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Starting out.

  • jakexme
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29 Apr 2012 19:47 #38900 by jakexme
Starting out. was created by jakexme
Hi.
Ive only recently got my Jimny
A very clean looked after 2000 model.
Looking to start off roading and have a little bit of cash to start out.
Im basicaly seeking advice as to what to get and the order of importance for each bit.

main plan is
- "2 lift shocks and springs.
(mounting brackets for rear shocks have already been advised to reduce wear.)
- AllTerrain tyres only slightly larger than stock
- plan to custom fabricate front and rear bumpers as i have acces to welding and tube bending gear
(need to look up appropriate mounting methods)

i want to keep it running as a road car. with just the basics to make sure i can get aroudn in the mud.

Any ideas or advice will be greatly appretiated
Cheers

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29 Apr 2012 19:55 #38901 by myers647
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Hi mate & welcome, The list of mods is a very good starting point and thats pretty much what I have on mine apart from a couple of other small mods like a snorkel and Diff breathers and a winch & some armour.
If your not going to do much off road then probably just the diff breathers to allow you to go through water deeper than the axles & a Transfer ox guard. With these mods fitted you will have a very capable truck that will go almost anywhere you point it. This is just where it all starts though mate once you get the bug then its never ending I hope you have some deep pockets. Where you from.

Thanks

James

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29 Apr 2012 20:07 #38904 by supergaz
Replied by supergaz on topic Re: Starting out.
Hi and welcome ;-)
Just be careful with the credit card!

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29 Apr 2012 20:10 #38905 by jakexme
Replied by jakexme on topic Re: Starting out.
Live around nottingham in the midlands
My pockets aint endless.
But if i like somehting im happy to spend my pocket money on it.(also an Avid Airsofter)
Seen some well reviewd lift kits on Jimny Bits. need to wait for stock before i order.
look forward to getting it properly muddy

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29 Apr 2012 20:24 #38909 by Sam_
Replied by Sam_ on topic Re: Starting out.
Welcome to the forum, I'm pretty in to airsoft too although bot played for quite a while due to buying a new house and never seeming to have a free weekend! :lol:

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29 Apr 2012 20:29 - 29 Apr 2012 20:29 #38910 by SOTA
Replied by SOTA on topic Re: Starting out.
Welcome, I would have though airsofters would want to paint their Jimny NATO green as a first mod :laugh:



You know you want it ;)
Last edit: 29 Apr 2012 20:29 by SOTA.

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