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Jimny Modifications
- ColinTheViking
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24 Feb 2020 13:24 #219006
by ColinTheViking
Jimny Modifications was created by ColinTheViking
Hi all,
I am currently looking at getting on the Jimny bandwagon, I love the potential that they have.
I wanted to create a thread to ask for a guide on what modifications to begin with. I've read a lot on the forum already about changes that are recommended etc. however I will be using it as my daily run around as well as doing some offroading on weekends.
I want to find out what modifications can be made to fill three categories/requirements listed below:
- I would like to make the stock car look a bit meaner.
- I would like to have it ready for light offroading.
- I would like it to be fine as a daily drive as well.
If I could get some help on some good all round ways to make the Jimny hit the things I've mentioned that would be great.
(preferable things that wouldn't take loads of work as I am a beginner to modifications. (Always happy to learn though)
I am currently looking at getting on the Jimny bandwagon, I love the potential that they have.
I wanted to create a thread to ask for a guide on what modifications to begin with. I've read a lot on the forum already about changes that are recommended etc. however I will be using it as my daily run around as well as doing some offroading on weekends.
I want to find out what modifications can be made to fill three categories/requirements listed below:
- I would like to make the stock car look a bit meaner.
- I would like to have it ready for light offroading.
- I would like it to be fine as a daily drive as well.
If I could get some help on some good all round ways to make the Jimny hit the things I've mentioned that would be great.
(preferable things that wouldn't take loads of work as I am a beginner to modifications. (Always happy to learn though)
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24 Feb 2020 17:56 #219009
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Hello there,
Gen 3 or 4?
Gen 3 or 4?
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24 Feb 2020 18:01 #219010
by Scimike
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)
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I would say that for "light off roading" the standard Jimny configuration is very good, but this is very subjective.
The best and easiest modification you can make is tyres.
The correct type will tick all the boxes and let you drive until the car is grounded. That's the point you start to look at body lifts, then suspension, then winches, at which point you should also add a roll cage.
Not going to suggest a make of tyre as I run road biased, but they do make a big difference.
The best and easiest modification you can make is tyres.
The correct type will tick all the boxes and let you drive until the car is grounded. That's the point you start to look at body lifts, then suspension, then winches, at which point you should also add a roll cage.
Not going to suggest a make of tyre as I run road biased, but they do make a big difference.
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24 Feb 2020 18:06 #219011
by Riccy
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
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Have a look in the bigjimny wiki (under "Jimny information" at the top of the page)
They are full of potential. The only factory standard stuff left on mine is the dash, steering wheel and door cards
Joking aside, a set of decent tyres and check everything is working. Not much gets a standard jimny stuck, modded ones just make it look easier. Best thing is just to get out and drive with a group before you start spending thousands on stuff thats not needed. The bigjimny meet is coming up soon, worth a visit to see what they are like maybe?
They are full of potential. The only factory standard stuff left on mine is the dash, steering wheel and door cards
Joking aside, a set of decent tyres and check everything is working. Not much gets a standard jimny stuck, modded ones just make it look easier. Best thing is just to get out and drive with a group before you start spending thousands on stuff thats not needed. The bigjimny meet is coming up soon, worth a visit to see what they are like maybe?
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
www.youtube.com/user/riclemus
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24 Feb 2020 18:14 #219013
by Scimike
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)
Replied by Scimike on topic Jimny Modifications
Riccy makes a good point.
The Jimny meet is worth the 35 quid just to have a look at all the modifications available. It also lets you try your Jimny to see how it goes, you also have plenty of people to help should you get stuck.
The Jimny meet is worth the 35 quid just to have a look at all the modifications available. It also lets you try your Jimny to see how it goes, you also have plenty of people to help should you get stuck.
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)
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24 Feb 2020 18:59 #219015
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What they have said above but with the addition of get yourself some tuition either from a professional or by tagging along with a local club. Any Jimny in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing is a true weapon off road.
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25 Feb 2020 14:22 #219053
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Gen 3 from 2007
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25 Feb 2020 14:26 #219054
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I'm planning on going for some 15" modular steels with 215/75/15 AT's as the first mod, but I'm stuck on what offset the steels would need and if it is better to go for ET 0 and then get spacers at a later date if required?
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25 Feb 2020 18:07 #219060
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Spacers and high off set wheels eat wheel and kingpin bearings for lunch. 0 will be fine for starters.
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25 Feb 2020 18:47 #219068
by Riccy
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
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Spacers are the optional way, but either way gives bearing issues.I have 0ET wheels, but do have bulldog 30mm spacers and the wheels are 8" wide jobs too. I get about 3-4000 miles before changing front bearings, rears are another story altogether
Offset wheels do add to the menacing/stance look however, if that is the aim.
Offset wheels do add to the menacing/stance look however, if that is the aim.
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
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25 Feb 2020 19:01 #219069
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I would go - 30 to start with you might have to trim the bumper a bit but it's not major
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25 Feb 2020 19:04 #219070
by ColinTheViking
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So is there a certain amount of offset that would not affect the bearings too much? Daniel30 above has suggested to go straight to -30 but would that then wreck the bearings as a consequence?
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