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rollazuki:
Winchman, you really do need to tell dvla about such major mods. They have a totting up system which tells you when SVA is reqd(mods to chassis or wheelbase are an instant SVA item)
Thats just the legal bit, what the hell, its up to the driver aint it :wink:

The chassis, good, the axles, good idea(I used Landrover 90 axles cos they are so cheap, and loads of bits available.

Jimny suspension.....get a life! If youre going to go to all that trouble, do some research and make a proper linked suspension system with looong shox and springs. Then you can make the axles earn their keep!!

Engine and box are good, Ive got both in my Sammi(Ive got a 3 litre carlton box in mine) they make a real difference.

A low ratio tranny box is a good idea also, Ive got 4.16 gears in mine and its verrrry slow in low 1st.

All sounds good, but junk the stock suspension idea, you can make it much better

Stormin:
The DVLA have a points system for tax exempt vehicles.  For a taxable vehicle, which the SJ is, I am informed that as I am using the original chassis, (as the lads in Scrappy Races with the Rangie ice cream van did), no sva test is required.  A mate built a Blitz Suzuki, space frame buggy body on SJ chassis, and that did not require sva test.  I'll make enquiries with regards axle/suspension mods. As to axles, Toyota (I can get a set cheap)  :)  Land Rover, there's a good supply at a local garage. (Though not as cheap).  :(  The more I think about it, I do favour leafs.  Less to modify.  As to lengthening the wheelbase, I will be fitting a mid mounted winch and occasionally there will be 3 people as crew, plus recovery gear etc..  Also less strain on rear uj's with longer travel suspension. (Longer propshaft).  That's the theory anyway.  :D  Thanks for the replies so far and any advice/suggestions, as long as not rude, :wink:  will be thought on.

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