"HOW TO" links for suzuki's
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"HOW TO" links for suzuki's
Gear calculators
www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html
diff ratios
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=27476...highlight=#274761
Nats Welded Rear Diff Writeup
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=27773
Fitting a LockRight Difflock.
http://www.nitromax.nl/SAMLOCKER.HTM
Faulty Lockright Locker?
Maybe it needs shimming correctly?
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=20336
How to change rear wheel bearings:
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=8760&...ght=wheel+bearing
Really Useful Part Numbers
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=11051
Rear Diff Oil Seal
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=14086
How to fit UJ's (universal joints)
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=9546&...ght=wheel+bearing
UJ Info
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=174775#174775
AISIN Hub Re-Build Guide
http://orc.off-road.com/offroad/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=399668
Propshaft extension writeup
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=140134#140134
Vitara and Grand Vitara Drive Ratios
http://suzuki-grandvitara.info/cms/content/category/7/34/64/
Body Lifts
Body Lift How To
http://www.roadlessgear.com/html/techarticles/bodylift/
Bodywork mods and welding
MOT Spec Welding guide
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=22977
Brakes
Rear disk brake conversions:
http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/8/44363.html
http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/tech/backplate.htm
http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/tech/welddiscs.htm
rear disc write up from suzuki club uk
http://www.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/reardiskconversion.html
Bleeding Brakes
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=73648...;highlight=#73648
Servicing Calipers
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=72124...;highlight=#72124
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=49082...;highlight=#49082
Really useful Numbers
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=11051
Carburettors
Aisin carb strip down and clean guide
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=7948
SU Carb Conversion
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=165433
http://suzuki.off-road.com/suzuki/article/artic...ail.jsp?id=277598
Subaru Carb Conversion
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=177530#177530
Weber carb anti-stall mod:
http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,11445.0/all.html
http://suzuki.off-road.com/suzuki/article/artic...ail.jsp?id=277598
Electrical
Clicky Starter Fix
http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/article/artic...ail.jsp?id=277618
http://www.izook.com/reviews/clicky_fix/clickyfix.htm
Starter Motor Rebuild.
http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/index.php/topic,30428.0.html
Spanish SJ Wiring Info
http://www.the12volt.com/info/diagrams.asp
Roof Light Ideas
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10157&highlight=
Vitara Spotlight Wiring
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=6393&highlight=
Norv's Mk2 Golf Headlights into an SJ write up:
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=26348
Tow bar diagrams 7 and 13pin
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=300471#300471
Indicators / Sidelights into Bonnet by d86sta
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=16329
spanish headlight switchgear clean up
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=35091
1991-2000 transit diesel 90amp with vac pump alternator.
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=42560...ransit+alternator
Engine Conversions
Peugeot Diesel Mounts and Gearbox.
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=226819#226819
VW Diesel Fit
http://www.tomsebooks.com/DieselSamurai.htm
1600 engine AND Powersteering into SJ
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=5438&highlight=pas
Fitting 1600 engine in SJ
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=4387
Fitting 1600 engine without conversion plate
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=6804&...hlight=conversion
Wiring 1600 injection
http://www.yankeetoys.org/mini4x/efiswap/efiswap.htm
Where to by pipe work sometimes needed for conversions:
http://www.nfauto.co.uk/gates.htm
Engine mods/General Info
how to fit a vit rad in an SJ
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=45278
Vitara 1.6 Sump modification
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=25470...hlight=sump+++oil
Fuel System Generals
Fuel tank Ideas
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=17323
Replacing your worn out mechanical fuel pump
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=32247
Interior Modifications
Door Pockets (Keep those Sandwiches safe!)
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=12454...208fa50f13f6ae20f
Rock Sliders and Armour
Box Section Sills
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=17848
Tubular rock sliders nerf bars build
http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/8/46255.html
Petrol Tank Guard
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=6817
Security
Cheap Suzuki Alarm system
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=9375&...5560edaeed52461a2
Service Manuals
Full service manual for 413:
http://www.4x4.in.th/manual_sj413
Grand Vitara Service manuals
http://www.auszookers.com/uploads/downloads/vitara/SQ420WD.pdf
Vitara Service manual (1 of 2)
http://www.auszookers.com/uploads/downloads/vitara/SQ416_1of2.pdf
(2 of 2)
http://www.auszookers.com/uploads/downloads/vitara/SQ416_2of2.pdf
Speedo Recalibration
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10988
Steering
Mercedes Steering Arm info;
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=15553
Hi-steer conversions:
http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=83...ighlight=mercedes
http://www.wazuks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=193...ighlight=mercedes
Suspension
coils
*May* be of some use to someone planning coils / Vit solid axle swap etc. Or just for amusement
http://www.racingaspirations.com/macphersongeometry.php
Spring Perch Over Axle Guide (SPOA or SOA)
http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=174
Bam Bar/Anti Wrap/Traction Bars
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=25867
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=14699...ghlight=axle+wrap
Drop Shackles/Missing links
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=131069 - Also Discuss' Rears Up Front
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10037
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=1647&highlight=rascal
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10037
Quick Disconnect Anti Roll Bars
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10914
Transfercases and Gearboxes
Transfercase Buildup VIDEO
http://www.trail-gear.com/videos/samurai-tcase.wmv
RockLobster:
http://ironbark.bendigo.latrobe.edu.au/~jeff/xfer2.htm
http://www.mallo.nl/english/4.16.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Outback/3574/Rocklobster.html
http://www.suzukiclubuk.com/rocklobster.html
http://moose.ca/~slowzuki/slowzuki/tech_info/su...t-cases/index.htm (information about standard 410 and 413 cases and how to tell them apart)
Transfer Box Cradle
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=1604
Twin Gearboxes (SJ/Samurai):
http://www.suzuki-samurai.nl/volvo/volvo-eng.html (using a Volvo box)
Twin Transfer Box's on a Vitara
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=23752
Mating a Sj t box to a Vit gearBox
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=31904
Wheels and Tyres
Tyres and Rim Widths
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=18311
What wheels will fit my SJ? Pcd Info
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=15579&highlight=pcd
Winches
Mid-vehicle mounted winch:
http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/ecars/Foers/Winch.html
http://www.4wdonline.com/Foers/Winch.html
http://www.red-ibex.com/vector_winch_system.htm
Pay and play sites
http://www.paynplay.co.uk
And if you cannot find it in here, then try;
Other Suzuki 4x4 Information Resources
Suzuki Modification and Accessory Suppliers
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=21649
The Suzuki Info Bible!
http://www.acksfaq.com/
MOT manual:
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/contents.htm
http://www.suzukitech.org.uk/
http://www.suzukiinfo.com/
SUZUKICLUBUK
http://suzuki.off-road.com/suzuki/article/artic...ail.jsp?id=277595
Jimny Info
http://www.jimny4x4europe.com/
Service Manuals
Jimny
http://www.4x4.in.th/manual_jimny/index.html
Vitara
http://www.4x4.in.th/manual_vitara/index.html
LJ
http://www.4x4.in.th/manual_lj/index.html
www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html
diff ratios
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=27476...highlight=#274761
Nats Welded Rear Diff Writeup
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=27773
Fitting a LockRight Difflock.
http://www.nitromax.nl/SAMLOCKER.HTM
Faulty Lockright Locker?
Maybe it needs shimming correctly?
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=20336
How to change rear wheel bearings:
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=8760&...ght=wheel+bearing
Really Useful Part Numbers
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=11051
Rear Diff Oil Seal
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=14086
How to fit UJ's (universal joints)
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=9546&...ght=wheel+bearing
UJ Info
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=174775#174775
AISIN Hub Re-Build Guide
http://orc.off-road.com/offroad/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=399668
Propshaft extension writeup
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=140134#140134
Vitara and Grand Vitara Drive Ratios
http://suzuki-grandvitara.info/cms/content/category/7/34/64/
Body Lifts
Body Lift How To
http://www.roadlessgear.com/html/techarticles/bodylift/
Bodywork mods and welding
MOT Spec Welding guide
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=22977
Brakes
Rear disk brake conversions:
http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/8/44363.html
http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/tech/backplate.htm
http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/tech/welddiscs.htm
rear disc write up from suzuki club uk
http://www.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/reardiskconversion.html
Bleeding Brakes
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=73648...;highlight=#73648
Servicing Calipers
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=72124...;highlight=#72124
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=49082...;highlight=#49082
Really useful Numbers
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=11051
Carburettors
Aisin carb strip down and clean guide
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=7948
SU Carb Conversion
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=165433
http://suzuki.off-road.com/suzuki/article/artic...ail.jsp?id=277598
Subaru Carb Conversion
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=177530#177530
Weber carb anti-stall mod:
http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,11445.0/all.html
http://suzuki.off-road.com/suzuki/article/artic...ail.jsp?id=277598
Electrical
Clicky Starter Fix
http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/article/artic...ail.jsp?id=277618
http://www.izook.com/reviews/clicky_fix/clickyfix.htm
Starter Motor Rebuild.
http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/index.php/topic,30428.0.html
Spanish SJ Wiring Info
http://www.the12volt.com/info/diagrams.asp
Roof Light Ideas
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10157&highlight=
Vitara Spotlight Wiring
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=6393&highlight=
Norv's Mk2 Golf Headlights into an SJ write up:
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=26348
Tow bar diagrams 7 and 13pin
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=300471#300471
Indicators / Sidelights into Bonnet by d86sta
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=16329
spanish headlight switchgear clean up
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=35091
1991-2000 transit diesel 90amp with vac pump alternator.
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=42560...ransit+alternator
Engine Conversions
Peugeot Diesel Mounts and Gearbox.
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=226819#226819
VW Diesel Fit
http://www.tomsebooks.com/DieselSamurai.htm
1600 engine AND Powersteering into SJ
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=5438&highlight=pas
Fitting 1600 engine in SJ
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=4387
Fitting 1600 engine without conversion plate
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=6804&...hlight=conversion
Wiring 1600 injection
http://www.yankeetoys.org/mini4x/efiswap/efiswap.htm
Where to by pipe work sometimes needed for conversions:
http://www.nfauto.co.uk/gates.htm
Engine mods/General Info
how to fit a vit rad in an SJ
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=45278
Vitara 1.6 Sump modification
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=25470...hlight=sump+++oil
Fuel System Generals
Fuel tank Ideas
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=17323
Replacing your worn out mechanical fuel pump
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=32247
Interior Modifications
Door Pockets (Keep those Sandwiches safe!)
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=12454...208fa50f13f6ae20f
Rock Sliders and Armour
Box Section Sills
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=17848
Tubular rock sliders nerf bars build
http://forum.difflock.com/discus/messages/8/46255.html
Petrol Tank Guard
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=6817
Security
Cheap Suzuki Alarm system
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=9375&...5560edaeed52461a2
Service Manuals
Full service manual for 413:
http://www.4x4.in.th/manual_sj413
Grand Vitara Service manuals
http://www.auszookers.com/uploads/downloads/vitara/SQ420WD.pdf
Vitara Service manual (1 of 2)
http://www.auszookers.com/uploads/downloads/vitara/SQ416_1of2.pdf
(2 of 2)
http://www.auszookers.com/uploads/downloads/vitara/SQ416_2of2.pdf
Speedo Recalibration
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10988
Steering
Mercedes Steering Arm info;
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=15553
Hi-steer conversions:
http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=83...ighlight=mercedes
http://www.wazuks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=193...ighlight=mercedes
Suspension
coils
*May* be of some use to someone planning coils / Vit solid axle swap etc. Or just for amusement
http://www.racingaspirations.com/macphersongeometry.php
Spring Perch Over Axle Guide (SPOA or SOA)
http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=174
Bam Bar/Anti Wrap/Traction Bars
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=25867
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=14699...ghlight=axle+wrap
Drop Shackles/Missing links
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?p=131069 - Also Discuss' Rears Up Front
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10037
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=1647&highlight=rascal
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10037
Quick Disconnect Anti Roll Bars
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=10914
Transfercases and Gearboxes
Transfercase Buildup VIDEO
http://www.trail-gear.com/videos/samurai-tcase.wmv
RockLobster:
http://ironbark.bendigo.latrobe.edu.au/~jeff/xfer2.htm
http://www.mallo.nl/english/4.16.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Outback/3574/Rocklobster.html
http://www.suzukiclubuk.com/rocklobster.html
http://moose.ca/~slowzuki/slowzuki/tech_info/su...t-cases/index.htm (information about standard 410 and 413 cases and how to tell them apart)
Transfer Box Cradle
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=1604
Twin Gearboxes (SJ/Samurai):
http://www.suzuki-samurai.nl/volvo/volvo-eng.html (using a Volvo box)
Twin Transfer Box's on a Vitara
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=23752
Mating a Sj t box to a Vit gearBox
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=31904
Wheels and Tyres
Tyres and Rim Widths
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=18311
What wheels will fit my SJ? Pcd Info
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=15579&highlight=pcd
Winches
Mid-vehicle mounted winch:
http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/ecars/Foers/Winch.html
http://www.4wdonline.com/Foers/Winch.html
http://www.red-ibex.com/vector_winch_system.htm
Pay and play sites
http://www.paynplay.co.uk
And if you cannot find it in here, then try;
Other Suzuki 4x4 Information Resources
Suzuki Modification and Accessory Suppliers
http://forum.difflock.com/viewtopic.php?t=21649
The Suzuki Info Bible!
http://www.acksfaq.com/
MOT manual:
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/contents.htm
http://www.suzukitech.org.uk/
http://www.suzukiinfo.com/
SUZUKICLUBUK
http://suzuki.off-road.com/suzuki/article/artic...ail.jsp?id=277595
Jimny Info
http://www.jimny4x4europe.com/
Service Manuals
Jimny
http://www.4x4.in.th/manual_jimny/index.html
Vitara
http://www.4x4.in.th/manual_vitara/index.html
LJ
http://www.4x4.in.th/manual_lj/index.html
kingmarty- Number of posts : 400
Age : 46
Location : Right here.. sat on my arse!
occupation : Repairing rusty cheap crap
name : Sir Taylor the 1st
your vehicle : Still looking for a budget truck!
Registration date : 2009-11-02
Re: "HOW TO" links for suzuki's
Suzuki Acronyms and Glossary
SPOA - Spring Perch Over Axle
RUF - Rear springs Up Front
SAS - Solid Axle Swap
LSD - Limited Slip Diff
SJ - Small Suzuki 4x4
LJ - Smaller Suzuki 4x4, the predcessor to the SJ
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
OME - Old Man Emu - Suspension Manufacturer
EGT - Exhaust Gas Temperature
Useful Numbers
Handbrake Cable OEM# 54681A83600
1300cc SJ flywheel spigot bearing number 6200 2RSH (2 rubber seals)
Inlet Manifold Gasket (Metal type, Genuine Part): Part No: 13119-63B11
410 trafnser box rebuild parts list....
SJ410 Transfer Box
Rebuild Parts list
Gasket part numbers –
(Bought from main dealer)
Main Case - U29525A80050 x1
Front Case – U29535_80050 x1
Seal Part number/sizes –
38x50x8_TC R23 NBR x1 (simplybearings.com)
OS38x60x08 x2 (bearingboys.com)
Bearing sizes –
6306 NR circlip grooved x1
63-22X_NSL x1
62-28 2RS x3
bearings sizes recognised by all bearing supliers.
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removing an sj front clip
disconect all wiring from the headlights, inicators, horn and you will also need to disconect the oil sender wire this can be found just forward of the exhaust and about half way down the the block
you then need to unclip the brake pipes on the drivers side inner (right hand drive) wing as there part of the main clip
the you can find all the bolts marked in red on the pic belown and remove them. the arows are the lower door hinges and hidden bolts
dont forget when you open the doors you will find a singel bolt on both sides this is the hidden bolt... removeing the doors to get to the bolt is best as you have to take off the lower door hinge anyway
SPOA - Spring Perch Over Axle
RUF - Rear springs Up Front
SAS - Solid Axle Swap
LSD - Limited Slip Diff
SJ - Small Suzuki 4x4
LJ - Smaller Suzuki 4x4, the predcessor to the SJ
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
OME - Old Man Emu - Suspension Manufacturer
EGT - Exhaust Gas Temperature
Useful Numbers
Handbrake Cable OEM# 54681A83600
1300cc SJ flywheel spigot bearing number 6200 2RSH (2 rubber seals)
Inlet Manifold Gasket (Metal type, Genuine Part): Part No: 13119-63B11
410 trafnser box rebuild parts list....
SJ410 Transfer Box
Rebuild Parts list
Gasket part numbers –
(Bought from main dealer)
Main Case - U29525A80050 x1
Front Case – U29535_80050 x1
Seal Part number/sizes –
38x50x8_TC R23 NBR x1 (simplybearings.com)
OS38x60x08 x2 (bearingboys.com)
Bearing sizes –
6306 NR circlip grooved x1
63-22X_NSL x1
62-28 2RS x3
bearings sizes recognised by all bearing supliers.
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removing an sj front clip
disconect all wiring from the headlights, inicators, horn and you will also need to disconect the oil sender wire this can be found just forward of the exhaust and about half way down the the block
you then need to unclip the brake pipes on the drivers side inner (right hand drive) wing as there part of the main clip
the you can find all the bolts marked in red on the pic belown and remove them. the arows are the lower door hinges and hidden bolts
dont forget when you open the doors you will find a singel bolt on both sides this is the hidden bolt... removeing the doors to get to the bolt is best as you have to take off the lower door hinge anyway
kingmarty- Number of posts : 400
Age : 46
Location : Right here.. sat on my arse!
occupation : Repairing rusty cheap crap
name : Sir Taylor the 1st
your vehicle : Still looking for a budget truck!
Registration date : 2009-11-02
homework
u have certainly done your homework marty......
most useful
most useful
uncle g- Number of posts : 1482
Age : 55
Location : exeter
occupation : mouse monkey
name : Ian Russell
your vehicle : white sj orange cage
Registration date : 2009-02-19
Re: "HOW TO" links for suzuki's
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kingmarty- Number of posts : 400
Age : 46
Location : Right here.. sat on my arse!
occupation : Repairing rusty cheap crap
name : Sir Taylor the 1st
your vehicle : Still looking for a budget truck!
Registration date : 2009-11-02
Re: "HOW TO" links for suzuki's
good old copy n paste i love it
keep up the good work shame its a zuk though lol
keep up the good work shame its a zuk though lol
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