Which lift ORA or other?

Ive been looking at getting the ORA 4.5'' lift kit complete but at over £1550 i'm struggling and thats not including polybushes, so I have started to look at other makes as an alternative. Ive noticed that by shopping around for different components using various companies I can drastically reduce this, but am I sacrificing quality? Surely you get what you pay for. Be interested to know anyones viewpoint on this.

Also is there any great disadvantage in choosing a 3'' spring lift coupled with a 1.5'' - 2'' body lift over my first choice of a 4.5'' spring lift, beyond the obvious slight reduction in flex.

I've thought for some time that the ORA kit is the most economical way of going but it's having the money in one lump that makes it hard.

For that reason I have a Bigjimny 3" lift kit, yet to be released, so hold onto your money or speak with Martin.

Quality is up there with the ORA kit and their arms etc can be bought later to compliment it if needed.

3" is plenty too.

Kirkynut

Cheers Kirky, I thought I was gonna get a nil reply on that one! Thought you already had a 3'' lift on yours though.

you'll certainly get better flex with a 4.5" lift and the ORA kit is very good fo flex - have a look at some of vicious penguins picces (although he does have a body lift as well)
It depends on how big you want to go with tyres - 3" isn't big enough realy for 31s if you want agressive tread and decent flex but an alterantive could be to fit 1.5-2" spring spacers as well and it saves you the hassle of doing the body lift - This is what we have Bits 4 vits do good spring spacers
Also check out jimnybits fo a good value spring / shock / caster adjusted radius arms combination
don't know the price on martins lift so can't comment but both do good quality stuff
if you don't mind mixing and matching have a look at rhino rays front radius arms - we have them and a think they're great - can take wheels in the air pounding no bother

Mine is in the shop. Its the basic 3" lift where you collect together the other bits as you need them.

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Smoggy wrote: Cheers Kirky, I thought I was gonna get a nil reply on that one! Thought you already had a 3'' lift on yours though.

I did but it was knackered, being an early KAP kit it had done it's time, plus a little extra!

Sorry Martin, hadn't seen the three inch springs in the shop and didn't want you to miss out either. still not taken mine off road proper due to lack of time.

You don't need 31"ers though. I get through some tricky old stuff on my 215/80/15 Malatesta Kaimans and my on road gearing is better for it. I think they are a great compromise.

The bigger you go, the higher you go, the wider you have to go, the more mods you have to do, the more things you break... Cvs etc...

Kirkynut

I agree with what Kirkynut said. I have the ORA 4.5" kit with 31" tyres, but on long distance laning trips I'll still put my 215/75 15" tyres on and usually have more fun driving it on those! I think the Jimny suits smaller tyres generally... although it looks cooler on big tyres. I could have saved a lot of cash and got a 2" or 3" lift and the car would be pretty much as capable as it is now. I must admit I really like the extra articulation of the ORA kit though, and it comes with everything you need.

Only downside with the smaller tyres is that my arch gap is so big my neighbours cat likes to hang around on top of the tyre! (see my avatar)

I can totally agree with the above posts, its great having the articluation, massive tires ect. But im awaiting the inevitable repair bill when the CV's let go, bearings die earlier. Oh and the road handling is very 'different'.

I dont think I would change it and if I were to buy a standard Jimny I would probably build it very similar to it is now, just be aware and make an informed decision!

I know me, myers and Mumbo Jimbo by the looks of it have both looked and wanted or indeed have another set of smaller wheels for better road handling and better mpg!! for when were not off-road.

Not trying to push our products or anything, but I'd keep your eye out for the new year offer that's just about to hit the bigjimny banner in the not so distant future

RB

How long for this Rob?

Check on ora website, on now. Good deal if you got money ready.

Just looked out of interest and can't see anything!

Kirkynut