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wandering jimny

  • r_ogilvy
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22 Nov 2011 18:00 #26320 by r_ogilvy
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if i buy the longer radius arms do they come with bushes, or do i have to buy them seperate?

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22 Nov 2011 18:28 #26325 by supergaz
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With any of the suppliers, they supply the bushes seperatly giving you the option to reuse your old bushes, Id recommend the polybushes, I have them all round on mine and the flex is great, and they are easier to fit, I just popped them in with my vice. Also they will last forever!

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22 Nov 2011 21:10 #26359 by Nobby22
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Is yours a 3" lift? Looks like it. Mine is a 3" lift with purple Superpro bushes, probably the same as yours. What you need to remember is the castor correction bushes only help improve the steering on a 3" lift. To get it back to normal you need new arms, as stated.
Defo check the inserts in the bushes are orriantated correctly. When i fitted mine i found they could move as you pushed them in. They should be as in the link below.
www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/jimny/castor-c...master/prod_452.html
I was fairly happy with the bushes at first but recently i have realy started to notice it wondering about the road. Not as bad as without any form of correction but not that great. Especially as i use it every day, just becomes annoying after a while. Some people find it ok while others are not happy with how they handle, me included. Check what Supergaz has suggested and if none on them, it could just be that the bushes are not offering enough correction for you.
Personally iam planning to get some new arms soon, to get the steering back to normal. Will probably go with Superpro poly bush all round. As supergaz says they are realy easy to fit and replace.
Hope this helps

Nobby

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23 Nov 2011 07:44 #26370 by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: wandering jimny

r_ogilvy wrote: if i buy the longer radius arms do they come with bushes, or do i have to buy them seperate?


Rhinorays radius arms come with the bushes fitted :)

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23 Nov 2011 08:07 #26375 by mlines
Replied by mlines on topic Re: wandering jimny
The main check for castor correction issues is whether the steering self centres.

In a correctly adjusted car, as you exit a bend and let go of the steering, the car straightens up on its own.

In a badly corrected car you have to steer out of the bend,

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

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23 Nov 2011 09:09 #26380 by r_ogilvy
Replied by r_ogilvy on topic Re: wandering jimny
I'll have a look tonight, take some pics, it does look like the bushes are offset looking like they have castor correction.

My steering doesn't self centre I have to correct it myself out of bends and things.

My partner wants to drive it when the bad weather comes in so I need to get it safe.

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