Suzuki Club UK

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?

kap do wide fiberglass wings and front panels might be of help? not cheap though http://www.kapmotorsport.co.uk/suzuki/jimny.php

Check out big jimny site for some info, i've been using it since i got the mrs a jimny

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.

I hope you can cut enough do 31s, as that what I want to do with one

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.

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.

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'll keep an eye out down here for you mate

Nice one, appreciate it.