Fitting a rock lobster (SJ) transfer box in a Jimny...

I got a despatch email this morning from JimnyBits to say the above conversion spacer had been despatched...

Re-reading the item description, I noticed it said "A machined adapter that allows the use of a jimny rear propshaft with our SJ / Samurai transfer box conversion kit"... So I opened a support ticket asking what props their kit (which is currently listed on their store) used as front propshafts...

I quickly got an email back saying that their kit uses standard props front and rear... so I'm heading in the right direction! :woohoo:

Hopefully they'll bring their kit back to market soon, as fitting an SJ box using old / obolete parts is a pain, and probably puts a lot of people off...

I know it could be argued that the standard Jimny prop may not be quite as strong as an SJ one, but they are plentiful supply!

Interesting installation video of a spined transfer box mount (found on an item on the JimnyBits store) -



I've got a spine an order too.. from "redacted"

Looks an alright design
But the spine needs a step in it :ohmy:
When he slides the longer mount behind,it pulls the spine away from a flush fit
You can see at 10:28 possible oil leakage

Well spotted, I thought that was a little strange too?...

Useful inspiration though

I like this one bit pricey at 300euro

That’s the sort of thing I want (to make)...

But it’s 400 Euros with the conversion / prop spacer(s) - www.hm4x4.com/en/suzuki-jimny-installation-kit-t-case

Plus shipping....