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Correct, jack under chassis, support chassis on axle stand or similar. Remove jack and place under axle, undo shock and lower the axle down. If you need more space insert jack between radius arm and chassis and gently jack the two apart. Spring should knock out. If jacking the axle down be aware of possible brake pipe damage or drop link damage.
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Thanks buddy, i was under assumption this was a must, having read martins install of his 2inch trailmaster kit to his sons jimny.
Didnt wanna undo too much..you know..
But, ill have a play now.Many thanks.
I have to say I am with Tom on this. Suspension is arguably only second in importance to tyres when it comes to vehicle dynamics. I spent nearly twice as much as the black raptor kit just on dampers and I thought they were cheap compared to some of the other better quality options. I know that not everyone has the same budget for such things and not everyone uses their Jimny like I do but surely decent suspension to keep it shiny side up is a good idea?
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
11/60 wrote: I have to say I am with Tom on this. Suspension is arguably only second in importance to tyres when it comes to vehicle dynamics. I spent nearly twice as much as the black raptor kit just on dampers and I thought they were cheap compared to some of the other better quality options. I know that not everyone has the same budget for such things and not everyone uses their Jimny like I do but surely decent suspension to keep it shiny side up is a good idea?
Couldn't agree more.
The Black Raptor seems to be getting a lot of attention these days. But not a single person seems to be interested in where the shocks comes from. For all I know they could be the absolutely cheapest shocks possible to buy. Pro Comp, AVO and Rough Country are cheap shocks too, but at least we know a little bit about where they come from.
Jimnybits claims that the shocks are matched specifically to the Jimny. But I'm pretty certain they are no more matched to a jimny than RC or Pro Comps are.
GRAYWOLF wrote: Did you need spring compressors to fit this kit? and how easy was it..bearing in mind i am sat here longing to fit mine, but got no spring compressors at moment.!!
You not need spring compressor just remove pan hard rod bolt and un-clip brake hose from chassis if needed
you may need help re-fitting pan hard rod (i used a ratchet strap)
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