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Jimny Lift Kit

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Jimny Lift Kit

Post by Gardiner »

Hey i was thinking of putting a suspension lift kit on my 06 jimny. So far my options are old man emu HD (30 - 40mm) or Tough Dog Suspension kit. The though dog has a 40, 60 and 80mm options. The legal limit is 50mm and just wondering which one is best to go with. If i were to choose the 60mm lift would it stuff up anything towards the car or make things wear any quicker. Does anyone here have any idea what suspension lift brand i should go for and how high?

P.s i would like to put an arb steel bullbar on in the future.

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Post by Gwagensteve »

I'd go OME.

I'd lift a Jimny as little as possible - you'll be happier with the way it drives with less lift.

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Post by lordviper556 »

im also trying to decide what lift to put in mine, was thinking the 80mm tough dog but i cant find enough info on it. dont want to go 2 high.
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Post by grimbo »

lordviper556 wrote:im also trying to decide what lift to put in mine, was thinking the 80mm tough dog but i cant find enough info on it. dont want to go 2 high.
so go the OME like suggested above your post
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Post by Gardiner »

yeah apparently the tough dog 60mm lift puts a few things out of wack and it is suggested to change panhard something and castor things. Im leaning towards the HD OME to keep it legal. Does anyone know if a 225/70/15will rub once the lift goes in or does everone go for the 215/75/15's???
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Post by fordy1 »

check out a real jimny in brisbane and a good forum

http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... &start=180

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Post by lordviper556 »

the kit comes with panard rods and caster bushes
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Post by squizzytaylor »

I went with 2" lovells springs and shocks and the ride has improved out of sight over the standard setup, It did need caster bushes fitted though so a total cost of $1000 with me doing the fitment of springs and shocks and a suspension place doing the bushes and alignment.
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Post by Gardiner »

Hey nice pic with the lovells :P . I have mine booked in getting some ome gear next week then start saving for bullbar :)
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Post by jimny_99 »

Another thing worth doing if you plan to go 50mm+ is a tail shaft spacer and extended brake lines. Im looking into it for mine and found http://www.snakeracing.com.au have good gear
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