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Re:Jimny Bits Swaybar (Anti Roll Bar) Quick Disconnect. Thoughts ?
10 Apr 2022 07:42 #242815
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Re:Jimny Bits Swaybar (Anti Roll Bar) Quick Disconnect. Thoughts ?
Riccy, that's exactly what a spring is. A long length of metal that twists under force. Sometimes they are wound into coils to save space, but the principle is exactly the same. The stiffness of the ARB determines how much body roll (or articulation) it permits.
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10 Apr 2022 10:16 - 10 Apr 2022 10:56 #242821
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Re:Jimny Bits Swaybar (Anti Roll Bar) Quick Disconnect. Thoughts ?
Just my opinion as requested ( I am full of opinions
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If you want a disconnect ARB then fit the one from Jimnybits. I would not be concerned about R&D, like most of these professional engineered products the company R&D department is provided by liability insurance and reputation.
Is it safe - sure why not, but Suzuki won't like it. The only "approved" method is the standard ARB as supplied by Suzuki, and as Busta said, you temporarily disconnect the drop link, of course reconnecting before joining the public highway again.
If you want a disconnect ARB then fit the one from Jimnybits. I would not be concerned about R&D, like most of these professional engineered products the company R&D department is provided by liability insurance and reputation.
Is it safe - sure why not, but Suzuki won't like it. The only "approved" method is the standard ARB as supplied by Suzuki, and as Busta said, you temporarily disconnect the drop link, of course reconnecting before joining the public highway again.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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10 Apr 2022 15:16 #242831
by X8GGY
Replied by X8GGY on topic Re:Jimny Bits Swaybar (Anti Roll Bar) Quick Disconnect. Thoughts ?
I had a near 5” lift on my old S200KYS Jimny (yes, James Lines - Martin’s son - now has the plate)…
JimnyBits Diesel front springs with 1.25” spring spacers on the front to handle all the weight of the bumpers, winch, etc… but it articulated really well off road… but on-road that translated to a lot of body roll in the corners and I’d hate to think what it would do at motorway speeds if I’d had to take evasive action…
An anti roll bar disconnect did the trick though, they are safe to run with just one of the (12mm) bolts fitted and are night and day when bolted up for road use…
Just my tuppence worth though…
JimnyBits Diesel front springs with 1.25” spring spacers on the front to handle all the weight of the bumpers, winch, etc… but it articulated really well off road… but on-road that translated to a lot of body roll in the corners and I’d hate to think what it would do at motorway speeds if I’d had to take evasive action…
An anti roll bar disconnect did the trick though, they are safe to run with just one of the (12mm) bolts fitted and are night and day when bolted up for road use…
Just my tuppence worth though…
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10 Apr 2022 15:20 #242832
by Rabid Rhino
Looking for a nice clean and straight LHD Jimny..... Not any more.
Got one that seems to have been magnatized and driven through the "Big Jimny Bits" parts stores too quickly so it missed a few items.
Replied by Rabid Rhino on topic Re:Jimny Bits Swaybar (Anti Roll Bar) Quick Disconnect. Thoughts ?
Lambert
I've seen your fab skills and bought a few bits off you from eBay. I like where you're going with the idea of your sway bay.
Here's one I like. (Bloody jeeps get all the good bits.)
skyjacker.com/shop/sway-bar-assembly/jfsba10/
Riccy
Any chance of a pic of your mate Gary's disconnect ?bsounds interesting.
Scimike
There are quite a few companies who do disconnectable/split drop links. Let me find some & I'll come back & edit/post links.
Everyone
Reading your comments/replies which I can't thank you all enough for, I'm about to bite the bullet & order.
I've seen your fab skills and bought a few bits off you from eBay. I like where you're going with the idea of your sway bay.
Here's one I like. (Bloody jeeps get all the good bits.)
skyjacker.com/shop/sway-bar-assembly/jfsba10/
Riccy
Any chance of a pic of your mate Gary's disconnect ?bsounds interesting.
Scimike
There are quite a few companies who do disconnectable/split drop links. Let me find some & I'll come back & edit/post links.
Everyone
Reading your comments/replies which I can't thank you all enough for, I'm about to bite the bullet & order.
Looking for a nice clean and straight LHD Jimny..... Not any more.
Got one that seems to have been magnatized and driven through the "Big Jimny Bits" parts stores too quickly so it missed a few items.
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10 Apr 2022 15:23 #242833
by X8GGY
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I usually sell a similar kit in complete kit form that you weld up yourself, but I’m unfortunately in various hospitals at the moment, si I’ve had to end all my eBay listings…
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10 Apr 2022 16:04 #242834
by Lambert
While I would love to claim ownership of this I'm afraid it ain't me. I do have fabrication skills as that's what I did my apprenticeship as but I'm not doing I commercially just what I need for the shepherding.
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Replied by Lambert on topic Re:Jimny Bits Swaybar (Anti Roll Bar) Quick Disconnect. Thoughts ?
Lambert
I've seen your fab skills and bought a few bits off you from eBay. I like where you're going with the idea of your sway bay.
Here's one I like. (Bloody jeeps get all the good bits.)
skyjacker.com/shop/sway-bar-assembly/jfsba10/
While I would love to claim ownership of this I'm afraid it ain't me. I do have fabrication skills as that's what I did my apprenticeship as but I'm not doing I commercially just what I need for the shepherding.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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