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 Jim Carr Door Handle Upgrade It doesnt take long to figure out that the stock door handles are too small and inadequate. Time after time Ive witnessed the door swing open at a speed close to the sound barrier. I am never able to grab the crazy thing before it whacks […]
Continue ReadingAfter finishing the bumper, it’s time to attach it to the zook. I wanted to keep it tucked in as close to the body as possible to leave as great of a departure angle as possible. Once it was in the correct position, the 3/8″ angle iron was drilled to match […]
Continue Readingwith Bill Johnston Do It Yourself Front Axle Project Part I While some zook pilots have replaced the entire axle assembly with a larger (non-Suzuki) component for more strength, it isn’t always a requirement. This series will show how you can add upgrades to the stock axle that will provide lift, […]
Continue Readingwith Bill Johnston Do It Yourself Rear Bumper We all know how the stock Samurai bumpers are little more than glorified light brackets. If you take your zook off the beaten path – you should think about making a change. There are many aftermarket manufacturers that offer a strong alternative to the stock bumpers. But […]
Continue Readingwith Larry Harris Spidertrax Disc Brake Installation Proportioning Valve 1) A proportioning valve is a must for this brake system to function properly. Refer to the section that corresponds to your vehicle. For all vehicles we are using a Stainless Steel Brakes (SSB) proportioning valve available though most automotive retailers. ?88.5-?95 Proportioning Setup 2) […]
Continue Readingwith Larry Harris Spidertrax Disc Brake Installation The Samurai has never been known as a speedster. Our little engine propels us down the trail at adequate speeds for most of our needs. The stock brake system was designed around this speed and our little stock tires. In the last few years the Samurai has come […]
Continue ReadingDirectHits, A Real World Test with Bill Johnston Have you ever seen a late night commercial for an automotive product that was supposed to give you something for nothing? Maybe something you stuck in the air inlet to re-engineer the air flow, or something you stuck on the fuel line to realign the molecules? Install […]
Continue ReadingWith Bill Harrop Toyota Turbo Diesel Conversion To begin, this Toyota turbocharged engine is about 98 vintage, from a van. It is about 95 horse power, two liters and has a red line of around 5300 RPM. The original oil pan was not usable for this conversion, but the models used in […]
Continue Reading1. Detent Spring 2. Detent Ball 3. 2-4 Shift Rail 4. Interlock Ball 5. Hi-Lo Shift Rail 6. Detent Ball 7. Detent Spring 8. Plug 9. Shifter 10. Material to be removed 11. Support Sleeve 12. 4-2 Shift Fork 14. Hi-Lo Shift Fork 16. Snap Ring After disassembly, remove material from 2-4 Shift Rail as […]
Continue ReadingBy Herman Hup Translated by Ko de Dorpsgek Daihatsu Charade 3 Cylinder Carb Swap I was surfing the Internet on the subject Suzuki Samurai technical and I found this article on swapping carburetors originally written in Dutch. As most of us know, the stock carburetor of Suzuki is a big pain in the @$$. I […]
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