hi all im doing a 3" lift . need help

hi all iv had my jimny about 13 weeks now and think its the dogs balls i go off roading all the time but keep banging axels on rocks so its time to jack her up 3". iv got some new rims with 255/70r/15 tyres will these rub on anything when its got the 3" kit on or will i need to trim things. and is there anything eles i need to no about fiting lift kits

Not wishing to rain on your parade but some things to watch out for:

3" lift.
Your road insurance won't like it, you must tell them it is lifted and pay extra (if lucky).
The steering angles change as the front axle rolls forwards when it goes down, which is why you have to fit correction bushes, or cranked lower arms.
The propshaft joints wear much quicker.

Bigger tyres.

You really need lower gears for off roading, look to fitting a rocklobster.

Good luck with the mods, but it isn't just a case of longer springs (or spacers) and shock absorbers if you want to keep it on the road. There are plenty of lifted Jimnys about, and they perform well off road.

thanx for that info are things the same with 2" lift.

Hmm I might be considering this at some point..
How much would the average lift cost over all? - inc extra parts (stated above).
Ta !

I'm afraid I don't know specifics about the Jimny, as I've just converted after 3 LandRovers and a RangeRover.
I'm sure that someone will be along to help.

BTW I think bigger enough tyres to make a difference with ground clearance need some cutting of the wheelarches, even with a lift.

Hi there,

You will get insured but at what cost I'm not sure as I don't know how old you are. There was a previous link on Insurance companies so look that up and see all the companies we are using.

It makes no difference to them if it's 3 inches or 2 inches.

Get a proper lift kit from a well known Suzuki specialist who will give you good after sales support - KAP, Rhinoray, ORA for example. See their websites for pricing on springs and shock absorbers to match the springs.

You are best advised to correct the castor angle at least in the front wheels which will have gone out of kilter due to the lift. I have not though and I am happy with my truck. Some people say that the steering doesn't self centre without it and other horror stories - mine is fine, the steering is a bit lighter on road but nothing I don't get used to within a few seconds of being in it.

Your tyres are quite wide and not something I would have chosen. I don;t know if they will fit well at all. I would have gone for either 235/75/15, 215/80/15 or go to 16 inch with 205/80/16 on Grand Vitara wheels. Mud Terrains are really needed off road too.

The Jimny gearing is a bit steep for bigger tyres, so I am getting a Rocklobster transfer box which is lower in high by a small amount and very low in low box. I have got by with the standard transfer box for a while though, so don't let this worry you yet - all in good time.

I have run 215/80/15 MT's and now run 205/80/16 MT's and have run both with standard bodywork with no rubbing and a 3 inch lift but with not very aggressive tread patterns. Colways and Khumho KL71's.

Once lifted you may wish to remove your anti roll bar at the front to give more articulation - but be warned - you must drive it sensibly on the road or you will have a big accident - they are not very good handlers on road when lifted.

Hope all this helps.

Kirkynut