Dave's "S200KYS" Jimny 'laner Build...

S200KYS wrote: I decided not to throw the old casing away...

I'll pop it at the back of the garage and over time I'll strengthen it all up with gussets and new brackets and refit it during a future rebuild...

Hi Dave,

is it worth checking the axle is still straight before it goes into spares store?

Paul.

Strengthened brackets made up on the old axle will be good.

I'm guessing it's not easy to check the axle for straightness but if it hasn't leaked at the seals I can't see a problem. I know it leaked at the seals this time but that was because of the shafts being trashed.

Kirkynut

It looks straight ? To the eye anyways... :silly:

I'll add a truss to it too then

Bloody repairs are keeping me away from finishing this one

11/60 wrote: Jesus dude, you really need to try harder, ripping off the back axle just demonstrates a lack of commitment to the cause! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

back together in no time and stronger too, no doubt.

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Hmmm, yes, takes it's toll, it's had a couple of dozen adventures by now though... don't think Suzuki ever intended Jimnys to take this kind of punishment longterm...?!

Yup, soon be back together... Sunday hopefully!
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kirkynut wrote: Crickey Dave! Your poor Jim Jam!

The Blog was a great read as always!

The shafts are a disappointment. There's nothing like testing in Public!

Kirkynut

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Thanks, glad you enjoyed the blog!

Yes, but they now know how to make them better, that's the whole point of prototyping things! :evil:
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Daniel30 wrote: Glad you made it home Dave! poor old girl hope she gets.better soon


Thanks for sharing great read

Thanks Dan... Yes, front wheel drive Jimny! LOL :laugh:

LSD made for interesting driving though!

Soon be back together... and back to the Lake District for our annual weekend away 25th and 26th of June...

Cheers All...

Dave

Well done Dave

I should think the A-team would have had trouble doing all that in the time