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To lift, or not to lift...

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02 Jan 2019 09:28 #199878 by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic To lift, or not to lift...
Another thing to consider is that, as far as I'm aware, every lift kit uses springs of a higher spring rate (e.g. stiffer) than the standard springs. This means not only a firmer ride, but also a less supple chassis when it comes to articulation. If you are planning on making your Jimny really heavy with winches, cages and whatever else then stiffer springs may be welcome, but for a close to standard vehicle I don't see the advantage.

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02 Jan 2019 09:31 #199879 by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic To lift, or not to lift...
No need for radius arms
Some people don't fit castor corrected bushes either
fit the 2" lift and see how it feels to drive then decide if you want to fit castor correction bushes ;)
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02 Jan 2019 10:25 #199888 by furo
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I think most people recommend castor-corrected bushes with standard radius arms, which is what I did.

One thing to mention with the trailmaster kit - I have found it to be very high quality BUT I got Jimny-lean after installing it and needed to get a spacer for the front driver spring.

Busta - I don't know ratings but the trailmaster springs are extremely supple, they definitely feel less stiff than stock
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03 Jan 2019 11:52 #199935 by ChrisW
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@Busta, I am of the impression that the comfort set are not that stiff, but the sports ones are. The comfort ones are supposed to improve the ride rather than making it a super duper off road beast.

@furo, is the Jimny Lean a lean to the side or front to back? Never really understood it.

I think overall I have kept myself sold on getting the kit, just comes down to when. Seams like a summer project. Got lots of other work to do before it gets installed.

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03 Jan 2019 12:10 #199939 by Lambert
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The sports are very stiff, great if you tow a lot.

The lean is to the driver side of the car if both pair of springs are the same length and force. Front springs are longer than rear ones.
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03 Jan 2019 12:55 - 03 Jan 2019 12:56 #199945 by yakuza
Replied by yakuza on topic To lift, or not to lift...
The comfort is ok for towing too as long as you stay within what your engine can pull like 500-600kg. if i tow like 1000kg it is a bit soft. with 2000kg and you leave the road when you get over 40kmh. I did, but luckily there was a bus stop i slid into.
Mine do not lean i think. haven't noticed.
most important to me was to make space for 235's
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