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Lambert wrote: Doing that will increase your risk of bottoming out a damper on full compression which is as bad as it sounds. It also increases your risk of disconnecting a spring which is also as bad as it sounds. Then you're also going to need longer brake lines or you're going to have the entire axle droop being limited by the flexible pipe again as bad as it sounds. Mixing and matching different springs and dampers is something best done by professionals who know what they are doing and how to mitigate risks. As a layman I would suggest sticking with a proprietary solution like a full 3 inch lift kit with all the necessary matching parts.
I'm not disagreeing with most of your advice, but a 3" lift is not at all the same thing as a +3" longer shock.
I wasn't saying it was the same thing. I was saying that if you don't fully understand what you are doing with your suspension then mixing and matching different springs and dampers isn't a sensible option. If you don't know what you're doing sticking to a reputable kit of matching parts is a much safer and more effective option.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
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Mole: Two replies to your thread provide the best approach if you are looking for optimum articulation.
300bhpton gave you the best method of determining the ideal shock and spring choices for providing the most suspension travel,,,,,but only if you are willing to do enough research. This approach is discussed in a couple of earlier threads.
Lambert gave you the best option if you are looking at going with a system being engineered for you without having to start pulling your suspension apart. In that case, Jimny specific kits, like the Trail Master that Martin sells, would likely be best. Others have picked up springs and shocks separately (with success) but you should show reasonable care if doing so.
I started out with nothing & still have most of it left
Thank you for all the input there is certainly a lot more research than I first thought for the time being I'll leave it with the kit I have prehaps when I get some time illl looking in to it in more depth.
There's little benefit from having dislocating suspension or springs held in by clamps as at that point there's no weight on the drooping wheel for its tyre to make any grip on the ground.
It looks impressive but that's about all you achieve.
Kirkynut
The underdog often starts the fight, and occasionally the upper dog deserves to win - Edgar Watson Howe.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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