iZook – Suzuki 4×4 Tech Information, Accessories, Travel & Adventure
iZook is staffed by a group of off-road enthusiasts who are committed to the advancement of the Suzuki automobile for the sport of off-roading.
with Jeff Pollock Back to the Basics Remember when Samurais first hit the USA auto market? They were hot, so hot that dealerships had a hard time keeping them on the car lots. What made them so appealing? Well, the fact that they were cheap, nimble, economical, reliable four wheel drive vehicles that in […]
Continue Readingwith Bill Johnston The Popsicle! Back in the spring of 2000 Art Lilley was in the market to buy a Jeep. He looked for a few months and finally decided that they cost way more than he was willing to spend. His wife suggested he go and look at a Suzuki Samurai and the rest […]
Continue ReadingYJ Front Spring Conversion with Bill Johnston Putting the ShrockWorks Winch Bumper on last month gave us a few options we didn’t have before. The bumper was designed to allow enough room for suspension upgrades that fit around the front of the frame rail. So we went ahead and installed the Trail Tough Front […]
Continue ReadingSpecialty Zook Tools with Bill Johnston As Suzuki enthusiasts, we sometimes have to make ‘adjustments and upgrades’ in our garages and carports. Most of the time it is done with basic hand tools, but when you can get your hands on the right tool for less than a body appendage, everything goes ‘that much’ better. […]
Continue ReadingBumper Billboards! With Bill Johnston Some folks like a clean, sanitary look to their vehicle. Some proudly display the achievements of their children on the bumpers. Others like to add a little flair that makes you look twice. Which one are you? If you are looking for that perfect bumper sticker that reflects your […]
Continue ReadingLine Lock Safety Brake with Bill Johnston Pork Barrel Engineering came up with a very versatile line lock system made especially for the Samurai. We have also installed the system in a Samurai that has dual batteries (shifting the mounting position slightly) and the installation was just as painless. The installation took about two hours, […]
Continue ReadingRocky Road Extended Front Shock Mounts for Samurai with Larry Harris When I modified my front suspension it was clear that I needed help in the front shock area. Mine were to short and they limited axle travel. I found a set of long travel shocks but was dismayed when I could not find a […]
Continue ReadingRocky Road Front To Rear Spring Kit with Larry Harris One of the best kept off roader secrets is about to be let out of the bag! “Longer is better”. Want more articulation with out digging deep in to your pockets? Want a better ride? Want bolt on? It really is not a secret that […]
Continue ReadingKlune-V R.A.D. Valve Stems with Bill Johnston When on the street we run our tires at a set air pressure that will allow the best traction while maintaining a safe level of control. When on the trail we maximize the tire footprint by dropping the air pressure. But finding a way to drop that air […]
Continue ReadingRocky Road Outfitters Rear Driveshaft with Larry Harris I am playing in the Silver Lake Dunes State Park, wheeling along and it happens. Bang! from the rear of the truck, damn there goes that “U” joint again. Low gears, modified transfer case, big tires, you can see where this is going. Every time I modify […]
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