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Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:My Jimny gen4 South Africa mods/build thread
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If you read my post properly you will see it has been measured and is out 5mm. So not every lift seem to have same effect.Roger Fairclough wrote: Before you splash out on adjustable Panhard rods, do you actually need them?
I have a 50mm lift and a quick check indicated no difference left to right so no need for expensive adj. rods.
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Awesome news. Please update on your thoughts of dessol.MrPaynterZA wrote: Quite happy to report my Jimny is currently at Des Sol getting the 50mm lift fitted including their adjustable panhard bars, which I see they announced last week on social media!
Yes indeed, i saw they released the panhard bars.
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Hello, so sorry for the delay!Awesome news. Please update on your thoughts of dessol.
Yes indeed, i saw they released the panhard bars.
I have been travelling for work this week, which also means I haven't driven all that much, potentially only 2-300kms but it is most definitely a case of so far so good. I find the road manners much better, particularly with less body roll when cornering. It is not 100% alleviated but it may rock slightly once and settle rather than that 2-3 subtle 'rocks' left and right after cornering. Likewise the limited bit of dirt /grass driving in test, as well as and up and down some pavements has felt smooth and planted.
Have you resolved your pull to the right as yet? When I collected my car it was still being finalised (the panhard bars were still to be adjusted.)
We needed to move my vehicle out for another vehicle to access the workshop and my quick test drive also revealed a pull to the right, but once they adjusted the panhard bars she is perfectly centered and planted. I would suggest reaching out to Lynton at Des Sol as he is very approachable (and knowledgable) and may have a quick solve for you if this is still occuring.
My last note is I have also bumped my tyres up a size from 205/70r15s to 215/80r15s today, keeping with the Goodyear Wranglers. With alignment being done now as well, I believe everything is 100% to spec.
I feel I have hijacked your thread somewhat, apologies for this!
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I am glad you sorted.
Yes I know both Rob an Lynton well. They are great people and always helpfull. They have helped me many times. One company I always recommend.
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Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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LOL, yeah I at least now know the feeling.Lambert wrote: Yeah that would make me nervous at head height.
so yes it has been taken off. when you bored some people like me seem to think out some crappy ideas
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If you had left it in place, then it would be a crappy idea.
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Used a frontrunner 20L jerry can holder and shortened it to fit a 10L.
Perposional I think 10L jerry can looks better on a Jimny (though others might not agree). a 20L jerry can just do look way to big on a small 4x4. yes rather have 2 smaller 10L cans than 1x 20L purely for "perportion". intention is to have one each side with custom storage box, inbetween jerry cans. storage box will mainly be for some recovery gear that could be easily reached if need ever arise on some 4x4 trips.
Think I might even make another 2 to have 4 smaller jerry cans. I am more than happy with additional 20L if I ever need it, and 40L would be really a lot extra.
Had it powder coated again after cuts and welding.
will only have the jerry can holders fitted for 4x4 trips. normal daily drive it will off the vehicle, meaning 95% off time it will be in garage
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