What did you do to your jimny today?

mc_nebula wrote:

jtayl153 wrote: Been busyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy today!! My first day off in a while AND I did 20hrs OT last week = $$$$$$$

Did my winch.

WARN VRS 9500lb Synthetic rope:

What bumper is that? or is it a custom?? Any chance of a few more photos?

It's an Xrox Bull bar, manufactured by Outback Accessories (AUS).
This one really maximises the approach angle whilst protecting the radiator and has enough room for a winch. It's also very strong. I've seen the aftermath of an impact with a kangaroo. A tiny dent in the bash plate.

Heres another pic from today (recovery points added). Notice how the wheels are not at all covered. Love that angle of approach!


Check out my build thread for more info:

www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=8&id=53979

darthloachie wrote: they're nice arches, did you have to trim them much as I guess they're SJ ones?

Yes SJ ones 4.75" from the states. I've only trimmed the front as they meet the bumper, not bad everywhere else, put a bit of silicon in a gap where the rear qtr meets the rear bumper

See if they stay on for our Lake District weekend !

Gary

I put a new fan belt on it after the old one snapped yesterday. I didn't bother replacing the fan shroud, it'll be easier to pull the rad next time it needs cleaning. The shroud on the Vit did nothing but trap mud.

Rhinoman wrote: I put a new fan belt on it after the old one snapped yesterday. I didn't bother replacing the fan shroud, it'll be easier to pull the rad next time it needs cleaning. The shroud on the Vit did nothing but trap mud.

On Vitaras, Jimnys and a few others I cut the shroud down leaving only the top part held with the top two bolts. It's then easy off but has some protection for hands. Half the time it is easier to remove initially by cutting it anyway. :laugh: :laugh:

Since the Jimny passed it WOF with no issues I decided to upgrade my headunit.

Also a cheap voltmeter after the battery and alternator issues over Easter.

Had a bit of a play today! Duck Creek Rd. The main track is easy, the side tracks are more challenging.

With my winch, brakes and suspension sorted, I finally got all the stuff I want done for now. So I had a bit of fun.

All ready for an adventure:


Had some fun flexing well past where I could with the standard brake lines:






Some amazing scenary.


Heres a short video of the track.




Such fun.

1.5" lift fitted in between thunder and rain storms

I replaced the front left kingpin bearings, despite a large amount of play the bearings themselves didn't look too bad. I found the ABS sensor was bodged on because the bolt had been snapped off, that's a job for tomorrow.

Got my double-din Android unit in place, still need to sort out the fascia trim.

I made some new decals of my cars new Nickname & call sign.

The Silver Surfer.

I also installed my UHF radio & antenna

Removed these front recovery points ready for my winch bumper installation. Think they are ORA, will put them in the for sale section when I get chance.

I found the source of the horrible sounding clunk from the passenger side rear:



All springs have now been replaced with +2" Jimnybits springs from Dave Jones . I now have to fix a broken ARB bolt and a broken ABS sensor bolt, the later was done by a previous owner! then I have to bleed the brakes as I also had to replace a corroded front brake line.