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

I agree, I thought the advantage of a jimny was the light weight.

Yup, there's a few too many heavy things bolted on and stored in the Jimny! I did consider a new project to make a light one... maybe next winter!

The tree wires are the one's I had on my "Stealth" Vitara for years -



Never had any problems with the legality of them, or sagging.... as, errr, they're made out of RAF rescue helicopter multi-strand winch rope! My brother used to repair them, and they could only use the winch rope X times without then throwing it away!



The original fittings, including a turn-buckle to keep them tawt...

Riccy wrote: Tidy little repairs

Like the headlight bar. Rather than trimming it down, why dont you drill a hole in the top of the bumper, slide it down and weld in. be even stronger if you get it through the bottom of the bumper & weld as well

Maybe these things are why the springs are sagging? :laugh:

Suggested project 2018: S200KYS diet, starting jan 1st!

That's a good idea Riccy! Get the hole saws out!

Yup... lotsa weight, but then what do you leave at home? The tools, spares, chainsaw, or the ground anchor...? :lol:

fourby.co.uk/Bumpers-Off-Road-Protection/Bush-Cables/The-Law

Not illegal, but shouldn't be used on the highway either... mine used to (and will again) just clip on to protect the windscreen when 'laning down the tight and scratchy lanes...

And a green lane is every bit a highway as much as any other road. You still need tax, insurance, mot and a road legal car.

They are not illegal in the same way that steel winch bumpers aren't illegal, or welding spikes on your car isn't illegal. The problem comes when you hit a pedestrian and saw their arm off with your cables, and you have to sit in front of a judge and explain what they are while he looks at you like you're an idiot. It's the same risk anyone takes when bolting non type-approved things to their car. You are immediately responsible for any damage or harm that they may cause.