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Modifying Older Jimnys

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19 Sep 2017 08:47 #184249 by 2013gary
Replied by 2013gary on topic Modifying Older Jimnys
I think it depends on your budget. I've owned my 2001 Jimny for 3 years and it's not had any major problems so far. I would rather spend £1,000 on necessary repairs to keep my Jimny running well than spend £1,000 on another one that could turn out to be much more tatty.

If you've got a few grand lying about then you've got the luxury of shopping around for one that you know has been well looked-after, and for many people that peace of mind is well worth the extra cost.

Gary

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20 Sep 2017 10:41 #184271 by furo
Replied by furo on topic Modifying Older Jimnys
Thanks Busta, that's useful to know. I have some rust behind the headlight and in the boot floor, but it seems pretty standard.

Thanks Gary, that sounds like a very sensible approach.

2004 Jimny Mode: General Grabber AT3s (215/75/R15); Trailmaster 2" Lift; Jimnybits Snorkel; Jimnybits Front and Rear Recovery Points; Suntop Roof Rack; AVM Manual Hubs; Stainless Steel Exhaust System (SOLD)

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23 Oct 2017 16:09 #185458 by furo
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Being pretty committed to keeping my 2004 Jimny on the road for as long as possible I got it professionally rustproofed with dinitrol. I'd done it myself a few times, but knew I wasn't being as thorough as a professional would.

Unfortunately the feedback I got was that there was a lot of rust under there and that there's a hole under the drivers side wheel arch will need to be welded. I've also got a new burning smell coming from one of the wheels.

As people in this thread have said though, if it does become too much to keep going it will be easy to transfer my modifications to a newer one. Unless I decide to hold off for the upcoming Jimny which I think seems pretty cool, especially if it has better safety features.

2004 Jimny Mode: General Grabber AT3s (215/75/R15); Trailmaster 2" Lift; Jimnybits Snorkel; Jimnybits Front and Rear Recovery Points; Suntop Roof Rack; AVM Manual Hubs; Stainless Steel Exhaust System (SOLD)

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23 Oct 2017 17:17 - 23 Oct 2017 17:19 #185459 by yakuza
Replied by yakuza on topic Modifying Older Jimnys
I got a 2005 Jimny that i have done too much to already. I thought about this when i bought it and made sure there was little rust and not too many miles on the clock. as far as modifications i think the only sensible thing to do is not to be too sensible about it.

However, I also have a 1987 SJ413 lwb that I bought for approx 400£ and sold 600£ worth of parts of, now i am welding new sills, fixing some 20 holes in the floor, expanding wheel arch diameter by 2-3 inches to fit 31" tyres, and i am putting on approx 7-8000£ worth or more of parts on it like trailmaster lift, 2xARB, G16 engine, rebuilt gearbox, wider axles, 4.16 transfer box, vitara vented brake discs, and much more i cannot even remember.
right now i do not know if i will ever even finish it but who cares as long as i have a good time doing it.
I know it is insane but that is part of the fun of it i guess :)
I do not expect everybody to understand this...

Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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23 Oct 2017 18:12 #185461 by rappey
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I agree with you yakuza, that part of the fun for some is adding parts and modifications...
I gave 2k for a 2001, but it was immaculate,just under 60k miles, no rust to worry about and had a 2" lift with insaturbos all round... but had never been offroad in its life !
I added nearly another 1k in bits (rock sliders, recovery points, winch, winch tray and snorkel, etc...
But if the car does end up dead then i just remove all the offroad stuff and put it on the "next victim" .
its a hobby, and compared to some hobbys its a cheap one !

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23 Oct 2017 20:14 #185466 by helijohn
Replied by helijohn on topic Modifying Older Jimnys
I keep my motors possible longer than on average but only the ones the "do" for me. Some I just fell out with quickly and there have been lots. So my view is if you like the motor and there are personal reasons that mean "like" and it thus becomes a keeper keep on top of the work needed and keep it for a long time...................that way you sort of get your money's worth! I had my SJ for over 20 years from new and now my Pajero likewise and that's because they were/are a hard act to follow. Run it till something really ends it and then some!

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