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Starting out.
29 Apr 2012 20:31 #38912
by mcjimny
Black Jimny's don't get stuck!
Replied by mcjimny on topic Re: Starting out.
All sounds like a sensible plan.
All i would add is muds rather than At's. Look at something like BFG copies on some modular rims. You will get on fine with AT's but you will soon be left wishing you had more traction. I started on AT's and they got me almost everywhere, once i went over to MT's i wondered why i'd wasted my money first time around.
While not essential, extended brakelines are sensible.
Budget for recovery gear too, gloves, shackles, straps, shovel etc...
All i would add is muds rather than At's. Look at something like BFG copies on some modular rims. You will get on fine with AT's but you will soon be left wishing you had more traction. I started on AT's and they got me almost everywhere, once i went over to MT's i wondered why i'd wasted my money first time around.
While not essential, extended brakelines are sensible.
Budget for recovery gear too, gloves, shackles, straps, shovel etc...
Black Jimny's don't get stuck!
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29 Apr 2012 20:32 #38914
by supergaz
I use the Jimnybits 3" lift springs with pro comp 3000 shocks, Very happy with them. Going more than 2" starts costing a bit more with castor correction and extended panhard rods, then extended brake lines.
I got carried away with +3" springs, then 1.5" spring spacers and a 2" body lift, but am very happy with the performance.
Replied by supergaz on topic Re: Starting out.
jakexme wrote: 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
I use the Jimnybits 3" lift springs with pro comp 3000 shocks, Very happy with them. Going more than 2" starts costing a bit more with castor correction and extended panhard rods, then extended brake lines.
I got carried away with +3" springs, then 1.5" spring spacers and a 2" body lift, but am very happy with the performance.
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01 May 2012 16:55 #39076
by jakexme
Replied by jakexme on topic Re: Starting out.
Castor correction bushes. Are they Necessary on a 2" lift? for light/occasinal use
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01 May 2012 17:01 #39077
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Replied by supergaz on topic Re: Starting out.
Castor correction bushes are advised on a 2" lift or castor correction arms for 3" lift or above.
You may find the steering does not self centre well or at all without these.
You may find the steering does not self centre well or at all without these.
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01 May 2012 17:15 #39079
by jakexme
Replied by jakexme on topic Re: Starting out.
Do you think Fitting the Lift. And to then see how it feels before buying/fitting correction bushes?
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01 May 2012 18:27 #39086
by supergaz
Replied by supergaz on topic Re: Starting out.
Fit the lift, see how it feels, then when you do fit the correction bushes you will appreciate them more.
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