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New Jimny - first mods?

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06 Nov 2020 04:01 #229728 by Groenewald
New Jimny - first mods? was created by Groenewald
Hi Guys,

I will hopefully be picking up my 2020 this afternoon.

It has the following: Towbar, Roof Rack.

What would be the best first mods from the ground up?

I am thinking about 32mm wheel spacers - does anyone have experience with these? It really looks like a good idea to give the car a bit of a bigger footprint.

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06 Nov 2020 04:28 #229729 by Lambert
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I would recommend avoiding wheel spacers. Historically on the gen3 they have always decreased the service life of wheel bearings and kingpin bearings as given the similarity to these components in the gen4 it is likely that they will also suffer. Going for a slight increase in tyre width has much the same aesthetic effect and is kinder on bearings.

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06 Nov 2020 04:38 #229730 by Groenewald
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Makes sense - I did not think about this.....

I will rather look around for some 215/75R15 tyres with a bit more aggressive tread.

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06 Nov 2020 08:10 #229734 by lookonimages

Groenewald wrote: Makes sense - I did not think about this.....

I will rather look around for some 215/75R15 tyres with a bit more aggressive tread.

Agree with Lambert.

Tires is good option and maybe a 50mm lift.
Old men emu or the Desol 50mm from SA with Gabrial HDP shocks.
des-sol.co.za/product/jimny-gabriel-shocks-springs-set-gen4/

I have the desol lift and it is a HUGE difference both on and off road.



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06 Nov 2020 08:13 #229735 by Soeley
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On my previous cars I have alway wanted the tyres flush with the arches. But on the Jimny, I prefer to keep them inside the arches to help keep mud and spray off the bodywork.

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06 Nov 2020 09:34 #229740 by saxj
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lookonimages wrote:

Groenewald wrote: Makes sense - I did not think about this.....

I will rather look around for some 215/75R15 tyres with a bit more aggressive tread.

Agree with Lambert.

Tires is good option and maybe a 50mm lift.
Old men emu or the Desol 50mm from SA with Gabrial HDP shocks.
des-sol.co.za/product/jimny-gabriel-shocks-springs-set-gen4/

I have the desol lift and it is a HUGE difference both on and off road.



Sent from my SM-A505F using Tapatalk


I'm also very happy with Des Sol's suspension.

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