First Time On The Rubicon Trail! In a Suzuki Samurai!

Suzuki Samurai (also known as a Suzuki Jimny/Sierra/Santana or Maruti Gypsy), Jeep CJ-7, and a JK take on the Legendary Rubicon Trail over 6 days. Shot Mainly with a GoPro camera.

[@nathansohm]

Thank you for sharing this! Looks like such a great time! -Nice Samurai btw.

[@ShaunKjar]

Great video! Looks like a fun trip!

[@offroadsensation]

can't wait to try out my new samurai on the trail this summer! nice video

[@delveneruiter631]

Awesome video

[@jessebellis478]

Zukis for life! I miss the good ol days !!!

[@BuiltForDirt]

Zuk in the next upcoming video

[@MrCopTom]

Great video & music. I have a Jeep TJ but miss my Suzuki 4X4 Sidekick. Wish they still sold them here.

[@B450R]

Really nice video! I like the edit, song, and layout of the whole thing. Awesome!

[@BuiltForDirt]

B450R Thank you, trying to get up to Rubicon again this year with a new Sammy and make another video. Should be much better so stay tuned. Love your blazer by the way, was gonna build mine a lot like yours but ended up getting into the Sammys so my Blazer is a tow rig for now.

[@crawlervideo]

Wow very nice video,i like the Sammy is not so extreme build but also realy capabel on the trail! I wish the 6,5 would be lower ,maybe a double low would be a good choice.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Thanks! It has been through the Rubicon twice now, my dad drove it through you can see in my 2016 Rubicon video. I do agree it needs lower gears as well.

[@maximusprr]

Kudos on the video very inspiring planning to build sammy as part of my ptsd theraphy any advice with sammy are welcome.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Research! Figure out what you want to build your Samurai for first and do it right the first time. Rock crawling, mudding, light trail riding are all different types of builds. Typically Samurai axles are good for up to a 31” tire (33s with chromoly shafts). Anything bigger you will want Toyota axles. There are lots of information online like Pirate 4x4, Suzuki Samurai Owners group on Facebook, tons of other forums as well. I’m always down to answer any questions, but figure out what type of wheeling you want to do and go with some buddies to make sure you like it before you invest lots of time and money.

[@sseibonnevilleman]

Jealousy is what I have. I hope to do the Rubicon someday.

[@surebrah]

Wow, I'm impressed that vehicle completed the rubicon. What size tires? Lockers?

[@BuiltForDirt]

It has 31s, and only a rear locker. We actually had the least amount of trouble, we never got stuck once. While the CJ-7 ripped out his oil pan drain plug, and the JK had to winch out once. We cruised right through, we did stack a few rocks here and there but not as much as you would think. I was impressed with it too

[@capnkirk13]

Great job! What size/brand lift was on the Sami?

[@BuiltForDirt]

I have a full walk around video of the Samurai here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3yWZox7fZ1-a9k

[@capnkirk13]

@@BuiltForDirt I watched it but in the comments here you mentioned you were running 1.3 vs 1.6 and by the looks of the way you were wrestling the wheel on the Rubicon I'm guessing you added the power steering later. So is the suspension the same as when you recorded this video?

[@BuiltForDirt]

At the time of this video it was just a spring over kit from low range off road. You are correct the power steering was added later as were the YJ springs and RUF springs. You can see it go through the Rubicon with the 1.6, power steering, and better suspension in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJrWmIiiZr6BkLc

[@billythao95]

what engine you got ? 1.3 carb? or fuel injection?

[@BuiltForDirt]

At the time it was 1.3 carb. Now it has a 1.6 8v, still on carb.

[@jabulla1]

Amazing, tires 31 with original differential?

[@BuiltForDirt]

Yes 31s, Spartan locker in the rear.

[@carltonhunt8088]

How much did this build cost round about? If that's not to personal

[@BuiltForDirt]

I believe it was some where around $2,200 and that includes buying the wheels and tires.

[@carltonhunt8088]

And you did all the work yourself

[@carltonhunt8088]

Did you need much help I should have asked

[@lucasavalos2237]

Was that a lizard on a leash?

[@BuiltForDirt]

Lucas Avalos Sort of! It's a little trick I learned as a child to catch lizards. You tie a long piece of grass into a loop so you can catch them with out getting too close so they don't run away!

[@lucasavalos2237]

Lol I was watching this with my brother and we both thought we were seeing things but then I was like did I just see a lizard on a leash? and he said the same thing. Great video btw I love the editing style and I think the music is pretty damn perfect

[@BuiltForDirt]

Thank you! My 2016 Rubicon video had the audio removed for copyright... it had much better music originally. I have some more great videos in works soon

[@lucasavalos2237]

TJ Mitchell Awesome! I think this channel definitely has potential to have some major growth, keep up the good work!

[@user-nq2fj5rk4g]

めっちゃザリガニに襲われてる(笑)

[@BuiltForDirt]

見てくれてありがとう！ 私は二度と安全に泳ぎません！

[@paradiseroad6405]

...music ruined it...

[@Mj-yi8od]

Wanted to watch but couldn't get past the bad music

[@BuiltForDirt]

Well thanks for your opinion