Underbody protectors and guards - Revision history

Bosanek: Added the article into gen2 and gen4 categories

2021-01-17T13:45:34Z

Added the article into gen2 and gen4 categories

Bosanek: Category adjustment

2019-02-21T14:41:41Z

Category adjustment

Bosanek: Minor phrase correction

2019-01-12T18:35:26Z

Minor phrase correction

Bosanek: Added notes that bolts should be coated with an anti-seize compound

2019-01-12T18:00:52Z

Added notes that bolts should be coated with an anti-seize compound

Bosanek: Added a note that more info about original Suzuki protectors is available in a different wiki article. Also added more info in the list of most useful underbody protectors.

2019-01-04T12:54:57Z

Added a note that more info about original Suzuki protectors is available in a different wiki article. Also added more info in the list of most useful underbody protectors.

Bosanek: Moved the article into the Accessories category

2019-01-04T10:26:47Z

Moved the article into the Accessories category

Bosanek: Added this article to the "Offroading" category

2017-02-03T19:52:56Z

Added this article to the "Offroading" category

Bosanek: Added this article to the "Body" category

2017-02-03T19:52:29Z

Added this article to the "Body" category

Bosanek: Some small wiki code adjustments, and a new intro note

2017-01-26T17:19:04Z

Some small wiki code adjustments, and a new intro note

Bosanek at 15:56, 26 December 2016

2016-12-26T15:56:54Z

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 == OEM underbody protectors ==
+{{Gen3|}}
-Suzuki makes only the following underbody metal protectors:
+Suzuki makes only the following underbody metal protectors for Jimnys 3:
 # Fuel tank protector;
 #* This is a standard factory fitment and is adequate for normal off road driving.
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 #* They span from the front wheel arch to the rear wheel arch, and they might be useful to prevent paint chipping, due to small rocks flicking under the wheels.
 #* They are also useful as steps if you have roof bars or a roof box.
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 == Aftermarket or DIY metal protectors ==
+{{Gen1|}}{{Gen2|}}{{Gen3|}}{{Gen4|}}
 There are several aftermarket "factories" which make underbody metal procetors for Jimnys.
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 The following list contains the most useful underbody protectors to have (sorted by overall importance):
-# Radius arm chassis mount protectors (four protectors for four radius arms);
+# For Jimnys 3 and 4 only: Radius arm chassis mount protectors (four protectors for four radius arms);
 #* These are one of the lowest points in the underbody and are usually the typical points of impact on uneven ground.
 # Transfer box guard;
-#* It is not that common to hit a transfer box during (normal) off road driving, but electric transfer boxes have exposed wires and connectors which can get damaged or cut with branches etc.
+#* It is not that common to hit a transfer box during (normal) off road driving, but transfer boxes on later Jimnys 3 have exposed wires and connectors which can get damaged or cut with branches etc.
 # Rear shock absorber guards near the rear axle mounting points (two guards);
 #* These are also typical points of impact and are relatively fragile.
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 {{Edited}}
 [[Category:Body - gen3]]
 [[Category:Accessories - gen3]]
 [[Category:Offroading - gen3]]

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 {{Edited}}
 [[Category:Body]]
-[[Category:Accessories]]
+[[Category:Body - gen3]]
-[[Category:Offroading]]
+[[Category:Accessories - gen3]]

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-* Whichever underbody protectors you choose to install, make sure that you apply proper anti-seize compound to the bolts which hold it in place and to torque the bolts properly.
+* Whichever underbody protectors you choose to install, make sure that you apply a proper anti-seize compound to the treads of the bolts which hold it in place and to torque the bolts properly.
-* If you don't apply an anti-seize lubricant to the bolts, you risk not ever being able to unbolt them in the future!
+* If you don't apply an anti-seize compound to the bolt treads, you risk not ever being able to unbolt them in the future!
-** In case of bolts which also go through a silent block (bushing), this means that cutting a seized bolt off implies destroying the bush as well!
+** In the case of bolts which also go through a silent block (bushing), this means that cutting a seized bolt off implies destroying the bush as well!

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	# Front and rear differential casing guards / reinforcements;		# Front and rear differential casing guards / reinforcements;
	# Exhaust piping and muffler guards;		# Exhaust piping and muffler guards;
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		+	== Additional notes ==
		+
		+
		+	* Whichever underbody protectors you choose to install, make sure that you apply proper anti-seize compound to the bolts which hold it in place and to torque the bolts properly.
		+	* If you don't apply an anti-seize lubricant to the bolts, you risk not ever being able to unbolt them in the future!
		+	** In case of bolts which also go through a silent block (bushing), this means that cutting a seized bolt off implies destroying the bush as well!

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 Suzuki makes only the following underbody metal protectors:
-# Fuel tank protector, which is a standard factory fitment and is adequate for normal off road driving.
+# Fuel tank protector;
-# Front axle protector as an optional accessory. It is pointless because it further reduces the ground clearance because it "widens" the hanging part of the differential casing.
+#* This is a standard factory fitment and is adequate for normal off road driving.
-# Side body steps / rock sliders as optional accessories. They exist in several designs and are quite expensive. They span from the front wheel arch to the rear wheel arch, and they might be useful to prevent paint chipping, due to small rocks flicking under the wheels. They are also useful as steps if you have roof bars or a roof box.
+# Front axle protector as an optional accessory;
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 You can also fabricate your DIY protectors if you have the skills.
-A protector will pay of with VAT the first time it gets hit!
+{{note|An underbody protector will pay itself off with VAT the first time it gets hit!}}
 The following list contains the most useful underbody protectors to have (sorted by overall importance):
-# Radius arm chassis mount protectors (four protectors for four radius arms).
+# Radius arm chassis mount protectors (four protectors for four radius arms);
-# Transfer box guard
+#* These are one of the lowest points in the underbody and are usually the typical points of impact on uneven ground.
-# Rear shock absorber guards near the rear axle mounting points (two guards).
+# Transfer box guard;
-# For hardcore off-roading, a thicker/stronger fuel tank guard would be advised.
+#* It is not that common to hit a transfer box during (normal) off road driving, but electric transfer boxes have exposed wires and connectors which can get damaged or cut with branches etc.
-# Rock sliders or steps on vehicle's sides (between the front and rear wheel arches).
+# Rear shock absorber guards near the rear axle mounting points (two guards);

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	[[Category:Modifications]]		[[Category:Modifications]]

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-= Introduction =
+{{intro-notes}}
 Based on broad user experience, several points in the Jimny's underbody have been identified as relatively weak and/or most exposed points which can sustain collision damage when driving off road.
-Even if you don't do hardcore offroading, you are going to hit a rock sooner or later. It's just a question of a moment when you lose your concentration for that tiny amount of time, or the vehicle could slide sideways to a rock despite your best efforts.
+Even if you don't do hardcore off-roading, you are going to hit a rock sooner or later. It's just a question of a moment when you lose your concentration for that tiny amount of time, or the vehicle could slide sideways to a rock despite your best efforts.
-= OEM underbody protectors =
+== OEM underbody protectors ==
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-= Aftermarket or DIY metal protectors =
+== Aftermarket or DIY metal protectors ==
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-The following list contains the most useful underbody protectors:
+The following list contains the most useful underbody protectors to have (sorted by overall importance):
-# Radius arm chassis mounts (four guards for four radius arms).
+# Radius arm chassis mount protectors (four protectors for four radius arms).
 # Transfer box guard
 # Rear shock absorber guards near the rear axle mounting points (two guards).
-# For hardcore offroading, a thicker/stronger fuel tank guard would be advised.
+# For hardcore off-roading, a thicker/stronger fuel tank guard would be advised.
 # Rock sliders or steps on vehicle's sides (between the front and rear wheel arches).

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