Re:DrRobin's Northumberland Jimny

I washed, polished and waxed my Jimny today and then removed the front diff protector ready for it going in to have the clutch looked at. The diff protector has lost a fair bit of [my red] paint, probably in the quarry last weekend, so whilst it is off, it will be re-painted then laquered.

I also checked the diff and transfer case breathers after the quarry and wading through all that water on Sunday in the Dales, all still secure and in place, I am sure glad I got that kit fitted.

Front HD recovery points turned up from Jimnybits in the week, so they will also be sprayed red ready to go on with the diff and transfer case protectors after the clutch is done next week and before the next trek in November.

Robin

jlines wrote:

My daily commercial and my SZ5 both have 2inch lifts fitted. My lcv has the pedders kit fitted and my sz5 has a trialmaster kit. Compared to our non lifted commercial they certainly haven't made road manners any worse in fact in my opinion they feel slightly better taking bumps and pot holes on the road compared to a standard car. All of our cars have BFG KM3 mud terrains fitted. Out of the two kits on my cars I prefer the pedders kit. Car feels a lot more solid and doesn't lean that much compared to my SZ5 Which has more lean to it when going round corners. As you rightly say the lifts don't actually gain you any more clearance underneath. They just allow more room in the Arches to allow bigger tires to be fitted and you get more flex. Personally I wouldn't go much further as you will start to effect the gearing. When we spectated trials back when lots were using SJs. Most cars were on small lifts with a decent set of narrow tall mud tires which was enough to make them really competitive. I think you could give the car a small lift Robin and I think you won't notice really any difference or you may find it better on the road. You could then buy some mud terrains on some cheaper steel wheels or aftermarket alloys to use only for trails or off-road meets.

Thanks James.

I don’t suppose BigJimny sells the Pedders lift kit and is it straight forward to install?

Would you recommend BFG KM3 in 215/75r15 or given it’s just to stick on for a drive to a trial and back would you go bigger, or is there little advantage to the next size up?  I guess then wheel size and offset might become an issue? 

I still have 3 x alloys from my 2011 Jimny (silver 5 spoke) would they be OK for KM3s if I get another one or should I go for steel wheels?  The thing is they might have to be stored outside when not in use, even in bags steel wheels might go rusty.

Thanks

Robin

Bigjimny does sell the peddars kit although I got the dealer to fit mine when I bought the car. I didn't hear of any issues when fitting. The trialmaster kit went on easily so I can't see the peddars kit being any different. We like the KM3s as they have good road manners. I don't know how much bigger you can go without affecting anything. I know a few with bigger tires and they say they are fine. Others start to need bumpers trimming. 215/75/R15 is a very safe size. I've seen some Gen 4s sporting Gen 3 alloys so they do work. You are right that the steel ones will start to rust if left sitting around.

Seen quite a few jimnys with 235/75r15 BFGs around here but pote tally may require some.e.triming when at full flex.

Also maybe better with gear reduction.

215 seems.fine and a decent compromise imo

Old Man Emu + 215/75R15

The ideal combo. Unbeatable.

I could be wrong but the last few posts on this look a lot like peer pressure.

Robin, your current jimny is already on taller suspension and tyres than your last one.