Thorpee's Jimny

Hey everyone been lurking around the forums for a bit now just gathering knowledge so i figure it's time to show you my 2001 Jimny.

Here it is when I bought it. It's pretty much stock apart from the roof racks I have put on





And here it is with new off road tyres and black rims (205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo)







Here it is at a local motorbike track testing out the new tyres







I have joined a local 4WD club, here are some pics from the Driver Awarness Program that I had to take



Some more seasoned members telling me how to tackle the hill.









First actually trip out with the club





Bit of a hard track here





Had 2 other Suzuki's out on the day. This yellow one is pretty kitted up:





End of the day, pumping up the tyres.

Thanks for sharing looks like a great place to have fun, are you the only Jimny?

Yeah I'm the only Jimny, there's two Vitara's in the club. My location is on the Gold Coast, Australia so there's some good trips to be had in the hinterland as well as some beautiful sand islands close by. Will be doing a 2inch lift soon so that should make my Jimny more capable.

thanks for pictures, always fun with friends

Thanks for the pictures. I also have a Blue Jimny and have been considering the Maxxis Bravo tyres. They look very nice so I might get me some.

Good to see you've been out enjoying it!

Looks cool too!

Kirkynut

Been busy installing a 2" Pro Comp lift

Had a few headaches such as breaking one of the rear lower shock bolts and having to drill it out, luckly I ordered the longer bolts. All and all I'm quiet impressed with myself as it is the biggest thing I have every done on a car mechanically speaking. Still need to install the caster correction bushes, I have to find someone with a press to do it for me.

BEFORE


AFTER


BEFORE


AFTER













Where the fun was had





Thanks Dirty Dogz for your guide, I have choosen to use alot of the same parts you used as well. Also thank you to everyone else who has answered my questions and/or giving me the inspiration, knowledge and confidence to modify my Jimny.

Well done Shaun glad to see you got the lift on your jimny with out too much trouble,It's always much more fun when you do the job yourself. :laugh: here is the link to the how to guide on this forum if you decide that you what to have go other jobs on your jimny . www.bigjimny.com/index.php/information/qhow-toq-guides
here is the how to guide on how to fit caster correction bushes if you decide to have a go yourself.
www.bigjimny.com/images/documents/fittin...orrection_bushes.pdf
And yes the Jimnybits 2"lift is a great bit of kit and is very popular in the UK and OZ.
DIRTYDOGZ

Just 2" makes that much difference, looks a treat, always good to see pics ..

Hey guys,

Well I think everything has settled a bit now with my 2" lift but I think I made a bad choice with the Procomp 1000 shocks. I'am finding the ride very soft causing the vehicle to be very jumpy as I drive. The main problem is I get a sore back everytime I drive it. I did not have a back problem when I first did the lift as the suspension was still stiff and new.

Anyone had this problem?
Thinking its more the rear end flopping around so looking at changing to some stiffer shocks in the back.

for me the 1000es are the best because they are really soft, but i drive slowly and this is why it's not a problem for me

Dnt take rough countrys cause theyre rockhard and i wonder were the suspension went?