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Hi guys,
I'm looking for someone who is open to have a conversation on lift kits for the new Jimny, the JB74 (Gen4).
- Please let me know if you are the person I'm looking for.
Here are my thoughts...
There are numerous brands providing lift kits for the Gen4 Jimny. I know Martin Lines went for the Trail Master lift kit for his new Jimny. As I have very little knowledge regarding this subject I'm I have an opportunity for improvement.
That said, I understand that the lift kit chosen should consider variables like vehicle weight, tires used, paved roads vs terrain, and more.
- So how do you chose, how do you know, which brand and type is the best for you?
Very complex question really.
Price.
Support/ warranty/ reputation.
Features.
Driving style.
Terrain.
ARB / OME is unique with a relocation bracket to alter the roll centre (reduce the head wobble effect) but increases oversteer . Option for caster adjustment bushes I believe.
Tough Dog kits include lowered chassis brace , caster adjustment bushes and optional adjustable pan hard and rtc dampers.
4xfour art offers replacement radius arms.
Some kits offer only spring and dampeners.
Or do you mix and match?
The Jimny doesn't have much of a very good ride on the road. So how does one differenciate between all options and learn to know the lift-kit that gives the improvements sought for? I find this question pretty important as it involves quite some cash, especially if the wrong lift-kit is chosen.
In my case I'm looking for a lift-kit for slightly improved ground clearance as well as better handling on & off road. Tires will, more or less, remain original size, BFGoodrich All Terrain.
I know Martin Lines have chosen Trail Master. It would be very interesting to see a review compared to the original springs & shocks, as well as compared to other brands, if possible.
Have to be careful when you say you want a lift for increased ground clearance. Suspension lift will give more body clearance on sills, slightly better angles and maybe the option to increase wheel diameter to give you more clearance under the low points like diff and radius arms.
Lift is predominantly about wheel size increase but if anything like Australia, you can only legally increase by a small fixed amount.
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The following user(s) said Thank You: Boris Ekner, Old Neil
I have a gen3 Jimny that I have replaced the dampers with trailmaster but left the springs at standard height. Just the dampers make all the difference to how the vehicle behaves on and off road. I went for the standard height option because I have no intention of ever fitting significantly taller tyres so I don't have need for additional clearance offered by lifting the car. That's not to say I couldn't fit a slightly taller tyre to get a bit more air under my differentials if I changed my mind but it wouldn't be a big increase. I went for the trailmaster because they have an excellent reputation and offer 2 different damping rates both specifically for the Jimny in multiple height options. Mine are the firmer heavy duty/sports ones in 0 to 20mm. I went for them as I do a lot of towing being a sheep farmer and the additional damping is very welcome for controlling the pitching of the car with a live load in the trailer. When travelling solo without the trailer the damping is quite firm which inspires confidence especially on twisting back roads. However I think that if I didn't have to do towing every week then I would probably have nominated the comfort option from trailmaster as they are apparently a much more compliant ride especially off road.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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