Just a simple Sami buggy

clemsonjeep · Oct 26, 2018

DirtMonkey said:
Hadnt been on here in a while, just saw this. I dig it. I am a believer in the mindset, that you haven't truly enjoyed wheelin until you've had a Suzuki buggy. Lightweight and simple. Showing up rigs that cost thousands of dollars more never gets old

Exactly...never gets old.

untchabl · Oct 26, 2018

DirtMonkey said:
Hadnt been on here in a while, just saw this. I dig it. I am a believer in the mindset, that you haven't truly enjoyed wheelin until you've had a Suzuki buggy. Lightweight and simple. Showing up rigs that cost thousands of dollars more never gets old

Simple and lightweight is the goal. Just a fun, reliable trail rig that wasn't big $$ to build.

Did get the Reds mounted last weekend.

untchabl · Nov 1, 2018

Out in the sunshine for the first time, pulled it out of the shop to turn it around. Getting ready to pull the mock-up drivetrain and swap in the real engine and trans so we can start building the t-case mount.

untchabl · Nov 15, 2018

More progress this week. Got the mock-up drivetrain out and the real one in.

The stock transmission tunnel wasn't going to work with how we want to mount the shifter. Still need to trim more to get the t-case mounted and be able to keep a flat belly.

We discussed several different styles for the door bars but in the end we both decided on a simple style. Next time, we'll mount the fuel cell, make the passenger door bar and start on the dash.

untchabl · Nov 22, 2018

Finished up the rear tube work and mounted the fuel cell.

Also finished the door bars and started on the dash.

d9marko · Nov 22, 2018

This is gonna be a cool little ride!

clemsonjeep · Nov 23, 2018

Looking great John!

untchabl · Nov 23, 2018

clemsonjeep said:
Looking great John!

Thanks Ryan. Very happy with how it's turning out.

untchabl · Jan 22, 2019

Finally back to work on the buggy. Built and installed the power steering mount. Nice bonus was the stock serpentine belt still fits. Also tacked on the winch plate to check fitment of the fairlead mount.

clemsonjeep · Jan 22, 2019

Where's them shiny steering arms???

untchabl · Jan 23, 2019

clemsonjeep said:
Where's them shiny steering arms???

Still in the box. Waiting to install them when we build the steering ram mount.

untchabl · Jan 30, 2019

Bolted on the 37" Reds to see how it looks.

Forbanger · Jan 31, 2019

jta · Feb 2, 2019

This thing is cool. Just out of curiosity why bother with the Samurai tub at all?

untchabl · Feb 2, 2019

jta said:
This thing is cool. Just out of curiosity why bother with the Samurai tub at all?

Originally the plan was to use the Sami tub to cut down on sheet metal work for the firewall and floor. But the more I think about it, the less I want to keep the stock floor. Not 100% sure what I'll end up doing before I'm done.

jta · Feb 2, 2019

untchabl said:
Originally the plan was to use the Sami tub to cut down on sheet metal work for the firewall and floor. But the more I think about it, the less I want to keep the stock floor. Not 100% sure what I'll end up doing before I'm done.

Got it. That 2.0 is gonna be nice