Expedition Jimny Project

Watching this one closely with interest as having a expedition style 4x4 is what I wanted from the outset just not had the money!

I have been very weary with roof racks as having a 3 inch lifted jimny I didn't want it to be top heavy and prone to falling over

Sticking a tent on the top would scare the $hit out of me! haha but hey ho

Good work so far though!

I must admit, it had me worried a little as the wheelbase is so short and the track so narrow.

Trial fitted the tent tonight :-

If you have some low down weight it should be ok

Started getting the roof tent ready

Washed it all down with Fabsil special cleaner ready for plenty of Fabsil gold re-proofing solution. All being well, tent on the roof this week and off for a couple of nights camping on Friday



DW

A little bit of an update, I have fabricated the brackets for the Terrain 2 mtr awning and fitted the tent to the roof rack. I had a little issue with the awning as its designed to bolt to flat bar rather than round bar..

For those that asked at the start of this, the Jimny behaves very well this this lot upstairs, no bad rolling into the corners so a major result for me

Just got the Rotopax fuel cans to fit and a the BBQ griddle which goes over the spare wheel and holidays here we come..

Where did you get the awning looks brilliant!

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationIts from Terrain Vehicles buddy off Ebay

Or from their own site Terrain Vehicles




Dw

Well I managed to get the first night away to test the overland Jimny down in a local stone quarry..

Everything went a treat with the only problem being the rear tyres catching on the arches. Not due to the roof tent but the entire contents of the house being crammed in the back. time to trim out the arches or life the beast 1.5"
Not sure which it will be yet but its hacksaw or spring compressors..

A few pics for your enjoyment, hard to believe we are not in the Outback somewhere when we really are in west yorks..

It looks like your well thought out planning is working well .....

Yeah it went a treat, a proper laugh to be honest..

So after a good test with the Jim I face the dilemma of a lift or Arch chopping. The tyres rub on the top on the rear wheel arch when its loaded with all the camping accessories..

I am thinking of the following lift kit which seems to receive decent reviews:-



I have a couple questions if anyone can answer

1... Do you need Longer brake hoses etc?

2... Does it stiffen the suspension as well as lift it?

DW

Isn't that a body lift? But as long as you don't go for a 3 inch lift kit you won't need brake lines with 2 inch its not required but advised

Personally if you have the money I would tho for a +2 inch spring and shock lift kit