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Mk4 coil springs on mk3

avasalu
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29 Aug 2021 22:59 #238005 by avasalu

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Hey!

Might be a dumb question, but can you fit new Jimny's coil springs on a 1998+ Jimny?

Got that idea, bc my father wants to lift his old Jimny a bit, now that it needs new springs. But i got to drive the new one and the suspension felt quite a bit softer.

Thanks!

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30 Aug 2021 07:11 #238007 by Lambert

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I don't know what the exact spec difference is for spring rate and length but I understand that they will physically fit. Could be interesting to hear if they do offer a minor lift while being a softer more compliant ride. I know that my 12k 3 year old Jimny ride is quite nice but it's not exactly smooth and compliant, not like the ride in my 155 land cruiser which is like being in a cloud floating along, the Jimny is fidgeting in comparison.

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30 Aug 2021 09:28 #238011 by avasalu

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Aye, fidgeting it is. But at least it doesn't feel like every small pothole is gonna separate body from frame like in the '98 lol

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30 Aug 2021 18:02 #238024 by yakuza

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Could it also be the dampers? I have no idea if i got it right now, but the spring rate and dampers and the unsprung and sprung weight together play a part in how the system behaves i guess..?

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