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2001 Jimny Steering and brake issues

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09 May 2026 14:25 #264388 by Kamatari
Hi All, new to the forum and looking for some help/advice!

Have a 2001 Jimny that's had a 2inch lift, front winch and steel front + rear bumpers, running 215/74/r15 AT tyres which was all done by previous owner(s)

The main issues i'm experiencing is that the steering is quite heavy but can hear the power steering working, feels better when ive got the front off the ground. looking at the kingpins and its looking like they've been done at some point. no play in the wheels when giving them a wiggle off the ground. Also when driving and you turn the wheel there's no return to center (but read mixed things if its meant to?) 

To go along with this, whilst I've got brakes, i don't feel like they're very good, they are a bit spongy but i've had new front and rear brakes done/serviced along with changing the booster/servo which has improved it a bit but still not amazing but not sure what is next to try and improve this

Any thoughts or suggestions greatly apprectiated!
 

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