Difference between samurai 1986 to 1996!

1986 Samurai Specs

Vehicle type: Two-door, hard and soft top
Vehicle class: Sport / utility
Powertrain layout: Front engine, four-wheel drive
Body structure: Body with chassis frame
Body: material Steel
Seating capacity: Four

Suspension:
Front Leaf spring solid axle
Rear Leaf spring solid axle

Steering:
Steering gear box Manual ball nut
Turning radius 16.7 ft. (5.1 m)
Toe in 0.08 - 0.24 in. (2 - 6 mm)
Caster angle 3� 30'
King pin angle 9� 00'

Brakes:
Type Power-assisted hydraulic
Front Disc, floating caliper
Rear Drum leading and trailing
Parking brake Lever-hand operated

Wheels and Tires:
Wheel Type Steel
Wheel size 15 x 5" (381 x 127 mm)
Tire type All-season, steel-belted radial
Tire size P205/70R15
Spare size Full-size
Front hubs
JA Manual/Automatic
JX Manual/Automatic

Restraint System:
Safety belts Front and rear lap / shoulder belts

Fuel Economy:
EPA Estimates - Manual
City 23 MPG
Highway 25 MPG
EPA Estimates - Automatic
City 21 MPG
Highway 24 MPG

Engine:
Type 1.3-liter, four-cylinder, in-line, 8-valve OHC
Block material Aluminum
Bore x Stroke 2.91 in. x 3.03 in. (74 mm x 77 mm)
Displacement 80.8 cu. in. (1.3 liter)
Compression ratio 8.9:1
Induction system Carburetor
Horsepower (SAE net) 60 hp @ 6500 rpm (45 kw)
Torque (SAE net) lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Manual Transmission:
Type Five-speed, all synchromesh
Clutch Dry, single disc, diaphragm spring
Gear ratios
1st 3.652
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.423
4th 1.000
5th 0.795
Reverse 3.466

Transfer gear ratios
Low (4WD) 2.268
High 1.409
Differential ratio 373.1

Capacities / Calculated Data:
Engine oil 7.4 U.S. pt. (3.5 liters)
Fuel tank 10.6 U.S. gal. (40.3 liters)
Engine coolant 10.69 U.S. pt. (5 liters)
Transmission oil
Manual (4WD) 2.76 U.S. pt. (1.3 liters)
Differential gear oil
Front 4.2 U.S. pt. (2.0 liters)
Rear 3.2 U.S. pt. (1.5 liters)
Transfer gear box oil 1.7 U.S. pt. (0.8 liter)

Exterior Dimensions:
Wheelbase 79.9 in. (2030 mm)
Tread width
Front 51.2 in. (1300 mm)
Rear 51.6 in. (1310 mm)
Overall Length 135.0 in. (3430 mm)
Overall Width (Body) 60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Overall Height 65.6 in. (1665 mm)
Minimum ground clearance 8.1 in. (205 mm)
Curb Weight
Manual 2094 lb. (942 kg)
Gross Vehicle Wt. Rating 2923 lb. (1315 kg)
Gross Axle Wt. Rating
Front 1257 lb. (566 kg)
Rear 1675 lb. (754 kg)

Interior Dimensions
Rear cargo
Length 32.5 in (826 mm)
Width 50.0 in. (1270 mm)
Height 40.2 in (1021 mm)

Year by Year changes:

1985-1988
In the first year of sales in the US, the Samurai came equipped with a carbureted 1324cc, 4 cylinder, 4-stroke, 64HP engine with 100Nm Torque and a 5-speed transmission. The available body styles were convertible with vinyl soft top, convertible with fiberglass hardtop and a full steel bodied hard top. Each of these configurations had two bucket seats in the front and a bench seat in the rear. The Samurai would seat 4. The JA and JX models were offered from 1986-90. The JX came with a in-dash clock and a tachometer. YOu could buy it as a hardtop, softop convertable, or with removable hardtop.

1988 1/2
Halfway through 1988 Suzuki made a few changes. They redesigned the dash with square holes in place of the round ones, placed a small storage area in the dash area and a different shifter knob was used. The suspension was softened for a (very) slightly better ride. A lower fifth gear was placed in the transmission and a bigger radiator was used to cool the engine better. The transfer case flanges were changed to a larger bolt pattern. I have also been told that they put weather stripping on the top bow and slightly redesigned grille , although I don't have the info on the differences yet.

1990
In 1990, Suzuki added fuel injection to the 1.3L engine, which in turn increased the horsepower to a massive 66 HP. The transmission and transfer case bearings were changed to the sealed design. They also removed two of four spider gears from front differential and the wheelbase increased an inch or two to improve the ride further. The JL and 2WD models were offered from 1990-94.

1993
Suzuki changed the grill design slightly.

1994
The back seats were removed in order to meet new US safety regulations.

1995
In 1995 the Samurai model was discontinued in US and Canada

1996
Although not sold in the uS Suzuki made many design changes in 1996.
1996 Engine & Transmission
- exhaust muffler capacity increased to improve gas flow and reduce noise
- 5th gear ratio decreased (0.975 to 0.864)
- higher diff ratio (3.727 to 3.909)
- transfer gear ratio changed (High: 1.409 to 1.320; Low: 2.268 to 2.123)
- rubber mounted revised clutch cable eliminates vibration
- new transmission "Mass Damper" to reduce vibrations
- new viscous coupling engine fan reduces noise
- new high voltage transistor coil
- new larger capacity radiator
- larger 42 litre capacity fuel tank (from 40L)
- power steering added

Suspension & Brakes
- front and rear leaf springs replaced by an "Isolated Trailing Link and Coil Spring" design, providing the most remarkable improvement in ride and handling
- the brake booster diameter has been increased by 25mm (1 inch) to 200mm (8 inches), improving the stopping power dramatically
- coil springs with twin control arms for each axle

Exterior
- new hood, front fenders, windscreen panel, grill and indicator/parking lamps
- under hood insulation
- front and rear bumpers have been slightly restyled and are now polypropylene
- the traditional side stripe has been discontinued
- high level brake light is standard on the hard top and also on the soft top via a special mounting on the spare wheel bracket
- halogen head lights replace the old sealed beams
- revised vinyl material on the Soft Top hood.
- improved door seals.

Chassis
- chassis strength increased through two side-frames and five cross-members
- rubber mountings between body and chassis to absorb road vibration and reduce cabin noise
- side-protection beams

Interior
- totally revised dashboard with silver reflective gauges, including tachometer
- new wide, three spoke, urethane soft-grip steering wheel with collapsible steering column
- new front bucket seats with more lateral support and new upholstery (vinyl trim in S/Top, cloth trim in H/Top)
- comprehensive sound deadening material between the dashboard and firewall
- the front seatbelt buckle position has been relocated to the side of the seat rather than floor mounted
- new moulded door trims
- new improved brake and clutch pedal layout
- new plush cut pile carpet on hard top models
- console box between the front seats
- rear split folding bench
- tinted glass on rear side and back windows

Colours
Superior White, Antares Red, Reddish Blue (Metallic), Aqua Green (Metallic)

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