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04 Jan 2014 12:36 - 04 Jan 2014 12:37 #99028
by TomDK
Didn't know that
Well, just adds to the list of positive things.
Also, some swap to G wagon axles, Toyota LC 70 series axles, LR axles... But all have one major "flaw" compared to the suzuki axles. They are very heavy.
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kirkynut wrote:
TomDK wrote: If you want to swap for anything Suzuki, swap to Samurai Axles. Not just regular SJ.
Standard Samurai axles are perhaps a bit stronger than Jimny. But the reason they're interesting is because you can get HD shafts and CV joints fairly cheap, roughly half price of HD shafts and joints for the Jimny front axle.
And the kingpins give no trouble and there are no issues with death wobble and the swivel seals seal and...
Kirkynut
Didn't know that
Well, just adds to the list of positive things.
Also, some swap to G wagon axles, Toyota LC 70 series axles, LR axles... But all have one major "flaw" compared to the suzuki axles. They are very heavy.
Last edit: 04 Jan 2014 12:37 by TomDK.
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04 Jan 2014 16:30 #99057
by X8GGY
In our 'laning blogs we refer to these as "Suzuki Gates" -
:laugh:
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kirkynut wrote: One of the benefits of a Zuke is it's narrowness. They can get through gaps that all the big boys can't. Being lightweight is also another benefit.
So to me I can see why people put the bigger axles on but I also think they are missing something.
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In our 'laning blogs we refer to these as "Suzuki Gates" -
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