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There are a few cases/solutions of installed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_axle portal axles] on Jimnys.
 
There are a few cases/solutions of installed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_axle portal axles] on Jimnys.
  
[https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/7-jimny-technical/60470-jimny-with-portal-axles-done-in-russia This] and [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/6-jimny-chat/63504-it-had-to-happen this] forum topic contain some useful information about those cases/solutions.
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[https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/7-jimny-technical/60470-jimny-with-portal-axles-done-in-russia This] and [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/6-jimny-chat/63504-it-had-to-happen this] forum topic contain some useful information about those cases/solutions for Jimny 3.
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Introduction

There are a few cases/solutions of installed portal axles on Jimnys.

This and this forum topic contain some useful information about those cases/solutions for Jimny 3.

Info missing for Jimny 4...


Be aware that of the following:

  • While being a very effective modification of serious all-terrain use, portal axles are quite expensive and the reliability/durability can be a major issue.
  • As a general rule, portal axles do not like high speeds.
  • They also increase the fuel consumption to a certain degree.



Page last edited on 11/03/2019 by user Bosanek