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lift kit help needed

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31 Aug 2011 16:52 #21097 by sully
lift kit help needed was created by sully
Just refurb my wheels for the jim and got the money together for my lift kit but dont really know what to go for.
Do i go for 3 inch lift or 2 inch lift with 1 inch body lift? i use my jim for work everyday but want it for playing aswell heres a pic of a wheel and tyre. The tyre size are 235/75/15 bronco grizzly claws.
Dont really want to trim the car unless i have to. Thanx for any help
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31 Aug 2011 17:39 #21098 by supergaz
Replied by supergaz on topic Re: lift kit help needed
I'd say you will need a 3' lift for 235/75/15, a body lift will only help achieve arch clearance.
id go for the following.
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-3-/...lift-kit/prod_2.html
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-cas...s-arms/prod_442.html
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-sta...ke-hoses/prod_3.html
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-adj...arm-set/prod_23.html

a body lift is a bit of a pain, bending transfer levers, steering shaft extension.
Keeping costs down is hard and knowing where to stop is even harder, because you will want a rock lobster transfer box or 6.5.1 crawler box then a fitting kit.

If you have loads of money you could go for a full ORA lift kit but still however a good buy.
Even with a 3'' lift a small amount of arch trimming may be required.

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31 Aug 2011 17:42 #21099 by srcars
Replied by srcars on topic Re: lift kit help needed
I think you will have to trim the front arches for clearance when steering with 235s ( at least I did ) I fitted a 3" lift which was fine until I went off road. I then had to fit a 2" body to provide enough space for flexing. Its now perfect for me. I have removed the anti roll bar and still use it for my shortish comute to work with no problems ;)

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01 Sep 2011 06:08 #21116 by doncarlyon
Replied by doncarlyon on topic Re: lift kit help needed
My 215/80/15's catch the rear arches when flexing and thats with a 2" body lift and 3" suspension lift.

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01 Sep 2011 07:49 - 01 Sep 2011 07:54 #21122 by dirtydogz
Replied by dirtydogz on topic Re: lift kit help needed
lf like me you use the jimny every day go for a 2"lift +longer brake hoses with 205/75/15 or 215/75/15 AT or MT and save your self a lot of money B)
www.bigjimny.com/store/index.php/jimny-p...hose-sets/p_122.html
www.camskill.co.uk/m26b0s1680p11251/GENE...05_75R15_97T_OWL_TL_

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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01 Sep 2011 14:47 #21134 by sully
Replied by sully on topic Re: lift kit help needed
cheers for the advice ill be better off getting the 3" by the sounds of it, so hopefully soon be able to join you lot in the mud :P :evil:

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01 Sep 2011 16:54 #21145 by renard38
Replied by renard38 on topic Re: lift kit help needed
Yesss, 3" better, and no problem for use every day :silly:

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