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Vacneb's Jimny

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02 Jun 2013 21:28 #72537 by Vacneb
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dirtydogz wrote: Nice to see you got the lift fitted, and it look great with the new wheels and tyres B)


Lift went really well, not a single siezed bolt! Did have to take the calipers off to get a bit more wiggle space to get the springs in, could have done with a set of compressors really.

All the easier for having read your fitting guide, cheers for that :cheer:

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02 Jun 2013 21:30 #72539 by Richard666
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How much the lift kit cost to get fitted and does it effect the driving

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02 Jun 2013 21:43 - 02 Jun 2013 21:46 #72540 by Vacneb
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I fitted the lift myself - I can guess that a price for a garage to fit would be variable depending on how well it went and how long it takes them. It took me about 4-5hrs, but I have never done a lift before, and everything went well. I would hate to think how long it would take if you were dealing with rounded/siezed/sheared bolts.

Was a fairly easy job though, get a kit and have a bash - certainly easier to work on a 4wd than on the MG Midget I last did suspension on!!

Driving wise - a little slow on the return to centre for steering, but nothing of any concern. A teeny weeny bit of a wobble (ney, a pulse at most) at 40mph and a little bit more body roll in the corners - nothing I am not totally easy with! Does give a hell of a presence on the road though, the higer seating position is really welcome!
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02 Jun 2013 21:43 #72541 by j999pre
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I like the wheels ;)

Looking good. What bumper are you fitting?

Gold Jimny the best colour (sold) :(

Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)

Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS

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02 Jun 2013 21:48 #72542 by Vacneb
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Bumper wise, cat decide between a chopped original, a KAP plastics jobber or a tubular. Gonna have to be a bolt on one until I brush up my welding again - long time since I last brandished a MIG set!!

Wheels are looking cracking aye ;)

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05 Jun 2013 07:51 #72794 by gaz3359
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looks great nice little transformation !

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