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what springs can i use to lower my jimny....

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11 Aug 2011 06:48 #20168 by adamatdraycott
Replied by adamatdraycott on topic Re: what springs can i use to lower my jimny....
Spacers... 30mm ish either side

Or buy a more suitable car for long fast journeys ;)

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11 Aug 2011 06:52 #20169 by b16baz!
Do the spacers make a difference...?

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11 Aug 2011 07:22 #20171 by mcjimny
Yep spacers or wider wheels, they will widen your track by approx 60mm.

You won't overcome the aerodynamic issues but the car will feel more stable generally, wide wheels or spacers with a more road biased tyre for commuting will make a massive difference. Cheapest and easiest route imo.

Having only been round the block with my wide wheels i can already feel how much better it drives.

Black Jimny's don't get stuck!

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11 Aug 2011 08:51 #20177 by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: what springs can i use to lower my jimny....
there was a lowering kit for sale on ebay once

or you could fit airbags B)

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11 Aug 2011 09:03 #20178 by ooky_123
Sorry but Why go to the bother of having a 4x4 if you are goign to lower it ?

Why not ditch the transfer box all together and the front diff / prop / hubs ..... ...:whistle:


Personally, get some spacers. Dads is standard height (ok, with AT2's) and he has 30mm spacers fitted. Handling is brilliant.

If you want to stiffen it up further, change the bushes for nylon ones although you will no doubt need the services of a good chiropractor afterwards !!!....

Have you thought of selling the Jimny and Buying maybe a Car ???:dry:

Former owner of Little "Ooky", who has now started a new life in Shetland

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11 Aug 2011 09:10 #20179 by ZookFastback
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b16baz! wrote: Hi what springs can i use to lower my suspension,, as they dosnt seem to be a lowering kit on the market for the jimny,, i only want to lower it maybe 1 or 2 inches any info would be appreciated thanks baz..


Easiest thing to do would be to fit "Low profile" tyres, say 205/45 15's on stock rims... that would drop your ride height by about 2" (51.25mm)

I went for 215/65 15's for my road tyres. That kept the radius more or less the same while adding 10mm to the width of tyres for bitumen-hugging grip and bought a second set of mud tyres for serious off-road ability.

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