Expert Answers about Suzuki Samurai
- Flat Towing a 1990 Suzuki Samurai With Separate Tail Light Wiring
- The long and short of it is your 1990 Suzuki Samurai has turn signals and brake lights on a different circuit. This is a common issue when flat towing, and the solution for you is going to be using the 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles with Separate Lighting # 154-792-118158, which has the converter you'll need to wire.
Please look at the help article I've attached on wiring a dinghy and follow the second procedure. This will outline all the steps you will need to take to...
view full answer... - Where Does the Roadmaster Base Plate part # 1003-1 Install on a 1986 Suzuki Samurai
- The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1003-1 that you referenced attaches behind your front bumper to the vehicle frame, but the attachment point for the tow bars will be out in front of the bumper.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables...
view full answer... - Does Installation Of Base Plates For 1988 Suzuki Samurai Use Tie-Down Loops
- I have attached the installation instructions for the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, part # 1003-1 for your 1988 Samurai. Per the instructions the tie-down loops are actually used when installing the base plate. There is no drilling needed per the instructions. This will use existing holes on your Suzuki.
The tow bar I recommend is part # RM-020. For safety cables I recommend part # RM-643.
We do not show any lighting for your Suzuki so I recommend magnetic tow lights like part #...
view full answer... - Do the Door Panels On a Suzuki Samurai Need Removed To Replace the Side Mirrors
- Yes, you will need to remove the door panel most likely to replace the side mirrors on a Suzuki Samurai with the K-Source Replacement Side Mirror part # KS69005S for passenger or part # KS69006S for driver side if the screws/bolts are not visible from inside the vehicle. That said, I was able to find some instructions online for removing the door panel which as you can see should not take too much effort.
1) Remove the window regulator crank handle.
2) Remove the inside door handle trim...
view full answer... - What Gauge Wire for the Power Wire of the Prodigy RF Brake Controller
- For running the power wire of the Prodigy RF brake controller part # TK94FR you'll need 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 which is sold by the foot ran through a breaker like part # 9510 up to the positive post of the battery. If you tried to use the rear taillights as a power source you would draw too much for the circuit and would blow a fuse.
The most it would draw depends on the amount of axles but should be around 30 amps.
view full answer... - Does Roadmaster Base Plate for 1987 Suzuki Samurai Require Cutting Bumper
- I took a look at the installation directions of the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1003-1, and you do not have to cut your bumper in order to attach these base plates to your 1987 Suzuki Samurai. I have added a link below to the instructions for you as well if you'd like to check them out.
Along with base plates there are a number of other parts you'll need to flat tow your '87 Samurai, which are the following:
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520
- Safety Chains:...
view full answer... - Can I Zip Out The Windows On The Bestop Replace-A-Top For Suzuki Samurai
- Yes, the windows of the Bestop Replace-A-Top for Suzuki Samurai - Black, part # B5136101, will completely zip out of your 1987 Suzuki Samurai,
view full answer... - Instructions For Installing Roadmaster Base Plate #1003-1 On 1988 Suzuki Samurai
- Per your request, I have attached the installation instructions for the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, Item # 1003-1, for your 1988 Samurai. There is no drilling needed per the instructions because you will use the existing holes on your Suzuki. I know you already have a tow bar and you probably have everything else you need for flat towing. However, certain things are needed for safe flat towing besides the base plates and tow bar. You also need safety cables, lighting for the...
view full answer... - What Tie Downs are Needed to Install Roadmaster Base plate Kit 1003-1 on a 1992 Suzuki Samurai
- The base plate kit for a 1992 Suzkuki Samurai, part # 1003-1, refers to the tie down loops. You need to verify that underneath the front end of the Samurai are loops typically used by tow trucks to pull a vehicle out of a ditch or secure it to the truck when towing.
The base plate kit actually installs in part to these tie down loops.
view full answer... - Installation of TorkLift Battery Box TLA7708R on Travel Trailer with OEM Battery Tray
- The TorkLift PowerArmor Locking Battery Box # TLA7708R does not require any pre-existing structure on the trailer since it includes mounting hardware. But if your travel trailer has such a feature included this may still be usable for an installation point. It just depends on whether or not it can accept the box's dimensions, which are 26-3/4 long x 8-3/16-inches wide. You may be able to mount the box on your existing tray, or possibly even convert that space to another storage purpose.
view full answer... - Does my Tow Bar Wiring Harness Require the use of Hy-Power Diodes
- Wherever you use the RV to signal the vehicle's factory lights, diodes will be needed to stop the backflow of electricity. If you are using a set of external lights like part # TL21RK then the diodes will not be needed but since you have the wiring harness attached to your factory lights then you will want to use a set of diodes like part # RM-794.
I have attached a diode installation help article for you to take a look at as well.
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