DynaFAQ

"What the heck is a DynaFAQ?", you ask?

I'm sure you are already familiar with an internet FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Well, we here at Roadless Gear have put together our own little FAQ for Suzuki Samurais. Only ours is dynamic (hence the name DynaFAQ)!

Our FAQ is laid out in the traditional manner with a table of contents followed by a series of questions and their answers. But in this indsutry - there is never a final answer on anything. So for each answer, we have included a link into "Figmo's Mail List Archives" that will automatically search past and current mail list messages for you with the appropriate keywords for the question you are viewing.

Think about this one, folks. Now you will not only be able to find standard canned answers to your questions - but be able to see what others out there in the real world are saying about your question right now!

Be sure to check back often because as the name implies - the DynaFAQ can offer new information to your question every time you check it.

So without further ado - we proudly present....the DynaFAQ....

1. General Information

1.1 What is a Samurai?
1.2 What other names has it gone by around the world?
1.3 What years were they produced?
1.4 What configurations were available?
1.5 How capable are they off-road?
1.6 What major changes did Suzuki make to the Samurai during the time it was sold in America?

2. Common modifications

2.1 Traction Adding Devices (TADs)

2.1.1 Automatic Lockers
2.1.2 Manual Lockers
2.1.3 Limited-Slips

2.2 Increasing horsepower

2.2.1 1300 performance mods
2.2.2 Suzuki engine swaps
2.2.3 Other engine swaps

2.3 Suspension modifications

2.3.1 Spring-over-axle
2.3.2 Arched springs
2.3.3 Shackle reversal
2.3.4 Extended shackles
2.3.5 1/4-elliptic
2.3.6 3/4-elliptic
2.3.7 Hinged shackles
2.3.8 Coil springs
2.3.9 Body lift

2.4 Skidplating

2.4.1 Belly pan
2.4.2 Rocker panels
2.4.3 Axles
2.4.4 Bumpers

2.5 Vent breather extensions

3. Common problems

3.1 Engine hesitation
3.2 Transmission shift lever wobbles or is stuck
3.3 Transfer case pops into neutral or shift lever is stuck
3.4 Clutch won't slip properly
3.5 Excessive steering wheel slop
3.6 Steering wheel off-center
3.7 Starter motor clicks when ignition key is turned

4. Tips and tricks

4.1 Trim the front bumper
4.2 Flatten the wheelwell seams
4.3 Open the spring clamps
4.4 Choose the right shocks
4.5 Use distilled water for the cooling system
4.6 Identifying a worn timing belt

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