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.
Caged!with Bill Johnston A roll cage is not a permanent structure. It is designed to keep the passenger area from collapsing during a collision with another object (ground, tree, rock, etc.) Depending on the situation, it can end up being a one time use component, but it will keep you safer than the […]
Continue ReadingThe front down tubes mount to a floor plate on either side. At this point there were no holes to line up yet. When everything was in place, we tack welded it in together. Notice the towels under the work area. If you are going to do any welding in your rig and […]
Continue ReadingRear Axle Bearing Disassembly Remove the rear brake drum Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to be repaired (do not remove them). Lift the rear of your Samurai and support the axle tube with jack stands. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. Check the parking brake, ensuring it is released. To […]
Continue ReadingYou can see on the left how the new transmission mount is formed by an arm extending from the new crossmember. We drilled the mounting points using a 5/16″ drill bit. The drivers side mounting holes are very close to the exhaust system, so be careful. If you have aftermarket exhaust […]
Continue ReadingPetroworks Custom Wheels Wesley’s Zuk has been riding on Ultra 15 X 8 wheels with standard backspacing since we built the truck. Don’t get me wrong the truck rode nice and had a stable feel to it but Wesley wanted a wider stance. We had a couple of options, use wheel spacers or get […]
Continue Readingwith Larry Harris Rotational Dynamics has developed a new power accessories for our underpowered Zook engines. The under drive pulley from Rotational Dynamics. This pulley will provide a 25% under drive and weighs 3.51bs lighter than your stock pulley. These enhancements allow for increased power output by reducing parasitic losses. The pulley […]
Continue Readingwith Bill Johnston 26 Spline RCV Performance Axlesfrom Spidertrax Have you ever looked closely at the front axle shafts in a Samurai? Have you ever wanted to upgrade without major component replacement? The front axles meet the differentials using a small 22 spline pattern. The rear axles slide into the same kind […]
Continue ReadingRCI Pro Racing Seat Installationwith Bill Johnston When the seams started separating on the seats in my 92 Samurai JL, I had two choices. I could have the seats reupholstered, or replaced. A few things had to be considered first though. The Drivers seat leaned back a bit more than stock (after […]
Continue Readingwith Scott Yach (aka RockRat) Ring and Pinion Installation This article is general and starting after your carriers have been removed from the axle housings. After receiving your new gears, check both boxes and contents and make sure all necessary parts are there. Double check ring gear and pinion for matching numbers, be careful not […]
Continue ReadingSporty New Hard Top!By Bill Johnston When I started driving my first Samurai, I had a friend that had a unique fiberglass top on his rig. It turned the Zook into a half-cab. Until recently, his was the only one I had seen up close. Lately, whenever I would look for them, […]
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