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Rear shock absorber brackets

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27 Aug 2009 15:04 #1199 by mlines
We have the first BigJimny product - a Rear Shock Bracket....



These new brackets are designed to:

1. Add a new dimension of rotation to improve the shock absorber operation

2. Create an adjustable position to ensure the shock absorber does not foul the springs.

3. Move the shock absrober up out of harms way

4. Provide an extra inch of length to the shock absorber.

See BigJimny shop for details

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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28 Aug 2009 06:16 #1200 by ooky_123
Sweet .. just ordered ours.

any news on the recovery points Martin ?

Jason

Former owner of Little "Ooky", who has now started a new life in Shetland

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28 Aug 2009 15:38 #1202 by mlines
jason,

I have the recovery point here, it just needs some M10 bolts in order for it to be ready. Once I get the bolts then you can come over and be my tester

Martin

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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29 Aug 2009 18:01 - 04 Oct 2009 06:40 #1203 by samuraijimny413
Martin and fellow Big Jimny Forumers,
i am also using this rear shock absorber bracket set up on my jimny..
It will indeed improve the way the rear abosorbers pivots when the axle travels. :laugh:
This is an improvement over stock mounts!


This is another trick i did to prevent the bolt from coming loose all too often.
I drilled all the way tru the original shock mount hole at the axle.
Fit in a long long bolt and it's a better way to securing the shock.I took a photo of my setup and post it soon to better explain.It may not be a new trick,but it'd be great to share with new jimny owners here who's rear shock comes loose real quick!!
Notice also the Taniguchi Panhard Rod correction bracket mount.

A through bolt.....



And to prevent 'fouling' of absorbers/springs,it can be solved with x4 castor correction bushes at the rear trailing arms..this will work wonders for the prop shafts angle too!

Cheers to more inventions!!!

Samuraijimny413
Last edit: 04 Oct 2009 06:40 by samuraijimny413.

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30 Aug 2009 13:23 #1206 by ooky_123
Lookinhg good.
Our new Shock mounts arrived on saturday and I have to say, Martin, the quality is superb.

Fitting took about 20 minutes and Jason opted to use the offset brackets giving the most distance from the mount. this then gives us 5mm or clearance between the body cross member and the shocker on the nearside.

Cannot wait to give it a try off road, Jason fitted the bolts back onto the lower mount point using an impact wrench so I hope these donot work loose (he has just bought a pillar drill too, so I have a feeling ne may be making a few modifications of his own to incorporate split pins on all his nuts now!!)

Kerry

Former owner of Little "Ooky", who has now started a new life in Shetland

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02 Sep 2009 15:48 #1227 by Jamie
Recived mine today Martin thank's for the quick delivery.
Jamie

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03 Sep 2009 05:15 #1236 by mlines
Samuraijimny413

I understand the principle behind the Panhard rod correction bracket (a level panhard rod maximises the amount of flex in the axle in direction, a non-level rod means the axles flexes more in one direction and less in the other). However, in practice do you notice a real improvment, if there is a really noticeable benefit I will add them to my portfolio of parts.

Martin

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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07 Sep 2009 11:47 #1256 by samuraijimny413
Hello Martin,

suspension articulation largely depends on the springs and long stroke absorbers/control arms/links for improved offroad use.Where else this Taniguchi panhard rod relocation bracket is to reinforce the panhard rod when the entire weight of the rig is leaning onto her side during offroading.
I cant really relate to improvement in articulation but i do understand that harsh lateral movement can cause and ensue panhard rod failure.I have twisted 2 so far on the front end! :huh:
The sole idea is to have it as horizontally straight as possible even for the front end.
Maybe your explanation does make sound reasonings..I will bring it up a RTI ramp and compare with fellow jimnys!

Samuraijimny413
Singapore

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13 Sep 2009 10:55 #1261 by PistonWork
Is this appliable for the front shocks too?


mlines wrote:

We have the first BigJimny product - a Rear Shock Bracket....



These new brackets are designed to:

1. Add a new dimension of rotation to improve the shock absorber operation

2. Create an adjustable position to ensure the shock absorber does not foul the springs.

3. Move the shock absrober up out of harms way

4. Provide an extra inch of length to the shock absorber.

See BigJimny shop for details

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13 Sep 2009 12:09 #1262 by ooky_123
No. These brackets are only for the rear. The front is different, although, I suppose you could space the top of the shock .. Hmmmmm I wonder .....

Former owner of Little "Ooky", who has now started a new life in Shetland

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15 Sep 2009 05:53 #1266 by mlines
You can space the top of the shock and Bits4Vits does these for the Vitara. I don't know what the top fitting of the Vit shock is like compared to the Jimny, but they could be the same.

Martin

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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