Samurai Build 2.0 (Part 4) | Chevy Dana 60 Swap with XJ Springs

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

I love watching build content more than trail content, but both are cool.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Thanks dude!

[@oczuk32]

Wow, I got away from KZbin and missed all your progress videos. This little beast is becoming a big beast.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I alot has changed!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Hey it works! I think it would be cool if you could somehow disguise it as/with the bumper but understanding that its temporary probably doesnt make it worth it.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Yeah, hopefully, it's less than a year in place. I thought the same thing!

[@tschwag1420]

I want to recommend 4 link full hydro steering push wheelbase out you will like it better in the end.

[@tschwag1420]

It does look good can't wait to see it wheel though

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Thanks! We're gonna get there. This is just a means to that end, so I can wheel it until I have the parts.

[@mikes4x4garage]

The rake alignment tool is the cherry on top 😅

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Precision is my middle name

[@MrHayabusa1299]

I can’t wait to see it in action.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Me either!

[@chrisboucher2813]

Looks like a saber tooth samurai now lol is there any advantages in running leafs instead of coils if you're capable of building a 4 link?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

The only advantages to leaf springs are simplicity and cost. A linked setup would be more a better option for performance.

[@ZUKME]

Holy cow this thing is gnarly :)

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I know right!

[@Idaho_4x4]

looks like a beast cant wait to see it on the trails. Just wondering why not longer shakles? I've always heard you want a 5-6 inch shakle to get every last bit of flex from your leafs.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Shackle swing should match the arch in the springs. I dont think I'll need it for compression, but I can always use longer ones later

[@whywedrink]

Don’t remember if you said in the other videos but are you going to offset the new rear?

[@FortuneOffRoad]

I'm not sure if I mentioned that yet. My plan is to run the rear centered. I think i have enough length on the deiveshaft that the angle shouldn't be a problem. I dont see the samurai case holding up, so if I swap it out, I'll most likely have a centered output on the tcase

[@whywedrink]

@@FortuneOffRoad I’d like to see the centered transfer case. I’m doing Toyota axles right now and running into that same problem.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

@whywedrink ive seen many Samurais run stock transfer case and rear toyota axles without issue. Hopefully it works out for you!

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

A 60 under a Sammy?! That axle must weigh what the Sammy came from the factory weighing.

[@FortuneOffRoad]

It's pretty dabg heavy. Especially with the 40s. This thing is going to feel planted!

[@bradlininger6393]

Shackle reverse would have been better it's ugly I'm sure it will work though

[@FortuneOffRoad]

The rear of the spring is really long. It would've been a lot hanging out the back and low. Also, it gets the pinion angle really low when articulating. Just wasn't for me in this build. Might do it on the next one

[@johnsmith-oh2xo]

It's no longer a suzuki samurai it's a frankin build no fun why not just get a Toyota landcruiser or a jeep I can't see chopping up a samurai for that....

[@FortuneOffRoad]

Like I tell my 7 year old: if we were all the same and had the same ideas, this would be a boring life 🤙🏻

[@Alask_dispo_420]

Truth ​@@FortuneOffRoad

[@yermoffroad]

Get a load of this chode

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

Why worry about what other people do with their toys? If you want to keep your stock everything stuff, have fun, just not as much as us…

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

The entire point of pages like this is to see what other people are doing to see if you can learn a cool idea that works for your build. Not saying I would do this to my rig, but, it’s not my rig.