New Samurai Owner? MUST WATCH Video!!! @Hwy83 SUZUKI

[@robmx2324]

My check engine light went off at 70k miles. I threw the switch myself. I had it for eight years until someone stoled it. It was a fun vehicle to ride. I would take it to the beaches in Florida and camping in the Florida State parks. I also took it muddying in Seminole county. I also pulled an S10 Chevy pickup truck stuck in the mud. I loved my Samurai.

[@robertberke4865]

Looking to buy my first samurai. Thanks for your you tube channel. 👍 look forward future episodes and the real truth about the Samurais. Thanks. Bob

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Good luck on your Samurai search!

[@juliacarl584]

We put a new engine in our 1996 Suzuki Sidekick a while back... This vehicle just keeps on trucking! So cheap to drive... We love it. This is the perfect vehicle for preppers or anyone getting ready for the apocalypse.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Not even an apocalypse can stop the Mighty Samurai!!!

[@speedfreak8200]

You may have miss spoke but you should get heat from below & through the defroster there is a door at bottom of heater to regulate how much goes to either one. Every Sammy I've had the wipers work great (I'm from Oregon)but why I'm here I want to share... before your window crank handle strips out & the door handles break, when you feel resistance take a can of lube with the straw squirt in the door lock & pivot points on outer handle then inside remove door card & shoot anything that moves...do this whenever you feel the need. Don't break your handles

[@troyduncan1969]

Great video. I just purchased a 1988 tin can to work on. I have always been a vintage Jeep guy so the Samurai is a new adventure. Purchased a barely running tin can for $2,900 but it now purrs like a kitten - amazing how an inverted fuel line filter, dirty carb, loose serpentine belt and jacked-up vacuum lines effect performance (the seller was not mechanically inclined at all). This will be a fun project and the heater box drill trick will be on my list. Take care from Minnesota.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Oftentimes the previous owner can be the worst thing a samurai has encountered. Sounds like you have a great project on your hands!

[@troyduncan1969]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI This is my "learning Samurai". It is not worthy of a full restoration due to rust, etc. but it will give me an opportunity to learn about the vehicle and have some fun - 88k miles, everything now works but the body is very rusty (good frame). The 94 YJ I most recently restored (66k original miles) never saw snow and spent 16 years years in a garage outside Denver and before that was in Texas. I am not a fan of rust but will weld new floor pans, do some body repair (not my expertise), paint it flat black or grey and have fun with it. The next Sammy will be from down South with zero rust.

[@rogeroday9408]

I own a Sammy. Yer right, in hill country it’s gonna get there last. 5th gear only give you about 500 RPM. But on flat roads it will in fact cruise nicely at 70/75. It’s loud up there, but it does it. Overpass will bring you down to 60. It’s built for off-road. That’s where it shines. Fun video. Thanks.

[@kohlmjj]

This is the most Wisconsin sounding tutorial in the world. As a life long Wisconsinite I love it. I was waiting for and “ope” on the reset switch. Great content.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Always nice to meet another Wisconsin Suzuki owner!!! Maybe we'll see each other at the Kwik Trip some day Dontcha Kno!!

[@SuzukiGuru]

Just drive it like you stole it Its a SAMURAI remember Japanese BADASS!!!!!🤣

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Hell yeah! 🤘

[@mattkramer341]

Thank you for the good info, I'm going to look at an 82 SJ410 later today. I have always wanted one of these :)

[@gschimbeck]

I'm the first time owner for the fourth time. Had my first one when i was 16 and just got my last one last Father's day.

[@rustybaxter9606]

Awsome video, I just bought a 86 sanarai last night for 3 grand, drove it home on I-5 from north of Seattle to Elma Washington about 70 miles doing 60-65 mph. 5th gear work well on flat or down hill. But this answered every question I had. Thanks

[@RaulRodriguez-bq4nj]

That light indicates you, it's time to check your engine, if everything is ok, turn the light off, if not, then fix it and that light will turn on again whe necessary I had the previous model for 12 year before it was stolen two days after the replacement of clutch and brakes. It was excellent, wish I still has it.

[@marcuscook5145]

Another important note for first-time owners of these (at least if they work on their own) is that timing marks and ignition timing is based on cylinder number 4 at TDC... not cylinder number 1 like most other engines and most 3rd party literature states. If you base timing on cylinder number 1, you're going to get some backfiring.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Yes sir! It is very odd for most Suzuki new comers to time an engine on #4 but that is the correct way

[@salami99]

wow it's like the engines in backwards. good to know

[@Akuyah.official]

I second a video for the Tracker/Sidekick! It's a heavily underrated option in the JDM scene and Ive been in the market to own one. My dream is a lowered tin-top 2wd Sidekick in silver with black accents 👌🏽

[@TariqueEastman]

I just bought one of those! Except its sitting clean on 3" 😂😂

[@HOBODAVE]

you absolutely rule TONY!!! Thank you. newbie Samurai!! your channel and energy is amazing :) thanks for being authentically radical. sending heaps of good energy your way excited to learn a bunch from you

[@Via441]

Hello, I have been watching your videos and they are pretty good a really like the mountain of knowledge that you possess on these little monsters. I do have one question well I have many but for right know I am trying to just figure out the differences on the SJ 410 and the SJ 413 is it just the years and width base, gear ratio, dash and engine size. oh and I looked on your website but didn't see any merchandise t- shirts or hats.

[@lizanderson567]

I have a 87 Samurai and I had it turned over but I seen a wire disconnected from the control module and I hook it to the battery one way then I hooked up that way now it's better than a doorknob

[@WildGooseAdventures728]

Planning on buying an 86 Sammy as my own first off road / overland rig this video just showed me that they actually have some character 😂

[@Stimy666]

I've got my samurai for 6 years now and didn't even know about the switch under the steering rack, need to check that one out :D keep up the good work!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

The hidden switch.... A secret of the Samurai community!

[@Stimy666]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI checked it, my samurai doesn't have that switch :O maybe because it's an injection?

[@campbellinglis1081]

Mate to funny, !!!!!! I had one of these 27 years ago everything you said is so true but I want to add most fun car I have ever owned! !!!! I drive a f250 now and dream about my old suzuki cheers!! Have another beer my friend I like your style

[@Toby-uk9hv]

I just bought a 90's samurai 2 weeks ago and this video was so funny because everything you said happened to me lol. Nice video dude!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Haha! We've all been there before 😃 enjoy your new Samurai!

[@TripSmith]

Lol, great video! Thanks for all the info you share!

[@maximuskhann5318]

Hey I'm new with Suzuki Sj, Kept other 4x4s, But its my first, Tony I like your show, and ur style (funny). Its informative on samurai and entertaining as well.

[@dumbtree3031]

7 years ive had multiple samurai's, i still didnt know what that switch did, i closed my eyes flicked it a couple times, didnt do anything didnt think about it, yet now i know i can remove my black electrical tape and flick the switch in confidence. yo yo yo 2.0!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Haha! Pull the electrical tape!

[@relicman]

I love the color. My buddy had a few of these in the 90's and he had all these off road trails in the woods of his farm in Pennsylvania so we had some great times.

[@clydebethatway7485]

Pennsylvania. The most beautiful state. Love for Whelan and PA. Never know what you’re gonna find.

[@thesuzukiguyinkampala6873]

Thank you Hyw83 love watching your videos. I own a 1995 Suzuki Sidekick. Love it to death watching from Uganda

[@juliacarl584]

I love my Sidekick too... People try to buy it from me all of the time. :-)

[@MaxC925]

youre killing the fun of the switch!

[@aservclive]

Glad I've got volume on my phone

[@1shotbarbeque881]

Did the heater box access n clean.. frickin amazing thanks👍.. Any tips on moving the drivers seat back since I'm 6'2" Thanks again

[@brandonhookey7654]

You forgot, “What’s the biggest tire I can run without a lift?”

[@jerry-cw9yw]

205 70 15

[@garland2clean452]

@@jerry-cw9yw 235/75r15 is achievable on stock height

[@hagayudha]

Around 28 inch

[@walkingthetightrope6637]

You are literally a fucking lifesaver bro, THANKK u for all the info

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Hey Hey Hey No problemo! Happy to help out 🍻

[@gfalexan]

​@@Hwy83SUZUKIwhat size tires are on your green sammi? Looks good

[@jdmcarandmotorcycle]

Subscribed 😊😊😊

[@MrRETROPSY]

And verh nice colour yiu got there I've just done mine in 6031. Was easy available. Got a high roof version though. Keep up the sj videos

[@ka4172]

I build my Radio also in the glove box.You get also heat at the window side vent ,maybe only in europe ha ha.If you air up your tires to 2,5 bar you can also use 5 gear on the Autobahn ha ha.

[@evanramirez47]

That dude is funny AF

[@michaelstockton4469]

This new owner video is helping me greatly. Question: 1991 Samurai, 1.3, pulled the valve cover and a couple of the short screws in the rocker arms had worked out. Found one, replaced it and tightened all of them. I could not find the other screw, changed oil and couldn't find it there either. I replaced the lost screw. I have a peck in the engine, can't hear it until I give it gas, not a rod . Could the missing screw get anywhere that would cause the pecking? it's not on top of the head. Thanks for all the videos, you help me a bunch.

[@reddbeard2030]

Yessir. 5th gear is mysterious for sure. Not an "Expressway Vehicle" Bad Ass on the Street though!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Pretty much BadAss anywhere but the Express way! Haha

[@ChromeArty]

Im returning my Sami back to stock height. Bought is with a SPOA lift and bought new leafs for the ol girl, that pushed things way too high. So she may end up being maybe an inch or two higher than stock. What brand tires ya got on Rambo there? They look great! Im thinking a 28" tire should work fine for me. Gotta find someone who wants 31" BFGoodrich Mud Terrains around here now

[@MrRETROPSY]

Hi, just found you, love how u speak of the samurai like a God vehicle. I love it, awesome video buddy! Means badass truck haha so funny, you look like dr. Greenthumb of samurais xD

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

The Samurai is the greatest vehicle ever made!! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@maherbusedra1667]

Love the video, very funny and informative! What is a good size tire or the biggest without effecting the car on stock suspension. Thanks

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

roughly 29" tires depending on brand and width

[@maherbeemer2]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI any examples on stock suspension

[@johnog8358]

Did you remove the fender guards mount pieces? Was it a case off drilling the welds?

[@davidcraft4909]

That hood release was supposedly place there because the samurai was a right hand drive and they were too lazy to run the cable to the left side for US samurais. but yeah you covered the most important part and that is where its at. I had trouble with that.

[@snarrdental]

love the wheels. What are the rims and tires?

[@RacecarsAndRicefish]

did you ever find yourself any good wheels for yours?

[@snarrdental]

Not yet still looking.

[@tommorgan6771]

I just purchased a 1985 Samurai - i want to get it raised up and add new large tires like what you have on yours - how can i do this / what kind of tires have you got?

[@JohnnyTheCache]

great looking car

[@azaelchavez703]

Where can I buy the metal sheet emblem that goes on the door.??

[@josedc9916]

I have one 21yo, is the best and cheep 4x4

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Hell yeah !

[@cookielover3441]

Ur like the guy that reveals magic trics

[@HeatherFaraMS]

I immediately knew hood, but the gas lock...omg...hours later

[@johnhumel3397]

Is that locking hubs on the rear?

[@racheldumas8384]

I want one so badly. Been watching ads for a year now and still haven’t found the one for me yet

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Stay patient and you'll find the right one!

[@mrbaaman]

Took me ages as well. Finally got a gem. Found it on a site called offerup. Barber told me about it, looked the same night and find it. Good luck

[@carsonpearce5026]

I got myself a geo tracker to hold me over until I find the right Samurai. Its awesome and may just end up not getting a samurai

[@racheldumas8384]

@@carsonpearce5026 See I’ve thought about a Geo actually but I’ve become so attached to the idea of a Samurai...

[@carsonpearce5026]

@@racheldumas8384 yeah its not for everyone for sure. The Samurai has a beauty to it.

[@robormiston2841]

I don't see a video about adjusting the clutch on these? That might be a good one. My 95 Tracker is a little hard to shift. I just ordered your shifter rebuild kit but I think my cable is out of adjustment. Pedal height feels good and it does not slip if I try to climb hills or anything but it wants to kinda almost grind when I shift. 170,000 miles so far. I just bought it so don't know when the last clutch was put in or if ever yet. I think there must be an adjustment on it somewhere. Thanks for the school of Samarioligy.

[@lizanderson567]

I was trying to figure out why I was not getting fired to the distributor

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

Thanks.

[@user-df3kt6ox1t]

I use 5th gear on the down hill😃

[@SkitzerPoindexter]

Ok, what's that little metal box mounted to the bottom of the package tray above the passenger side footwell? I'm not a new owner, but that thing clicks and buzzes, so it's got my attention.

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

sounds aftermarket

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

If it's silver metal box it could be the AC amplifier but it should be mounted higher up

[@SkitzerPoindexter]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI My impression was that the clicks and buzzes were due to some sort of failure. I guess I'll have to actually look at it and see what it could be. I don't remember my previous '87 having one, but that was almost 30 years ago.

[@SkitzerPoindexter]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI Yeah, it's a silver metal box that says Denso on it with a part number... Turns out there is some sort of relay mounted next to it, and that's what's making all the racket.

[@edsonkidwell2522]

That was the idea back in.the day do you sell zuks I've been looking for one love my 88 soft top was a Billy goat hysterical around bigger heavier 4x4s

[@gfalexan]

What size tires are the your green sammi?

[@orlandoguzman7790]

Good videos Tony is a462 ratio good for daily drive with 10/30/15 tires

[@acatnamedscoop7718]

cool color

[@Marchautowerks]

I thought samurai meant jimny in Japanese? Also what cheap wheels can I find in a junkyard that fit?

[@abishekpalani9626]

Can I add a faster wiper system fr9m another car ??

[@Lirvic86cv]

What size tires are those. And are they still on the original rims?

[@RyanHryciuk]

Love your vids! What tires are those?

[@frediramos3830]

Were are you shop?

[@reneguay1347]

Where can i buy a 2 piece soft top for a 91 samurai thanks

[@wojciechszarek7364]

how have you timmed back windows - plastic ons?

[@kentepisodes143]

Veey good and thanks. How about coomon problems of this samurai

[@adamoertel5587]

I've had 5 trackers but no Samurai yet. Still looking for one

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Samurais are BADASS!

[@kojoagyeman3434]

Please I also have a tracker can you please help me get some of the canopy

[@isaganirey3446]

Funny stuff dude 😂. There is one for sale in my town for 9k🤔

[@mr.phoenix8691]

I really love the look of the samurai... would you recommend it as a daily driver as well as a mild offroader? (I live in a rual area with lots of gravel roads, but about an hour away is a city (techanally a town but 30k people is a lot for me lol) and I think its a nice, cheap car, to learn how to drive in. But judging as its old i'm thinking lots of maintenance, and lots of gas refills. Is this correct?

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

The only downfall of the Samurai is freeway driving-top speed. So from your description it will be a good daily driver in your environment. They are very reliable but yes with being old there may be oil leaks and such. Nothing that will prevent it from driving though

[@mr.phoenix8691]

@Hwy83 SUZUKI Also how fast can it go? can it overtake vehicles going 70 mph?

[@automachinehead]

@@mr.phoenix8691 the only vehicle it can overtake is a worn out samurai

[@conniechapin9278]

In my opinion the tracker/sidekick is a much better daily driver. Bigger engine, independent suspension and rack and pinion steering.

[@marioavalos2831]

OMG I always thought the switch was added by somebody trying to skip smog LOL. I was never going to ask though. But now that you brought it up do I just flip it in One Direction and then goes off or do you flip on and off?

[@tonyvolt6871]

I'm looking at a 88 Suzuki samurai. Any suggestions or warnings lol

[@thejuckes1651]

where’d you get the side decals on the bottom of door. Mine has chrome. :/

[@montywilliams3897]

Heater problems vacuumed out heater box, changed thermostat, coolant fine heater core not leaking.. I am stumped. Any suggestions?

[@braddahdussifyoumuss596]

This is fuckin awesome broski!!🤘🏽🤙🏽

[@cimotorsports-atv]

the switch! LOL

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

The switch never disappoints! 🤣

[@JasonWallich]

Do one of these for the tracker!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

That's a good idea! 👍🏼

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I second this.

[@JER1334]

I third it

[@wpspeed2738]

GREAT video! maybe you can do one in the future about why and where water gets into the cabin ? whenever im driving in the rain for a bit water eventually starts dripping on my feet. if i leave the car out over night and we get a good storm, i'll go to drive in the morning and the first right hand turn i take a wave of water goes left and then dumps onto my feet lol any help ?

[@datingsas]

I believe your air vent opening in front of the window is clogged inside. The water is supposed to exit out to the tubes inside the engine bay. Mine does the same thing.

[@georgemichaelofficial]

Straight up: can I drive this for hours on the highway?

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Absolutely! - although be sure to stay in the right lane as you will get passed by every other vehicle on the road hahaha.

[@jeanlucfaille7495]

merci Tonny !

[@michaelwilliams2807]

I have had two 1988.5 Samurais and there was not such switch under my dash by the keys.

[@JER1334]

I love the videos man. I just kind of ran across them and now I'm hooked. I can't find one that shows you how to put removable doors on one though

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Glad you are enjoying the content - We'll work on that video in the future!

[@robertorodriguez8417]

What are the specs on those wheels and tires?

[@manos_kall]

what are these tyres? and have you taken off the eyebrows of the wheels?

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

swampers, yes removed the fender flares

[@manos_kall]

@@Hwy83SUZUKI thanks 🙏

[@horstwagner7663]

DOS a 1989 Geo tracker 1.6 engine 4 x 4 automatic has a cabin air filter and where is it located

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

No it doesn't

[@juanbeltran3634]

Hey Tony the sigaret plug next to the choke how do you have it conet??

[@slevenzpartida7649]

I need parts!?!?! Where do I look?

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Hwy83suzuki.com

[@johnog8358]

What is if it's a 4 speed sj410

[@caseymaroney5028]

I need a carb recommendation for my 87!!!Runs really really rough!

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

We will be adding a carb swap option on our website soon! Contact us tomorrow for details and recommendations 👍🏼

[@marcuscook5145]

I'm a fan of the Toyota 3K/4K carb. You'll have a manual choke, but it's fine even for modified engines and it's better offroad than the Weber (the Weber stalls on steep angles). It's also cheaper, eliminates vacuum lines, and has only marginally less power potential (still a better carb than the stock unit). Certified Machine has an awesome kit for sale that includes all of the needed hardware and an already tested/tuned new carb. If you're spending 99.9% of your time on the road, the Weber is hard to beat without spending a bunch on a fancy custom intake manifold to fit multiple motorcycle carbs.

[@georgekondis9784]

Can you do performers to Susuki

[@migueljose2126]

Hermoso Auto.

[@seagullthemiata2031]

I didn’t know that some of them had a tach

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

JX models came with the fancy options

[@ThomasEngida]

Mine is 1995, the check engine is on and couldn't locate the switch

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Follow the wires from the back of the gauge cluster to help find the switch

[@deestoker6907]

i see them get roasted over tires size lol

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@perrywinningham6142]

You drink the same beer I do hell yeah you got a Suzuki for sale

[@terryivan2153]

How come my transfer case won't go into 4x4...? 1987 Samurai 83000 KM

[@Hwy83SUZUKI]

Shifter bushing. Order from our online store at Hwy83suzukisalvage.com

[@kojoagyeman3434]

Please am in Ghana west Africa can I get some of the canopy to buy?

[@udiptadutta2742]

I have 2017 Suzuki samurai n it's call Gypsy King in India. It's a very reliable car to drive any terrain in any weather conditions. Really a bad Ass vehicle

[@adriangutierrez4228]

I have a switch, and the next person that asks what the switch does, is going to F*&$ around and find out!