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Suzuki Samurai
The Suzuki Samurai was a rebadged second-generation variant of the Suzuki Jimny manufactured from 1981 to 1998. The car was available as a two-door sport utility vehicle or two-door convertible. It featured a front engine and rear/four-wheel drive.
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What is the stock height of a 1987 Suzuki Samurai?
Here is the sizes and dimensions along with specifications for the Suzuki Samurai.
Samurai
1986 to 1995 sold in 2-door soft and hardtop models. Available in JX, JL, and JA trim packages. Equipped with a 1.3 8-valve I-4 engine.
The Samurai was the first Suzuki truck official sold in the United States through proper dealer channels. It's design was very much a carry over from the 1985 SJ410. So much so, that the 1986 Samurai's and 1984-95 SJ410's look exactly the same, except for body tags. In Canada it was introduced in the 1985 1/2 model year, in the US in 1986.
Depending on where it was sold in the world, the vehicle goes by three different names: Samurai (North and South America), Sierra (Europe, Australia and New Zealand), and Jimny (Asia). It is also known as the Suzuki Santana and the Maruti Gypsy. Mazda sells a re-badged new body style Jimny as the Mazda AZ-Off-road. Chevy also sells the newer Jimny in other countries. It's also known as the Holden Drover.
In North America the Samurai was never totally re-modeled, but various changes have happened over the years. A long wheel base version, a SJ410 carry over never released in the US, was discontinued in other countries in 1987. JA and JX models were offered from 1986-90, JL and 2WD models were offered from 1990-94. The 1994 US models did not have back seats due to new safety regulations.
In July 1988, Consumer Reports ran an article headlined "The Suzuki rolls over too easily." Suzuki stopped selling the Samurai in the North America in 1994 after a sharp drop in sales in that the company blames on CU's test result. However, the Sierra and Jimny continue to be sold in Europe, Australia and Asia.
In 1996, Suzuki gave the Sierra and Jimny a face lift which renewed buyer interest. Many other components were upgrade and fine tuned, but the most popular Suzuki 4x4 ever still retained its
narrow track and boxy look.
The 1999 model year brought about another, and perhaps the most ambitious, face lift for the "SJ" line. The body was completely redesigned featuring a slightly more rounded and modernized look. The dual solid axles and 2spd t-case were retained unlike many other 4WDs that had already made the switch to IFS and road biased all wheel drive. The hard top model returned as well as a new style convertible. This model continues to see strong sales and popularity all over the world and is also sold under both Mazda and Chevy badges.
Suzuki has rumored a new small true 4WD vehicle is in the works, possibly the next Jimny or its replacement. Speculations abound about the new platform, but rumors are pointing to a 2007 or 2008 release.
1986 Samurai Specs
Vehicle type: Two-door, hard and soft top
Vehicle class: Sport / utility
Power train layout: Front engine, four-wheel drive
Body structure: Body with chassis frame
Body: material Steel
Seating capacity: Four
Suspension:
Front Leaf spring solid axle
Rear Leaf spring solid axle
Steering:
Steering gear box Manual ball nut
Turning radius 16.7 ft. (5.1 m)
Toe in 0.08 - 0.24 in. (2 - 6 mm)
Caster angle 3° 30'
King pin angle 9° 00'
Brakes:
Type Power-assisted hydraulic
Front Disc, floating caliper
Rear Drum leading and trailing
Parking brake Lever-hand operated
Wheels and Tires:
Wheel Type Steel
Wheel size 15 x 5" (381 x 127 mm)
Tire type All-season, steel-belted radial
Tire size P205/70R15
Spare size Full-size
Front hubs
JA Manual/Automatic
JX Manual/Automatic
Restraint System:
Safety belts Front and rear lap / shoulder belts
Fuel Economy:
EPA Estimates - Manual
City 23 MPG
Highway 25 MPG
EPA Estimates - Automatic
City 21 MPG
Highway 24 MPG
Engine:
Type 1.3-liter, four-cylinder, in-line, 8-valve OHC
Block material Aluminum
Bore x Stroke 2.91 in. x 3.03 in. (74 mm x 77 mm)
Displacement 80.8 cu. in. (1.3 liter)
Compression ratio 8.9:1
Induction system Carburetor
Horsepower (SAE net) 60 hp @ 6500 rpm (45 kw)
Torque (SAE net) lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
Manual Transmission:
Type Five-speed, all synchromesh
Clutch Dry, single disc, diaphragm spring
Gear ratios
1st 3.652
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.423
4th 1.000
5th 0.795
Reverse 3.466
Transfer gear ratios
Low (4WD) 2.268
High 1.409
Differential ratio 3.73:1
Capacities / Calculated Data:
Engine oil 7.4 U.S. pt. (3.5 liters)
Fuel tank 10.6 U.S. gal. (40.3 liters)
Engine coolant 10.69 U.S. pt. (5 liters)
Transmission oil
Manual (4WD) 2.76 U.S. pt. (1.3 liters)
Differential gear oil
Front 4.2 U.S. pt. (2.0 liters)
Rear 3.2 U.S. pt. (1.5 liters)
Transfer gear box oil 1.7 U.S. pt. (0.8 liter)
Exterior Dimensions:
Wheelbase 79.9 in. (2030 mm)
Tread width
Front 51.2 in. (1300 mm)
Rear 51.6 in. (1310 mm)
Overall Length 135.0 in. (3430 mm)
Overall Width (Body) 60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Overall Height 65.6 in. (1665 mm)
Minimum ground clearance 8.1 in. (205 mm)
Curb Weight
Manual 2094 lb. (942 kg)
Gross Vehicle Wt. Rating 2923 lb. (1315 kg)
Gross Axle Wt. Rating
Front 1257 lb. (566 kg)
Rear 1675 lb. (754 kg)
Interior Dimensions
Rear cargo
Length 32.5 in (826 mm)
Width 50.0 in. (1270 mm)
Height 40.2 in (1021 mm)
Year by Year changes:
1985-1988
In the first year of sales in the US, the Samurai came equipped with a carbureted 1324cc, 4 cylinder, 4-stroke, 64HP engine with 100Nm Torque and a 5-speed transmission. The available body styles were convertible with vinyl soft top, convertible with fiberglass hardtop and a full steel bodied hard top. Each of these configurations had two bucket seats in the front and a bench seat in the rear. The Samurai would seat 4. The JA and JX models were offered from 1986-90. The JX came with a in-dash clock and a tachometer. You could buy it as a hardtop, soft top convertible, or with removable hardtop.
1988 1/2
Halfway through 1988 Suzuki made a few changes. They redesigned the dash with square holes in place of the round ones, placed a small storage area in the dash area and a different shifter knob was used. The suspension was softened for a (very) slightly better ride. A lower fifth gear was placed in the transmission and a bigger radiator was used to cool the engine better. The transfer case flanges were changed to a larger bolt pattern. I have also been told that they put weather stripping on the top bow and slightly redesigned grille , although I don't have the info on the differences yet.
1990
In 1990, Suzuki added fuel injection to the 1.3L engine, which in turn increased the horsepower to a massive 66 HP. The transmission and transfer case bearings were changed to the sealed design. They also removed two of four spider gears from front differential and the wheelbase increased an inch or two to improve the ride further. The JL and 2WD models were offered from 1990-94.
1993
Suzuki changed the grill design slightly.
1994
The back seats were removed in order to meet new US safety regulations.
1995
In 1995 the Samurai model was discontinued in US and Canada
1996
Although not sold in the US Suzuki made many design changes in 1996.
1996 Engine & Transmission
- exhaust muffler capacity increased to improve gas flow and reduce noise
- 5th gear ratio decreased (0.975 to 0.864)
- higher diff ratio (3.727 to 3.909)
- transfer gear ratio changed (High: 1.409 to 1.320; Low: 2.268 to 2.123)
- rubber mounted revised clutch cable eliminates vibration
- new transmission "Mass Damper" to reduce vibrations
- new viscous coupling engine fan reduces noise
- new high voltage transistor coil
- new larger capacity radiator
- larger 42 litre capacity fuel tank (from 40L)
- power steering added
Suspension & Brakes
- front and rear leaf springs replaced by an "Isolated Trailing Link and Coil Spring" design, providing the most remarkable improvement in ride and handling
- the brake booster diameter has been increased by 25mm (1 inch) to 200mm (8 inches), improving the stopping power dramatically
- coil springs with twin control arms for each axle
Exterior
- new hood, front fenders, windscreen panel, grill and indicator/parking lamps
- under hood insulation
- front and rear bumpers have been slightly restyled and are now polypropylene
- the traditional side stripe has been discontinued
- high level brake light is standard on the hard top and also on the soft top via a special mounting on the spare wheel bracket
- halogen head lights replace the old sealed beams
- revised vinyl material on the Soft Top hood.
- improved door seals.
Chassis
- chassis strength increased through two side-frames and five cross-members
- rubber mountings between body and chassis to absorb road vibration and reduce cabin noise
- side-protection beams
Interior
- totally revised dashboard with silver reflective gauges, including tachometer
- new wide, three spoke, urethane soft-grip steering wheel with collapsible steering column
- new front bucket seats with more lateral support and new upholstery (vinyl trim in S/Top, cloth trim in H/Top)
- comprehensive sound deadening material between the dashboard and firewall
- the front seat belt buckle position has been relocated to the side of the seat rather than floor mounted
- new molded door trims
- new improved brake and clutch pedal layout
- new plush cut pile carpet on hard top models
- console box between the front seats
- rear split folding bench
- tinted glass on rear side and back windows
Colors
Superior White, Antares Red, Reddish Blue (Metallic), Aqua Green (Metallic)
Where is the transmission oil fill located on a suzuki samurai?
a bolt on the transmission itself. crawl underneath, wrench in hand, and locate the bolt. mine has two, and one drain plug on bottom of tranny. the other two bolts are located towards the top of the tranny but located enough on the side to get that wrench in there. stick finger in hole to see if the fluid is to the bottom of the hole. dont have it running. also this is in a 87 sami 4x4 5 speed
How do you remove the shifter from the transfer case on a Suzuki Samurai?
It's been a few years since I've done this but I can give you a general idea. (I put over 250K miles on my samurai, my kid put over 180K on his, and I used to work on other friends' samurais as well, so I've pulled transmissions and transfer cases probably a dozen or more times.) The transfer case shifter is easier to remove than the transmission, if I remember correctly. But do you even really need to remove the shifter at all? If you are removing the transfer case in order to pull back the transmission to do a clutch job, for example, you probably don't need to pull the transfer case shifter...you can unscrew the shifter knob, unscrew the bolts around the rubber shield, and pull the rubber shield up off the transfer case shifter. At that point you can probably unbolt and remove the transfer case from under the car...3 (14mm?) bolts hold the transfer case to the frame, but of course you would have to remove the 3 driveshafts (4 bolts each on flanges) first. Unplug the electrical wiring to the transfer case (lights up the 4WD light inside) and you can just drop the case itself. BUT, if you REALLY want to remove the transfer shifter, unscrew the shifter knob, unbolt the rubber shield, pull that up off the knob, There are 3 small bolts holding the base of the shifter onto the transmission case. Take them out and the shifter should pull out I may be confusing the transmission shifter with the transfer case shifter. Both start out the same way, but ONE of them(transfer case) you have to push down on the shifter and twist it maybe a 1/4 turn, to the left I think....that will release it and then it pulls right out. It's a lot easier to remove it than when working backwards and putting it back in...getting it lined up, pushed down, and twisted can be a bit of a handful at times, but keep working at it and you can get it done. One other VERY COMMON shifting thing(transmission)...there is a small 10mm bolt with a narrowed tip,(also known as gear locator) that bolts through the flange on the transmission shifter housing, from the back. The narrow tip fits into a groove on the ball at the bottom of the transmission shifter. WHEN (notice I say WHEN and not IF) the tip of this bolt breaks, your transmission shifter will wiggle like crazy...floping around all over the place, making it just about impossible to figure out what gear it is in as it flops all over in EVERY gear. It is a VERY easy fix. remove the bolt I described. Either buy the real replacement from Suzuki or one of the aftermarket Suzuki places, or, take a new 10mm bolt(10x18.4) , and grind the threads off the last 1/4 inch of it so it has a narrow tip that will fit in the shifter groove. Bolt it back in and you're on your way. Note if the tip of the original broke all the way off it might have dropped all the way down into your transmission. Do you feel lucky? In a perfect world if the tip is missing you should probably pull the transmission apart, find it, and remove it before it breaks gears. But the gasket kit for the transmission was about $250 last time I bought one...so I would probably let it go. But then when I had Samurais there were still a lot of them around, so worse comes to worse I'd hit the junkyard and buy replacement used components. Now they are harder to find so you may want to take a more conservative approach. Sammy's are GREAT! Put a 4:1 transfer case kit in em, rebuild the axles with Geo Tracker center sections, and add a locker: That's how mine was eventually setup, running 31" tires on stock rims, with a homemade 3" body lift so everything would clear. I'd air the tires down to about 8psi and the little thing would go ANYWHERE. It was just a pain keeping it CA Smog legal. Have fun, hope this rambling helped.
Where can you purchase spare parts for the Maruti Gypsy?
i want price of parts of gypsy 413 in srinagar ( jammu & kashmir) my contact no. 9596153556 . i want authorise deler of maruti gypsy in srinagar jammu & kashmir
Where is the thermostat sensor on a suzuki samurai?
There are actually 3 things on a Suzuki Samurai I can think of that you might be asking about...all three are around the same place. 1. The traditional thermostat that opens when the engine coolant heats up, to start allowing coolant to flow through the radiator and get cooled down. (If there was no such device all coolant would flow through the radiator even when the engine was cold in the winter, greatly increasing the time for the engine to "warm up.") 2. An electrical sensor (actually a heat-controlled varistor, a resistor that changes it's resistance based on heat) that tells your car computer how warmed up the engine is. 3. Another electrical sensor (varistor) that goes to your temperature gauge on your dashboard. #1, the thermostat, is where the upper radiator hose goes to the engine. If you follow the fat hose off the top of the radiator, it goes to a fitting mounted at the top of the engine, near the front, on the passenger side. I think there are 3 small bolts that hold the fitting the hose attaches to, to the engine itself. If you remove this fitting you will find the thermostat mounted inside. It is a circle with a suspended fitting that can move up and down. If you want to test the thermostat, take it out, put it in a pot of water on your stove with a thermometer, and start heating the water. When you see the thermocouple move, look at your thermometer and see what temperature activated it. #2 & #3 are units bolted into the engine right around the same place (slightly below if I remember correctly) where the thermostat is located. There will be two wires into each fitting. I don't remember which is for your computer and which is for your temperature gauge. Hope this helped! Paul H.
How to lower the soft top on a Suzuki Samurai?
Assuming you want to remove the soft top, undo all the zippers & snaps. then, you will notice there are snaps on the inside upper part of the rear flap, unsnap those too. inside the sides of the rear flap are black straps. undo the velcro & remove. Open doors & at the inner top you will see a vlcro flap along the top across the door. Undo this. then, on the sides of the suzuki, behind doors, is a groove & slip system. just pull the whole top upward & it should slide up & out. The front windshield tongue & groove just comes right out. The rear upper support bar frame lifts up & push it towards cab. Roll the top up & it stores between the tailgate & rear seats. hope this helps you. ty, jaypmcwilliams
How do you change the transmission shifter sheet for a 1987 suzuki samurai?
Tha transfer case has a shift sheet, not the transmission. The transmission has a bushing and shift bolt. The bushing is usually rotted and the bolt mos likely sheared in half. When you pull out the shift level, be careful not to let the broken bolt tip fall into the tranny.
The white smoke is a sign of oil burning. A possibility is that the engine is worn and needs a rebuild. The rings that seal the cylinder are leaking oil past them and into the combustion chamber and burning. After a few 100k the engines of the Suzuki's can require a rebuild. For the condition of the vehicle it is worth it, but it can be expensive.
How do you turn off the check engine light on a 1999 Mercury Mystique?
the check engine light indicates there is a malfunction or problem associated with the engine. instead of just having it turned off, it may be in your, and your cars best interest to find out what and if there is a problem. if the light popped on for no reason, just have the light cleared. You can use an OBD2 scanner to read the code from your cars computer. They cost anywhere from $60 to $300, depending on what features you want. A basic scanner that can also reset the code will run you about $100. As the above states, you should read to code, so that you can determine what is causing the fault. The OBD2 port is located on the drivers side, under the dash board, near where your left knee would be while you are driving. It's pretty big, so you can't miss it. The probe from the scanner will only go in one way. So if it doesn't go in one way, turn it 180 degrees, and try it again.
How fast will a 1988 suzuki samurai run on the highway?
i have a 92, i can get mine up to 75mph on the interstate, i have p205/75/15 tires, but its pretty much gas pedal all the way to the floor.
How do you replace shifter sheet in 86 suzuki samurai transfer case?
I just did this in my '86 because the transfer case would not shift I had to remove the shifter and realign the two shifting rods inside to get it out of neutral.
Pull the shifter boot off the floor. Pull up the transfer case boot under the floor boot.
remove the shifter by using a couple of screwdrivers to push down on the ring around the shifter at the bottom and turn CCW (1/4 turn), this will release the spring loaded catches that hold the shifter in (don't worry you will not lose anything). When you extract the shifter you will see the 'ball' on the shift lever, the shifter sheet is what this ball sits on inside the transfer case. It is a cupped shaped piece of plastic like nylon and is often long ago disintegrated and missing, if not, pull it out and put in the new urethane or brass sheet and put everything back together.
Hints: be sure to eliminate any burrs on the shifting ball that will cause premature failure of the sheet by filing them off.
Where is the temperature valve governing the heat on a suzuki samurai?
If i under stand corectly this is being asked about the valve to regulate the internal heat, The valve itself is located in the engine bay on the fire wall, slightly off to the passenger side.
What controls the fuel injector on a 1991 suzuki samurai?
The TBI (Throttle Body Injection) is computer controlled, don't be scared of that though.
Ultimately it is the computer that adjusts the air-fuel ratio based on the sensor inputs from the O2 exhaust sensor, intake air flow, temperature, etc. There are many sensors that interface the computer to the outside world and if any of those are feeding erroneous information to the computer it does not know it (at least in some cases) and adjusts the air-fuel ratio incorrectly.
In most other cases if the computer detects there is a sensor that is 'out of range' it will enter 'Limp Home' mode and go full rich mixture because there is nothing else it can do. In limp mode the timing is fixed and the RPM is reduced to something like 3000 rpm Maximum! It will run, but not very well.
What is the correct manual transmission fluid to use in a 91' suzuki samurai?
GL4 any works.
i use, Penzoil syncromesh in all mine... easy to find in brick stores.
Where is the Serial number location suzuki samurai?
On a metal tag that is riveted to the left side of the plastic dashboard.
How do you replace a rear Universial JOINT on 1987 suzuki samurai?
like any other one take the drive shaft off and change it
What year did they stop making the samurai?
1994 was the last year they imported to the US.
In PUERTO RICO the last SAMURAI year 1995 (rear stop light in in spare tire mount)
What is the horsepower on 2008 Suzuki c50t?
Engine: 50 cubic inch, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 45 degree V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC
Horsepower: 45.1 wheel horsepower
Torque: 45.7 (62 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
1988 Suzuki samurai specifications?
I think this is true for most years: Wheelbase 79.9 in Track Front 51.2 in Rear 1310 mm 51.6 in Length135 in Width 61 in Height 65.6 in Length:wheelbase ratio 1.69 Ground clearance 8.1 in Curb weight 2050 lbWeight distribution
(Front) Fuel capacity 10.6 US Gal Bore × stroke 74.00 mm × 75.50 mm
2.91 in × 2.97 in Cylinders S-4Displacement 1.3 litre
1298 cc
(79.209 cu in) Compression ratio 9.50:1 Fuel system Maximum power
(DIN) 70 PS (69.0 bhp) (51.5 kW)
@ 6000 rpm Specific output 53.2 bhp/litre
0.87 bhp/cu in Maximum torque
(DIN) 103.0 Nm (76 ft·lb) (10.5 kgm)
@ 3500 rpm bmep 997.2 kPa (144.6 psi) Specific torque 79.35 Nm/litre Maximum rpm Manufacturer Suzuki Code Main bearings 5 Coolant Water Bore/stroke ratio 0.98 Unitary capacity 324.5 cc/cylinder Aspiration Normal Compressor type N/A Intercooler None Transmission 5M Top gear ratio 0.80 Final drive ratio 3.73
1986 Suzuki samurai air conditioner not cold enough?
add more coolant. if it is still set up for r12 buy a r134a conversion kit at parts store.
What is the gear ratio for first gear in a suzuki samurai transmission?
'86 Samurai 5 speed transmission 1st gear final reduction ratio from the factory manual is: 3.652
