Installing LaClede Alpine Mud Snow Chains on a Suzuki Samurai

Installing LaClede Alpine Mud Snow Chains on a Suzuki Samurai. I found this snow & mud chains brand new on Ebay at a heavily discounted price. Late winter may be the best time to buy snow & mud chains, rather than waiting for a snowstorm or a time when you need snow & mud chains. What happens is that when you need them, everyone needs them and they are either not available or the price is a high list retail price. I got these mud and snow chains brand new, for about half the retail price. Make sure you get the right size mud and snow chains for your tire size. And also test fit and install your mud and snow chains before you actually need to use them. DEFINITELY the Best Snow Chains, Easy to put on and Strong. The biggest problem with snow chains is the time it takes to put them on the tires and also getting down on the ground in the snow. With these chains the process of installing snow chains is very easy. It literally took me 5 minutes to install these snow chains the first time I put these snow chains on. The manufacturer of these snow chains says they can be installed in as little as 2 minutes. When You need snow chains, it usually is just for a short stretch of road or a very steep snowy hill. You want to be able to put the snow chains on in a few minutes and take them off as soon as they are not needed. that are fast and easy to install and at the same time snow chains that are strong. These LaClede snow chains are a unique design and that is what makes them so easy to install. Yet they are true high quality snow chains and not flimsy. I am keeping extra heavy duty zip ties with the chains in case a chain link breaks.

Installing PowerTrax LockRight, Suzuki Samurai, Part 4 of 4

Installing PowerTrax LockRight, Suzuki Samurai, Part 4. The Jeep locker is now installed and I checked it by raising one wheel with a jack and driving it right off the jack, with either tire. Some people said they were noisy going around corners, but I remembered an old trick. The trick is to use ultra-high performance fluid (like Royal Purple) and that is what greatly cuts down the clicking noise. It uses a racket mechanism for complete lock up of both tires in low traction situations. It is much better than posi-traction.

Installing PowerTrax LockRight, Suzuki Samurai, Part 3 of 4

Installing PowerTrax LockRight, Suzuki Samurai, Part 3. This install was more difficult because it was a Suzuki. The locker will totally lock both wheels in low traction situations only. A regular vehicle could not drive away with one tire off the ground. The tire off the ground would just spin and the vehicle would not move. With the locker, as soon a traction is lost, the internal racket locks and both rear tires have traction.

How to Lock the Spare Tire on a Suzuki Samurai

How to Lock the Spare Tire on a Suzuki Samurai. Prevent your Jeep or Suzuki spare tire from being stolen.

Fixing the Half Doors on the Suzuki Samurai, SJ413

Fixing the Half Doors on the Suzuki Samurai, SJ413 . Actually this video may give you some good ideas on how to make the stock Suzuki Samurai doors into half doors. The top portion of the door consists of a metal hoop that acts as the frame for the black vinyl and the clear plastic window. This helped seal the Suzuki Samurai from cold winter drafts,

Results on AT-205 Reseal for transmission, transfer case & differential

Results on AT-205 Reseal for transmission, transfer case & differential . I ordered new seal for the transfer case and a new rear seal for the transmission and also new pinion differential seals (front & rear). But before I change out the seals on the transfer case, transmission and front and rear differentials, I am curious to see if the AT-205 reseal will work to completely stop all the leaks in the differentials, transfer case and transmission. If the AT-205 reseal does stop all the leaks completely I definitely will not bother to change the seals in the transfer case and transmission because the transfer case and transmission was completely rebuilt and has very low miles on them. The Jeep has been sitting a while and that is why the seals are leaking versus the seals being worn out.

Suzuki Samurai SJ Leaking Trans, Diffs & Transfer Case

Suzuki Samurai SJ Leaking Trans, Diffs & Transfer Case. I ordered new seal for the transfer case and a new rear seal for the transmission and also new pinion differential seals (front & rear). But before I change out the seals on the transfer case, transmission and front and rear differentials, I am curious to see if the AT-205 reseal will work to completely stop all the leaks in the differentials, transfer case and transmission. If the AT-205 reseal does stop all the leaks completely I definitely will not bother to change the seals in the transfer case and transmission because the transfer case and transmission was completely rebuilt and has very low miles on them. The Jeep has been sitting a while and that is why the seals are leaking versus the seals being worn out.

Suzuki Samurai Installing HHO, Part 2 of {Plumbing}

Suzuki Samurai Installing HHO, Part 2 of {Plumbing} Installing a HHO kilt will save you money on fuel and increase your gas mileage, especially on the older carbureted cars, truck, jeeps and 4X4's. On older non-emission controlled cars, truck, jeeps and 4X4's, a HHO kit will also lower emissions by cause the existing air/fuel mixture to burn more completely. The hardest part about installing the HHO kit is where to mount it and making strong brackets. The dry cell needs to be below the HHO reservoir.

Suzuki Samurai Installing HHO, Part 1 of {Brackets}

Suzuki Samurai Installing HHO, Part 1 of {Brackets. Installing a HHO kilt will save you money on fuel and increase your gas mileage, especially on the older carbureted cars, truck, jeeps and 4X4's. On older non-emission controlled cars, truck, jeeps and 4X4's, a HHO kit will also lower emissions by cause the existing air/fuel mixture to burn more completely. The hardest part about installing the HHO kit is where to mount it and making strong brackets. The dry cell needs to be below the HHO reservoir.

Suzuki Samurai - Dash Clock Installation.

Suzuki Samurai - Dash Clock Installation. This was a good replacement dash clock for the Suzuki Samurai that I got from Roadless gear. The factory replacement dash clock supposedly lists for $320. This aftermarket replacement dash clock is only $20 plus shipping (from Roadless Gear). It's a simple 3 wire setup that I go over in the video. I would recommend using some grease to install it in the dash because it is a tight fit and difficult to pull out if you need to re-adjust the clock in the back.

Suzuki Samurai -Windshield Wiper Fix.

Suzuki Samurai -Windshield Wiper Fix. This turned out to be an easy fix, but it likely is a common problem on older Suzuki Samurai's A lot of people complain that the wipers on the Suzuki Samurai are slow and mine were actually stuck. At first I suspected the motor then I though it could be rusty wiper linkage. That is what it turned out to be. Using penetrating oil, WD40 and grease I got the wipers working like new again and the wiper speed is as good as it was from the factory. When you install those plastic caps over the wiper shafts, fill them with grease to keep all the water out and everything lubed. The grease will melt on the wiper shaft and keep new rust from forming again.

Suzuki Samurai,,Installing New Soft Top

Suzuki Samurai,,Installing New Soft Top. I picked up a new Smittybuilt soft top for the Suzuki Samurai. It looks like a good quality top and better than OEM and cost $139 with free shipping. I go over some details on how to install the top easier. I use grease on the snaps and zippers so they don't get stuck. Also, if you are in an extremely cold climate, I used to put some foam around the edge of the soft top where it meets the body to eliminate any drafts. Make sure that front track on the windshield is installed correctly before snapping down everything in the back, or else wind will open up the front edge of the top when you get up to speed.

Suzuki Samurai -Replacing Body Snaps for Soft Top

Suzuki Samurai -Replacing Body Snaps for Soft Top. This is a how-to on changing out the snaps that are on the body of the Suzuki Samurai that hold the soft top. Other Jeeps, CJ5's, CJ7's and Wranglers are similar. It is smart to unscrew these snaps from the body and re-install them using anti-seize. This way if you have to replace a broken snap sometime in the future you will not have to deal with rusted bolts and that frozen. Also I use grease inside the snaps on the top itself so the snaps install and remove easier. The grease also keeps the snaps from rusting, which is the main reason the snaps break.

Suzuki Samurai -Windshield Frame Rust Repair 1 of 2

) Suzuki Samurai -Windshield Frame Rust Repair 1 of 2. The most important thing in fixing rust is to either grind out all the rust and /or coat any rust with Chassis Saver, so that no new rust can form or existing rust can spread. All rust starts small and if you keep after it you will prevent major problems down the road. The Suzuki Samurai or any Jeep will get chips in the paint on the windshield frame, since the windshield frame is so flat. Once you have chips in the paint, it will not be long before rust starts and you have a hole in the body panel. Rather than welding, I am going to use small sheet-metal patch panels and use body panel adhesive to install them. i will also coat the inside of the windshield frame with Chassis Saver to stop any new rust from forming. The panel adhesive and sheet metal patch panels may be better than welding for any non-structural area, since the panel can be rust-proofed on the inside also. Chassis saver will stick a lot better to surface rust than clean metal. Your only concern, when using Chassis Saver over surface rust is to make sure there is no oil or grease on the area. After this windshield frame is repaired it will be painted with spray truck bed liner, which will make it impervious to chips from rocks. It is a good idea to paint parts of any Jeep or 4X4 truck that sees some off-road use with truck-bed liner. Any other paint that is used can chip and lead to rust.

Suzuki Samurai -Gear oil, Stuck Fill Plug & Speedo Cable lube

Suzuki Samurai -Gear oil, Stuck Fill Plug & Speedo Cable lube. On this I go over filling the differentials, transmission and transfer case with fluid. I use two pairs of ramps to get the Jeep off the ground and make it level because Jeep needs to be level to check the fluid level. The fill plugs in the transfer case and the transmission were stuck since they were not removed in a long time. You want to use a 6 point 15/16 inch socket versus a 12 point socket (or a 24 mm socket) since a 12 point socket could round off the filler plug (which happened to me). I tried vice-grips to remove the filler plug but what worked was to use a Dremel tool and make the plug smaller and flatten the sides. I was able to fit a smaller 23mm 6 point impact socket on the filler plug and use the impact wrench and that got it off. If that did not work the final solution would be to weld a not on the filler plug. As a last resort, you can also fill the transmission and transfer case from the top, if it is bone dry of gear oil. Grease the end of the clutch cable where it pivots because if it is not greased well at that pivot point it will cause the clutch cable to flex and they will lead a clutch cable failure (breakage). For the speedometer cable, I used a hose over the housing and filled it with Marvel Mystery oil and turn the speedometer cable by hand with a screwdriver, until the oil worked itself into the speedometer cable housing and the cable turned smoothly.

Suzuki Samurai -Heater Core Flush w' VINEGAR & misc

Suzuki Samurai -Heater Core Flush w' VINEGAR & misc. I go flushing out the heater core on this video. But I take an extra step. After flushing out the heater core in both directions, I use compressed air to blow out the water in the heater core, then fill the heater core with plain white vinegar. I let the vinegar sit inside the heater core for a good 4 hours, so that it will safely dissolve any remaining deposits, rust or scale inside the heater core, then I finish with using plenty of clean water to flush out the vinegar inside the heater core. This heater core looked very clean because no rust came out at all and the water flowed very good through it. In my case, the problem was a kinked bypass hose the feeds the control valve to the heater core. You need to use a molded hose for the bypass hose. Years ago these were hard to find but now with the internet part for the Suzuki Samurai SJ413 Jimny 1300 can be found easily. I also am going over many other minor details and show a couple small details I did. The details make the difference in reliability. Also Rocky the cat makes a quick appearance and you can see this cat that used to be semi-feral is turning out to be one sweet cat.

Suzuki Samurai Air Cleaner Gasket for Toyota Carb modification

Installing a 1973-1978 Toyota carb (for the 1188cc engine) on the Suzuki Samurai is great modification because you will get better gas mileage, better torque, ad be able to run up steep hills without flooding issues. But the problem is using the stock air cleaner, especially if you want to use a snorkel for fording streams. You will need a absolutely watertight seal between the carburetor and the air cleaner. I found this part o Amazon.com. ON-Q / Legrand F2242 2.5-Inch Grommet Ring It is a very thick rubber grommet that is 2.5 inches wide and can be used on the Toyota carb if you open up the rubber grommet wider with a rasp. This grommet also cause the air cleaner to sit a little higher and solves any issues with linkage when using the Toyota carburetor of the Suzuki Samurai.

Suzuki Samurai - Fixing Side Marker Lights & Interior Light

Suzuki Samurai - Fixing Side Marker Lights & Interior Light. One of the side marker light had a corroded light socket. Since this is actually a Jimny 1300 and not a Suzuki Samurai, parts for this hard to find so I decided to fix the original side marker light. It was just a matter of drilling out the old socket and pressing in and gluing in a new socket with high quality panel adhesive. To make sure everything is waterproof I used a sealant and heat shrink tubing on the back of the socket where the wires go in. Other connections were replaced and I used dielectric grease to keep the water out. Also used heat shrink tubing on any wire that was spliced. The interior light was a simple fix and a common problem. The door jam switches get corroded after a while. They work by causing the ground to complete when the door opens so the interior light comes on. The beauty of the Suzuki Samurai, SJ413 or Jimny is that these jeeps are easy to fix and everything is simple and straightforward. (Just make sure it does not rust out & it will last forever).

Suzuki Samurai SJ413 - Fuel Pump Replacement change

Suzuki Samurai SJ413 - Fuel Pump Replacement change. This is on replacing (changing) the manual fuel pump on the Suzuki Samurai Jimny 1300 SJ413 JA51. Today's gasoline goes bad faster than the gasoline of 40 years ago. Also the addition of ethanol from corn is very hard on many fuel system components. That is what made this fuel pump go bad. This fuel pump has less than 100 miles on it. I also will be installing a 1978 Toyota 1188cc carburetor on the Suzuki Jimny (Samurai) in the near future. The new carb arrived today. (part no TOY250). The Weber RGM carb is likely in need of a rebuild due to the bad gas.

Suzuki Samurai - Rear Brake Cylinder replacement

Suzuki Samurai - Rear Brake Cylinder replacement. This is the replacement of the real brake cylinder on the 1985 to 1996 Suzuki Samurai, Jimny 1300, SJ413, JA51. Pay extra care in loosening the brake lines so you don't have to replace them to. Also I pressure washed everything, blew out all the dirt with compressed air and then cleaned everything with brake clean. That was followed by a coat of Rusty metal primer and then high temperature engine paint. This way all the small brake parts, brake springs and adjusters or protected from corrosion. Rust and corrosion is you number one enemy. To bleed the brakes I used a special container that has a magnet that sticks below the brake bleeder nipple. With this device one person can bleed the brakes. Two people are not needed to bleed the brakes.