Ok, normally when I need info, I check google - but google is not being forthcoming today, so I'll ask here and see what people say.
I'm going to replace my SJ. I know a few of you will hate me for selling my SJ, but due to health concerns (back problems and other things) as well as needing a more family friendly vehicle, I'm looking at getting a Jimny. I want to put samurai axles underneath, with my upgraded chromoly halfshafts up front, and then put 31" tyres on it. I'll keep the SJ as-is with the Jimny SORN until it's ready.
My question is, does anyone know how far you can go with a virtual lift on a Jimny? Can you cut enough to get 31's or 33's onto standard suspension?
I'm thinking of ripping off the bodykit/trim and making my own arch extensions, and then trying to get a decent sized set of muds on it.
Thoughts?
Jimny virtual lift
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Anton
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Re: Jimny virtual lift
kap do wide fiberglass wings and front panels might be of help? not cheap though http://www.kapmotorsport.co.uk/suzuki/jimny.php
Re: Jimny virtual lift
Check out big jimny site for some info, i've been using it since i got the mrs a jimny
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Bring it to me and I'm sure we can work out how far you can go with a VL on a jimny, it's something that I've wanted to have a go at for a while.
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I hope you can cut enough do 31s, as that what I want to do with one
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Sorry to hear the news Anton, but a Jimny is still a zook!
There's a KAP pick up Jimny near me, massive tyres on it, I'll get you a pic next time I see it matey.
There's a KAP pick up Jimny near me, massive tyres on it, I'll get you a pic next time I see it matey.
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Re: Jimny virtual lift
I was looking at a jimny with 31s on it the other day and the wings and arches are pretty tailored to the wheels. I reckon you would have to cut off a hell of a lot to fit 31s on it with no suspension lift, probably wouldn't be able to get standard-ish arches on it afterwards...
tbh I reckon as long as you did it properly a jimny should handle better with a lift than a sj/sammy.
tbh I reckon as long as you did it properly a jimny should handle better with a lift than a sj/sammy.
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'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
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"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
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Anton
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Thanks guys! Scottie - may take you up on that, if I can find a cheap but solid Jimny!
I missed one with a blown head gasket in Worthing the other day, for 500.
I missed one with a blown head gasket in Worthing the other day, for 500.
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I'll keep an eye out down here for you mate
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
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Nice one, appreciate it.
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