Kirkynut's Jimny (aka Daddy's Tractor) - The Evolution continues...

rhys15 wrote: What size wheel and tyres Is this running in this photo, also do they catch on the inner wing/chassis

Thanks

They're 215/80/15 Malatesta Kaimans. I have no wheel arch liners and have folded my outer wing lips. So there's no rubbing. I've also extended my rear bumpstops to stop rubbing.

Kirkynut

Stu Stu has email the Jap company as they may do a right hand version, they sell all sorts of Jimny Stuff..

Is gonna have to wait now till later on though

DW

That snorkel sure looks nice but I think the way it hugs the body will cause me issues. A snorkel is easy to do and I've found stuff to make one with but my issues is I want it to look like it's manufactured, not home made.

As there is no snorkel out there for a caged Jimny for sale commercially I have to make one and just do a good job of it!

I'd like to have it sorted by May when we go to the Lakes laning in it.

There is the teardrop version but I understand it's fiberglass, so not flexible and more likely to break after tree attack!

Kirkynut

kirkynut wrote: I have no wheel arch liners and have folded my outer wing lips.Kirkynut

I'm trying to visualise that being done. How's it done?

Is it not possible to get a foldaway snorkel which is either detachable and used when needed or folds down at the point of entry into the wing and can be folded up when needed; a bit like a chimney pot?? You can tell I don't do any mudplugging. :laugh: :laugh:

helijohn wrote:

kirkynut wrote: I have no wheel arch liners and have folded my outer wing lips.Kirkynut

I'm trying to visualise that being done. How's it done?

Is it not possible to get a foldaway snorkel which is either detachable and used when needed or folds down at the point of entry into the wing and can be folded up when needed; a bit like a chimney pot?? You can tell I don't do any mudplugging. :laugh: :laugh:

To fold the lips of the outer wheel arches you simply take the wing off - a few bolts - then use stout pliers to fold the lip of the arch over on it's self with a pair of stout pliers or mole grips. It's gonna cause the paint to split but you just rub it down and paint it again - it's an offroader so you aren't that worried.

I like my Jimny to look Tidy but sometimes you have to see it for what it is and it's scratched to hell and back so a little rough paint around the wheel arches is nothing.

The snorkel needs to be sealed properly or it defeats the object. So once it's in place you don't want to disturb the seals.

Kirkynut

Kirkynut really really like the cage you have on you Jim jam, I remember reading somewhere that it's a custom one, could you tell me where abouts it was made and by who, looks like its welded to the chassis on the rock sliders and then the rest is bolted on ? I've got a Kap internal cage, but Also fancy a external to protect the jimny !

Many thanks Dan