My check engine light went off at 70k miles. I threw the switch myself. I had it for eight years until someone stoled it. It was a fun vehicle to ride. I would take it to the beaches in Florida and camping in the Florida State parks. I also took it muddying in Seminole county. I also pulled an S10 Chevy pickup truck stuck in the mud. I loved my Samurai.
@robertberke4865
Жыл бұрын
Looking to buy my first samurai. Thanks for your you tube channel. 👍 look forward future episodes and the real truth about the Samurais. Thanks. Bob
@Hwy83SUZUKI
Жыл бұрын
Good luck on your Samurai search!
@juliacarl584
3 жыл бұрын
We put a new engine in our 1996 Suzuki Sidekick a while back... This vehicle just keeps on trucking! So cheap to drive... We love it. This is the perfect vehicle for preppers or anyone getting ready for the apocalypse.
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Not even an apocalypse can stop the Mighty Samurai!!!
@troyduncan1969
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just purchased a 1988 tin can to work on. I have always been a vintage Jeep guy so the Samurai is a new adventure. Purchased a barely running tin can for $2,900 but it now purrs like a kitten - amazing how an inverted fuel line filter, dirty carb, loose serpentine belt and jacked-up vacuum lines effect performance (the seller was not mechanically inclined at all). This will be a fun project and the heater box drill trick will be on my list. Take care from Minnesota.
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Oftentimes the previous owner can be the worst thing a samurai has encountered. Sounds like you have a great project on your hands!
@troyduncan1969
3 жыл бұрын
@@Hwy83SUZUKI This is my "learning Samurai". It is not worthy of a full restoration due to rust, etc. but it will give me an opportunity to learn about the vehicle and have some fun - 88k miles, everything now works but the body is very rusty (good frame). The 94 YJ I most recently restored (66k original miles) never saw snow and spent 16 years years in a garage outside Denver and before that was in Texas. I am not a fan of rust but will weld new floor pans, do some body repair (not my expertise), paint it flat black or grey and have fun with it. The next Sammy will be from down South with zero rust.
@kohlmjj
3 жыл бұрын
This is the most Wisconsin sounding tutorial in the world. As a life long Wisconsinite I love it. I was waiting for and “ope” on the reset switch. Great content.
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Always nice to meet another Wisconsin Suzuki owner!!! Maybe we'll see each other at the Kwik Trip some day Dontcha Kno!!
@gschimbeck
3 жыл бұрын
I'm the first time owner for the fourth time. Had my first one when i was 16 and just got my last one last Father's day.
@rogeroday9408
3 жыл бұрын
I own a Sammy. Yer right, in hill country it’s gonna get there last. 5th gear only give you about 500 RPM. But on flat roads it will in fact cruise nicely at 70/75. It’s loud up there, but it does it. Overpass will bring you down to 60. It’s built for off-road. That’s where it shines. Fun video. Thanks.
@speedfreak8200
2 жыл бұрын
You may have miss spoke but you should get heat from below & through the defroster there is a door at bottom of heater to regulate how much goes to either one. Every Sammy I've had the wipers work great (I'm from Oregon)but why I'm here I want to share... before your window crank handle strips out & the door handles break, when you feel resistance take a can of lube with the straw squirt in the door lock & pivot points on outer handle then inside remove door card & shoot anything that moves...do this whenever you feel the need. Don't break your handles
@rustybaxter9606
Жыл бұрын
Awsome video, I just bought a 86 sanarai last night for 3 grand, drove it home on I-5 from north of Seattle to Elma Washington about 70 miles doing 60-65 mph. 5th gear work well on flat or down hill. But this answered every question I had. Thanks
@SuzukiGuru
3 жыл бұрын
Just drive it like you stole it Its a SAMURAI remember Japanese BADASS!!!!!🤣
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! 🤘
@WildGooseAdventures728
2 жыл бұрын
Planning on buying an 86 Sammy as my own first off road / overland rig this video just showed me that they actually have some character 😂
@vwdude001
3 жыл бұрын
I've got my samurai for 6 years now and didn't even know about the switch under the steering rack, need to check that one out :D keep up the good work!
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
The hidden switch.... A secret of the Samurai community!
@vwdude001
3 жыл бұрын
@@Hwy83SUZUKI checked it, my samurai doesn't have that switch :O maybe because it's an injection?
@RaulRodriguez-bq4nj
3 жыл бұрын
That light indicates you, it's time to check your engine, if everything is ok, turn the light off, if not, then fix it and that light will turn on again whe necessary I had the previous model for 12 year before it was stolen two days after the replacement of clutch and brakes. It was excellent, wish I still has it.
@campbellinglis1081
3 жыл бұрын
Mate to funny, !!!!!! I had one of these 27 years ago everything you said is so true but I want to add most fun car I have ever owned! !!!! I drive a f250 now and dream about my old suzuki cheers!! Have another beer my friend I like your style
@Toby-uk9hv
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 90's samurai 2 weeks ago and this video was so funny because everything you said happened to me lol. Nice video dude!
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! We've all been there before 😃 enjoy your new Samurai!
@Akuyah.official
3 жыл бұрын
I second a video for the Tracker/Sidekick! It's a heavily underrated option in the JDM scene and Ive been in the market to own one. My dream is a lowered tin-top 2wd Sidekick in silver with black accents 👌🏽
@TariqueEastman
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of those! Except its sitting clean on 3" 😂😂
@marcuscook5145
3 жыл бұрын
Another important note for first-time owners of these (at least if they work on their own) is that timing marks and ignition timing is based on cylinder number 4 at TDC... not cylinder number 1 like most other engines and most 3rd party literature states. If you base timing on cylinder number 1, you're going to get some backfiring.
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! It is very odd for most Suzuki new comers to time an engine on #4 but that is the correct way
@salami99
Жыл бұрын
wow it's like the engines in backwards. good to know
@maximuskhann5318
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm new with Suzuki Sj, Kept other 4x4s, But its my first, Tony I like your show, and ur style (funny). Its informative on samurai and entertaining as well.
@relicman
3 жыл бұрын
I love the color. My buddy had a few of these in the 90's and he had all these off road trails in the woods of his farm in Pennsylvania so we had some great times.
@clydebethatway7485
11 ай бұрын
Pennsylvania. The most beautiful state. Love for Whelan and PA. Never know what you’re gonna find.
@HOBODAVE
8 ай бұрын
you absolutely rule TONY!!! Thank you. newbie Samurai!! your channel and energy is amazing :) thanks for being authentically radical. sending heaps of good energy your way excited to learn a bunch from you
@dumbtree3031
3 жыл бұрын
7 years ive had multiple samurai's, i still didnt know what that switch did, i closed my eyes flicked it a couple times, didnt do anything didnt think about it, yet now i know i can remove my black electrical tape and flick the switch in confidence. yo yo yo 2.0!
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Pull the electrical tape!
@Via441
Жыл бұрын
Hello, I have been watching your videos and they are pretty good a really like the mountain of knowledge that you possess on these little monsters. I do have one question well I have many but for right know I am trying to just figure out the differences on the SJ 410 and the SJ 413 is it just the years and width base, gear ratio, dash and engine size. oh and I looked on your website but didn't see any merchandise t- shirts or hats.
@thesuzukiguyinkampala6873
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hyw83 love watching your videos. I own a 1995 Suzuki Sidekick. Love it to death watching from Uganda
@juliacarl584
3 жыл бұрын
I love my Sidekick too... People try to buy it from me all of the time. :-)
@TripSmith
Жыл бұрын
Lol, great video! Thanks for all the info you share!
@MaxC925
3 жыл бұрын
youre killing the fun of the switch!
@MrRETROPSY
3 жыл бұрын
And verh nice colour yiu got there I've just done mine in 6031. Was easy available. Got a high roof version though. Keep up the sj videos
@1shotbarbeque881
2 жыл бұрын
Did the heater box access n clean.. frickin amazing thanks👍.. Any tips on moving the drivers seat back since I'm 6'2" Thanks again
@lizanderson567
Жыл бұрын
I have a 87 Samurai and I had it turned over but I seen a wire disconnected from the control module and I hook it to the battery one way then I hooked up that way now it's better than a doorknob
@michaelstockton4469
Жыл бұрын
This new owner video is helping me greatly. Question: 1991 Samurai, 1.3, pulled the valve cover and a couple of the short screws in the rocker arms had worked out. Found one, replaced it and tightened all of them. I could not find the other screw, changed oil and couldn't find it there either. I replaced the lost screw. I have a peck in the engine, can't hear it until I give it gas, not a rod . Could the missing screw get anywhere that would cause the pecking? it's not on top of the head. Thanks for all the videos, you help me a bunch.
@aservclive
8 ай бұрын
Glad I've got volume on my phone
@evanramirez47
3 жыл бұрын
That dude is funny AF
@walkingthetightrope6637
3 жыл бұрын
You are literally a fucking lifesaver bro, THANKK u for all the info
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Hey Hey No problemo! Happy to help out 🍻
@gfalexan
Жыл бұрын
@@Hwy83SUZUKIwhat size tires are on your green sammi? Looks good
@brandonhookey7654
3 жыл бұрын
You forgot, “What’s the biggest tire I can run without a lift?”
@jerry-cw9yw
2 жыл бұрын
205 70 15
@garland2clean452
Жыл бұрын
@@jerry-cw9yw 235/75r15 is achievable on stock height
@hagayudha
Жыл бұрын
Around 28 inch
@MrRETROPSY
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, just found you, love how u speak of the samurai like a God vehicle. I love it, awesome video buddy! Means badass truck haha so funny, you look like dr. Greenthumb of samurais xD
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
The Samurai is the greatest vehicle ever made!! Glad you are enjoying the videos!
@reddbeard2030
3 жыл бұрын
Yessir. 5th gear is mysterious for sure. Not an "Expressway Vehicle" Bad Ass on the Street though!
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much BadAss anywhere but the Express way! Haha
@jdmcarandmotorcycle
Жыл бұрын
Subscribed 😊😊😊
@ka4172
Жыл бұрын
I build my Radio also in the glove box.You get also heat at the window side vent ,maybe only in europe ha ha.If you air up your tires to 2,5 bar you can also use 5 gear on the Autobahn ha ha.
@maherbusedra1667
3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, very funny and informative! What is a good size tire or the biggest without effecting the car on stock suspension. Thanks
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
roughly 29" tires depending on brand and width
@maherbeemer2
3 жыл бұрын
@@Hwy83SUZUKI any examples on stock suspension
@snarrdental
3 жыл бұрын
love the wheels. What are the rims and tires?
@RacecarsAndRicefish
2 жыл бұрын
did you ever find yourself any good wheels for yours?
@snarrdental
2 жыл бұрын
Not yet still looking.
@You_are_not_normal
3 жыл бұрын
👍😎 yes brother
@RyanHryciuk
3 жыл бұрын
Love your vids! What tires are those?
@user-df3kt6ox1t
3 жыл бұрын
I use 5th gear on the down hill😃
@lizanderson567
Жыл бұрын
I was trying to figure out why I was not getting fired to the distributor
@braddahdussifyoumuss596
3 жыл бұрын
This is fuckin awesome broski!!🤘🏽🤙🏽
@racheldumas8384
3 жыл бұрын
I want one so badly. Been watching ads for a year now and still haven’t found the one for me yet
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Stay patient and you'll find the right one!
@mrbaaman
3 жыл бұрын
Took me ages as well. Finally got a gem. Found it on a site called offerup. Barber told me about it, looked the same night and find it. Good luck
@carsonpearce5026
3 жыл бұрын
I got myself a geo tracker to hold me over until I find the right Samurai. Its awesome and may just end up not getting a samurai
@racheldumas8384
3 жыл бұрын
@@carsonpearce5026 See I’ve thought about a Geo actually but I’ve become so attached to the idea of a Samurai...
@carsonpearce5026
3 жыл бұрын
@@racheldumas8384 yeah its not for everyone for sure. The Samurai has a beauty to it.
@cookielover3441
3 жыл бұрын
Ur like the guy that reveals magic trics
@ChromeArty
Жыл бұрын
Im returning my Sami back to stock height. Bought is with a SPOA lift and bought new leafs for the ol girl, that pushed things way too high. So she may end up being maybe an inch or two higher than stock. What brand tires ya got on Rambo there? They look great! Im thinking a 28" tire should work fine for me. Gotta find someone who wants 31" BFGoodrich Mud Terrains around here now
@cimotorsports-atv
3 жыл бұрын
the switch! LOL
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
The switch never disappoints! 🤣
@josedc9916
2 жыл бұрын
I have one 21yo, is the best and cheep 4x4
@Hwy83SUZUKI
2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah !
@orlandoguzman7790
2 жыл бұрын
Good videos Tony is a462 ratio good for daily drive with 10/30/15 tires
@JohnnyTheCache
11 ай бұрын
great looking car
@JasonWallich
3 жыл бұрын
Do one of these for the tracker!
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea! 👍🏼
@AndysAutoCarePlus
3 жыл бұрын
I second this.
@JER1334
3 жыл бұрын
I third it
@edsonkidwell2522
2 жыл бұрын
That was the idea back in.the day do you sell zuks I've been looking for one love my 88 soft top was a Billy goat hysterical around bigger heavier 4x4s
@wpspeed2738
3 жыл бұрын
GREAT video! maybe you can do one in the future about why and where water gets into the cabin ? whenever im driving in the rain for a bit water eventually starts dripping on my feet. if i leave the car out over night and we get a good storm, i'll go to drive in the morning and the first right hand turn i take a wave of water goes left and then dumps onto my feet lol any help ?
@datingsas
2 жыл бұрын
I believe your air vent opening in front of the window is clogged inside. The water is supposed to exit out to the tubes inside the engine bay. Mine does the same thing.
@robormiston2841
3 жыл бұрын
I don't see a video about adjusting the clutch on these? That might be a good one. My 95 Tracker is a little hard to shift. I just ordered your shifter rebuild kit but I think my cable is out of adjustment. Pedal height feels good and it does not slip if I try to climb hills or anything but it wants to kinda almost grind when I shift. 170,000 miles so far. I just bought it so don't know when the last clutch was put in or if ever yet. I think there must be an adjustment on it somewhere. Thanks for the school of Samarioligy.
@azaelchavez703
Жыл бұрын
Where can I buy the metal sheet emblem that goes on the door.??
@SkitzerPoindexter
Жыл бұрын
Ok, what's that little metal box mounted to the bottom of the package tray above the passenger side footwell? I'm not a new owner, but that thing clicks and buzzes, so it's got my attention.
@Hwy83SUZUKI
Жыл бұрын
sounds aftermarket
@Hwy83SUZUKI
Жыл бұрын
If it's silver metal box it could be the AC amplifier but it should be mounted higher up
@SkitzerPoindexter
Жыл бұрын
@@Hwy83SUZUKI My impression was that the clicks and buzzes were due to some sort of failure. I guess I'll have to actually look at it and see what it could be. I don't remember my previous '87 having one, but that was almost 30 years ago.
@SkitzerPoindexter
Жыл бұрын
@@Hwy83SUZUKI Yeah, it's a silver metal box that says Denso on it with a part number... Turns out there is some sort of relay mounted next to it, and that's what's making all the racket.
@davidcraft4909
2 жыл бұрын
That hood release was supposedly place there because the samurai was a right hand drive and they were too lazy to run the cable to the left side for US samurais. but yeah you covered the most important part and that is where its at. I had trouble with that.
@HeatherFaraMS
3 жыл бұрын
I immediately knew hood, but the gas lock...omg...hours later
@regginaldwilliams9381
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@isaganirey3446
2 жыл бұрын
Funny stuff dude 😂. There is one for sale in my town for 9k🤔
@johnog8358
2 жыл бұрын
Did you remove the fender guards mount pieces? Was it a case off drilling the welds?
@JER1334
3 жыл бұрын
I love the videos man. I just kind of ran across them and now I'm hooked. I can't find one that shows you how to put removable doors on one though
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying the content - We'll work on that video in the future!
@mr.phoenix8691
3 жыл бұрын
I really love the look of the samurai... would you recommend it as a daily driver as well as a mild offroader? (I live in a rual area with lots of gravel roads, but about an hour away is a city (techanally a town but 30k people is a lot for me lol) and I think its a nice, cheap car, to learn how to drive in. But judging as its old i'm thinking lots of maintenance, and lots of gas refills. Is this correct?
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
The only downfall of the Samurai is freeway driving-top speed. So from your description it will be a good daily driver in your environment. They are very reliable but yes with being old there may be oil leaks and such. Nothing that will prevent it from driving though
@mr.phoenix8691
3 жыл бұрын
@Hwy83 SUZUKI Also how fast can it go? can it overtake vehicles going 70 mph?
@automachinehead
2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.phoenix8691 the only vehicle it can overtake is a worn out samurai
@conniechapin9278
7 ай бұрын
In my opinion the tracker/sidekick is a much better daily driver. Bigger engine, independent suspension and rack and pinion steering.
@tommorgan6771
2 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a 1985 Samurai - i want to get it raised up and add new large tires like what you have on yours - how can i do this / what kind of tires have you got?
@migueljose2126
3 жыл бұрын
Hermoso Auto.
@kentepisodes143
2 жыл бұрын
Veey good and thanks. How about coomon problems of this samurai
@jeanlucfaille7495
3 жыл бұрын
merci Tonny !
@adamoertel5587
3 жыл бұрын
I've had 5 trackers but no Samurai yet. Still looking for one
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Samurais are BADASS!
@kojoagyeman3434
3 жыл бұрын
Please I also have a tracker can you please help me get some of the canopy
@acatnamedscoop7718
Жыл бұрын
cool color
@johnhumel3397
11 ай бұрын
Is that locking hubs on the rear?
@reneguay1347
5 ай бұрын
Where can i buy a 2 piece soft top for a 91 samurai thanks
@montywilliams3897
3 жыл бұрын
Heater problems vacuumed out heater box, changed thermostat, coolant fine heater core not leaking.. I am stumped. Any suggestions?
@Lirvic86cv
2 жыл бұрын
What size tires are those. And are they still on the original rims?
@abishekpalani9626
Жыл бұрын
Can I add a faster wiper system fr9m another car ??
@gfalexan
Жыл бұрын
What size tires are the your green sammi?
@wojciechszarek7364
2 жыл бұрын
how have you timmed back windows - plastic ons?
@thejuckes1651
3 жыл бұрын
where’d you get the side decals on the bottom of door. Mine has chrome. :/
@Marchautowerks
3 жыл бұрын
I thought samurai meant jimny in Japanese? Also what cheap wheels can I find in a junkyard that fit?
@juanbeltran3634
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tony the sigaret plug next to the choke how do you have it conet??
@marioavalos2831
3 жыл бұрын
OMG I always thought the switch was added by somebody trying to skip smog LOL. I was never going to ask though. But now that you brought it up do I just flip it in One Direction and then goes off or do you flip on and off?
@michaelwilliams2807
3 жыл бұрын
I have had two 1988.5 Samurais and there was not such switch under my dash by the keys.
@wilfredocastillo1890
3 жыл бұрын
Could you do the engines ?? And swaps I would love to own one and know more of them and more common issues :) I want more knowledge \^0^/
@tonyvolt6871
3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at a 88 Suzuki samurai. Any suggestions or warnings lol
@frediramos3830
Жыл бұрын
Were are you shop?
@perrywinningham6142
2 жыл бұрын
You drink the same beer I do hell yeah you got a Suzuki for sale
@terryivan2153
3 жыл бұрын
ok..i'll clean out the hubs..thanks
@georgemichaelofficial
3 жыл бұрын
Straight up: can I drive this for hours on the highway?
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! - although be sure to stay in the right lane as you will get passed by every other vehicle on the road hahaha.
@caseymaroney5028
3 жыл бұрын
I need a carb recommendation for my 87!!!Runs really really rough!
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
We will be adding a carb swap option on our website soon! Contact us tomorrow for details and recommendations 👍🏼
@marcuscook5145
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of the Toyota 3K/4K carb. You'll have a manual choke, but it's fine even for modified engines and it's better offroad than the Weber (the Weber stalls on steep angles). It's also cheaper, eliminates vacuum lines, and has only marginally less power potential (still a better carb than the stock unit). Certified Machine has an awesome kit for sale that includes all of the needed hardware and an already tested/tuned new carb. If you're spending 99.9% of your time on the road, the Weber is hard to beat without spending a bunch on a fancy custom intake manifold to fit multiple motorcycle carbs.
@horstwagner7663
3 жыл бұрын
DOS a 1989 Geo tracker 1.6 engine 4 x 4 automatic has a cabin air filter and where is it located
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't
@ajazkarim6387
Жыл бұрын
Hello how are you sir
@kojoagyeman3434
3 жыл бұрын
Please am in Ghana west Africa can I get some of the canopy to buy?
@johnog8358
2 жыл бұрын
What is if it's a 4 speed sj410
@deestoker6907
3 жыл бұрын
i see them get roasted over tires size lol
@Hwy83SUZUKI
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@robertorodriguez8417
3 жыл бұрын
What are the specs on those wheels and tires?
@georgekondis9784
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do performers to Susuki
@ThomasEngida
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is 1995, the check engine is on and couldn't locate the switch
@Hwy83SUZUKI
2 жыл бұрын
Follow the wires from the back of the gauge cluster to help find the switch
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