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big suspension debate

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18 Sep 2019 19:03 #213682 by benediktsnow
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hey guys and gals, im making my first Jimny purchase hopefully next week and it's 2016 model
and im planning my build but the biggest questions I have is should I go coil springs or airbags?

I live in Iceland so the build will focus on super rough gravel roads, deep glacier rivers to cross and some glacier/snow driving, roof rack/rooftop tent
somewhat of an overland build

dose anyone here has experience with airbag suspension? what brands would you recommend?

looking forward to making a build post once I receive the car and start doing some work
best regards from Iceland
Benedikt!

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19 Sep 2019 04:07 #213690 by Lambert
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Welcome to the forum. I believe air bags have been done at least once in the past by someone on here but I can't find a buid thread if one ever existed. There is however a build by one of your countrymen in the build section stickies Holmar H, that is running a v6 and Toyota axles and is a very informative guide.

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19 Sep 2019 04:11 #213691 by Lambert
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My mind has been playing tricks on me. This is the thread.

www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...s-jimny-from-iceland

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19 Sep 2019 08:28 #213697 by kirkynut
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To my mind coil springs are more reliable and an easier way to lift it.

Air has so many ways it can go wrong and you don't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere trying to re-inflate it to get home.

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My Jimny Thread Here: www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...on-continues?start=0

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20 Sep 2019 11:45 #213746 by Keithy
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I'll folliw along.....I've got a set of bags for under my project jimny.....for that stanced look at the retail.....not really....just for comfort and adjustability.

Might help it float on river crossings too lol

I bought a set of discovery rear bags.... £17.50 each.

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20 Sep 2019 16:38 #213749 by paul2u
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i had air bags and now i dont and i wont be ever having them again total pain in the neck , be ok maybe if you was on none dusty roads ,

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