KAP Suzuki Jimny - rebuilt for the road

Just a few jobs today and (sorry) no pictures.

I replaced the lambda sensor with a cheapo generic one from ebay with no plug (£17), it was easy to wire up and the test drive, although brief, didn’t have any engine warning lights coming up, so a result there & it hopefully stay that way. It’s a 22mm spanner if you’re planning to do the job (I had to pop out and buy one)

I ordered a Jimny bits steering damper kit, I have HD steering bars (tube) that slides over the standard steering bars to strengthen them up, so I have removed this temporarily until I get the kit fitted, then I'll see if I can resuse the tube again. Its 5 PM and no courier yet, so it seems unlikely I’ll get the damper kit today

The raised seat worked really well, I’m 6ft but I just like the more upright driving position.

Also, there are plenty of people reading the thread, but some words of encouragement would be good!

Phil

Well, i like it, even if nobody else does!

Looks a capable machine. i think the body lift you suggested may be a lot harder with it having the roll cage and bumpers?

I might copy you with the seat spacer idea as well, i could do with sitting a bit higher.

keep up the good work!

Riccy

looking good i like the spots compared to a light bar, looks very capable well done for putting in the work to keep her going

Looking good mate.

Thanks for the feedback guys, its nice to know this is read and enjoyed.

Today’s job was fit the steering damper, I had complained above about the over light steering, I did have my reservations about how much good the damper could do, especially as the kit is £86, but I’m glad I fitted it. If Martin offered me my money back to return the kit, I wouldn’t take it. The steering now has some feel to it, and when it hits a pot hole the car doesn’t feel like it’s going to jump in to the oncoming traffic! It’s no sports car, but it does feel a lot safer now, even at the heady speeds of 55mph.

I decide to Waxoyl that part of the chassis leg before fitting it - as it could become a bit of a rust trap.

Out of interest – What is the cruising speed that most people get, I’m running 205 simex style tyres, and it feels happy and could be driven all day at around 55mph (I was hoping for better!), it will go faster (but not much!)

The kit :



Fitted:



Phil

The first pic seems to have become corrupt, so I'll try again, the kit: