New toy - Cyprus

Hi,
Thank you both.
I will have the alignment checked and update you.
I will also visit a mechanic to check the brakes etc.

I don't know if the wheels have spacers on, I haven't removed the tyre. Does it affect the driving?
I have also noticed that the car has a trempling driving whilst on road as we'll.

From the whole picture the car looks that the modification done was good but I'm not sure when is time to change, how I know is time to change and how much does it cost, no labor involved.

Thank you.

Hi Guys,

I got the car back from the mechanic and the wheel balancing shop.

The car now has made HUGE difference while driving,

I have changed both front brake discs - pads
I have changed the front bushes
also the wheel bearings Left side changed and the right sight have been readjusted (if this is the correct word)

finally, the steering damper is fixed and is now attached on the chassis - which is the best position (as advised by the mechanic)

the mechanic has also advised me - so the car will be in a top driving position - to change the leaf springs as, due to the higher suspension (2 inches) the wheels need to move front or back, i cannot remember.

Also, the steering wheel box needs to be replaced

any thoughts/comments?

Thank you.

CY wrote: the mechanic has also advised me - so the car will be in a top driving position - to change the leaf springs as, due to the higher suspension (2 inches) the wheels need to move front or back, i cannot remember.

Glad things are starting to get better.

not quite sure what you/he means by this, the jimny doesnt have "leaf springs", its shocks and coil springs.

he might mean the radius arms (the bars that run parallel to the chassis, connecting the axle to the chassis rails), with a big suspension lift you need to correct the caster as the lift alters the axles geometry. this can be done with bushes for a 2-3 inch lift but above that you really need caster corrected radius arms like these . i believe if the steering doesnt self center the caster is wrong.

Thank you,

Yes you are correct - its the radius arms
i could not find the propper word in English

not a problem, thought it might be a translation issue :laugh:

if its only been lifted 2inches id think CC bushes would do fine. i believe the test for correct caster is if when cornering you let go of the steering wheel it will turn back to centre on its own, if the caster is wrong it wont self centre. im no mechanic so THIS MIGHT BE WRONG.........but i think im right.

AAAA yes,

thank you again - now it does make sense

the steering wheel does not return on its own!!

any points to tell my mechanic to pay attention?