs a strap. Please bid with confidence this is a very fun toy. if you have any questions please call 860-490-1340 ask for shaun. buyer must pay with certified bank check or cash only, within 7 working days I can deliver for a fee. i can also help arrange shipping. buyer responcible to pay shipping

1) converted the cut-off brake lines to functioning ones by replacing them and removing the vice-grips from the brake hose.

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


2) brand new master cylinders and pads in both rear brake drums

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


3) custom wood bed

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


4) rear bucket seats from an S-10
5) rear lap belts from 80's BMW 318i's

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


6) 1 pint of rust-o-leum gloss sunburst yellow from home depot ($7.50)

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


7) pvc snorkel

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


8) new clutch disc and plate after 2 outings
kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samuraikenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai
9) aerosol undercoating on the floor, rear half of frame, snorkel, and front grill.

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


10) chicken wire windshield

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


11) custom front bumper welded from 1" square tubing and 2" angle iron

kenped86's 1988 Suzuki Samurai


Guestbook

Displaying entries 1-5 of 5

mitnosnhoj  

Posted by: mitnosnhoj

06/22/2006 08:04PM

nice sammi thats basicly what i was planning on doin with mine but ended up takin a diferent path

Johnny4x4  

Posted by: Johnny4x4

07/17/2005 05:36AM

Cool Ride, but you need some sort of cage for those rear passengers. Keep Wheeling Hard. Check out my Jeep TJ sometime.

fishingtimbob  

Posted by: fishingtimbob

07/17/2005 04:02AM

Tim's Suzuki Here,I have stock 1990, q&a any lack of power with putting bigger tires on stock engine? I'm on cardomain too!

Carpenter98  

Posted by: Carpenter98

07/16/2005 11:29PM

Hey, sweet ride, it looks good! I rated you high and voted you for show off of the week. What plans you got for it in the future? Check out my 98 Camaro sometime and let me know what you think, don't forget to vote for show off of the week and sign my guestbook. Keep me updated with any mods you make or pics you post.

Jason

ecko16  

Posted by: ecko16

07/16/2005 10:44PM

Hey man sweet ride I really like wat u�ve done with it.come check out my eclipse and my cousins sweet s-10 with air ride.keep me posted later

Show Older Comments

Post a comment

Bookmark this Ride

Vehicle Owner

Member ID: kenped86

Location: U S A F Academy, CO