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First things to do to the new Jimny...
10 Mar 2018 10:50 #190224
by robs5230
Have a look round the front wheels to see if there are any missing balance weights. Anything suspect, get the front wheels balanced. Remove the front wheels and make sure all wheel and hub mating surfaces are flat with no crud stuck on them. Sometimes thats ignored by tyre fitters and it can cause wobble.
If you do the kingpin bearings, do it before refilling the diff with new oil.
standard jimny - for now
Replied by robs5230 on topic First things to do to the new Jimny...
I'd eliminate easier fixes before tackling a kingpin bearing.MarkH wrote: Thanks!
I'll change all the oils, that makes sense. And do a top to bottom corrosion check and treat. The tyres are good so I'll leave that for now. There's a wobble at about 45mph that reading here tells me it's likely the kingpin bearing - looks an easy fix.
Have a look round the front wheels to see if there are any missing balance weights. Anything suspect, get the front wheels balanced. Remove the front wheels and make sure all wheel and hub mating surfaces are flat with no crud stuck on them. Sometimes thats ignored by tyre fitters and it can cause wobble.
If you do the kingpin bearings, do it before refilling the diff with new oil.
standard jimny - for now
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16 Mar 2018 18:47 #190511
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Replied by rayz_x on topic First things to do to the new Jimny...
A new horn is a good idea. Also make sure you can get the spare off the back before you really need to.
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16 Mar 2018 19:05 #190513
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The vibration occurs specifically at 45mph which I understand is classic bearing wobble speed. But you're right, it could be something simpler. I'm going to take a day to mess about with the Jimny soon - remove back seats, check stuff - and I'll have a good look. I'm preoccupied with a 1970s scrambler engine rebuild at the moment... Idiosyncratic vehicles must be my thing.
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16 Mar 2018 19:07 #190514
by MarkH
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New horn? I'd like something really loud... Horns are under used in the UK I reckon.
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16 Mar 2018 19:50 #190520
by helijohn
You'd like my train horns but there is no real room in a Jimny for the horns, compressor and tank.
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MarkH wrote: New horn? I'd like something really loud... Horns are under used in the UK I reckon.
You'd like my train horns but there is no real room in a Jimny for the horns, compressor and tank.
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17 Mar 2018 10:09 #190532
by Bosanek
Replied by Bosanek on topic First things to do to the new Jimny...
Did you notice the Wiki section on this web site? Look at the top site menu "Jimny information (wiki)".
You will find much potentially interesting material there ... especially regarding modifications - from small "comfort" ones (like adding rear speakers) to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle style ones.
You will find much potentially interesting material there ... especially regarding modifications - from small "comfort" ones (like adding rear speakers) to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle style ones.
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