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Expedition Jimny Project

  • Safarisan
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11 May 2014 19:08 #114874 by Safarisan
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Great idea, dude! How do you strap everything down? My biggest fear is the freezer becoming a lethal projectile if the handling goes pearshaped. Otherwise very nice!!!!! ;)

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13 May 2014 19:01 - 13 May 2014 19:02 #115119 by Decalwizard
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Glad you like it buddy


Everything on the roof is bolted firmly to the rack so it wont move..

Inside the car the fridge and other boxes ate all held in place by bump stops and heavy duty ratchet straps..

The Jim handles pretty well considering the weight on the roof, I try and keep as much of the heavy stuff low down so it counter acts the top end weight
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18 May 2014 21:51 - 18 May 2014 21:55 #115666 by Decalwizard
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My final update of the Overland Jimny as I am busy working on another project, I thought it was only right to finish the thread I started before I leave..

Here goes..

The Rotopax Fuel can(s) finally were fitted to the rear wheel on a special bracket that was fabricated. The Rotopax bracket can carry a 1.75 Gallon and a 3 gallon pack together and can be locked with the locking Rotopax bracket




I also got round to fitting the micro shovel on the rear door with the Quick Fist Brackets (No Jokes)



The Awning was removed and fitted to the passenger side and the tent spun through 180 degrees so I could fit the snorkel




The roof tent outer cover has been replaced with a brand new Tuff-Trek Cover


The Winch Plate & Winch are now fitted





All the brakes have been replaced (Drums, Shoes, Pads & Disks) and the suspension now lifted 2" & the front and rear axles have been trussed for extra strength.



I have also fitted the Tyre Dog Tyre Pressure monitoring system (To the right of my Satnav)



I also managed to locate some super strong storage boxes to fit where I used to carry the fuel cans



Other than the purchase of a T-max compressor, a new awning room & a solar panel that is pretty much it. Its now time for the Jimny to pay me back in enjoyment..

I will pass by every now and then for a browse, Its been fun.. Hope you all keep enjoying your little Tonk's

DW
Last edit: 18 May 2014 21:55 by Decalwizard.

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  • 2014Nathan
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18 May 2014 21:54 #115668 by 2014Nathan
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Wow looking really good buddy keep it up! Couple of questions, where did you get those storage boxes from? And also iv just ordered a winch aswell with the same mounting plate, easy enough to all fit up? :)

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  • Decalwizard
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18 May 2014 22:00 #115672 by Decalwizard
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The Storage boxes came from Trade Systems UK

The winch was a cow to fit but it may not be the same for all years of Jim, My winch had the clutch lever right at the top and it hit the top cross member so I had to strip it and re-locate the lever lower down



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23 May 2014 19:42 #116127 by 2014Nathan
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how have you wired up your winch buddy? using a second battery? one bigger battery? just wondering whats best for when i fit mine hopfully this weekend :)

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