[jimny_timmy]

So I've read all the threads on tyres and suspension I could find that related to Jimnys and also made some calculations/guess work and just wanted to get some of your opinions.

My current setup consists of OME 40mm lift which has obviously sagged in the front from the weight of my bar and winch, and standard tyres.

I'm also about to upgrade to 235/75r15 MTs.

I want to keep this as low as possible at the same time, and my main query would be:

1) do I need to raise it anymore to fit the 235's? (from what I've calculated it would be the same with 40mm lift as what 215's would be in stock form?)

2) upgrade the front springs to the 40mm tough dog hd and keep the OME in the back (I like how they are soft offroad)

3) upgrade all springs to the tough dog 40mm, or any other recommendations.

I'm trying not to spend a shitload on all new suspension as the current setup is less than 12 months old but I'm pretty open to opinions... And probably a slamming from some people for stupid questions lol

Cheers Timmy

[89_tintop]

1 - you dont need to raise it to fit the 235 .... I have run 235 on 50mm and now on 75mm lift. They fit much nicer on the higher lift and look alot more in proportion (well I beleive it was 50mm but am unsure on exact lift as it was in the car when I purchased it) you can see pics in my build thread.

2 - Up to I am of the beleif you should run same brand all round. No actual science behind it or anything like that. Just something I do

3- sping spacer? Just to level it out out. You can sell your springs to help pay for your new ones. Check out jimny bits.. Pricing is good.

Remember if you go above 50mm lift feom stock then you you will need adjustable panhards rods, some form of castor correction, brake hoses and a wider offset rim( rim is not nevessary but it feels more stable running them)

[monley]

EFS 50mm springs in the front. Cut the the ARB bar to clear the 235's and pick your rim off set wisely . There was a jimny in here that had 235's and not lift also 89_tintop was running 30x9.5 with 2" of lift

EDIT: You beat me mr tintop

[jimny_timmy]

Thanks for the input guys! As far as the spring spacers go, I'm 90% sure they're illegal here so I'd rather steer clear of them. I could always try the TD up front and see how it goes I suppose, but glad to hear I don't need to go higher than 40mm

Monkey am I correct in remembering you saying you ran 15x7 with -13 offset?

[jimny_timmy]

Thanks for the input guys! As far as the spring spacers go, I'm 90% sure they're illegal here so I'd rather steer clear of them. I could always try the TD up front and see how it goes I suppose, but glad to hear I don't need to go higher than 40mm

[monley]

jimny_timmy wrote:

Thanks for the input guys! As far as the spring spacers go, I'm 90% sure they're illegal here so I'd rather steer clear of them. I could always try the TD up front and see how it goes I suppose, but glad to hear I don't need to go higher than 40mm

Monkey am I correct in remembering you saying you ran 15x7 with -13 offset?

Yeh mate, bulk scrubbing with the 80mm lift and -13 rims

[jimny_timmy]

monkey wrote:

jimny_timmy wrote:

Thanks for the input guys! As far as the spring spacers go, I'm 90% sure they're illegal here so I'd rather steer clear of them. I could always try the TD up front and see how it goes I suppose, but glad to hear I don't need to go higher than 40mm

Monkey am I correct in remembering you saying you ran 15x7 with -13 offset?

Yeh mate, bulk scrubbing with the 80mm lift and -13 rims

Really? Shit aye... Do you know what offset would be required by chance?

[monley]

jimny_timmy wrote:

monkey wrote:

jimny_timmy wrote:

Thanks for the input guys! As far as the spring spacers go, I'm 90% sure they're illegal here so I'd rather steer clear of them. I could always try the TD up front and see how it goes I suppose, but glad to hear I don't need to go higher than 40mm

Monkey am I correct in remembering you saying you ran 15x7 with -13 offset?

Yeh mate, bulk scrubbing with the 80mm lift and -13 rims

Really? Shit aye... Do you know what offset would be required by chance?

Drew has 15x7 with 0 off set and get not scrubbing, just had to remove the bolt in the lower part of the flare and trim the bar up

[jimny_timmy]

Sweet thanks mate... Now the toughest question... Black or white sunnies to match

[monley]

jimny_timmy wrote:

Sweet thanks mate... Now the toughest question... Black or white sunnies to match

Silver....

[89_tintop]

Black alll the way.

With a 7 inch rim and 0 offset rim the tie rod end is only a bees dick away from the rim ..

When I got the 235 they were on a 6inch rim with 0 offset. They sat nice on the rim and there was good clearance between the rim and tierod.

[monley]

89_tintop wrote:

Black alll the way.

With a 7 inch rim and 0 offset rim the tie rod end is only a bees dick away from the rim ..

When I got the 235 they were on a 6inch rim with 0 offset. They sat nice on the rim and there was good clearance between the rim and tierod.

But they don't hit

[jimny_timmy]

89_tintop wrote:

Black alll the way.

With a 7 inch rim and 0 offset rim the tie rod end is only a bees dick away from the rim ..

When I got the 235 they were on a 6inch rim with 0 offset. They sat nice on the rim and there was good clearance between the rim and tierod.

yeah I was just looking at your pics, I was gonna ask what you used... 15x6 maybe a little better

[jimny_timmy]

monkey wrote:

89_tintop wrote:

Black alll the way.

With a 7 inch rim and 0 offset rim the tie rod end is only a bees dick away from the rim ..

When I got the 235 they were on a 6inch rim with 0 offset. They sat nice on the rim and there was good clearance between the rim and tierod.

But they don't hit

You haven't seen me wheel lol anythings possible haha

[jimny_timmy]

monkey wrote:

jimny_timmy wrote:

Sweet thanks mate... Now the toughest question... Black or white sunnies to match

Silver....

Na then I gotta paint em lol theyre really only gonna be for the bush and the cape at this stage

[89_tintop]

The wheel weight hits... For a while till it wears down.

[monley]

89_tintop wrote:

The wheel weight hits... For a while till it wears down.

Why don't Drew's hit then?

[89_tintop]

Dont know.. Mine did.. Only hit for about 500metres.... Then make there own room and stop maaking noise.