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

416 photos documented since 2007 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

416 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

2007

73 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - Trailer hitch assembly with chains and wiring is shown against a gray bumper. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A black 1987 Suzuki Samurai is parked in a driveway with a trailer hitch attached to the front bumper. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Interior view of a 1987 Suzuki Samurai, filled with items and covered in blankets. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - The interior of a Suzuki Samurai shows its rear bench seat and the cargo area behind it. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Rear view of a black 1987 Suzuki Samurai with its soft top removed, parked on a suburban street. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - This black 1987 Suzuki Samurai features a distinctive pink graphic on its side panel. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Rear suspension detail showing leaf springs and a trailer hitch attachment point. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - The interior of a vehicle is filled with a large black trash bag, obscuring the passenger seat.

2008

101 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - Various metal parts, including brackets and bolts, are arranged on a surface next to a bottle of Coca-Cola. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Tools for cutting threads on bolts and in holes are laid out on a surface. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A chart displays drill and tap sizes, with a bolt and nut placed beside it. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Various bolts and drill bits are laid out on a surface, with a Supermotors.net logo visible in the lower right corner. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A drill press is shown with a collection of drill bits and safety equipment on a workbench. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A close-up view of a textured metal component, possibly a vehicle part, with visible text at the bottom. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Tools and threadlocker are laid out on a surface, possibly for automotive repair. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A leaf spring suspension part is held by clamps on a workbench, with tools and supplies in the background.

2009

11 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - Rear view of a modified 1987 Suzuki Samurai showing its custom bumper and off-road tires. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up view of a differential gear assembly, showing internal components and wear. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - This image is a collage of various logos and branding for off-road vehicle parts and accessories companies. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A can of spray paint is shown against a white background. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A can of Krylon flat black spray paint is shown, suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - This is a can of Krylon camouflage spray paint, not a 1987 Suzuki Samurai. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - This is a line drawing of an off-road vehicle, possibly a Suzuki Samurai, with custom lettering. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A sticker is visible on the window of a Suzuki Samurai, reflecting a saguaro cactus and desert landscape.

2010

17 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - Various automotive components are displayed on a flat surface, suggesting a repair or upgrade project. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Several automotive parts, including a belt, pulley, and two wiring harnesses, are displayed on a dark surface. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Various automotive parts, including AC compressors and hoses, are laid out on a workbench. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Radiator and cooling fans removed from a vehicle, likely for repair or replacement. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up of an engine bay an aftermarket air intake system with a red hose and a prominent air filter. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up of steering and suspension parts from underneath a vehicle. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A severely damaged vehicle chassis rests in a dry riverbed under a desert sky. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Chassis of a severely damaged vehicle, likely from a fire, resting on sandy ground.

2011

33 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - This modified SUV is parked in a lot with other vehicles visible in the background. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A white Suzuki Samurai is transported on a trailer pulled by a white van that has 'FREE CANDY' written on its side. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - This is a transfer case, not a 1987 Suzuki Samurai. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A polished metal transfer case is shown, likely a part for an off-road vehicle, with visible bolts and flanges. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A bottle of Loctite anti-seize lubricant and a pair of adjustable pliers are placed on a workbench. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A black differential axle cover is shown against a red textured background. The cover has several mounting holes and a small metal bracket… 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A black differential cover with a welded protective bar is shown against a red textured background. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Driveshaft with U-joints and a white label is laid out on a blue cloth.

2012

11 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - A package of Nice! Iced Ginger Cookies is displayed on a shelf, showing the product label and cookies inside. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A tan and black Ruger pistol is displayed, with text indicating "ARIZONA 100 YEARS" and "RUGER". 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Ruger LC9 pistol with anniversary markings on the slide. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A hand holds a handgun, which has an Arizona state outline logo on its slide. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A Beretta Jetfire pistol with its magazine is shown. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A man poses next to a dark 1987 Suzuki Samurai in a dry, arid landscape under a clear blue sky. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - This Suzuki Samurai is parked in a residential driveway as the sun sets, with its headlights and marker lights illuminated. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Interior view from a dark vehicle, looking out a window at another SUV parked outside.

2013

68 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - A collection of red suspension springs and silver shock absorbers with blue accents are displayed on a quilted mat, likely for a vehicle re… 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A collection of braided stainless steel brake lines and assorted fittings are laid out on a surface. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Various bolts and suspension components are laid out in plastic bags on a dark surface. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A black steering gearbox and associated hardware are laid out on a wooden surface. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Collection of various rod ends and bearings, some still in plastic packaging. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A collection of suspension bushings and rod ends are laid out on a workbench. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Various metal components, including tubes and flat stock, are arranged on the textured surface of a truck bed. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - This document compares demographic and crime statistics between Chicago and Houston.

2014

24 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up of a black steering bracket assembly, a red coil spring and visible bolts. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up view of a vehicle's front axle, steering components, and winch. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - The vehicle's suspension and brake components are visible, supported by jack stands. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up view of modified off-road vehicle steering and suspension components, including coilovers and a turn signal. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Custom suspension component, possibly for an off-road vehicle, a red coilover shock and adjustable linkages. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up of an aftermarket LED light and a suspension part, likely from a vehicle's undercarriage. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A black 1987 Suzuki Samurai is shown on jack stands, undergoing some work in a garage. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up view of a vehicle's front axle, steering components, and tow hooks.

2015

41 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - A new ring and pinion gear set is shown in its packaging, ready for installation. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Various automotive parts and hardware are laid out on a workbench. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Various automotive drivetrain components, including a differential and driveshafts, are visible on the floor. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Front axle of a 1987 Suzuki Samurai being serviced, with a winch mounted on the front. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - The rear axle assembly of a vehicle is elevated on jack stands for maintenance or repair. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A close-up view of a differential gear part, with a box labeled 'LOCK RIGHT' in the background. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A close-up view of a differential gear part, with branding from Richmond visible in the background. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Differential gears and related parts are shown on a wooden surface. The Supermotors.net logo is in the lower right corner.

2016

23 photos added — showing 8

1987 Suzuki Samurai - Black steel wheel with red and blue pinstripes, center cap shows a sticker. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A close-up view of a black steel wheel, likely for an off-road vehicle, with visible reflections in its surface. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up of a black steel wheel showing manufacturing marks including '18x6.0JJ' and a date code. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - The box displays a universal windshield washer pump kit, not a 1987 Suzuki Samurai. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up view of engine bay components including an aftermarket air filter and a white fluid reservoir. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - This modified 1987 Suzuki Samurai navigates a , mountainous terrain with large boulders and sparse vegetation. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A modified black Suzuki Samurai with a dog behind the wheel is parked on a rocky, dirt path. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A happy dog sits in the interior of a 1987 Suzuki Samurai, equipped with racing seats and harnesses.

2017

5 photos added

1987 Suzuki Samurai - This lifted 1987 Suzuki Samurai is parked in a garage with other vehicles visible. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - These four rubber bushings appear worn and one is significantly damaged. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A close-up view of a metal automotive component with visible wear and tear. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - A heavily modified black off-road vehicle is shown with a jack positioned to lift it, alongside a nitrogen tank and hose. 1987 Suzuki Samurai - Three metal bars, two black and one silver, are laid out on a workbench surface.
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