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It's not just the free length of the spring its also the wire diameter and number of coils that make a difference. Stock spring wire is 10mm and lift spring wire is 12 13 or even 15mm so it is going to be stronger and compress less from the same starting point with the same load. There are equations that allow it to be calculated but 5am is way too early for that.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
Pavement princess or back road menace?
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily)
ADORJ Attention Deficit Ooooh Race Jimny!
11/60 wrote: From how you have described the suspension on yours in the past with the fronts on the back I was expecting a hotrod esque raked nose down stance, but in the picture it's almost level?
Yes, it's quite subtle. My Jimny's have always sat low at the rear anyway and I prefer the level look. It probably helps that the springs on the back are off another used Jimny so will already have a bit of sag.
furo wrote: Busta - that looks awesome. I think if I were to replace my 2004 with a newer Jimny I would do what you have done there. Have you done any other modifications?
2-low switch, home made roof bars. That's it. Works perfectly well for me just how it is! Only thing I will be doing is fitting a 1.6 as and when I get the chance.
This is why I like the Trailmaster product, some design thought has gone into it. Other suppliers simply add 3" inches to the standard spring length and call it a 3" lift. This often results in lifts greater than advertised (ie. a 2" lift closer to 3") but the ride and longevity of the lift (springs sagging and bending) is affected.
I have the Trailmaster 3" springs on mine and I am very please with the ride. However I have a lot of weight on the front so it was not quite a 3" lift at the front and they do not do a Diesel spring in 3". I topped it up with a pair of spring spacers to level the car off.
Martin
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
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