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Jimny -2003 3" lift and 195/80/15

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10 Oct 2017 04:04 #185028 by Lambert

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Not easily, why? Essentially that would be lowering the vehicle giving the suspension significantly less space to work on an unmodified chassis and also seriously impairing the functionality of the propshafts. You could do it by massively reengineering the whole chassis and also how the body is mounted but again why would you want to, what would you hope to achieve?

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10 Oct 2017 06:09 #185029 by 1066Boy

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As in most things, keeping it simple is normally the best way. 2" lift and 215/75/15 tyres I think is the best compromise of off road use and still being nice on road.

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10 Oct 2017 07:31 #185035 by Busta

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The axles are a solid tube with a wheel at each end, so the only way to get the diffs higher is fit bigger wheels. As Tom says you can't get them flush with the body without lowering the car, which would make it crap offroad.

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10 Oct 2017 07:31 #185036 by Millen

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I was thinking about heightening it all, suspension top mounts for more travel and everything else needed.
Just an interesting thought since the diffcasing still is low points.
Will do some searching about the subjuect in the forum, trying to find extensive rebuilds.
And don't forget that I'm new to this car and can't visualize parts, shapes yet and all the extra space yet.

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10 Oct 2017 07:34 #185037 by Millen

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It might just be, but I don't know if normal is the way I want to go. Don't classify even raising cars normal yet thou.
What would your thoughts be, comparing 195/80/15 and 215/75/15 in different terrains?

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10 Oct 2017 07:46 #185038 by Millen

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I'm not shure about that it is the only way, but I for shure know it would take extensive work.
If done, and if I still want clearence, I would need bigger diameter of tyre.

By the way, are there diffs that can fit in smaller casings?
I'm also looking at LSDs lockable from car, possibly front and rear by the way.

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