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Member ID: axel9615

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

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1990 Suzuki Samurai

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Last updated: Apr 25, 2004

Tim’s Suzuki Samurai:
“Zuky”

  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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Page 1 - Original Form
Page 2 - First few months
Page 3 - 4-Wheeler

1990 Suzuki Samurai with first wave of mods...many more are on the way

First thing was to change that red grille out for one a little more stylish.

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I pulled the stock grille and painted it black. While it was off I installed a new SJ410 grille kit from Roadless gear.

Next thing was to cut my door hinges and add my new straps from Roadless gear.

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You can also see my doorless mirror brackets from Roadless gear in the right pic. I am testing the new Polypropylene brackets.
These are the other door hinges cut...

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Here is a shot showing both driver's side door hinges and the mirror bracket.

Here are some pics of my hood straps that I installed to allow quick and easy access to the engine compartment.

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Last of all...here are some shots of my Samurai with the doors off and the Bikini top on. This is 4.5.04.

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I just added my windshield fold down kit and it looks great!!! Can't wait to get my cage installed so that I can run the trails without my windshield.

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Here is an up close shot of the brackets that are added to make the windshield fold down.

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My first engine modifications were a larger alternator and an optima yellow top battery. I may wait on anything else, because I am looking into a 1.6 or 2.0 engine swap later.

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Before going on my first trail ride with my Samurai, I bought some smaller tires, to clear the fender wells and for more aggressive tread, and a brush guard from a fellow Zuker.

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axel9615's 1990 Suzuki Samurai Cincinnati, OH Customized with JVC Head Unit - 30 Here is a closeup of my new Timberline A/Ts.

Here is some pictures of my new silver pinstripes. The first set with the doors on and the second with them removed.
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Some other quick and easy mods on the way are some stickers, a Tuffy overhead security console, and some wiper braces. See below for some pics of this stuff.

Tuffy overhead console

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Sticker for back of vehicle

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Set of stickers for both sides (top) and bumpers (bottom)

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: axel9615

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio