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“The HomeWrecker”2009 Suzuki Samurai

268 photos documented since 2009 3 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

Chasis
Main structure- 2 inch o.d. DOM and HREW tube
Supports- 1.5 inch o.d. DOM and HREW tube
Basement substructure- 2x3x.250 inch wall HREW square tube
Suspension link tabs- .375 inch material
Shock and seat tabs- .25inch material
Firewall- 14 gauge material
Seat support structure- .1875 inch material
Boat side skid plates- .125 inch material
Belly skid plate- .75 inch HDMW material
Miscellaneous gussets and tabs- .1875 to .250 inch material

Triangulated 4 link suspension front and rear
Upper links front & rear
-1.5 inch od .250 wall DOM tube
-3/4 inch rod ends
Lower links front
-2.0 inch od .250 wall DOM tube
-1.25 inch rod ends
Lower links rear
-2.25 inch od .375 wall DOM tube
-1.25 inch rod ends
Front:
-14 inch travel King coil-over shocks
-100 over 150 Eibach springs
-Fox hydraulic bump stops
Rear:
-18 inch travel Fox Racing 2.5 inch Air Shocks
-Currie Anti Rock Sway Bar

Steering:
-PSC TC pump
-PSC reservoir
-Trail Gear 6 inch travel double ended ram
-Trail Gear steering valve
-PSC pump bracket
-PSC crank pulley
-PSC 4 inch pump pulley

Drive lines:
Front (2 piece using a Ford carrier bearing and Toyota flange)
T case to carrier bearing
1310 U joint
2.25 inch o.d. .188 wall DOM tube
Carrier bearing to pinion
1310 U joint at the carrier bearing
1350 U joint at the pinion
2.25 inch o.d. .250 wall DOM tube
Rear
1310 U joint at the T case
1350 U joint at the axle
2.5 inch o.d. .250 wall DOM tube sleeved over 2 inch o.d. .125 wall DOM tube

Tires & Wheels:
37x12.50x17 Maxxis Trepador (comp compound)
17x9 Allied Rock-A-Thon 32 bolt bead locks

12 volt fo-shizzle:
Optima Yellow Top
Autometer gauges
Vision X 900 lumen LEDs
8K winch with synthetic rope

Misc poop:
Corbeau seats
Grant steering wheel (removable)
Simpson 5 point restraints
CO2 tank

Weight- 3240 pounds (wet & loaded with 14 gallons of fuel, a full ice chest and 200 pounds of me)
Weight bias- 1740 on the front axle/1500 on the rear axle
Wheel base- 109 inches (with negative approach & departure angles)
Over all length- 143 inches
Width- 76 Inches (outside of tire to out side of tire)
Over all height- 72 inches
Belly height- 22 inches
Up travel (F/R)-7/8 inches
Down travel (F/R)- 7/10 inches — dogonmut

Day one vs. today

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2009 Suzuki Samurai in 2012
2009 Suzuki Samurai in 2009
2009 2012

Photo history

268 photos across 4 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.

2009

2009

94 photos added — showing 8

2009 Suzuki Samurai - An automotive part is shown inside its packaging, with other items in the background. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Various rod ends and hardware are organized on a wooden surface. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Engine block assembly shown with the oil pan removed, revealing internal components. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - This engine is mounted on a stand, showing the timing belt and water pump assembly. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Engine assembly with timing belt and pulleys, set against a dark tarp background. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Engine assembly with timing belt and oil filter visible. The registry claims it is a 2009 Suzuki Samurai, but this is unlikely. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Engine block with oil filter visible, mounted on an orange stand against a dark background. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - This is a close-up view of an engine's cylinder head, showing internal components like rocker arms and valves.

2010

88 photos added — showing 8

2009 Suzuki Samurai - A custom fuel line assembly with brass fittings and blue-capped ends is laid out on a workbench. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - A small electronic component, possibly a reed switch, is shown next to a blue pen and a reel of electronic parts. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - A custom-built buggy's front axle assembly is shown, mounted on red jack stands. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - A close-up view of an exhaust pipe, with a red roll cage and tire in the background, alongside workshop equipment. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - A metal tool and a marker are shown on a textured surface. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up view of a metal component multiple seals and o-rings. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - White BMW sedan emitting smoke from its rear while driving on a busy highway. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Differential axle housing, likely for a Suzuki Samurai, on a workbench.

2011

74 photos added — showing 8

2009 Suzuki Samurai - This is a book cover for 'Moab for Dummies Quick Reference', aimed at Suzuki owners. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - This Suzuki Aerio features custom trailer lights and smashed OEM tail lights, with plastic and tech screws visible on the rear window. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - A rusty rear axle assembly with disc brakes is suspended by chains, with a trailer and trash cans visible in the background. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Opened differential housing showing the ring gear and internal components. Part number 230257 is visible. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - This photo shows a rear axle assembly with a disc brake, not a 2009 Suzuki Samurai. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - A close-up view of a vehicle's rear axle part, showing a U-joint yoke and a hex nut. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Custom off-road buggy rear axle and suspension components are visible, alongside a red car. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - A custom-built buggy with a prominent roll cage and off-road tires is shown from the side, with a red car in the background.

2012

3 photos added

2009 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up view of engine components including red filters and a chrome canister. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Close-up of an engine bay an Outwear's pre-filter and various hoses and wiring. 2009 Suzuki Samurai - Mugshot of a man with messy hair and a floral shirt, with a website logo in the corner.
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