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The models of Suzuki SJ of the japanese manufacturer Suzuki is composed of a series lighter SUVs classic design with a frame of the ladder and solid axles , that was from September 1981 built by December of 2004 with a short or long wheelbase and with the open body and closed as "convertible" and "Go".

All models SJ had rear-wheel drive, a switchable four-wheel-drive and a ratio of the low range and the direction of recirculation of balls and without the help of the energy . In all versions, folded the windshield open.

In Japan, Suzuki sold all the generations of your off-road light, since 1968, under the name Jimny was introduced during this name in Germany until the successor of the series SJ. Outside Europe, the series has been marketed in some export markets as the Suzuki Sierra. In Switzerland, the SJ has been offered as a Suzuki 4x4 Strada in Australia as the Holden Drover.

SJ 410 (1981-1988)

The SJ 410 was started in September 1981 in Japan and was the successor of the Suzuki LJ 80 in Germany in the spring of 1982, with an engine of 1.0 liter with 33 kW (45 HP) and four-speed transmission presented.

While the engine with its cast-iron -Zylinderblock and alloy - the head of the cylinder to the predecessors seemed still strong, the SJ 410 receives a cash transfer of new design with a change of gate in a U-shape and automatic or manual hub free wheel on the front axle.

With the launch of the SJ was 410 on all four wheels still with drum brakes fitted and had no brake booster . The later versions were front disc brakes . The brake system double circuit worked separately in the front and rear axle. The hand brake was like the LJ 80 to the motor shaft to the rear axle. In addition, there was a already known of the LJ 80 lock parking to the rear axle differential . The tire size was 195 x 15

SJ 413 (1984-1990)

In the fall of 1984, the strongest SJ 413 continued with an engine of 1.3 litres with 47 kW (64 HP) and 100 Nm of maximum torque. Followed in 1987 by a version of 44 kW (60 HP) of this engine with a catalytic converter that is not regulated . The length was 3.430 mm, the translation of the differentials in the axle 3.909.

striking differences for SJ 410 form the hood curved up to accommodate the engine higher, and the new grille with cross ribs of plastic.

The closed body was of the SJ 413 is also available with high ceiling and panoramic windows again available with a long wheelbase of having the states now with the hard or soft cover. In Austria Suzuki also offered a van with no rear window, without rear seats and with the partition. The size of the tires remains the same, the ground clearance under the differential was 225 millimeters, the angle of approach of 47 ° and 34 ° to the back.

The new development camshaft of the engine with the designation G13A was significantly more modern construction of lightweight metal with an overload, through the toothed belt of the camshaft driven and weighed only 78 kg, The preparation of the mixture is made by a downdraft - carburetor with accelerator pump and automatic choke , ignition contactless ignition all solid-state .

Most SJ 413 is sold with five-speed manual transmission; only in the first two years of the construction was or still is the four-speed transmission offered. Also had a transfer case with gear ratios modified.

side of chassis received the SJ 413 softer springs of the sheet and a stabilizer on the front axle. The new power train made modified required shots in the front section of the frame. Models with short wheelbase got a brake system dual circuit, split diagonally. All versions are characterized by a brake booster, the "de luxe" version had a bucket of wheel free manual standard.

Among other things, the vehicle was also under license by Santana Motor in Linares , Spain has produced. The products manufactured by Santana cars are technically not everywhere identical to those of Japan. In addition, it is said that the Spanish ships a greater sensitivity to oxide. They are recognized by the nascent "VSE" identification number of the vehicle , while the japanese cars with "ACC" begins.