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Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade - Project Sami Supreme

Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Diamond Axles Housing
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Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Diamond Axles Housing
Moving again to the rear of the vehicle, we begin the rear suspension on a strong foundation, using another custom Diamond axle housing. Designed to utilize '86-'95 toyota shafts, this housing is virtually indestructible and features Diamond's new precision billet-steel bearing inserts.
Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Eaton Beadlocks
The new 37-inch M/trs were... 
   
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Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Eaton Beadlocks
The new 37-inch M/trs were designed for 17-inch wheels, so new wheels were also in order. After a lot of research and budget considerations, a wheel was finally decided on to replace our old, heavy, 15-inch steel eaton beadlocks. The wheel of choice was trailready's lightweight two-piece beadlock with a custom 3-inch backspace.
Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Poly Performance Parts
Next, a call was made to Poly... 
   
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Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Poly Performance Parts
Next, a call was made to Poly Performance to order all of the necessary components to make building our rear-link setup a breeze. Included were a set of currie's Johnny Joints, heim joints, threaded inserts, and Poly Performance's prefabbed frame and axle brackets.
Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Rear Suspension
The rear suspension is basically... 
   
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Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Rear Suspension
The rear suspension is basically a mirror image of the all-Pro off-road taco' supreme front three-link setup. With everything tacked in place, it was thoroughly examined for binding and clearance issues.
Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Coast Drive Line Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Diamond Axle Housing Tubing
Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Output Flange
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Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Output Flange
After making a few adjustments to the tackedup suspension, it was time to connect our new toyota drivetrain setup to the beefedup axles. Coast Driveline & gear devised a clever setup by machining the splines from the stock toyota output flanges and welding them into a set of universal Ford flanges. The new driveline setup utilizes a readily available and reliable, high-clearance GM CV knuckle.
Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Interior
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Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Interior
Once everything was handled beneath the rig, the interior needed a little attention to make it safe and tolerable. First, a framework was constructed to tie the cage into the frame while providing solid mounts for the seats. Next, after constructing a new tranny tunnel from cardboard, 1/8-inch aluminum was cut and bent to build a new, removable cover.
Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Skidplate
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Suzuki Samurai Suspension Upgrade Skidplate
To button everything up on the bottom side and protect all of the new drivetrain components, a custom bellypan skidplate was constructed of 1/4-inch steel plate. After building a cardboard template, the framerails were drilled and sleeved to accept the new addition.
All-Pro Off-Road
581 N. Palm Ave., Bldg. B-3
Hemet
CA  92543
909/658-7077

www.allprooffroad.com
Jaz Products
www.jazproducts.com
Coast Drive Line & Gear
www.coastdriveline.com
Poly Performance
805.783.2060

www.polyperformance.com
Diamond Axles TrailReady Products
www.trailready.com

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