Been out wheelin in a few own a Sportage as well been in those boards before my most recent purchase for a trail rig. The sammy you definatly have alot more options to do to them as compared to the Sportage so going to wheel the Zuki for as long as possible save up enough money for the SAS on the Kia so I will have both. The Sammy was bought for 1000 motor was rebuilt 3000 miles ago lockers front and rear stock everything else to the tire. All it needed was an axle shaft which got picked up by one of my buddies for 25 bucks. Doing a spring over lower gears for transfer case and drop line shackles for starters. Will post some pics shortly around the first week of Oct when it is all together.
matt

I'm also a new Zuk owner. It's an '88 w/131,000 miles, hard top. Picked it up for $850. Came w/2" lift shackles, new bushings, and 215/65R15 snow treads courtesy of previous owner. It's still bone stock otherwise (open/open diffs). This is my new daily driver, so bolt on mods and 30" tires is the most this rig will see. My Nissan will be my hardcore rig (better wheelbase).

Awesome bud. I will be running 32's that is about as high as i will go for being stock engine/drivetrain. Saw your post in the other thread but since replying to ya here...Here are some sites for parts etc...
http://www.roadlessgear.com/

http://www.autostyles.com/bestopsamurai.htm

http://www.rocky-road.com/

http://www.spidertrax.com/

http://www.petroworks.com/

http://www.trailtough.com/

That should get you started. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />