suspension.

I'm running es3000, they're like feckin coilovers, I hit a speed bump when I first got it on the road and damn near took off! But I have no comparison, I just know they're stiffer than I expected. It handles well on the road as far as the suspension goes, not to much body roll, lots of feedback, tyres let it down.
Admittedly the shocks are designed for a car with a bit of weight and mine hasn't got winch or cage or anything fitted so might change the characteristics.
They are a lot thicker than standard, would have rubbed on the rear if I didn't fit relocators, off road they soak up everything quite nicely. Overall happy bunny.

jonesyba420 wrote: So the n2.0 that fits the jimny was originaly designed for a truck that probably weighs twice as much!?could this have something to do with why its so firm?

I agree with you about stock suspension the ride is pretty shocking even on road, have to slow down for speed bumps feels jolty as hell! Offroad you feel every stone.

That's the thing with all budget shocks for the Jimny. The ES1000 shocks are also for heavy US trucks.
If you want it custom made for the Jimny, then it's gonna cost.

ES3000 are nothing like coilovers.
At least not coilovers for 4x4 racing

These are probably some of the better shocks made particularly for the Jimny. More expensive than Pro Comp and Rough Country, and only comes in standard length.
www.dcperformance.co.uk/uprated/koni-hea...rs/suzuki/jimny.html

Or these, perhaps even better:
www.dcperformance.co.uk/uprated/bilstein...er/suzuki/jimny.html

TomDK wrote: ES3000 are nothing like coilovers.
At least not coilovers for 4x4 racing

I ment they were stiffer than I expected, might have been a slight exaggeration I thought it was going to be really soft and wallow but surprised me how stiff it rides.

So I think my initial idea has gone out the window from whats been said so a 2" lift is the answer.

So regarding shocks it basicaly boils down to cost as both the es1000 and n2.0 seem to be firmer but ride better from whats been said, no one has come along and said "X is better for your requirements" so budget will be the deciding factor.

Although the silver and red shock body and red gaiter on the n2.0 would probably "look" nice on my silver jim

and I always say you get what you pay for and I believe the n2.0 are slightly more money so stands to reason are a better product.

As I've said, for me the ride quality of the black Jimny is very good on road and off, I've got N2.0 shocks fitted so wouldn't / couldn't recommend anything else for now - they are however only part of the suspension set up - so stick em on a truck with a different set up you may get a different result. Sometimes you can have too much to think :side: and you just have to make a move. No one seems to knock the RCs, but then again what's good for some folk may not be good for all.

I know what you mean about over evaluating things!

I was just wondering what sways peoples decision between the pro comps and rough countrys? Why do people choose one over the other?

do you have the n2.0 on your blue one mick?got any pics on its 2" lift for me?