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Dave!
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26 Apr 2015 20:15 #143210 by Dave!

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Hi guys,
have any of you lowered your jimny?

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26 Apr 2015 20:19 #143212 by Busta

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Does this count?

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26 Apr 2015 20:31 #143217 by mlines

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There was at least one a while back on here, anyone??

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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26 Apr 2015 23:07 #143223 by Jimny J

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I doubt there are off the shelf springs, but any automotive coil spring manufacturer will be able to make them.

However, you do realise its going to be an awful ride! As going lower, you will also need to go stiffer. That combined with live axles front and rear, its going to be bouncy and unstable.

Not sure if its even possible, but maybe look into dropping the body lower onto the chassis?

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27 Apr 2015 06:30 #143227 by TomDK

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Stiffer springs hasn't got anything to do with instability, bouncy or anything. My Jimny has much much stiffer springs than standard springs, which has greatly improved how it drives.

If the shocks are in good condition there's no bouncing around.

But why lowering a Jimny? Why not just get a Fiat Panda 4x4 instead? Or just get a Fiesta?

One other thing on lowering it. You'll also need to correct the castor angle.

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27 Apr 2015 06:41 #143228 by minibbb

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Dave! wrote: Hi guys,
have any of you lowered your jimny?

No..... On the whole we all lift them!

Why would you want to lower a 4x4? If you want a nice drop get a Peugeot 106. I slammed my GTI at 18. Now I'm nearly 30 I've lifted my jimny.

Funny how things change

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