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A few questions guys!

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12 Mar 2011 16:02 #13184 by Emplan
A few questions guys! was created by Emplan
Hi Guys,

Still looking for the right little Jimny to come along so while i'm waiting I thought i'd put the time to good use and buy the things i'll need and store them ready for when I eventually find the right vehicle!

Ok, here goes with the newbie questions:

1. I'm planning on getting these:

www.4x4tyres.com/index.php?show=wheels&mid=15&mod=50&wid=1368

The vehicle will be used 90% on road, am I right in saying that with no lift 215/75/15 will be ok?

Will they be ok once the 3" lift has been done or would i need to get a bigger wheel/tyre?

Ahhh, and any advice on what tyre would be good for a road/off road split of 90/10%.

2. I'm going to lift the little motor by 3", this is the bit i'm really struggling with:

www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=2 £279.00

www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/jimny/50mm-lif...master/prod_272.html £612.00 (2" lift)

www.bigjimny.com/store/index.php/jimny-p...it-petrol-/p_32.html £500.00 (2" lift)

www.offroad-armory.com/jimny.html £1200.00 A lot more bits in the kit?

www.rhinorays.co.uk/suspension.htm £950.00 (2.5" lift)


There are soooooo many other things that some sites suggest you'll need and others dont:

Prop spacers
caster correction bushes
Extended hoses
Relocation brackets
steering damper kits?
Radius arms
Poly bushes
panhard arms

Sorry for so many questions guys (dont even own one yet :( ) just dont want to waste money on stuff I dont need, but i'm not afraid to put my hand in my pocket if its really needed!

Where do I start then :P

Thanks in advance,

Kind regards

Emplan

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12 Mar 2011 16:28 - 12 Mar 2011 16:33 #13187 by biggaz
Replied by biggaz on topic Re: A few questions guys!
Right, 215/75 on those modulars, FINE without lift. I had these sizes on min without lift... Only one that may cause problems are extreme treads on remould tyre as these will be larger. Mine were bfg mud terrains... no scrubbing

pic, with 215 and modulars

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tyres, id go for mud terrains personally, all terrains are great but when it gets muddy they struggle, mine are great on road and use it everyday for lots of miles! (bfg mud) but id recommend kumho kl71, maxxis trepador, mine, hankook dynapro mud... plenty of others but these i hear are all good on road.

Ive got now the 3" lift from jimnybits, procomp es1000

Bought caster bushes, never fitted ( decide if you need them then buy)

Panhards can wait, not that important if you ask me.

You NEED longer Hoses (Martin)

So, lift and Hoses...then go from there.

215 75 with the 3" lift looks good in my opinion, saying that ive just ordered some 235's but thought the 215's looked great :-) Maybe for sale ;-)

215 and 3" procomp

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These are just from my experience... look in my "north east jimny" thread in my jimny to see pretty much all my stuff from day 1, much as you want to do so may be helpfull :-)

here

www.bigjimny.com/index.php?option=com_ku...=8&id=5998&Itemid=75

Welcome!

All my experiencs
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12 Mar 2011 17:28 - 12 Mar 2011 19:03 #13195 by Emplan
Replied by Emplan on topic Re: A few questions guys!
BigGaz,

Thank you very, very much!!

I was hoping for that sort of answer :)

Let me know how you get on with the 235's, if your happy with them then give me a shout about the 215's buddy :) hopefully we can sort out a good deal for both of us, i'm in Essex by the way for shipping :P

Just need to find that right little Zook now :angry:

Kind regards

Emplan
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12 Mar 2011 17:57 #13200 by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: A few questions guys!
all of the above kits are good :)
it all depends on how much you want to spend :ohmy:
the dearer kits come with caster corrected radius arms -ORA & rhinorays
you should get the extended brake hoses for safety's sake
don't need prop spacers or poly bushes

however once you've been off road you'll want more abillity - rocklobsters, difflocks etc etc :evil:
enjoy :)

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12 Mar 2011 18:43 #13203 by benji
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dude why dont u just get a jimny first and see how she handles the off roading with normal tyres on. only got mine couple of weeks ago and it doesnt anything i want her to do. last night was snowing its melted 2day and its been raining all day and i was going through a few trails 2day and she got though them with not much bother got up a few good big hills that is hard enough in dry

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13 Mar 2011 09:47 #13232 by little jimny
Replied by little jimny on topic Re: A few questions guys!
Have you thought about buying a Jimny that's already been modified? Looking on eBay the modified cars don't seem to go for any more than the standard cars

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13 Mar 2011 11:17 - 13 Mar 2011 11:46 #13234 by dirtydogz
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I don't like spending my money :pinch:
If your going to use it on the road 90% of the time like me then don't go spending lots of money, Try it stock or with some 205or215/75/15 M/Ts +spring spacers from BIG JIMNY or BITS4VITS ;)

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This is my jimny with 205/75/15 MAXXIS M/T BRAVOs+7x15 MODULARS
www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m26b0s1680p51799

2002 JLX Soft Top B)
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.:) Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
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13 Mar 2011 11:58 #13239 by Emplan
Replied by Emplan on topic Re: A few questions guys!
Thanks for the replys guys :)

When I eventually go off roading it will be with my brother (Defender) and his buddy (Range Rover), i'm pretty sure the max i'll need is a 3" lift? Green laning, camping with my boy and the odd shooting jaunt if I ever get some shooting rights!!!.............I'm pretty certain I wont be extreme off roading, but you never know :whistle:

It seems wheels/tyres are a must so for an extra £270 I could have a 3" lift, seems pretty good value to me and i'd have 'MOST' of my bases covered.............I must admit though, Dirtydogz idea does make a hell of a lot of sense ;)

Kind regards

Emplan

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13 Mar 2011 14:10 - 13 Mar 2011 16:58 #13244 by dirtydogz
Replied by dirtydogz on topic Re: A few questions guys!
That's OK mate your very welcome.B)
And if go for springs go for 2 inch you are only lifting the body+chassis
The tyre height will give you more diff clearance,IE 75 will give you about 1inch :)
DIRTYDOGZ B) www.bigjimny.com/store/index.php/jimny-p...it-petrol-/p_32.html If you have the money
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1 . if you need to save money.
they are both good buys.

2002 JLX Soft Top B)
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.:) Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
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02 May 2011 10:41 #15750 by Fingers
Replied by Fingers on topic Re: A few questions guys!
this answered a few of my questions too ;) :cheer:

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02 May 2011 10:44 #15752 by Fingers
Replied by Fingers on topic Re: A few questions guys!
one other thing.
The people I go off roading with. [i'm a passenger atm] all driver defender.
and all of them remove the anti roll bars.

what about Jimny, better off or On. [MOT requirement ??]

cheers Jon

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02 May 2011 16:14 #15777 by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: A few questions guys!
for off roading - off - improves articulation :)

will still pass the mot

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