Re:Aussie 2006 Jimny - 4" lift, 30" BFGs, cool wheels
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I've owned this Jimny for 8.5 years and 142,000kms. It has been modified over time and has been used for many off road adventures.
It has;
-75mm of suspension lift
-Tough Dog shocks
-HD steering dampener
-Adjustable HD panhards
-longer brake lines
-easy disconnect sway bar
-235/75R15 Federal Couagia MTs
-Alloy wheels 15x7
-alloy basket
-dual batteries
-MP3 CD
-K&N filter
-towbar
-cut down front bumper
-Electronic Rust Prevention System
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It is specifically designed for beach camping and to be dragged behind my stock engined Jimny.
I started by sacrificing my 1/2 Sierra trailer which had been my first trailer build. It was a fun concept which received heaps of interest but was not practical and was too heavy considering the space provided. Won't even talk about its' aerodynamics.
The axle and draw bar were cannablised from the old trailer, the rest was sold on ebay.
-The axle matched to Jimny axle width.
-Steel frame with Aluminium sheets and checkerplate (All hand folded and cut)
-Tyres 215/75R15
-Canvas was bought as a ready to bolt on trailer top and the trailer frame was specifically built to match
-1500kg axle
The sacrificed 1/2 Sierra trailer
Body and chassis separated
The frame, chassis and floor done.
Floor is all checkerplate folded around chassis to add compartments to stop the load shifting
Finished trailer behind the Jimny
Second run - Teewah Beach - Double Island Point
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i noticed that you had black wheels with a silver rim, could you tell me what make they are and how much they cost and where i can get them from .
nice jimny buy the way
kris
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I only want to stay away in mine for a night or two so dont need to carry much, i have a LR discovery with a caravan as well, I'd never be at home!
Gary
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revajones wrote:
hi there
i noticed that you had black wheels with a silver rim, could you tell me what make they are and how much they cost and where i can get them from .
nice jimny buy the way
kris
I bought the rims second hand. They were in quite bad shape but with a lot of elbow grease and a bit of paint they came up quite well. They are quite old, probably from the late 70's and in Australia we call them Superlights. I paid $200 AU and spent about $70 refurbishing them.
funkyjimny wrote:
Trailer looks great, Ive been thinking of something slightly smaller which fits the footprint of my rooftent, but i like the long drawbar on yours, must make it very stable and less chance of colliding with the back of the jimny on tight turns!
I only want to stay away in mine for a night or two so dont need to carry much, i have a LR discovery with a caravan as well, I'd never be at home!
Gary
We only spend up to 5 days at a time in it too but my wife likes her comforts, right down to the kitchen sink.
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Stripped down and let them soak overnight
This shows the axle and the vacuum rim that made the spacer ring necessary
Inside the Auto hub
The finished job. Took it down the road to test them out on the dirt. All was good
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Great for two reasons;
1. I get to drive her Mini.
2. I get to upgrade to her Jimny.
So I've been busy swapping all my mods to the new Silver Jimny. Black Jimny will soon be sold as a rather tidy stocker.
Here's a pictural storyline.
Used the Black Jim as a template to fab a false floor/slide out bed frame for overnighters.
Lifted the spare
Mesh grill
Swapped the susupension and front bumper
Fitted these
Camped here. Stockton Beach, Newcastle
Got this for Christmas
Cut this
Made a cage for my 2nd battery
Snorkel
These
and a towbar
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vitara_mad wrote: i love that bed idea have you got any more details on how you did it & where are the front seats when it folded out ???
Thanks, it's worked out really well. Took a lot of trial and error. The front seats fold totally flat once the headrests are removed and the base extension slides out over the top.
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