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Vehicle & Technical => Suzuki => Topic started by: nomis on March 15, 2006, 11:35:44

Title: Problems to look for on a 413
Post by: nomis on March 15, 2006, 11:35:44

I am going to look at a 413 tonight (1992), it will be my first 4x4.

I have had a long line of air cooled vw's, all modified / resored to various extents, so i know my way around a tool box!

What i need to know is....

   ...are their particular problem areas to look for?

e.g.

rust traps, signs of mechanical trouble etc etc

any advice?

Title: Problems to look for on a 413
Post by: tjsj on March 15, 2006, 19:08:49

If I were you, just check all the wheels arches and the springs on the back along with the shackles as they can sometimes bend. Not a lot else I can say really but I hope it all goes well for you.
Cheerz

Title: Problems to look for on a 413
Post by: nomis on March 16, 2006, 09:12:50

the car looks good overall  :D

all suspension parts seem to be good (very little slop), not rust on chassis, or underbody. Just a few cosmetic areas really, but i'm  not worried about that!

So........by the end of the week i should be fully paid up suzuki owner!  8)

Title: Problems to look for on a 413
Post by: denviks on March 16, 2006, 09:19:17

i just bought one from e bay. now the proud owner of a hard top sj 413  :lol: . i need to get hold of a cheap caravan chassis or trailer to move it about. im going to rip it apart soon to lighten the load and have a play with springs ect. just need to get up to reading to pick her up now from a mate who picked it up from the seller for me  :wink:

Title: Problems to look for on a 413
Post by: tjsj on March 16, 2006, 16:32:31

Its always good to get some more zuki owners there great fun. Post some pics when you both get your would love to see them. Cheers

Title: Problems to look for on a 413
Post by: bullfrog on March 16, 2006, 23:39:23

If You need a trailer PM me ! :D
Try Ebay as there is a guy up north who sell old chassis. I would strengthen it a bit first though :?

Title: Problems to look for on a 413
Post by: nomis on March 17, 2006, 14:59:36

i should be picking it up tonight..

   ...with 12 months MOT on it too  8)