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Re:Now this jimny I can enjoy
15 Jan 2021 09:58 #231827
by saxj
Also you are going to end up with a vehicle like a Unimog where your top speed is limited to 80kph. That wouldn't work for me either.
Replied by saxj on topic Now this jimny I can enjoy
If it is intended as a swamp monster, then all good. I doubt those bolt on portals would stand the off-roading that I like to do.lookonimages wrote: I know saxj will enjoy it to
Realy like those portal axle "bolt on" modification.
Your thoughts on this build.?
Also you are going to end up with a vehicle like a Unimog where your top speed is limited to 80kph. That wouldn't work for me either.
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15 Jan 2021 13:01 #231833
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Replied by Roger Fairclough on topic Now this jimny I can enjoy
:)In the film "The Dirty Dozen" Donald Sutherland, aka a general, says to Robert Ryan, a colonel, "Very nice colonel, but can they fight". This was in reference to Ryans squad of so called "Elite" soldiers.
This is how I feel about this motor, it's a show stopper for sure but would it cut the mustard in the real world? It's center of gravity has been raised to far and who needs 8 lamps on the roof edge? As well as being unnecessary they are illegal. Why blank out the side and rear windows unless you like gloomy interiors and that paint job would be murder to repair.
The portal axles would put enormous strain on the axle tubes and one good bounce could be catastrophic. The drivetrain throughout is not designed to cope with the extra loadings and somethings got to give.
Driving across a flat grass field proves nothing. Lets see them take on a proper off-road course.
Mind you I do like the bumpers.
Roger
This is how I feel about this motor, it's a show stopper for sure but would it cut the mustard in the real world? It's center of gravity has been raised to far and who needs 8 lamps on the roof edge? As well as being unnecessary they are illegal. Why blank out the side and rear windows unless you like gloomy interiors and that paint job would be murder to repair.
The portal axles would put enormous strain on the axle tubes and one good bounce could be catastrophic. The drivetrain throughout is not designed to cope with the extra loadings and somethings got to give.
Driving across a flat grass field proves nothing. Lets see them take on a proper off-road course.
Mind you I do like the bumpers.
Roger
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15 Jan 2021 13:36 #231835
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Replied by Lambert on topic Now this jimny I can enjoy
This has been my problem with tibus portal boxes yes they look cool and obviously do function but any requests for meaningful detail information never amount to anything for instance what half shafts do they recommend, what grade steel are the casings etc.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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17 Jan 2021 17:42 #231884
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Send them yesterday an email. Was actually answered today. I will definately further pursue this. I am luckily not serious off roader that will test it to the max. Fòr my purposes it might work. Everyone have his own unique requirements.Lambert wrote: This has been my problem with tibus portal boxes yes they look cool and obviously do function but any requests for meaningful detail information never amount to anything for instance what half shafts do they recommend, what grade steel are the casings etc.
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26 Jan 2021 03:22 - 26 Jan 2021 03:23 #232190
by Rabid Rhino
Looking for a nice clean and straight LHD Jimny..... Not any more.
Got one that seems to have been magnatized and driven through the "Big Jimny Bits" parts stores too quickly so it missed a few items.
Replied by Rabid Rhino on topic Re:Now this jimny I can enjoy
How timely.
I finally started fitting mine to my 2000 soft top this weekend.
The kit includes new front HD half shafts and new rear full floating HD half shafts.
Rear disc brake conversion is standard but you have to supply discs and hubs.
Lift is 4" - 4.5" which should clear 31s on which clearance under the diff will be like your on 40s
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I should start a thread. Maybe post the instructions that are a lot clearer than my photos.
I finally started fitting mine to my 2000 soft top this weekend.
The kit includes new front HD half shafts and new rear full floating HD half shafts.
Rear disc brake conversion is standard but you have to supply discs and hubs.
Lift is 4" - 4.5" which should clear 31s on which clearance under the diff will be like your on 40s
Daniel Tibus replys promptly.
I should start a thread. Maybe post the instructions that are a lot clearer than my photos.
Looking for a nice clean and straight LHD Jimny..... Not any more.
Got one that seems to have been magnatized and driven through the "Big Jimny Bits" parts stores too quickly so it missed a few items.
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26 Jan 2021 06:17 #232194
by zukebob
I started out with nothing & still have most of it left
Replied by zukebob on topic Re:Now this jimny I can enjoy
Rabid Rhino. I'm definitely not going to prejudge portal axles for the Jimny and there just aren't a lot of documented experiences. I would however echo both Lambert's and Roger's concerns.
I look forward to seeing something not only more detailed in installation but also some feedback on actual use.
Thanks
I look forward to seeing something not only more detailed in installation but also some feedback on actual use.
Thanks
I started out with nothing & still have most of it left
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