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Changing SJ kingpins
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23 Sep 2012 19:33 #48634
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Changing SJ kingpins was created by Smoggy
I know this isnt strictly Jimny related but I thought some of you may have experience of changing these.
Am I correct in thinking that apart from the vacuum system the SJ and Jimny kingpins are very similar to do.
Can I basically follow the how to guide for the Jimny?
Am I correct in thinking that apart from the vacuum system the SJ and Jimny kingpins are very similar to do.
Can I basically follow the how to guide for the Jimny?
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23 Sep 2012 20:34 #48642
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re: Changing SJ kingpins
Yes you can with one main difference. SJ ones HAVE to be shimmed, so you go through a shimming process during re-assembly.
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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23 Sep 2012 20:55 #48646
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Replied by Smoggy on topic Changing SJ kingpins
Thanks Martin I thought that was the case, I understand the best way of shimming is by use of a spring balance or is there an easier way.
Apart from the obvious point of vacuum valve reliability are the SJ hubs better or worse than the Jimny items ie in terms of prevention of water ingress ec.
Apart from the obvious point of vacuum valve reliability are the SJ hubs better or worse than the Jimny items ie in terms of prevention of water ingress ec.
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23 Sep 2012 20:58 #48647
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re: Changing SJ kingpins
The textbook way is to use a spring balance, but on the times I have done it on my SJ and Jimny , I found that "feel" was the best way. Turn the hub by hand and it will feel too loose, too tight or just right (its the 3 Bears method!!)
Martin
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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23 Sep 2012 20:59 #48648
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re: Changing SJ kingpins
And SJ hubs are just as rubbish as Jimny hubs at keeping water out
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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23 Sep 2012 22:00 #48652
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