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New jimny build thread

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14 Apr 2014 12:35 #112183 by Lukeavb
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235 75 15 matey, abit big I know but I want the diff clearance and it should run ok with trimmed arches and a 3" lift

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14 Apr 2014 12:48 #112186 by Wiltec17
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The only bit of trimming I had to do with 235s and 3" lift was the back corner of the front arches. It was catching on lock. Havnt trimmed anything else and it is fine. I have only got nexen mt though, not special tracks would the more aggressive tread pattern might make a difference, bigger chunks on the outer edges of the tyres might catch.

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20 Apr 2014 17:05 #112769 by Lukeavb
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Quick cheeky snap shot of the jimny, got all arches trimmed after I took this picture.
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21 Apr 2014 19:17 #112903 by 2014Nathan
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Lukeavb wrote:



Quick cheeky snap shot of the jimny, got all arches trimmed after I took this picture.


nice bud, what did you have to trim in the end as in where abouts in the arch?

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22 Apr 2014 06:58 #112945 by Lukeavb
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Measured 50mm all the around the arches to cut off and then used the jigsaw on them, took 60mm from the actual metal arch which is behind, all smoothed off and painted after, will be looking at some kind of mud guards or rubber matting to go inside the arch to protect mud from spraying up.


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22 Apr 2014 18:56 #112980 by Chazg83
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Lukeavb wrote: Measured 50mm all the around the arches to cut off and then used the jigsaw on them, took 60mm from the actual metal arch which is behind, all smoothed off and painted after, will be looking at some kind of mud guards or rubber matting to go inside the arch to protect mud from spraying up.


Looks the nuts :-)

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29 Apr 2014 21:10 #113742 by Lukeavb
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Nice new snorkel, found it quite easy, all I can say is there's not much room for mistakes, so take your time, measure twice cut once! First time doing one, but quite pleased! :P

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29 Apr 2014 21:11 #113743 by Lukeavb
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Oh sorry about the neck ache your getting by trying to view the picture!

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29 Apr 2014 21:14 #113745 by idiotmobil
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JIMNYLESS
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29 Apr 2014 21:20 #113747 by jonesyba420
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Now all you need to do is point the snorkel head backwards ;)

Is it easy to cut with a jigsaw? Does it destroy the paint?!

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29 Apr 2014 21:25 - 29 Apr 2014 21:26 #113748 by Lukeavb
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Tis easier I must say than a grinder! Get more of a smoother edge.
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29 Apr 2014 21:27 - 29 Apr 2014 21:29 #113750 by Lukeavb
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And I will turn my snorkel around tomorrow then, I like the roar from it ;) the paintwork doesn't get ruined at all.
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