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02 Oct 2018 15:19 #196440 by Foxtrot

Lambert wrote: Have they addressed and if so how, the reliability of the king pin bearings?


This question is a big one for me, after owning 4 Jimnys from new the kingpin bearings were been renewed under warranty usually on the 2nd service.....:blink:

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02 Oct 2018 21:58 - 03 Oct 2018 07:19 #196454 by Scimike
Based on similarities in the gearbox ratios and towing limits that are starting to emerge, does the new Jimny utilise the existing VVT Jimny Chassis and running gear?
New Suziki motorcycles tend to raid the existing parts bin, its a way of keeping development costs down.

Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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03 Oct 2018 07:45 #196459 by AlexK
Replied by AlexK on topic Got questions about the new Jimny?

Scimike wrote: Based on similarities in the gearbox ratios and towing limits that are starting to emerge, does the new Jimny utilise the existing VVT Jimny Chassis and running gear?


Certainly from the language Suzuki have been using, it seems safe to say the new model builds on the previous one, rather than being 'all-new.'

So far, we know the chassis incorporates a new x-member plus two new cross-members for increased torsional rigidity, the eight body mounts have been redesigned, the front stabiliser bar is thicker, the front axle housing is made from 'more robust' high tensile steel, and the rear axle is of a larger diameter with 30% higher 'flexural strength.'

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03 Oct 2018 08:20 #196460 by facade
Seems like they are fixing a chassis problem we never had, what are those rust-trap boxes on the side rails for?

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)

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03 Oct 2018 09:36 #196462 by Jezz
I would imagine but could well be wrong, That all the chassis tweeks are for it to try and get a better n-cap safety rating.

It's been fettled just a tad.

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03 Oct 2018 10:08 #196465 by yakuza
The similarity in the transfer case gearing, and the design of the lever makes me think the electric VVT actuator is just replaced by the manual lever that do work in the same shift pattern.
It might even be possible to change the old actuator to the new lever on our old VVT's.

Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.

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