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I have just bought my first Jimny which I will pick up tomorrow. It is a '53 plate hard top JLX manual and is currently standard.
The plan is to get it 'green lane' ready and to do some off-roading with my daughter.
I have no experience with Jimny's and will need some help with what I need to do, so I am hoping the lovely people here can help. I will also be looking to buy some parts like wheels, tyres, lift kit, etc. So any help in these areas will be appreciated. Pics to follow!
Good to be here!
Chris.
2003 '53 Jimny JLX Mode
2" Suspension Lift
Modular Steel Wheels + Manual Hubs
BFG MT's
ARB Delete
Breathers (Diffs, Transfer Box, Gearbox)
Raptor 4x4 Snorkel
Jimnybits Armour (Diffs, Transfer Box, Fuel Tank, Shock Mounts, Rad Arms)
Front & Rear Recovery Points
Front & Rear Lightbars
Welcome to the best resource for all things Jimny.
I bought a 2011 Jimny about 2.5 years ago and never looked back. I didn't go on the lanes in the first few months and then had a go at one which was far too muddy, another member on here suggested a few lanes which were more suitable and since then I look for lanes which are driveable with a largly standard Jimny.
Even with H/T tyres, they are quite capable, but if you are loosing grip then change to some A/T tyres if you are not on them already. I would give that a try for a while before going for a lift kit, mud tyres, winch or anything else at least until you know what you need and the lanes you might drive.
Perhaps if you mention where you are based someone can suggest a few good routes to get you going?
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
Hi Chris,
Welcome to the unique world of the Jimny. Ask away with any questions, plenty of experience on here from fully modified rock crawler to road warrior.
Mike
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)
Can't recommend any lanes but I will second the advice to go out as is first and gradually improve an already very competent car. It is also true that the best modification to a Jimny is driver training, look for a pay and play site that has instructors attached to it, it will be the best money you will spend.
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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