Please note: This is NOT a catalog. We do NOT sell parts.
Aftermarket Samurai parts for “early 1988” and 1986-1987 model years, provided as an aid in locating what you need. Parts noted as ""Original from Suzuki"" reference the manufacturer's part number stamped on the part, not the official Suzuki stock number for the part.
Note that Samurais were the same in the 1986, 1987 and ""early 1988"" model years. There were slight changes in the 1988½ model and further (usually minor) changes after that. The majority of Samurais share nearly all parts. Parts verified applicable to multiple model years are listed in the "Early 1988" listing.
Thanks to Paul R. Hoffman for some of the info here, as pertains to 86-87 model years (see below) and also to Larry Robertson, of Dayco, for belt and hose numbers.
No prices here, but a note on how well they worked (or didn't). Anyone wishing to contribute more aftermarket Suzuki parts info please e-mail ScottGomez.
“Early 1988”
| Year | Description | Manufacturer | Part # | Notes |
| 88 | Air Filter | AC Lee Fram K&N NAPA Puro Suzuki Wix (Big A) |
A1147C AFL-328 CA3998 E-2553 6235 A34473 13780-83000 46235 |
Pick one, these are pretty much all the same (except the K&N), and likely work on almost all years. I only listed them for the 88 because that's all I know they fit. |
| 86-88 | Bearing, front wheel | Koyo Hi-Cap (Japan) | 57414 | Original from Suzuki. |
| 86-88 | Bearing, front wheel | Automotive Bearings International (Timken) | LM300849 LM300811 |
Marked with two part numbers, for bearing and race. Both inner and outer front wheel bearings are the same. |
| 86-88 | Brake pad, front disc | Raybestos | PGD359M | Semi-metallic "PG Plus" pads |
| 86-88 | Bearing, rear outer axle wheel | Koyo (Japan) | DG3572DWRKB | Original from Suzuki: note this is the bearing only and does not include the retainer ring. |
| 86-88 | Bearing, rear outer axle wheel | Federal Mogul | RW128R Also 511002 |
Includes the retainer ring. Federal Mogul is available from Industrial Bearing. |
| 86-88 | Bearing, rear outer axle wheel | BCA Federal Mogul | 511002 | Bearing only. |
| 85-94 | Belt, A/C | Dayco | 15310 | |
| 85-94 | Belt, Fan | Dayco | 15330 | |
| 85-93 | Belt, Timing | Dayco | 95095 | Larry Robertson of Dayco reports that the 1994 model uses a different belt. |
| 86-88 | Brake pad, front disc | Raybestos | PGD359M | Semi-metallic "PG Plus" pads |
| 88 | Distributor
Cap and Rotor |
Bosch | 06064 | |
| 88 | Distributor Cap | NAPA Standard |
EP685SB JH-71 |
|
| 88 | Fuel Filter | Fram | G6459 | |
| 86-88 | Fuel Pump | Standard Motor Products, Inc. | 90-40348 | From Big-A Auto Parts, it has a lifetime guarantee and included the gasket. |
| 88 | Gas Cap | Stant | 11817 | I haven't tried this one. Anyone know if it's a correct fit? |
| 88 | Gas
Cap, Locking |
Stant | 11591 (BG 791) |
Parentheses indicate the old number for same part. |
| 85-94 | Hose, Rad. Lower | Dayco | 70840 | Engine to pipe. Trim to fit. |
| 85-94 | Hose, Rad. Lower | Dayco | 71218 | Pipe to radiator. Trim to fit. |
| 85-94 | Hose, Rad. Upper | Dayco | 71277 | Trim to fit. |
| 88 | Oil Fill Cap | Stant NAPA Balkamp |
10103 703-1283 |
This replacement leaked a little bit. I suspect it can be adjusted to fit better. Old number for same Stant part: SO 103. |
| 88 | Oil Filter | AC Carquest Fram Motorcraft NAPA Purolator Wix (Big A) |
PF53 85348 PH3614 FL793 1348 L10241 51348 (92348) |
Pick one, these are all the same, and likely work on almost all years. I only listed them for the 88 because that's all I know they fit. |
| 88 | O2 Sensor | Bosch | 11027 | Thanks to Jeremy Collins for the part number. BTW, my local Suzuki dealer informed me the “official” Suzuki one costs around $200!! The Bosch was under $25. |
| 88 | PCV Valve | Borg-Warner | PCV-313 | I originally tried a Fram PCV (FV278DP) but couldn't get it to thread into the manifold properly. |
| 88 | Plug Wires | Original
Imports Standard |
W45-3330 9519 |
The OI's are blue, 7mm. Standard's are black, 7mm. |
| 88 | Radiator Cap | Stant | BR27 | |
| 88 | Radio Antenna | Beck/Arnley | 270-0018 | Not a perfect match, but darn close. Never could find anyone that carried the supposedly available Harada replacement. |
| 86-93 | Repair Manual |
Haynes | ISBN: 1-56392-087-5 |
Suzuki Samurai, Sidekick and Geo Tracker. This book is OK (be careful of some errors and omissions), but I'd rather have the Shop Manual from Suzuki! |
| 88 | Rotor | NAPA
(Echlin) Standard |
EP324 JR-75 |
|
| 88 | Shocks, front | Rancho Suspensions | 5167 | RS5000 Series. |
| 88 | Shocks, rear | Rancho Suspensions | 5123 | RS5000 Series. |
| All | Soft Top | BesTop | 51361 | A great top that comes in a variety of colors. This is the single-piece one. |
| All | Soft Top, Sun Port | BesTop | 51761 | A really nice two-piece replacement top. You can remove either the front, or the rear, or both. Great instructions, easy to install, but does require a permanent modification. Also available in a variety of colors. |
| Strapless Bikini Top | BesTop | 52561 | -15 for black denim | |
| 88 | Spark Plugs | NGK | BPR5ES | |
| 88 | Steering Stabilizer |
Rancho Suspensions | 5402 | RS5000 Series. See note with Bracket Kit, below. |
| 88 | Stabilizer Bracket Kit |
Rancho Suspensions | 5508 | This was a bear to put in. |
| 88 | Thermostat | Beck/Arnley | 143-0689 | |
| 88 | Thermostat Gasket | Beck/Arnley | 039-0010 | |
| 88 | Universal Joint | Koyo
(Japan) Beck/Arnley Cooper Indust. |
KC1518CC-1 102-0482 398 |
All six universals are the same. The first number is the marking on the original from Suzuki. The second is available through NAPA dealers. The last is via independent parts dealers and is also labeled "Precision Universal Joint" and "Moog Automotive". |
| 88 | Water Pump | ProCool | 15-7958 | Available through Pep Boys |
1986-1987
All of the parts listed below are for a 1986 Samurai, but most would probably work with just about any year. I do quite a bit of four-wheeling and have over 150K miles on the car, so some of the items may be rather rare to have to replace (like the kingpin bearings, for example) I keep a printout of most of the following info sealed in a bag under my hood, for reference during breakdowns far from home where parts places probably don't know how to spell “Suzuki.”
| Year |
Description |
Manufacturer |
Part # |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86-87 | Air filter | K&N Engineering | Washable, cleanable, reusable filter. Ordered through local parts store, cost about $45. | |
| 86-87 | Belt, alt. & water pump | Goodyear | 15340 | |
| 86-87 | Belt, A/C | Goodyear | 15305 | |
| 86-87 | Clutch kit | Midway Industries | CF009512 | This is the midrange Centerforce kit which, if I had to do over again, rather than ordering this from a local parts place I'd buy the heavy duty one for less money from Victory Engineering. (No, I don't get kickbacks from them.) |
| 86-87 | Front wheel bearing seal | National Oil Seals | 1948 | Specs on the seals are 50x68x8, which should be easily cross-referenced by a bearing company. |
| 86-87 | Kingpin bearing | NL NTN 4T (Japan) | 30302 | This was part number on the originals I took off the car. |
| 86-87 | Kingpin bearing | Federal Mogul BCA Bearings | 30302 | Replacements from Industrial Bearing. |
| 86-87 | O2 Sensor | Bosch | 11027 | Thanks to Jeremy Collins for the part number. BTW, my local Suzuki dealer informed me the “official” Suzuki one costs around $200!! The Bosch was under $25. |
| 86-87 | Rear wheel bearing oil seals | NOK | AB2775G | Original from Suzuki. |
| 86-87 | Rear wheel bearing oil seals | National Oil Seal | 224820 | Replacement size 48x62x8. I have had more luck with original than with National Oil Seal against leaks, but it could well have been my own fault. |
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