Toyota vs. Samurai - Page 2

Biggerhammer · 10-30-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by deathrunner

I knew and wheeled with the owner of this Zook. That pic was after the RRO coil kit was added. He finished it off and painted it "Popsicle" orange. Wheeled it little while longer than added Yota axles to it and a set of 35" Krawlers. I have personally seen this rig continually embarrass much larger and more expensive rigs on every trip out.

Sadly the owner, Msgt Arthur Lilly Died in combat in Afganistan a little over two years ago.

Here is a link to the build. http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,32980.0.html

Also the other Zook/K5 is a member on the same BBS. It was gonna be a stretched Zook but he was being moved by the Air Force and had to change plans... So it went on to a K5 frame.

If you want to build a Zook with Yota running gear... I say Toss Yota running gear under it with a 1.6 16 valve Tracker engine and some 6.5 TC gears and call it done. Leave the Runner as is and wheel it.

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bigt · 10-30-2009, 04:12 PM

this is what im doing NOW
i have a LWB sammy and its getting yota axles n stuff as we speak.. its older so i dont need a ettest and they are amazing offroad and WAY EASYIER to tow around and SO SIMPLE TO WORK ON!!
fully boxed frame and PARTS ARE CHEAPER FOR OFFROAD STUFF LIKE ARMOR and tcase gears

GenXr · 11-14-2009, 07:25 PM

What did you decide to do?

I have a yota and a zuk. I like them both and I'm lucky I guess because I didn't have to choose one over the other.

WFO · 11-18-2009, 07:24 AM

Im working on redoing the rear suspension now. Getting rid of the 63 chevies and going to 5" lift toyotas inboarded a few inches, new housing (mine is bent) traction bar and new shocks and mounts. Still debating on how I want to do the shackles. I want to keep everything up out of the way and have a better departure angle.

I cut the top off the rear behind the doors and i'm going to dovetail the back.

Next will be an exo, Im working on building a gottrikes bender as we speak.

Ive realized I will end up outgrowing the toy axles. I want to go to 42s or bigger in the near future so Im gonna wheel what I got til I get some bigger axles.

So no samurai body swap for me. I think it would be neat, just not as feasable as I was hoping.

tc · 11-18-2009, 12:41 PM

Should just link it then - same amount of fab pretty much as relocating the hangers and everything, and you never have to worry about axle wrap/wheel hop ever again.

WFO · 11-19-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc

Should just link it then - same amount of fab pretty much as relocating the hangers and everything, and you never have to worry about axle wrap/wheel hop ever again.

Oh man you just had to say that. Now you got me thinking.....

That would give me the best departure angle.

tc · 11-19-2009, 07:34 PM

Here's how I did it

http://www.yotatech.com/f116/tc-s-2n...thread-153382/

10-30-2009, 04:12 PM	#27 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	this is what im doing NOW i have a LWB sammy and its getting yota axles n stuff as we speak.. its older so i dont need a ettest and they are amazing offroad and WAY EASYIER to tow around and SO SIMPLE TO WORK ON!! fully boxed frame and PARTS ARE CHEAPER FOR OFFROAD STUFF LIKE ARMOR and tcase gears __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

11-14-2009, 07:25 PM	#28 (permalink)
GenXr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 558	What did you decide to do? I have a yota and a zuk. I like them both and I'm lucky I guess because I didn't have to choose one over the other. __________________ Old Blue - 1995 Xtra Cab 4x4

11-18-2009, 12:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,372	Should just link it then - same amount of fab pretty much as relocating the hangers and everything, and you never have to worry about axle wrap/wheel hop ever again. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

11-19-2009, 07:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,372	Here's how I did it http://www.yotatech.com/f116/tc-s-2n...thread-153382/ __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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11-18-2009, 07:24 AM	#29 (permalink)
WFO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 496	Im working on redoing the rear suspension now. Getting rid of the 63 chevies and going to 5" lift toyotas inboarded a few inches, new housing (mine is bent) traction bar and new shocks and mounts. Still debating on how I want to do the shackles. I want to keep everything up out of the way and have a better departure angle. I cut the top off the rear behind the doors and i'm going to dovetail the back. Next will be an exo, Im working on building a gottrikes bender as we speak. Ive realized I will end up outgrowing the toy axles. I want to go to 42s or bigger in the near future so Im gonna wheel what I got til I get some bigger axles. So no samurai body swap for me. I think it would be neat, just not as feasable as I was hoping.