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Well its done. Those of you with a masochistic trait can read the write up here
CLUTCH CHANGE
. Those of a weaker disposition I would take your Jimny to the Dealers, it may be hard on the wallet but its far easier!
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Yes - not a job I want to repeat in a hurry. I am actually keeping my eye open for an automatic gearbox as I love autos off-road. Not an easy conversion as nowadays it needs a lot of electrical bits (gearbox ECU and Instrument pod for example) but at least you are never in the wrong gear and there is no clutch to flood with mud. Also the torque multiplication is good.
I put in the cheapest standard clutch I could find. Some people suggest that paddle clutches are from the world of motor racing and therefore are violent on the take-up which is no good for delicate off-roading (and the price is expensive as well!)
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
