Pedders Lift Kit - Help

Hi All,

I joined the Jimny forum today. Thanks for a great site.

I recently got a LCV and fitted a Pedders Lift Kit. I also added 15" Evo Corse Rims and BF Goodrich All terrain tyres.

Well......I got a massive shock when I drove it. To be fair, I've never driven a Jimny before and I didn't even drive the thing stock, but the 
steering and roll was off the charts. It was to be honest pretty scary. I thought the Pedder Shocks were a bit stiffer than stock but I guess I 
have no knowledge anyway.

So I did some research and looked into the following parts to help this situation.

1. Hardrace front quick disconnect sway bar
2. Hardrace Steering damper.
3. Hardrace Front Radius Arms with pillow ball bush
4. Hardrace Rear Radius Arms with pillow ball bush

Are these the items what I need? (90% Road driving).
Are they compatible with one another to correct this swaying monster so it will be more stable?

Advice will be gratefully received.
Thanks in advance.
 

We have a Gen4 with a 2" Pedders kit on and it is fine. As you say it is a bit stiffer than stock suspension and we think it is a nice ride compared to stock

Jimnys tend to roll and the steering is a bit like a ship in the wind. The Gen4 has a steering damper from stock 

 Welcome. I have two Jimnys both with lift kits and another which is stock all running the same mud terrain tires. The blue one in the photo below has a pedders lift. Compared to stock the car is stiffer and takes the bumps much better. For a lift I find it has little to no sway compared to my White Jimny which has another brand lift kit fitted  and that does have more sway around corners so I find the blue one to be the best handling car out of my fleet. So going forward with yours I would try having a demo in a standard Jimny before spending significant money on mods just to see how it rides as you may be in the wrong car all together if you find it scary. Have a search on YouTube for the Twisted automotive Jimny. They have been putting one of the top end lift kits on their cars and have even fitted a rear anti roll bar which is unusual for Jimnys. The reviews claim it dramatically changes the Jimnys handling although these have been more car journalists rather than experienced jimny owners. I would like to try one with a rear anti roll bar to see if it has any affect as I find the new jimny more planted to the road compared the previous model.  

^^^ that's the advice.
Don't do anything else until you have driven a Standard G4/LCV Jimny, then compare

The Jimny, even the G4, is not going to offer a "car" like ride. The steering will need constant adjustments and it will rock and roll a bit. It's not dangerous by any means, but if you have never driven a solid axle 4x4 the ride and steering accuracy can come as a bit of a shock.
Some may disagree, but the ride in my Jimny makes my wife physically ill, the SX4 4x4 "car" we have doesn't (independent suspension / rack steering), so there is a noticeable ride quality difference in our beloved Jimny's.
 

Thanks very much for your input. Helps massively. I will definitely drive my friends stock jimny to compare. I don’t mind the bouncy ride at all and the performance. It’s the sway on sharp direction changes and one issue that’s partly my fault which is the front wheel arch rub from the bobbly tyres when on full lock or when the suspension compresses hard in a sweeping turn. I want to dial out that dive. I guess I’m just not used to it. All my other cars are performance cars so it’s a total change of scene. But I’m loving the ownership and modification experience.

Thanks for your input, Martin.

I will check the stock steering damper, but also investigate alternatives.
I’ve read that radius arms can help bring the suspension back into line after fitting a lift kit as it can throw the Geo out. Are you aware of this?