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First things to do to the new Jimny...
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In need of a new car that my half mile bumpy lane won't eat the suspension of, I got given an automatic Jimny a couple of weeks ago. The auto was composed mostly of rust and turned out to have a cracked head and it's been passed on. But I liked the simplicity and character of the car so much I went out and bought an '03, 60k, well looked-after manual.
What I'd really appreciate is some pointers/opinion on what I should do to the Jimny first. No fancy mods as such, just sensible stuff to look after it and make it better without breaking the bank. I'm planning on a clean and waxoil of the underside. Also was considering spacers but I assumed they'd improve handling and read the contrary somewhere... Better tyres? Which are good? All info appreciated!
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MarkH wrote: Hello!What I'd really appreciate is some pointers/opinion on what I should do to the Jimny first.
I'd just drive it and enjoy the smile my face. You'll soon get to discover what it needs. Personally I always seem to go for the wheels and tyres and seat adjusters for more leg room from the get go.
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Check the known rust areas. The panel around the headlights, jack well in the boot and the whole of the boot floor.
Under the car, have a good look round for any obvious leaks. Check CV and propshaft gaitors for splits, tears, or any gaiters that have come off their fixing point.
Have a good think about what you want the Jimny for before you start modifying anything on it. Even small things like fitting all terrain tyres have an impact on handling and fuel economy.
standard jimny - for now
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Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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I'll change all the oils, that makes sense. And do a top to bottom corrosion check and treat. The tyres are good so I'll leave that for now. There's a wobble at about 45mph that reading here tells me it's likely the kingpin bearing - looks an easy fix.
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I'd eliminate easier fixes before tackling a kingpin bearing.MarkH wrote: Thanks!
I'll change all the oils, that makes sense. And do a top to bottom corrosion check and treat. The tyres are good so I'll leave that for now. There's a wobble at about 45mph that reading here tells me it's likely the kingpin bearing - looks an easy fix.
Have a look round the front wheels to see if there are any missing balance weights. Anything suspect, get the front wheels balanced. Remove the front wheels and make sure all wheel and hub mating surfaces are flat with no crud stuck on them. Sometimes thats ignored by tyre fitters and it can cause wobble.
If you do the kingpin bearings, do it before refilling the diff with new oil.
standard jimny - for now
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MarkH wrote: New horn? I'd like something really loud... Horns are under used in the UK I reckon.
You'd like my train horns but there is no real room in a Jimny for the horns, compressor and tank.
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You will find much potentially interesting material there ... especially regarding modifications - from small "comfort" ones (like adding rear speakers) to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle style ones.
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