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Hi, had plenty if info off this site since buying Little Jim just over a year ago, so decided to try and join in. However, looking to replace the springs, but there seems to be different lengths? Seem to range from say 275 - 292 for the rear for example. Would this matter? Some say LHD - but what would the issue be on a RHD? Cheers
Greetings From the Cotswold Hills and welcome to the forums!
Yep lot of folk are a bit confused by this including myself to some degree. Be aware many of the springs found in places like eBay may be for lifting the car higher on its suspension.
As far as I understand it, the standard REAR Jimny springs for RHD models are different to compensate for the "lean" created by the weight of the driver and the fuel tank which is situated on the same side. LHD models are not subject to different rear springs but I am ready to stand corrected if this is not the case.
The front Left & Right springs are the same as each other, and are longer than the rears.
You may find some info by looking for springs in the
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On a uk car the rear springs are different height to accommodate the Jimny lean allegedly caused by the steering brakes and fuel tank all being on the same side of the car. Left hand drive vehicles have the steering and brakes on the opposite side to the fuel tank and are more even. Front springs are longer than rear ones but not handed.
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Exactly what my point is, I fitted equal length springs on each axle, most of my driving is on smaller A and B roads, there is no perceptible lean.
I fitted standard springs though, maybe lifted springs are a touch softer.....
In a car park and perfectly flat, you could argue that most 4x4s that are not family cars will lean slightly with the drivers weight, because they are softer sprung?
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