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Adam's Jimny (adamatdraycott)

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02 Jun 2011 08:43 - 20 Jul 2011 19:17 #17223 by adamatdraycott
Adam's Jimny (adamatdraycott) was created by adamatdraycott
Jimny Mode 2004 – Silky Silver

Been snooping around these parts for a little while now, and finally made a user! I've had my Jimny just over 12months now. It's my 2nd set of wheels, the first set being a 2001 Ford Fiesta

Went for a Jimny mainly due to my location, near Bridgnorth. Dad had a couple of SJ’s in the 80’s and I’ve always liked the idea of a ‘go anywhere’

Keeping mine fairly standard, because I use it everyday to get to and from work, although I have added a few bits a pieces over the last 12months, such as a Witter removable tow bar and a new bonnet guard.

My jeep hadn’t been well looked after when I got it, with a few small dents (no paint damage) and a few scuffs here and there. Fetched the dents out professionally, and had to fill the one in the driver’s door as it was just under the window where there’s a cross member support. The scuffs aren’t such an issue to me, as it just adds a bit of character.

Have a feeling the drivers side king pin has gone, or at least on the way out as I get the 40-50mph wobble, but it also has budget tyres on the front which could well be out! Plus I believe the 3 spoke wheels can lead to issues.

Gave it a full service a couple of months ago… found changing the gearbox oil fun.

Been laning a few times local to home, nothing hardcore… just mud and a few heavily rutted lanes

Any mods that you guys feel are needed? Not interested in modding it height wise, just wondering if there are any mods to stop potential problems!


Cheers
Last edit: 20 Jul 2011 19:17 by adamatdraycott.

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02 Jun 2011 17:16 #17235 by supergaz
Replied by supergaz on topic Re: Shropshire Jimny!
How about a transfer box guard?
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-tra...x-guard/prod_22.html

Id have one of these now if I wasn't planning on a rock lobster.

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02 Jun 2011 17:44 #17240 by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: Shropshire Jimny!

supergaz wrote: How about a transfer box guard?
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-tra...x-guard/prod_22.html

Id have one of these now if I wasn't planning on a rock lobster.


Gaz get one - it will still fit with a rocklobster :)

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02 Jun 2011 19:02 #17246 by supergaz
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darthloachie wrote:

supergaz wrote: How about a transfer box guard?
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-tra...x-guard/prod_22.html

Id have one of these now if I wasn't planning on a rock lobster.


Gaz get one - it will still fit with a rocklobster :)


I'm still in the dog house after visiting Rus the first time and then again a few weeks later! And I always get more than I tell her.
Oops, just won an auction on e'bay, full KAP external cage. HAHAHAAA BARGAIN. Just got to stash it in my mates garden as i've had to hide the jimny in his garage following a 2'' bodylift. Now it wont fit in my garage even on just rims, how do I explain that to her?.

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02 Jun 2011 20:03 #17248 by Keefe
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Garage has sunk! :)

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03 Jun 2011 06:29 #17263 by darthloachie
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buy a taller garage on ebay :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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03 Jun 2011 16:01 - 03 Jun 2011 16:02 #17277 by MigCooper
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:lol: I think a lot of us are going throughout similar "issues" :D

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Snorkel and plenty of rust to be treated :)
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Last edit: 03 Jun 2011 16:02 by MigCooper.

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10 Aug 2011 15:50 - 10 Aug 2011 15:52 #20135 by adamatdraycott
Replied by adamatdraycott on topic Re: Adam's Jimny (adamatdraycott)
Finally got a few pics to post

AT2s fitted! no issues with catching on the flaps



Managed to find a set of genuine sunblinds toward the end of last week, saved a few £'s on tinting, and they can be removed easily in the dark and winter months. A few pics to give you an idea of what you get. The ones for the back door are a tight fit, so i haven't bothered with the clips supplied. The side windows are held in with clips that slide behind the trim... easily removed and no sticky patches




Last edit: 10 Aug 2011 15:52 by adamatdraycott.

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10 Aug 2011 18:20 #20141 by Nelson83
Replied by Nelson83 on topic Re: Adam's Jimny (adamatdraycott)
Looking very tidy - where did you get the bonnet guard from?

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10 Aug 2011 18:24 - 10 Aug 2011 18:28 #20143 by adamatdraycott
Replied by adamatdraycott on topic Re: Adam's Jimny (adamatdraycott)
www.autostylinguk.co.uk/products/Product...SUJM/PRvehicle/FB/FP

Tad expensive, and also a tad fragile
Looks cool though

If you want one, call them and ask if they have any in stock. I had the last one a couple of months ago, and the guy said there could be a decent wait.
Last edit: 10 Aug 2011 18:28 by adamatdraycott.

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10 Aug 2011 18:27 #20144 by Nelson83
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Cool! dealt with them before - had to wait a while for my new a bar, but it arrived as promised!! I can see one of those being ordered soon :-D

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10 Aug 2011 18:41 #20145 by Mumbo Jimbo
Replied by Mumbo Jimbo on topic Re: Adam's Jimny (adamatdraycott)
Welcome! Looking good - nice touches with the sunblinds and bonnet guard

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