Are you building a Mud Monster or a Pavement Princess??
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This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!
Daily on road use
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06 Jan 2014 21:19 #99444
by tommyguns
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how do you find the kuhmos in the mud? thinking of getting some, but my main need is wet/muddy fields
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07 Jan 2014 20:36 #99552
by BensJimny
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Im a daily Jimny driver and despite the fuel consumption, it love it, on road its comfy, tall and intimidating and off road its a mean little beast! I've not added many off road parts as i only get the occasional play when up in Norfolk and therefore have not had the need. Spacers seemed appealing but ive found that lift kits on a car that's used on road for a majority of the time just result in it being slightly more unstable due to the height, a sharp corner your definitely clenching! A set of standard steel wheels do the job for me during winter or offroad (keep the alloys nice)! not a serious off roader but never had any problems! the stock jimny is more than adequate and i LOVE it!

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11 Jan 2014 08:02 - 11 Jan 2014 08:33 #100089
by robs5230
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Replied by robs5230 on topic Daily on road use
lots of good advice above. mine is lifted but that's how i bought it . if i were purchasing a standard jimny i would go for tyres first. plenty of choice in a couple of sizes bigger than the standard tyres. i also run 195 80 15 muds and these will fit without any lift issues and will make your jim very capable off road. the 195 muds are taller than the standard tyres giving more ground clearance too.
no matter how far you do lift your jimny the ground clearance is determined by the tyre size you run. so a standard jim with the same tyres as mine will have the same ground clearance ( the diffs and shock mounts etc still remain in the same place ). a lift will also allow the fitting of even bigger tyres
lifting the jimny will give improved axle articulation however the articulation will be limited by bigger tyres. £400 ish should see you getting a brand new set of good tyres and modular rims. or £300 ish for tyres only.
before you consider the whole "monster truck look " , tyres much bigger than mine will require you to fit a transfer box with different gearing. i personally wouldn't go any bigger than what i have with the standard transfer box.
as said before , any modifications will compromise the road manners of the jimny so it is something to bear in mind.
hope this helps, rob
no matter how far you do lift your jimny the ground clearance is determined by the tyre size you run. so a standard jim with the same tyres as mine will have the same ground clearance ( the diffs and shock mounts etc still remain in the same place ). a lift will also allow the fitting of even bigger tyres
lifting the jimny will give improved axle articulation however the articulation will be limited by bigger tyres. £400 ish should see you getting a brand new set of good tyres and modular rims. or £300 ish for tyres only.
before you consider the whole "monster truck look " , tyres much bigger than mine will require you to fit a transfer box with different gearing. i personally wouldn't go any bigger than what i have with the standard transfer box.
as said before , any modifications will compromise the road manners of the jimny so it is something to bear in mind.
hope this helps, rob
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11 Jan 2014 11:23 #100093
by Jenksdogg
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Now after a back wheel carrier and some kind of spot lights to go on top then maybe tint back windows. Any off roaders near hereford or bromyard?
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11 Jan 2014 21:01 #100152
by robs5230
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Replied by robs5230 on topic Daily on road use
purposeful looking motor there
what size are the tyres ?

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