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Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
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03 May 2018 17:48 - 03 May 2018 19:12 #192365
by HUN
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"? was created by HUN
Hi Folks,
My "Jimny lean" is getting on my nerves... I've fitted Trailmaster 2" lift kit last Summer. With the new lift kit there was approximately 1" lean at the front off side (without any spacer). Then I fitted a 38mm spacer at front off side and a 15mm one at the rear off side to cure the lean. With both spacers installed it still had 10mm lean. Then a couple of weeks ago I swapped the front springs (they were the same lenght anyway) but no joy...so I'm nearly at a point to give up....
I was thinking how to eliminate the residual lean.
a.) upgrade the current 15mm spacer to 38mm one
b.) check the body panel condition around body mounts and see if it's deformed.
Do you think rusty body panel (behind plastic wheel arches) can contribute leaning? (hidden deformation?)
My "Jimny lean" is getting on my nerves... I've fitted Trailmaster 2" lift kit last Summer. With the new lift kit there was approximately 1" lean at the front off side (without any spacer). Then I fitted a 38mm spacer at front off side and a 15mm one at the rear off side to cure the lean. With both spacers installed it still had 10mm lean. Then a couple of weeks ago I swapped the front springs (they were the same lenght anyway) but no joy...so I'm nearly at a point to give up....
I was thinking how to eliminate the residual lean.
a.) upgrade the current 15mm spacer to 38mm one
b.) check the body panel condition around body mounts and see if it's deformed.
Do you think rusty body panel (behind plastic wheel arches) can contribute leaning? (hidden deformation?)
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
Last edit: 03 May 2018 19:12 by HUN.
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03 May 2018 18:05 #192367
by HUN
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
Replied by HUN on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
Bingo! I just found this post which has good photos for the rotten area.
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/11-for-...t-provisionally-sold
Possibly my Jimny is in the same condition behind arches hence I think it can contribute. Opinions?
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/11-for-...t-provisionally-sold
Possibly my Jimny is in the same condition behind arches hence I think it can contribute. Opinions?
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
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03 May 2018 18:46 #192369
by Riccy
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
www.youtube.com/user/riclemus
Replied by Riccy on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
If you think that one is bad have a look at my current 'project'!
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/18-build-thread/63372-ulysses
The one linked is pretty good and salvageable, despite my negative comment (sorry!).
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/18-build-thread/63372-ulysses
The one linked is pretty good and salvageable, despite my negative comment (sorry!).
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
www.youtube.com/user/riclemus
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03 May 2018 18:48 #192371
by Riccy
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
www.youtube.com/user/riclemus
Replied by Riccy on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
forgot to say, no its unlikley to be the cause, but may contribute to level problems. rotten chassis body arms would also be a problem. check the one under drivers door. the one on ulysses is rotten!
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
www.youtube.com/user/riclemus
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04 May 2018 08:28 - 04 May 2018 08:32 #192379
by Daniel30
Replied by Daniel30 on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
I would have thought the trail master kit is labelled for a reason, even though they are the same length I would think the front compensate for the weight of the engine, so I would swap them back first before carrying on with you quest to sort out the lean.
And I'm sure I have read some where that you should only need one spacer to cure lean hope you get it sorted
And I'm sure I have read some where that you should only need one spacer to cure lean hope you get it sorted
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04 May 2018 12:42 #192392
by HUN
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
Replied by HUN on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
My Trailmaster springs were not labelled and I think they are equally strong in pairs (two long at the front and two short at the rear). Are you saying I should remove the 15mm spacer from rear offside spring to see if it helps? If so it does not sound right for me. As I know 38mm spacer should be enough at the front offside but not in my case unfortunately... hence I was thinking to lift at the rear also. I'm getting confused now...
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
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04 May 2018 13:07 #192395
by Daniel30
Replied by Daniel30 on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
I have had a look and can't find the thread now might be within a thread if you know what I mean but I'm sure it's just one spacer hopefully the clever people will help more
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04 May 2018 19:16 #192410
by kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0
Replied by kirkynut on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
Crikey, if you think your body is so rotten it's fallen down on its mounts on the chassis, don't drive it!
It will just be the standard Jimny lean I think and you'll likely just need s longer spacer on the driver's side front and no spacer on the rear.
Kirkynut
It will just be the standard Jimny lean I think and you'll likely just need s longer spacer on the driver's side front and no spacer on the rear.
Kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0
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05 May 2018 10:14 #192425
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
The lean is due to the weight of the steering box over the front right corner, so is diagonal. As standard, the rear left spring is softer than the rear right, and the fronts are a matched pair. With most lift kits they do the opposite- longer spring on front right. I don't think your spacer on the rear right will be helping.
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05 May 2018 12:22 #192426
by HUN
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
Replied by HUN on topic Can rotten body cause "Jimny Lean"?
Hi Busta,
Thank you for this information! I was not aware of this factory spring strenght concept.
So with spacers intalled (38mm OS Front & 15mm OS Rear) the current wheel arch measurements are:
OS Front 80cm, OS Rear 80cm, NS Front 81cm and NS Rear 82cm!
Looks like my next step will be removing the 15mm spacer...
Well, at least I cannot complain about the weather!
Thank you again!
BTW more opinions are still welcome!
Thank you for this information! I was not aware of this factory spring strenght concept.
So with spacers intalled (38mm OS Front & 15mm OS Rear) the current wheel arch measurements are:
OS Front 80cm, OS Rear 80cm, NS Front 81cm and NS Rear 82cm!
Looks like my next step will be removing the 15mm spacer...
Well, at least I cannot complain about the weather!
Thank you again!
BTW more opinions are still welcome!
TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
AVM manual hubs
ORA radius arm guards
Push-fit breathers
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