1987 Built Rig in Chandler, AZ

Asking Price: $6,500

More Details & Pictures

Additional pictures available upon request or view the thread on PBB linked at the bottom of the add.

Body & Frame
1987 Suzuki Samurai

Engine
1.3L motor
-.040 over
-Thorley header
-PSC crank pulley
-1.6L intake manifold & TBI (89/90)
-Trail Tough unbreakable motor mounts

Drivetrain
Transmission:
Rebuild included new bearing, syncros and needed hard parts
ZOR clutch
ZOR brass shift sheet
Trail Tough unbreakable transmission mount

Transfer Case:
6.5:1 gears
ZOR Slutty Snatch transfer case cradle
ZOR brass shift sheet
TG upgraded front output shaft

Drive Lines:
Custom shafts built by Phoenix Rack & Axle
All joints 1310

Axles
Front:
83ish Toyota mini truck
Knuckles cut & turned (for proper pinion angle)
Fully gusseted and plated
Marlin axle seals
Longfield Derlin wipers
TG thick backing plates
LockRight locker
5.29 gears
TG 6 shooter knuckles
Marlin 25MM trunions
ARP upper knuckle studs
Longfield hub gears
6 dowel pins per hub
TG Dirty 30 birfields and axle shafts

Rear:
87ish Toyota FJ-62 rear axle
Converted 12 bolt mini spool
5.29 gears

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

Miscellaneous
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:
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
FM Race radio
Grant steering wheel

Other stuff:
Hard top
Rigid D2 lights
8K Smittybuilt winch (controls wired into cabin & via remote)
Hi-Lift jack
Autometer volt and temp gauges
Battery disconnect switch (for storage when parked for extended time periods)
Washable dry air filter
Burrito warmer

Trail Spares
Front & rear drive shafts
Intermediate shaft
Rear long & short side axle shafts
Front long & short side (Dirty 30s)
1 Dirty 30 birfield
Rear axle spider & side gears
Locking hub (machined for 6 dowel pins)
Water pump
Clutch fan
Power steering pump with pulley
Alternator
ECU
All belts
Misc. hoses
Motor oil, gear oil, coolant, power steering, RTV
Collection of repair electrical gack
Collection of miscellaneous nuts & bolts (including drive line bolts)
Recovery straps (spansets)

Upgrade parts not installed
-Front upper link tabs, hardware and high misalignment spacers
-Trail Tough Twisted T transfer case shift kit
-Thumb throttle
-Mazda 929 1″ bore brake master cylinder
-Rod ends, misalignment spacers and hardware to link rear
-Several cans of matching lot Ultra Flat Black paint

*Also included is all my stock of miscellaneous Suzuki and Toyota parts that I have left. You’ll need a truck to carry the stuff.

*Clean & clear AZ title in hand registered to me.

*Please keep in mind that while the vehicle is currently registered and street legal, you’ll not want to use it as a daily driver or register it in a county that has emissions testing requirements. Its purpose is limited off-highway use.

*The gearing is super low. So, bring a trailer if you want to drive above 50mph to get home.

*The rig was built around running 33X10 inch tires, so yes, the 35’s rub.

* The motor was rebuilt less about 5000 miles ago in 2009. Because I’m crazy/retentive, I did a motor refresh last year that included a head gasket, all the seals & gaskets on the front of the motor, radiator flush, new thermostat, new spark plugs, new fan clutch, new water pump, new timing belt & tensioner, new belts as well as adjusting the valves.

*All shocks and bump stops were serviced in February of this year. The anti-wrap bar bushings were changed at the same time.

Final Thoughts
I built this rig never intending to sell it. A lot went into its build. Its been around for a while and evolved from the intent of being a daily driver to a trail rig. Does it weep a bit of oil from the trans and T-case? Sure, but not enough to leave spots on the driveway. It’s a Sami that been wheeled after all. That said, this rig is in tip top, ready to wheel condition. Do the upgrades, don’t do the upgrades, no matter. It’s ready to roll as is. Or go crazy, back half it or turn it into a buggy…all the parts are pretty much there.

Asking $6500.

The only trade I’d be interested in is a late model, lower-ish mileage RT or SRT Dodge Magnum, Subaru Outback or Forester (can add cash on my end depending on offer).

More pics on PBB, here —> https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehicles-trailers-sale/2663570-another-overpriced-samurai-sale-located-az.html

I do not need help selling.

Last Updated on January 14, 2025 by SamuraiAds