Base Plate Fit on 1987 Suzuki Samurai With Front Leaf Springs
Question:
The instructions say to remove bolts on torsion bar mounts. The Samurai does not have torsion bars. It has front leaf springs. Where does the base plate mount with the leaf springs and what other changes are there to mount it to the vehicle? Thanks.
asked by: Ron
Expert Reply:
We do have an option for a base plate for your 1987 Suzuki Samurai with front leaf springs (with the only exception being if you have a brush guard), though I reached out to Roadmaster who said the # 1003-1 will not fit that chassis. So instead, what you will need is an option from Blue Ox:
- Blue Ox Base Plate # BX3501.
I have added a link below to the installation instructions for you, and in them you can see that the base plate installs to the side of the chassis on the frame rails. Along with the base plates, you will also need a tow bar, wiring kit, and supplemental braking system.
- Curt Rambler Steel Tow Bar for Curt and Blue Ox Base Plates # C26FR
- Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs # RM-155
- Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494
I have added some links below to video reviews for you to check out as well if you'd like to take a look.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Rambler Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 7500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Fits Curt Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- CURT
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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Bulb and Socket Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
- Base Plates
- Fixed Drawbars
- Roadmaster
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