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Gen4 shocks replaced
20 Aug 2020 06:55 #227023
by Busta
Correct. The high unsprung mass (around 20%) due to big tyres and live axles is the root cause of many of the Jimny's handling quirks, and there is no perfect solution. This is why the Jimny is so sensitive to tyre pressures. Even with the best dampers in the world, a Jimny will never be able to handle speed bumps like a Citroen, simply because so much of the car's mass is displaced by each impact.
Replied by Busta on topic Gen4 shocks replaced
GeorgeC wrote: Which shockies to fit? Lots of suggestions but they all seem to be longer and lift orientated.
Maybe Lambert can give us some science as to why the Gen4 is so uncomfortable and difficult to tame?
I have a theory, look at the ratio of un-sprung weight to sprung body mass. There is just not enough mass in the vehicle to absorb all that kinetic energy! Unless we use a fluid or air to soak it up, it will always bounce and/or be uncomfortable. I look back at Citroen and the Hydro-pneumatic suspension, Mini and the hydrolastic suspension, even some Range Rovers have air suspension, and I see a better solution.
Correct. The high unsprung mass (around 20%) due to big tyres and live axles is the root cause of many of the Jimny's handling quirks, and there is no perfect solution. This is why the Jimny is so sensitive to tyre pressures. Even with the best dampers in the world, a Jimny will never be able to handle speed bumps like a Citroen, simply because so much of the car's mass is displaced by each impact.
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