Newbie looking to learn some things
Newbie looking to learn some things
As title described im a newbie should be getting myself an sj end of September possibly sooner, I'm just looking for info on anything and everything really, I'm thinking of greenlaning in future and i want to just get opinions on a few things, I've been looking at a few modification parts and seen a calmini 3inch lift kit, has anybody used this before or could recommend something better? Or what things would be appropriate for greenlanong without going OTT on everything and make it ridiculous lol
Thanks
Ash
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Ash
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You don't need much to make an SJ capable.
I would avoid the calmini 3" shackle reverse lift kit, it limits the tyre size that you can run.
For a capable and reliable green laner all you really need is a
2" spring lift, llama 4x4 do nice springs
Some 30/31" mud terrain tyres
a snorkel (or avoid deep water)
extended axle and transmission breathers (essential!)
Good tow points front and rear and some recovery gear and you'll be sorted
You don't need much to make an SJ capable.
I would avoid the calmini 3" shackle reverse lift kit, it limits the tyre size that you can run.
For a capable and reliable green laner all you really need is a
2" spring lift, llama 4x4 do nice springs
Some 30/31" mud terrain tyres
a snorkel (or avoid deep water)
extended axle and transmission breathers (essential!)
Good tow points front and rear and some recovery gear and you'll be sorted
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Re: Newbie looking to learn some things
They're surprisingly capable as standard though, even on road tyres.
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As said.
In standard form they are very capable in standard form. Dependin on your ability and it's condition you can cut the body work to fit 31" tyres to keep the cost down. A lot of use have done this as most SJs are rotten around the arches.
31s are a good side for most stuff but the gearin on a standard 413 is quite high for them so a 410 transfer box is a good idea for any tyres much over 29".
Snorkels can be anything from £40 for a DIY job to well over a £100 for a bespoke custom job.
The little 1.3 engines are more than capable on 31s so long as the gearing is right.
A few decent recovery strops and shackles and you're good to go.
In standard form they are very capable in standard form. Dependin on your ability and it's condition you can cut the body work to fit 31" tyres to keep the cost down. A lot of use have done this as most SJs are rotten around the arches.
31s are a good side for most stuff but the gearin on a standard 413 is quite high for them so a 410 transfer box is a good idea for any tyres much over 29".
Snorkels can be anything from £40 for a DIY job to well over a £100 for a bespoke custom job.
The little 1.3 engines are more than capable on 31s so long as the gearing is right.
A few decent recovery strops and shackles and you're good to go.
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£40 for a home made snorkel? Bit of silicon and homebase drain pipe, flebay cone filter and flexipipe, made mine for about £18!
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Your a frugal shopper Tim. Mine was technically free!timwilks13 wrote:£40 for a home made snorkel? Bit of silicon and homebase drain pipe, flebay cone filter and flexipipe, made mine for about £18!
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a good set of mud terrains and good front and rear recovery points and i recon you will be impressed on how far it can get.
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I wouldnt say i was overly frugal, but having said that i have my canadian girlfriends dad collecting my new nexus 7 from canada, bringing it to paris to give to my young lady, who will then bring it to me when i meet her in ireland, all to save £50....i guess thats kinda frugal lol.
On an SJ note, all the ones that came to wagtail as standard did incredibly well, obviously the bigger tyres, flex etc do make a difference, but if you just want to get out and do some mild off roading even throwing on some AT 195's would make a difference!
On an SJ note, all the ones that came to wagtail as standard did incredibly well, obviously the bigger tyres, flex etc do make a difference, but if you just want to get out and do some mild off roading even throwing on some AT 195's would make a difference!
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Re: Newbie looking to learn some things
As some of the others have said, you don't need many mod's for green laning.
I've only got smallish tyres on now, about 28/29" dia, quite chunky tread though. And that gets in lots of places, and lanes tend not to get rutted up like P&P sites, so ground clearance isn't an issue.
I did fit a 410 transfer box, and that made quite a difference, it really helped the gearing with standard diff's going up and down hills on P&P sites, and on tricky lanes.
Just go and have some fun. It will amaze you as it is I'm sure.
I've only got smallish tyres on now, about 28/29" dia, quite chunky tread though. And that gets in lots of places, and lanes tend not to get rutted up like P&P sites, so ground clearance isn't an issue.
I did fit a 410 transfer box, and that made quite a difference, it really helped the gearing with standard diff's going up and down hills on P&P sites, and on tricky lanes.
Just go and have some fun. It will amaze you as it is I'm sure.
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Ignis Sport 1.5 16V; Jimny gearbox, 410 transfer box; 5.125:1 Vitara diffs; rear Lockright, Rob Storr full float rear axle, rear discs, YJ springs, virtual lift, 31" Grizzly Claws, beadlock rims, +50mm LR arches, LED rear lights, LED roof spots, bucket seats, Luke harnesses, internal cage