lux diffs => jimny

[bozwon]

at the moment lux diffs are looking like the best way 2 go with my jimny.

they are stronger
have better gear ratios (4.56:1)
bigger better brakes
easier 2 get parts for.

does anyone know what sort of issues im gonna have with the swap?
6" springs will be fitted
a 3" body lift will go in.

the fuel tank looks like it will have 2 be moved up or replaced as the diff centre is not offset like the jimny.

new trailing arms will be made and fitted.

The transfer case will be remounted on an angle 2 suit the diff centres. (a sierra case with s3 rock hoppers is going 2 be fitted even if the diffs are not changed)

new drive shafts will be required.

i am yet 2 figure out exactly how the steering will work.

new brake lines will be required.

does anyone know any other problems or can confirm any of these as well as fixes for the problems

thanks

[nicbeer]

Why u need the BL?

what size tyres are u planning

Bundera diffs already have coils so may be better for ya.

[v8zuki]

use bunderra rear as it is offset suits the zuks better

[bazooked]

you might need to stretch it aswell.

[ZOOK60]

you might need to stretch it aswell.

yer what he said

[RB zook]

and why so tall

BTW ill have a 3 inch body lift avaliable soon

[SiKiD_01]

is a 3" BL legal? and can it be engineered?

[suzi_on_46s]

and why so tall

BTW ill have a 3 inch body lift avaliable soon

rb zook what r u doen going 4 inch or 2 or none

[redzook]

does anyone know what sort of issues im gonna have with the swap?
6" springs will be fitted
a 3" body lift will go in.



thanks

40" tires?

[ZOOK60]

and why so tall

BTW ill have a 3 inch body lift avaliable soon

rb zook what r u doen going 4 inch or 2 or none

none as far as i know

[-Mick-]

does anyone know what sort of issues im gonna have with the swap?
6" springs will be fitted
a 3" body lift will go in.



thanks

40" tires?

I think you'd be surprised just what a jimny won't fit. A mate has 4" spring + 2" body and just fits 31's without major rub. I'm not sure how much guard is disposable though

[redzook]

does anyone know what sort of issues im gonna have with the swap?
6" springs will be fitted
a 3" body lift will go in.



thanks

40" tires?

I think you'd be surprised just what a jimny won't fit. A mate has 4" spring + 2" body and just fits 31's without major rub. I'm not sure how much guard is disposable though

a rig with 9 inch lift on 33's

prolly wouldnt go as far as one with 3 inch and 31's

[Squik]

is a 3" BL legal? and can it be engineered?

Already done.....need to the 3" B/L to run 32's as the Jimnys flex quite well and you need the well space. Still have to cut out some guard though.

No problems with engineering as long as it's done well and your brake lines are extended.

Don't put Yota bits on a Suzuki.....it's like trying to pass off Macca's as a wedding feast

[RB zook]

and why so tall

BTW ill have a 3 inch body lift avaliable soon

rb zook what r u doen going 4 inch or 2 or none

taking it out and only havnin 35 mm body lift

as the the least i can run due to new crossmembers and the like

[roc box]

is a 3" BL legal? and can it be engineered?

Already done.....need to the 3" B/L to run 32's as the Jimnys flex quite well and you need the well space. Still have to cut out some guard though.

No problems with engineering as long as it's done well and your brake lines are extended.

Don't put Yota bits on a Suzuki.....it's like trying to pass off Macca's as a wedding feast

thats ok if you like your cvs crunchin like french fries boz is running 33s so the extra strength will be nessesary your steering will be similar to ryans boz

[roc box]

you might need to stretch it aswell.

from memory theyre 88 ins from the factory length should be ok well probbly stretch it a couple see how we go for room

[grimbo]

does anyone know what sort of issues im gonna have with the swap?
6" springs will be fitted
a 3" body lift will go in.



thanks

40" tires?

I think you'd be surprised just what a jimny won't fit. A mate has 4" spring + 2" body and just fits 31's without major rub. I'm not sure how much guard is disposable though

a rig with 9 inch lift on 33's

prolly wouldnt go as far as one with 3 inch and 31's

9" of lift plus the 4" for the spoa = 13" plus the increase in tyre size makes for an incredibly tall and scary car that will perform like sh*t. You may want to research this alot more before you get too far in

[ZOOK60]

why do you get 4" of lift for spoa?

dont the coils allready sit on the top of the housing from factory?

the only extra lift i would of thought you would get is the diference in housing thicknesses which is probly only 10mm anyhow

[grimbo]

why do you get 4" of lift for spoa?

dont the coils allready sit on the top of the housing from factory?

the only extra lift i would of thought you would get is the diference in housing thicknesses which is probly only 10mm anyhow

yeah oops I was thinking of when you go from SPUA to SPOA

[bozwon]

thanks for everones input thus far

nicbeer
look at the pics. thats 5" springs and a 2" bl
the bundy mounts dont line up and have different spring sizes and rates so custom hats will be fabricated. so already being coil is no advantage

v8zuki
The offset will help. i thaught that they were all centred so ill look into this.

bazooked
I was thinking of stretching the wheelbase by around 4 inches. 2 each end

RBZOOK
you have pm

SiKiD_01
3" bl is available off the shelf and is engineerable

redzook
i simply dont have the clearance
prolly just 33's
35's max

-Mick-
not much is disposable without cutting the floor and plating the area or realignment with a large hammer

Squik
i thaught you would say something like that. the swap is for economical reasons mainly.
brake upgrades are to expensive for the jimny. ant my brakes just dont stop the car well enough. that and if i have 2 give the local suzuki dealer any more money im gonna snap. im a mechanic and they wont give me trade price or decent service.
cvs may also be an issue later on 33's
i want more wheelbase and if in gonna make custom bits i may as well do it right the 1st time

grimbo
no comment required

ZOOK60
correct. that and the difference in hat height. + the difference in radius of the diff tubes

roc box
i was thinkin that stretch it 2 inches front n rear.
with the front bar. a new/modified rear bar and the change in body mount we should be right.

[bozwon]

it looks like getting bundy diffs might be the way 2 go. it will mean i can keep the transfer case straight and not be bothred about the fuel tank either.

the body is no longer being lifted. the springs will as they have a better spring rate.

steering will be easy 2 fix

still dont know how the drive shafts will need to be modified

[roc box]

im sure well be able to work it out