Those of you that have wheeled with my friend Jim in his gray "BADCAT" Samurai know that it is very capable, but he decided he wanted to take it up a notch. So we are gathering parts and starting on his new rig. It's going to be a slow build, but hopefully will be ready by next fall.
Here are the plans:
Got the Samurai for free last summer.
Had some fun with the plasma and sawzall.
The tub is pretty much rust-free.
The 4.3 should fit great.
Axles ready to go.
Here are the plans:
- Samurai frame, tub, and hood
- Chevy 4.3 tbi with TH350 and an Atlas
- Dana 44 front and 12-Bolt rear salvaged from that abandoned Blazer we hauled off Kane Creek last summer. Re-built with chromo's, 5.13's, and Detroits.
- 106" wheelbase +/-
- 4-link rear, 3-link w/panhard front
- Ballistic Hybrid air/coilover shocks
- 39.5 Pitbulls
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