samurai or tracker?

HOTRODTHOM · October 29th, 2007, 03:22 PM

which of these two would be best to build and wheel and why? looking to buy one, not sure which to get. how about power, lift kits, types of suspension, accessories? is one better than the other? thanks in advance.

suepahfly · October 29th, 2007, 10:02 PM

The samurai has a 1.3l 8v engine thats weaker than the trackers. It has a solid axle up front with leaf springs all around.

The tracker, depending on the year, can have a 1.6l 8v, 1.6l 16v, and even bigger motors on the newer ones. They have a independent front suspension that uses struts. The rear uses coil springs.

Personally, I'd say get whatever you can find. The samurais are harder to find.

scottie · October 29th, 2007, 11:25 PM

What are your plans for it?

Strictly trail/offroad = samurai

Street and Dunes = Tracker

swampjeep · October 30th, 2007, 01:18 PM

how and what you plan to build it for are huge factors,

I'm tossing up the same question, I have 2 of each to start with, :tonka: and a set of Toyota axles I plan to use with which ever.
since I plan to eliminate the stock front axle, the IFS of the tracker does not scare me, the tracker also has more modern things, the bigger motor, and a little more shoulder room, plus it was cheaper then the sami,

aimmotorsports · October 30th, 2007, 10:25 PM

im building a tracker...

fordbuff8404 · March 29th, 2008, 09:04 AM

ive got a tracker now, but looking for a sammy, the difference between the two are as follows: tracker, IFS,but struts up front dont have springs on them :) EFI (multi-port or TBI) i perfer the 8 valve oppose to the 16 vin code U, a decent 3" lift goes for $1000, great for 32-33's, they do quite well in the mud easy vehicle to maintain but not much power. hard or soft tops
Sammy: solid axle front and rear, leaf springs= cheaper lifts, harder to find as said above, smaller engine, carb or FI, easier to lift, more articulation, can convert to v-8, axle swaps with little fabrication, hard or soft tops available
BOTH: Great gas milage either way but with bigger tires regear it.
those are my thoughts

October 29th, 2007, 03:22 PM	#1
HOTRODTHOM Senior Member Join Date: 03-19-06 Location: grand rapids Posts: 112 iTrader: (1)	samurai or tracker? which of these two would be best to build and wheel and why? looking to buy one, not sure which to get. how about power, lift kits, types of suspension, accessories? is one better than the other? thanks in advance.

October 30th, 2007, 01:18 PM	#4
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October 29th, 2007, 10:02 PM	#2
suepahfly professional webwheeler Join Date: 11-15-05 Location: Honor, MI Posts: 178 iTrader: (1)	The samurai has a 1.3l 8v engine thats weaker than the trackers. It has a solid axle up front with leaf springs all around. The tracker, depending on the year, can have a 1.6l 8v, 1.6l 16v, and even bigger motors on the newer ones. They have a independent front suspension that uses struts. The rear uses coil springs. Personally, I'd say get whatever you can find. The samurais are harder to find.

October 29th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#3
scottie 867-5309 Join Date: 11-05-05 Location: In the gh3tto of Rochester Posts: 5,236 iTrader: (0)	What are your plans for it? Strictly trail/offroad = samurai Street and Dunes = Tracker

October 30th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#5
aimmotorsports Senior Member Join Date: 05-13-07 Location: howell, mi Posts: 768 iTrader: (13)	im building a tracker...

March 29th, 2008, 09:04 AM	#6
fordbuff8404 SWAMPER JR this spring! Join Date: 12-23-06 Location: Warren Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	ive got a tracker now, but looking for a sammy, the difference between the two are as follows: tracker, IFS,but struts up front dont have springs on them :) EFI (multi-port or TBI) i perfer the 8 valve oppose to the 16 vin code U, a decent 3" lift goes for $1000, great for 32-33's, they do quite well in the mud easy vehicle to maintain but not much power. hard or soft tops Sammy: solid axle front and rear, leaf springs= cheaper lifts, harder to find as said above, smaller engine, carb or FI, easier to lift, more articulation, can convert to v-8, axle swaps with little fabrication, hard or soft tops available BOTH: Great gas milage either way but with bigger tires regear it. those are my thoughts