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1987 Suzuki Samurai “RatZuki”
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“RatZuki”1987 Suzuki Samurai

documented by dogonmut 407 photos documented since 10 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

Front Suspension:
Triangulated 4 link
Upper links
-1.5 inch od .250 wall DOM tube
-3/4 inch rod ends
Lower links
-2.0 inch od .250 wall DOM tube
-1.25 inch rod ends
-10 inch travel Fox 2.0 emulsion coil-over shocks
-16 inch 200pound Eibach springs with a keeper spring
Radflo bumpstops
Rock Equipment 36inch rock crawler sway bar

Rear Suspension:
3.5 inch lift YJ Springs
TT brackets and shackles
11 inch travel Fox 2.0 emulsion shocks
Energy Suspension bushings
Anti-wrap bar

Brakes:
Toyota OEM
Samurai MC and booster
Hard lines converted to -3
Wilwood braided flex lines
Wilwood proportioning valve on rear
CNC line lock/cutting brake on rear

Steering:
Tie rod-1.50inch o.d. .250 wall DOM tube
3/4 inch spherical rod ends
Eaton steering valve
PSC TC pump, bracket and reservoir
Trail Gear double sided ram
Parker Store custom -6 lines


Rubber & Wheels:
31X10.50-15 Genreal Grabber Red Letter
15 X 8 Black steel wheels with 2.5 inch back space
Or
35X10.50-15 Interco Super Swamper SSR
15 X 8 Black steel wheels with 2.5 inch back space

Armor:
Zuk's Off Road Crab up front
Custom diff guard out back
Rock slider
Custom bumpers

Interior:
4 point cage
Simpson harness
Leather Tybaron seats
Carpet kit (sort of)
Custom aluminum door panels
iPod jack to an amp audio system
Race radio
Grant steering wheel

Misc:
Hard top
Rigid D2 lights
8K winch
Autometer gauges — dogonmut

Day one vs. today

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1987 Suzuki Samurai in 2017
1987 Suzuki Samurai in 2007
2007 2017

Photo history

407 photos across 11 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2007

73 photos added — showing 8

Trailer hitch assembly with chains and wiring, gray bumper above Black 1987 Suzuki Samurai with a trailer hitch 1987 Suzuki Samurai interior with steering wheel, dashboard, and seats covered in blankets and trash bags Interior view of a 1987 Suzuki Samurai, showing the rear bench seat and cargo area Black 1987 Suzuki Samurai rear view, soft top removed, parked on residential street Black 1987 Suzuki Samurai with a pink graphic on the door Close-up of rear leaf spring suspension with U-bolts and a trailer hitch mount 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Interior of a vehicle, driver's side, with a large black trash bag on the passenger seat and floor. Dashboard…

101 photos added — showing 8

Two rusty metal brackets and four bolts laid out on a table with a Coca-Cola bottle Tap wrench with two taps, a bolt, and two metal plates Bolt and nut next to a drill and tap size chart Bolts and drill bits on a surface. Includes a Supermotors.net logo Enco drill press with various drill bits and safety glasses on a workbench Close-up of a rough, textured metal part with a rounded edge. Text at the bottom reads 'SUPERMOTORS www.super… Metal tool with threaded rod, another threaded rod, and a block of metal next to a bottle of Permatex Threadl… Leaf spring suspension part clamped in a workshop

11 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai rear view with custom bumper and large tires. License plate reads RATZUKI Differential gear assembly with visible teeth and housing, some rust present Collage of logos for off-road vehicle parts and accessories businesses, including Zuks of Arizona, Low Range… Black and white spray paint can with red and white label showing color swatches Black Krylon spray paint can for indoor/outdoor use Krylon Ultra-Flat Camouflage spray paint can with camouflage pattern and text indicating it dries in 15 minut… 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Outline of an off-road vehicle with 'IBZK' on the side and a spare tire on the back Side view of a Suzuki Samurai with a saguaro cactus reflected in the window and a ZOA sticker

17 photos added — showing 8

Assorted car parts including an air intake assembly, ECU, and wiring harness laid out on a table Pulley, belt, and wiring harnesses laid out on a dark surface Two AC compressors, hoses, and a power steering pump on a dark surface Radiator and two cooling fans on a workbench Engine bay with aftermarket air intake and red hose Undercarriage view of steering linkage, shock absorber, and leaf springs 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Burnt-out vehicle chassis on sandy ground, side view 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Burnt-out vehicle chassis with front bumper, suspension, and spare tire visible

33 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai — Black lifted SUV with off-road tires parked in a lot. A blue van and red truck are in the background White van lettered FREE CANDY towing a white Suzuki Samurai on a flatbed trailer Aluminum transfer case with bolted flanges and rubber boots Transfer case with two output flanges and electrical connectors Bottle of Loctite anti-seize lubricant and red-handled adjustable pliers on a dark workbench black differential axle cover with mounting holes and a metal bracket Black painted differential cover with a protective bar welded on top, resting on a red textured surface 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Black driveshaft with slip yoke and U-joints on a blue shop towel

11 photos added — showing 8

Package of Nice! Iced Ginger Cookies, old-fashioned style, net wt 8.9 oz Tan and black Ruger pistol with "ARIZONA 100 YEARS" text Ruger LC9 pistol with 1912-2012 markings on slide hand holding a black handgun with an AZ logo on the slide Beretta Jetfire pistol with magazine Dark 1987 Suzuki Samurai parked in desert with man standing beside it Suzuki Samurai with aftermarket lights and winch, parked in a driveway at dusk 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Interior view of a dark vehicle with overhead lights on, showing seats and a window with another SUV outside

68 photos added — showing 8

Red suspension springs and blue-topped shock absorbers laid out on a quilted mat Several braided stainless steel brake lines and various fittings, including a Russell brand part bolts and suspension hardware in plastic bags on a surface. Supermotors.net logo in corner Black steering gearbox with four white-capped bolts and hardware in plastic bags on a wooden surface Assortment of rod ends and bearings Four black suspension bushings and three silver rod ends with nuts Metal tubes and flat stock pieces are laid out on a truck bed. Some triangular metal pieces are stacked toget… Document comparing Chicago and Houston statistics, including population, income, gun laws, and homicides

24 photos added — showing 8

Black steering bracket with multiple bolts and a red coil spring Front axle assembly with steering linkage, winch, and amber lights close-up of vehicle's front suspension and brake rotor assembly on jack stands 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Off-road vehicle front suspension with red coilover shocks, steering linkage, and an orange turn signal Close-up of a red coilover shock absorber with adjustable linkage Aftermarket LED light mounted to a black bracket, with a silver suspension component nearby Black 1987 Suzuki Samurai on jack stands with a winch mounted on the front bumper 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Front axle with orange turn signals, tow hooks, and steering linkage

41 photos added — showing 8

Boxed Nitro Gear ring and pinion set, part number TLC-529-NG, for Suzuki Landcruiser 6.5 5.29 R&P Bagged hardware, a brass nut, and a black seal on a wooden surface Differential and driveshafts laid out on a concrete floor 1987 Suzuki Samurai front end on jacks, winch installed, fluid bottle nearby 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Underside of a vehicle, rear axle removed and supported by jack stands. Leaf springs and brake drums are visi… Differential gear part with 'LOCK RIGHT' text on box behind it Differential gear part with Richmond branding visible Two differential gears and two square blocks with holes on a wooden surface. Supermotors.net logo visible

23 photos added — showing 8

Black steel wheel with red and blue pinstripes, center cap visible Black steel wheel with multiple lug nut holes, sitting on a workbench with tools and a compressor in the back… Black steel wheel with markings '18x6.0JJ' and '2002 13 35' Box for ACI Universal Windshield Washer Pump Kit, part number 99300, with a blue cap reservoir visible 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Engine bay with large air filter and white fluid reservoir with blue cap Black Suzuki Samurai with lifted suspension and large tires on a rocky, off-road trail Black Suzuki Samurai with oversized tires, winch, and a dog in the driver's seat, parked on a dirt road 1987 Suzuki Samurai interior with dog and racing seats

5 photos added

Black lifted 1987 Suzuki Samurai front view four rubber bushings, one is broken, on a workbench Aluminum automotive part with splined opening and a bolt, resting on a textured surface 1987 Suzuki Samurai — Black lifted off-road vehicle with large tires, jack, and "RATZUKI" license plate Two black metal bars and one silver metal bar on a workbench
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