azhuntnut Report post Posted October 9, 2006 I took a little trip upto the Crown King area today to try and get any kinks I might have in the Samurai. I sure was nice weather for a drive today. I went out with about 12-15 other guys who own Zuks and tried some of the obstacles. Something I found out real quick is that I need to change the transfercase gears to a lower gear set. I just didn't have enough power(66HP) to make it up the hard hills. On the second hill I knew I wasn't going to make it and decided to back down. I was slowly coming down and then all of the sudden she rolled over on the side. I had a video camera running inside and got some good video. Here are some of the pics I lifted off of the video and some stills afterwards posing for the camera. I didn't see any wildlife, but had a good time. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missedagain Report post Posted October 9, 2006 Looks like fun! Brings back lots of memories, most of them good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted October 9, 2006 Looks like you had a good time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rembrant Report post Posted October 9, 2006 I think you put a few kinks INTO the samurai!!!!! Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted October 9, 2006 That's awesome David! I've had alot of good and bad memories from that place, never laid over my rig though. Those are great pic's of your Zuk! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted October 9, 2006 I will be headed back up that derection looking for Gold After my deer hunt in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drgonzales Report post Posted October 10, 2006 With total respect. What's the deal with the Suzuki Samurai's?? What's so special about them? Why not a Jeep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulie hunter Report post Posted October 10, 2006 With total respect. What's the deal with the Suzuki Samurai's?? What's so special about them? Why not a Jeep? I don't know, but it's cool just flip it back over and keep on going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted October 10, 2006 I have a 78 CJ5 on the side of my house that i put on it's side once just like that. Three of us pushed it back over and away we went. (the jeep is for sale by the way) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntnut Report post Posted October 10, 2006 They are priced right and will go just about anywhere with the right gears. I picked this one up for $1000.00 and I think I spent another 3k building it. You can't even buy rusted jeep for 2500 k. I was going to buy a Ranger, but decided to have some fun and build this little sucker. It isn't much wider and I can haul a ton a crap in the back or take my two boys with me hunting and fishing, plus momma can ride in the front. It only weighs about 2100 lbs and can be towed behind my fifth wheel with no problem. David With total respect. What's the deal with the Suzuki Samurai's?? What's so special about them? Why not a Jeep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
