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Thorpee's Jimny
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20 Oct 2012 10:03 - 20 Oct 2012 10:42 #50875
by thorpee
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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.
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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.
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.
Last edit: 20 Oct 2012 10:42 by thorpee.
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20 Oct 2012 13:29 - 20 Oct 2012 17:28 #50888
by dirtydogz
2002 JLX Soft Top
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks. Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
Replied by dirtydogz on topic Thorpee's 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
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
2002 JLX Soft Top
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks. Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
Last edit: 20 Oct 2012 17:28 by dirtydogz.
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20 Oct 2012 17:22 #50910
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Just 2" makes that much difference, looks a treat, always good to see pics ..
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12 Nov 2012 10:24 - 12 Nov 2012 10:26 #53007
by thorpee
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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.
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.
Last edit: 12 Nov 2012 10:26 by thorpee.
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12 Nov 2012 12:40 - 12 Nov 2012 12:41 #53015
by renard38
Replied by renard38 on topic Thorpee's Jimny
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
Last edit: 12 Nov 2012 12:41 by renard38.
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12 Nov 2012 18:24 #53034
by Dutchjimny
Replied by Dutchjimny on topic Thorpee's Jimny
Dnt take rough countrys cause theyre rockhard and i wonder were the suspension went?
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