Suspension question

Got the tyres fitted :woohoo:

I've fitted 30" malatesta kaiman and what a diferrence it makes and the jimny looks :evil: now

Did some trimming on the arches and bumpers and that was all, but will have to flex the suspension to see if the tires will rub anywhere ....

Seawolfvarna wrote:

Monkey wrote: Mate what are you trying to achieve here? Like what sort of off road jimny are you trying to build?

See the the main issue here is gearing it is rather $$$ to gear a jimny to suit larger tyres, it's even harder to gear a late model jimny this is one of the reasons why i;m not running 30"(or bigger). IMO a much better path to go down it 2-3" lift with 235's tyre on off set rims, add a locker or 2 and it will be unstoppable. There is no real need to add a body lift to clear 30''s i know a few people who are running 235's and NO lift at all and other running 3"lift with 30's.

Hi, Mate

So, you running you Jimny without any gear modification and there is no any issues with performance in terms of speed and power range of a standard factory car. That's very good, so then I will make like you. I will do this +1" for trial master and in order to cut less may be I will fix also 2"body lift and then I will make a try.

Thanks

Yours
Nikolay

No! There is still a power loss, as 235's are around 12% bigger than stock tyres, so you will notice a difference, but if you have good driving technique you should be fine, just need to work the REV's and gear box more, but any bigger than 235's gearing is a must. I should also note, that i do have a few performance mods, to gain a bit back. Also there is no need for a body lift, you won;t get any tyres scrubbing issues cus you already have the ORA front and rear bars right?

But please don;t body lift, there is no need for it unless you are planning on 31's or bigger.

you don't need a body lift for 31"
just add some 1.5" coil spacers

Mate

You dont need a body lift, I have the 30" fitted no body lift and no problem except I had to trim the arches.

Relation to power I have a rocklobster fitted in mine so power is not an issue

If you are looking to go bigger then 235's as Monkey said gearing is a must... even a 235's I think you are already asking to much of the clutch and the low range is kind of to hi .... :S

MigCooper wrote: Mate

You dont need a body lift, I have the 30" fitted no body lift and no problem except I had to trim the arches.

Relation to power I have a rocklobster fitted in mine so power is not an issue

If you are looking to go bigger then 235's as Monkey said gearing is a must... even a 235's I think you are already asking to much of the clutch and the low range is kind of to hi .... :S

Your doing it wrong.... you need to use your right foot more :silly: :lol:

lol

kind going slow down hill that is my biggest worry ..... Thats where I felt the low range was more needed