Ok concept of a samurai is cool. They should all be condemed as stricty offroad though. I almost killed me and my girlfriend driving mine (stock before I sunk money into lifting it) this summer. I have alot of good memories of meeting my girl in that truck but looking back it was a death trap.
I dont care how wide you make it with axles, low BS wheels, and wide tires. Its still a death trap. I should have listened to what everyone told me. If your brother is gonna lift it and drive it to and from the trail and thats it then go for it. Other than that dont get one. O and dont pay more than $1000 for one either.