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Please excuse me for not having a clue. I'm planning on slowly turning my jimny into an expedition-type vehicle and so the type of terrain I'm gearing towards is poorly paved/gravel roads rather than hardcore stuff. In terms of modifications the initial plan is for modular steel wheels (got), recovery points (got), all-terrain tyres and a snorkel. I don't plan on lifting the jimny at all as the standard clearance is enough for my needs and I don't want to negatively affect handling.
My question is regarding shocks/suspension components. It seems through research that long distance travelling on poor surfaces really hits the shocks hard, and I'm wondering if it would be worth upgrading the shocks? I know Jimnybits sells standard height pro-comp shocks. I'm also keen on improving road handling in any way I can.
So my questions are does anyone have any experience with these shocks or similar? How much of a difference do they make both on and off road? And if I get new shocks are there any other suspension components I should upgrade at the same time (eg springs, fittings)? I really don't know anything about this stuff so any and all advice is most welcome!
Thanks!
2004 Jimny Mode: General Grabber AT3s (215/75/R15); Trailmaster 2" Lift; Jimnybits Snorkel; Jimnybits Front and Rear Recovery Points; Suntop Roof Rack; AVM Manual Hubs; Stainless Steel Exhaust System (SOLD)
Thanks for the reply Tom! Those shocks look great, although they seem to be a fair bit more expensive than the procomp shocks and I'm working on a bit of a budget right now.
2004 Jimny Mode: General Grabber AT3s (215/75/R15); Trailmaster 2" Lift; Jimnybits Snorkel; Jimnybits Front and Rear Recovery Points; Suntop Roof Rack; AVM Manual Hubs; Stainless Steel Exhaust System (SOLD)
The pro-comps are a poor fit and even the softest (1000 series) are firmer than standard.
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Thanks a lot for the help guys. Dave those Monro shocks look great. Are there any fittings I need to get at the same time? And can I keep the original springs or should they be changed too? Thanks again!
2004 Jimny Mode: General Grabber AT3s (215/75/R15); Trailmaster 2" Lift; Jimnybits Snorkel; Jimnybits Front and Rear Recovery Points; Suntop Roof Rack; AVM Manual Hubs; Stainless Steel Exhaust System (SOLD)
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