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This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!
If so you can have your own thread in this section.
This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!
Dave's "S200KYS" Jimny 'laner Build...
18 Nov 2015 17:34 #156585
by X8GGY
Replied by X8GGY on topic Dave's (Bits4Vits) Jimny 'laner Build...
Thanks Jezz, yes it is the same...
I'm thinking of dropping the panhard rod drop bracket another inch, just talking suspension geometry with Rockwatt, the god of gearing
I'm thinking of dropping the panhard rod drop bracket another inch, just talking suspension geometry with Rockwatt, the god of gearing
19 Nov 2015 09:36 #156639
by X8GGY
Replied by X8GGY on topic Dave's (Bits4Vits) Jimny 'laner Build...
A couple of photos from yesterday...
You can see how parallel to each other that the panhard and drag link are, but very close where the steering rod end is connected to the dropped pitman arm (as in photos above)
But judging by this photo I reckon I can drop the panhard mount another inch and line everything up better and avoid them fouling when the suspension articulates...?
You can see how parallel to each other that the panhard and drag link are, but very close where the steering rod end is connected to the dropped pitman arm (as in photos above)
But judging by this photo I reckon I can drop the panhard mount another inch and line everything up better and avoid them fouling when the suspension articulates...?
19 Nov 2015 12:37 - 19 Nov 2015 12:38 #156644
by X8GGY
Replied by X8GGY on topic Dave's (Bits4Vits) Jimny 'laner Build...
Hmmm... flash of inspiration whilst staring at photos above...
Would a (JimnyBits) left hand drive panhard fix the problem? :woohoo: :silly:
Would a (JimnyBits) left hand drive panhard fix the problem? :woohoo: :silly:
Last edit: 19 Nov 2015 12:38 by X8GGY.
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19 Nov 2015 22:23 #156682
by Funky Diver
Replied by Funky Diver on topic Dave's (Bits4Vits) Jimny 'laner Build...
And a shiney new rear one into the bargain 
20 Nov 2015 06:58 #156691
by X8GGY
Yes, the 'kink' is the wrong way
Mine really needs a kink the other way to go under the drop pitman, not around it...
... enter ROCKWATT, with the offer of making a custom one to suit!
I'll be measuring for it on Sunday...
Yes Jezz, both the panhard drop bracket and the dropped pitman arm are approx 75mm / 3" drop... I've no doubt they would work on a left-hand drive vehicle as in Zanfi's photo, but the right-hand drive seems to be a little different!
As Funky-Diver says (Welcome to the forum by the way! ), ROCKWATT's making me a pair, so yes indeed, "a shiny rear one into the bargain", plus I can then sell on the JB ones as a pair too 
My Christmas present is also on order from Mr. ROCKWATT... a shiny new transfer box and cradle... a 4.87:1 / 1.63:1 ratio, to fix my large tyres... I've gone from 29" to 31" which is a 7% rise, so if I go from a 1.5:1 (high side) on the rocklobster, and go 7% that's 1.605, so it should restore my road manners back to their once almost perfect onroad gearing... and the low side will be a little lowerer for the offroad side of things
Plus it will be having a few other nicities of course, a new toothed ring to make the speedo read right at 31" tyres, a two wheel drive low option via the stick, and... hmmm... there was something else?... Hmmm, we'll have to see...
Oooh, teaser! :silly:
Replied by X8GGY on topic Dave's "S200KYS" Jimny 'laner Build...
Jezz wrote: I don't think it would make any difference. Just out of interest have you measured the drop on the bracket and pitman arm?
Yes, the 'kink' is the wrong way
Mine really needs a kink the other way to go under the drop pitman, not around it...
... enter ROCKWATT, with the offer of making a custom one to suit!
I'll be measuring for it on Sunday...Yes Jezz, both the panhard drop bracket and the dropped pitman arm are approx 75mm / 3" drop... I've no doubt they would work on a left-hand drive vehicle as in Zanfi's photo, but the right-hand drive seems to be a little different!
As Funky-Diver says (Welcome to the forum by the way!
), ROCKWATT's making me a pair, so yes indeed, "a shiny rear one into the bargain", plus I can then sell on the JB ones as a pair too My Christmas present is also on order from Mr. ROCKWATT... a shiny new transfer box and cradle... a 4.87:1 / 1.63:1 ratio, to fix my large tyres... I've gone from 29" to 31" which is a 7% rise, so if I go from a 1.5:1 (high side) on the rocklobster, and go 7% that's 1.605, so it should restore my road manners back to their once almost perfect onroad gearing... and the low side will be a little lowerer for the offroad side of things
Plus it will be having a few other nicities of course, a new toothed ring to make the speedo read right at 31" tyres, a two wheel drive low option via the stick, and... hmmm... there was something else?... Hmmm, we'll have to see...
Oooh, teaser! :silly:
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