The main modifications I did to mine was to lift it 15mm with beefier King Springs, put Koni absorbers and bigger 215/80/R15 tyres (around 3cm more clearance!). I find it super capable off road, to be honest, and still very good on the road (or as good as a Jimny can be). That said, I use it to go to places, not rock crawling or anything like that 😊
Different weight comparison with the double locker pleaseee.. Cause I saw that youre double locker jimny doesnt have any awning nor RTT.. I would like to see how it performed. Thx if u could make it happen.
Get my 2024 Jungle green Jimny in a couple of days 🥰 I have an old Land Rover Series 3 1980 ex army 88” with ARB air lockers front and rear. Tough as hell…..Was curious ! This video gave me all the answers.Will think about my needs vs price. Thank you so much. So great 😊👍
it would be interesting to see the same cars compared for on road sealed road cornering and breaking. Given that most cars spend more time on made roads and in heavy traffic the unmodified original Suzuki Jimny may ultimately prove to be the most versatile and best all rounder. It performed very well. The option to use lockers is an obvious advantage, that has little effect on the car when disengaged. Do the All Terrain off road tyres give the same good road holding on bitumen at speed as the stock standard tyres? Does increasing the tyre size increase stress on the drive system, increasing break downs down the track? Does the 2" (5 cm) lift increase the danger of rolling the car when turning at speed? Can the larger All Terrain tyres be fitted without a lift kit? This was one of the best, most objective video comparisons demonstrating the advantages in off road modifications for off road driving I have ever seen. Well done! Thank you all for sharing. 👍
Not much difference to average driver. Unless you are pushing the very last out during cornering, like in a race track like a race car driver, you are in no risk. 5cm isn't significant at all for normal drivers, who are not driving on the very edge of the capabilities of the car. Normal drivers perhaps maxes out at around 50 to 70 percent of its capability.
@@TheLittleRig Front and rear diff locks certainly help on climbing rutted tracks, looking forward to seeing the difference the reduction gears make on the new Jimny, especially descents in low 1st without hdc on, my SJ 413 lwb had 6.5:1 low range and engine breaking only on descents was superb and that was with the stock 1300cc engine.
I know absolutely nothing about 4x4 but i just bought a brand new Jimny myself. All my offroad friends are telling me to get air lockers or something. Now i know why they say that haha. Thx for this very informative video
@@TheLittleRig sure hope so 😁. Got some 8spoke wheels for it and some Goodrich mud terrain tires yesterday. Still have to wait 3-4 weeks for delivery so really learning some stuff 😅👌
Brilliant and well made comparison :) Good job. Even though the upgraded Jimny's obviously did better, I am still impressed at how capable the Jimny is out of the factory.
Since 2010 I live in Guatemala City, Central America. In June this year I took delivery of a black Jimny. I’m very happy with the car. Some day ago, on Auto Suzuki Guatemala’s Facebook site (it’s the national Suzuki dealership) I linked this video as well as another video of yours, because they are as good as it gets. Guess what? - Facebook blocked my post telling me my post goes against FB community standards! 😂
@@TheLittleRig Its what happens when you’re badass! 😂 It’s probably due to me posting both your RUclips links in the same post (spam?). …and maybe because I’ve been in FB jail more often than I can remember?
It looks like the jimny with bigger offroad tires only, would be the best of two worlds. Cheap and enough for the major part of the situations. Off course if it's your hobby to crawl the full mod is a must...
Good comparison. I have a relatively stock Jimny with 215/75r15 tyres and a locked front diff and it's incredibly capable. Ground clearance is the only limitation, but then being such a small and light car I can normally find a route around deep ruts.
Awesome comparison guys, it really shows that your money is well spent if you're going to tackle tougher tracks, especially if you humming and aahing about spending that much coin
Fantastic comparison. This video gives me scope of what are the options to look at for my build. There's so much to consider & the right company to source here in WA for what I need. Thanks for this excellent video. Informative & inspirational. Enjoying your channel.
Maaate, many, many thanks to you and your friends for taking the time and effort to put this together. I actually have a little 78’ Steyr-Haflinger (Austrian for ‘Mountain Pony’) LWB in the shed. It is a ‘Classic’ and one of the smallest, lightest most capable 4wd ever built. 460 cc, 3 x diff locks, portal axles, tubular chassis, 5 Spd (deep reduction) manual, etc, etc… but that’s all another story, from another era. Point being- I don’t need any convincing on the true value of front/rear lockers & deep reduction. My next vehicle will probably be my last… I’d love a lwb Jimny… You know, I’m quite sure…. how valuable that extra little bit of real-estate space will be… Dream On- Right?…😮💨Sigh!… Anyway… I’m thinking, at this stage… order the new ‘Lite’ in August- complete with pre-registering Ironman GVM upgrade, tyres and rims… again those extra few kg of load capacity are worth their weight in ‘Gold’ - Eh? Possibly, the HKS Blower ( or similar… opinions?) to balance out the extra load… (I’m chasing real world Torque- not Speed), And then build her up, as we go…. Given the current state of vehicle supply/pricing here… and the insatiable local appetite for off-road adventure vehicles… I’m thinking I can tinker for a year or two, and when/if the LWB graces our shores- well I’ve got a whole slew of boltable upgrade options ready to go. Hmmmmm, I’ve almost convinced myself; this could work. Thought I’d think out loud and see what others reckon 🤔.
Excellent comparison! Thanks for sharing! At the moment enjoying my 2021 stock Jimny (only change so far the stock tires for the same size in BFG all-terrains). I might go for a lift & bigger tires in the future.
Are you asking what differential lock we used? If so, it’s the ARB air locker 😊 I hope that helps, otherwise I’m not quite sure I understand what you are asking sorry 🙏
Super helpful video! Wondering what the impact on ride quality on roads / Tarmac would be with larger all terrain tyres and suspension lift. Does it get louder? More or less bouncy? Body roll? NVH levels?
100% larger tyres, bigger offset and better suspension make for a highly improved ride quality in the jimny. And being such a light car, road noise with mud terrain tyres is never an issue 🙌🏼
@@TheLittleRig - Thanks so much for this! Am waiting for my 5-door Jimny to come in (may take a few months - ugh!). While I wanna go slow on the mods/upgrades based on how and where I actually use the car and what my needs end up being, was wondering if there were any upgrades that I should definitely do. I feel like I'm definitely going to upgrade tyres and suspension. Cheers!!
@@anandhvenkataramani7228 hey mate I think you’re on the right path by waiting to modify it depending on your needs. I definitely think tyres and suspension is a great way to improve both on and off-road immediately 😊
Great video comparison ! I would like to see a similar video between manual and automatic gearbox models , or some info on whic one of these is automatic or manual. Cheers from Brazil.
One of the limits of the Suzuki Jimny is the fuel tank size. The UK is limiting the Jimny to a 2 seater version registered as a commercial vehicle. Could removing the rear seat enable a larger fuel tank to be fitted a give a larger, flat, one level cargo bay? Do the seats lay back enough to allow one to sleep rough in the car? All you'd need is a small car fridge for fresh food, a few dozen bottles of drinking water, a small winch and some max tracks, a shovel, and puncture/compressor emergency kit and one or two people could get to most places in Australia without fear of being stranded.
Look at buying a ‘Long Ranger Fuel Tank’, it completely replaces the stock fuel tank underneath the car. It has a 80 L capacity and doesn’t sit any lower than the stock fuel tank. The kit comes with some replace pipes for the exhaust however so most after market exhaust systems are incompatible
Can U do another, if not to much too ask, hahaha.. Comparing the weights, how much can it handle to go through the 2nd steep climb. Especially when a RTT is mounted and a total of 40L of water and gas..
Hi Had a few query before installing an air locker on my Jimny 1) Does the fitment of an air locker affect the overall performance of the vehicle and fuel mileage 2) Since air lockers are used only sparingly when situations warrant most of the time it is going to be an open differential hence does it affect the cornering performance on normal roads since the differential set up has changed and does that affect the drive quality on Tarmac when they are disengaged. 3) Like what is shown in the video, the two tracks had sudden turns the first on the left and the second track had a turn to the right so since the locker was engaged prior to ascending the terrain do the axle and locker get damaged when you take that turn.
Can you pls tell me what is the aftermarket grill the blue jimny is fitted with? also it would be good idea to leave a summary of aftermarket accessories with brand names at the end of this video. Thanks.
havent had any cars yet but this is helpful for me in terms of choosing the right setup for a jimny. been wanting to try out off-roading while learnig the how-to's :) air lock is more on ground control...?
Great video, thanks. I have just bought a new Jimny and would like to fit BF Goodridge 215/75R15 tires but there is a stock shortage. Can you suggest an alternative for me to consider?
I personally found the Hankooks to be (in my opinion of course) even better than the BFG’s….. so I think they’re worth looking at. I am however only experienced with the mud terrains in both brands so that’s where my comparison is 😊
@@adelle.nothnagel they’re absolutely my all time favourite. I love everything about the Maxxis. If they have them in the size you want then I would completely recommend to anyone 🙌🏼😊
Loved the quick comparison, great condensed info on the differences and what each upgrade brings. Feels like you're on to something great here, like an intro to a more in-depth series... maybe? wink, wink, ha! As constructive criticism, I have a few suggestions that you probably already know or thought of, but I think would greatly complement the effort behind making such an interesting video like this: - More details on the builds, such as costs, difficulty for installation (DIY ok, or need proffessional installation due to X reason, etc), and some other finer details about the different setups (how different are these to those tires/lift kits/lockers/other misc equipment, fitted to each Jimny, etc, and how they affect their performance). - About the footage, one or two gopros under the chassis on each run, as they go through some of these obstacles to see really in detail how these differences are seen in the suspension and chassis work. - Using the same driver to give a more direct comparison and just an idea - More diversity of problems or situations for the cars to solve. Either way, thanks for putting this up, super interesting!!
Great video mate! Love the channel! Would love for my next mod to be lockers. Do you think 235s or bigger would be to big for outback touring in Australia? I’m tossing up between 215s and 235s at the moment with a plan to do some reasonably serious beach and outback tracks.
Hey mate Thankyou so much 😊 I have now had 31’s, 30’s and 235/75’s and if I was touring I’d definitely go the 235/75’s in an all terrain. I just think they’ll give you a fraction more clearance and footprint but won’t affect fuel economy too much. Just my opinion, but that’s what I’d do 😊
@@TheLittleRig Okay. N can 235/75 r15 tyres be fitted in Jimny without suspension lift? Apart from slight front bumper rubbing, will they even rub on wheel arch if the vehicle is with 4 passengers?
Can only speak for myself here….. I have 33” tyres on now. A bit slow off the mark if doing a hill start, but everything is completely fine in every other way, as my reduction gears make the rpm’s standard for road driving. Oh, and my fuel consumption in shite 😂
Most 4x4 workshops should be able to do this for you. They would be familiar with pulling apart differentials. Someone from South Africa told me just the other day that you need to import your air lockers in from ARB as there aren’t any local air locker suppliers for the new Jimny yet. Not sure if that’s correct but hope it helps 😊
Great video shooter mcgavin! Excellent demonstration of the benefits of different upgrades. Stock jimny is indeed capable out of the box. I’m considering 215/75r15 AT tyres, anyone have suggestions on brands?
Haha I have no idea why I kept doing shooter Mcgavin hands 😂 Personally I really liked the BFGoodrich AT tires back when I had them. They were excellent. So they would be my recommendation 😊
Hey man! Love your build. Ordered mine from the dealership the other day (delivery expected early next year). I have a few questions. How's the fuel consumption with your current offroad rig? Do you bring jerry cans with you? Do you use 98 fuel?
Hey mate! 😊 with the new 33” tyres and gearing, fuel consumption is about as bad as you could possibly imagine haha. I get 300km from a tank of fuel if I’m lucky. I use 98 and yep I carry 2 5L jerries with me at all times haha. Just in case!
Hmmm I personally wouldn’t worry about a lift unless I was going to increase the tyre size, as that’s really the main benefit of a lift, but completely up to you of course 😊 Sometimes a good suspension upgrade is worth it purely for the better handling or if you’re getting roof racks for example or toeing a trailer, to allow the the extra weight. So definitely could still be worthwhile depending on your circumstances 😊
I did it step by step. Gave me a breather as I don’t have loads of money. First step was a 2” lift with normal tyres. Then when it was time for new tyres I went with bigger ones. Next step will be lockers (m still confused whether front or rear first, but it will be both later)
Hi Darren, nice meeting you today at the Sydney 4x4 show and discussing our lift for our up and coming Jimny. Sold on the 3” instead of the 4”. Just one question you mentioned as we have the same -25 offset. Will the 31” require a reduction gear setup ? Thanks Sean & Janet.
Sorry mate I only just saw this. It was great meeting you guys! 😊 Yeah it would definitely benefit off-road with the reductions. Even if it was slightly less like 77% low and 7% high. But personally, when I put my 31’s on occasionally I really like the 87%, 17% with them. I think it’s perfect.
@@TheLittleRig always appreciate you dedication to the Zook community, you are a real asset to us. Thanks for the reply. The 87/17 have arrived sadly still waiting on the Jimny. SeanK
Lift and tires - $2800 Plus rear air locker - +$2200 Plus front sir locker - +$1600 Rough prices only of course. Would vary greatly from country to country.
@@TheLittleRigThanks for your reply. I will coming back to Melbourne later. Hopefully the 5 door Jimny will be release by then. I will get one and learn some off roading. Cheers！
Muy buena demostración, queda claro la diferencia entre un Jimny de serie versus uno con modificaciones. La importancia de los neumáticos es fundamental y con unas pulgadas de levante hacen la diferencia. Nuevamente, felicitaciones.
It’s a diff lock which essentially locks the diffs together so that both wheels on the same axle will spin together no matter what. So when one side loses traction and stops while you wait for traction control to kick it, with a diff locker on the wheels won’t stop spinning regardless, so you always have tyres turning pushing you through the obstacle.
Hey mate don’t worry that transfer case noise is in every single manual jb74 made so far. It’s part of the charm. Haha. It’s harmless. Annoying, but harmless 😊🤙🏼
Poor little 1.5 liter engine. So much to handle with these diff locks, steel front bumbers and bigger tyres. I hope Suzuki engineers will put at least 1.8 liter in it soon.
Damn, that's a strong advertisement for a lift and some better wheels
The main modifications I did to mine was to lift it 15mm with beefier King Springs, put Koni absorbers and bigger 215/80/R15 tyres (around 3cm more clearance!). I find it super capable off road, to be honest, and still very good on the road (or as good as a Jimny can be). That said, I use it to go to places, not rock crawling or anything like that 😊
Real live example of stock vs upgraded jimny. Can we have more videos like this?
Thankyou very much 😊 Yes I can certainly do more 🙏😊
Different weight comparison with the double locker pleaseee.. Cause I saw that youre double locker jimny doesnt have any awning nor RTT.. I would like to see how it performed. Thx if u could make it happen.
@@TheLittleRig agree
The stock Jimny is a capable vehicle, but that twin locked is a weapon😂
Get my 2024 Jungle green Jimny in a couple of days 🥰 I have an old Land Rover Series 3 1980 ex army 88” with ARB air lockers front and rear. Tough as hell…..Was curious ! This video gave me all the answers.Will think about my needs vs price. Thank you so much. So great 😊👍
That is a very well done comparison of what different modifications can do, well thought out and produced
Thankyou so much 😊🙏
Probably the most useful video ever on Lift, and Lockers. Thank you for this, really helped a beginner out.
Thankyou! You’re most welcome 😊
Interesting comparison
it would be interesting to see the same cars compared for on road sealed road cornering and breaking. Given that most cars spend more time on made roads and in heavy traffic the unmodified original Suzuki Jimny may ultimately prove to be the most versatile and best all rounder. It performed very well.
The option to use lockers is an obvious advantage, that has little effect on the car when disengaged.
Do the All Terrain off road tyres give the same good road holding on bitumen at speed as the stock standard tyres? Does increasing the tyre size increase stress on the drive system, increasing break downs down the track? Does the 2" (5 cm) lift increase the danger of rolling the car when turning at speed? Can the larger All Terrain tyres be fitted without a lift kit?
This was one of the best, most objective video comparisons demonstrating the advantages in off road modifications for off road driving I have ever seen. Well done! Thank you all for sharing. 👍
Not much difference to average driver. Unless you are pushing the very last out during cornering, like in a race track like a race car driver, you are in no risk. 5cm isn't significant at all for normal drivers, who are not driving on the very edge of the capabilities of the car. Normal drivers perhaps maxes out at around 50 to 70 percent of its capability.
Awesome comparison! Thank you very much for doing this 👍
Thankyou so much and you’re most welcome 😊
@@TheLittleRig Front and rear diff locks certainly help on climbing rutted tracks, looking forward to seeing the difference the reduction gears make on the new Jimny, especially descents in low 1st without hdc on, my SJ 413 lwb had 6.5:1 low range and engine breaking only on descents was superb and that was with the stock 1300cc engine.
Oh mate you’re not wrong. The gears on descent are incredible. Will definitely do.
Love how it just cruisers up the hills
Thankyou! They’re such a great vehicle hey 😊
I know absolutely nothing about 4x4 but i just bought a brand new Jimny myself. All my offroad friends are telling me to get air lockers or something. Now i know why they say that haha. Thx for this very informative video
Thankyou mate and congrats on your new Jimny 😊🙏 You’ll have a great time with it!
@@TheLittleRig sure hope so 😁. Got some 8spoke wheels for it and some Goodrich mud terrain tires yesterday. Still have to wait 3-4 weeks for delivery so really learning some stuff 😅👌
great demo of each ,,,certainly shows what each can do thanks guys and gals
I would really appreciate if you could tell us the full specs of the wheel and tires. Thank you! Your rig is simply amazing!
Man I want one of those! I wish Suzuki would bring those here in the states! They are very capable out of the box! Little monsters!👌🥰👍
Yeah it’s so crazy that they aren’t in the states. Seems to be a lot of very disappointed people.
Brilliant and well made comparison :) Good job. Even though the upgraded Jimny's obviously did better, I am still impressed at how capable the Jimny is out of the factory.
Thankyou mate 😊 Yes absolutely. The factory Jimny is an absolute weapon without doubt 💪🏻
Since 2010 I live in Guatemala City, Central America. In June this year I took delivery of a black Jimny. I’m very happy with the car.
Some day ago, on Auto Suzuki Guatemala’s Facebook site (it’s the national Suzuki dealership) I linked this video as well as another video of yours, because they are as good as it gets. Guess what?
- Facebook blocked my post telling me my post goes against FB community standards! 😂
Hahahaha that’s funny 😅 I wonder why? 🤔🤷🏼♂️
@@TheLittleRig Its what happens when you’re badass! 😂
It’s probably due to me posting both your RUclips links in the same post (spam?). …and maybe because I’ve been in FB jail more often than I can remember?
@@BorisEkner 😂😂😂
It looks like the jimny with bigger offroad tires only, would be the best of two worlds. Cheap and enough for the major part of the situations. Off course if it's your hobby to crawl the full mod is a must...
and you keep your warranty
Yeeeeeew! Excellent video mate!
Yeow yeoww thanks mate 😊
Exactly what I was looking for!🎉
Good comparison. I have a relatively stock Jimny with 215/75r15 tyres and a locked front diff and it's incredibly capable. Ground clearance is the only limitation, but then being such a small and light car I can normally find a route around deep ruts.
The Jimny line is such a bonus. It’s great to have alternative lines to the big rigs a lot of the time 😊
Awesome comparison guys, it really shows that your money is well spent if you're going to tackle tougher tracks, especially if you humming and aahing about spending that much coin
Thankyou so much mate 😊 Yeah that’s right, hopefully it helps people see exactly that 😊
This looks like so much fun. I want to be able to go around beaches and do some over landing. Nothing too crazy.
It’s definitely so much fun! You would have a fantastic time 😊
Best comparative video you watch so far, could you make more videos in the style?
Greetings from Perú!🙌🏻
Fantastic comparison. This video gives me scope of what are the options to look at for my build. There's so much to consider & the right company to source here in WA for what I need. Thanks for this excellent video. Informative & inspirational. Enjoying your channel.
Thankyou so much mate. So glad it could be of some help to you. Thanks again 😊🙏
Great demo. Cheers
That was a really great little video! Keep up the good work!
Thankyou mate I really appreciate the kind words 😊🙏
Maaate, many, many thanks to you and your friends for taking the time and effort to put this together. I actually have a little 78’ Steyr-Haflinger (Austrian for ‘Mountain Pony’) LWB in the shed. It is a ‘Classic’ and one of the smallest, lightest most capable 4wd ever built. 460 cc, 3 x diff locks, portal axles, tubular chassis, 5 Spd (deep reduction) manual, etc, etc… but that’s all another story, from another era. Point being- I don’t need any convincing on the true value of front/rear lockers & deep reduction. My next vehicle will probably be my last… I’d love a lwb Jimny… You know, I’m quite sure…. how valuable that extra little bit of real-estate space will be… Dream On- Right?…😮💨Sigh!… Anyway… I’m thinking, at this stage… order the new ‘Lite’ in August- complete with pre-registering Ironman GVM upgrade, tyres and rims… again those extra few kg of load capacity are worth their weight in ‘Gold’ - Eh? Possibly, the HKS Blower ( or similar… opinions?) to balance out the extra load… (I’m chasing real world Torque- not Speed), And then build her up, as we go…. Given the current state of vehicle supply/pricing here… and the insatiable local appetite for off-road adventure vehicles… I’m thinking I can tinker for a year or two, and when/if the LWB graces our shores- well I’ve got a whole slew of boltable upgrade options ready to go.
Hmmmmm, I’ve almost convinced myself; this could work. Thought I’d think out loud and see what others reckon 🤔.
I’m so sorry I missed this comment Mate. Your thinking out loud process was so good that it almost convinced me to buy another Jimny 😅🙏
Very interested in the zook with the front and rear lockers. A gear/work list would be awesome.
Nice one mate. 👍🏻 thank you 🙏 for putting in efforts for this detailed review.. cheers!
Thankyou my friend 😊🙏
Excellent comparison! Thanks for sharing! At the moment enjoying my 2021 stock Jimny (only change so far the stock tires for the same size in BFG all-terrains). I might go for a lift & bigger tires in the future.
Thankyou mate and k glad it could be of some help 😊
Great vid, looks like I’ll be going lift, tyres and twin locked then 👌
Perfect combo 😊🙌🏼
I have my old Jimny surving Northern Iceland! Little buddy that could!
Jimny 4 ilooks amazing with those chunky wheels
Thanks heaps mate 😊
Amazing video, simple and informative! Manual vs Automatic maybe that part would be interesting to compare or mention pros and cons.
Thankyou 😊
Personally, I will always choose the manual transmission.
I am about to fit front and rear ARB air lockers to my Jimny but would like to know if I will need to also purchase new carrier bearings.
Congratulations!, very good demonstration
Thankyou so much mate 😊😊🙏
@@TheLittleRig Can you tell us, What did you differential do? Torsen LSD Truetrac?
Are you asking what differential lock we used? If so, it’s the ARB air locker 😊 I hope that helps, otherwise I’m not quite sure I understand what you are asking sorry 🙏
I'd be curious to see stock double locked with some under armour
Great video! Thank you!
Thankyou very much Sarah 😊
realy nice video !
Thankyou 😊
Super helpful video!
Wondering what the impact on ride quality on roads / Tarmac would be with larger all terrain tyres and suspension lift. Does it get louder? More or less bouncy? Body roll? NVH levels?
100% larger tyres, bigger offset and better suspension make for a highly improved ride quality in the jimny. And being such a light car, road noise with mud terrain tyres is never an issue 🙌🏼
@@TheLittleRig - Thanks so much for this! Am waiting for my 5-door Jimny to come in (may take a few months - ugh!). While I wanna go slow on the mods/upgrades based on how and where I actually use the car and what my needs end up being, was wondering if there were any upgrades that I should definitely do. I feel like I'm definitely going to upgrade tyres and suspension. Cheers!!
@@anandhvenkataramani7228 hey mate I think you’re on the right path by waiting to modify it depending on your needs. I definitely think tyres and suspension is a great way to improve both on and off-road immediately 😊
Very beautiful done.
Thankyou 😊
What transmission are these? Any manuals or are they all autos? I can tell the stock was an auto, unsure about the others
Hey mate, yeah the stock is an auto, but all the rest are manuals 😊🤙🏼
just what I needed ! tnx
Thanks mate 😊
I need a rearlocker in my life! :)
Yeah so good hey. But I totally think you step it up and twin lock the rig 😉👌🏻
I need a Jen in my life!
Great video comparison ! I would like to see a similar video between manual and automatic gearbox models , or some info on whic one of these is automatic or manual. Cheers from Brazil.
Thankyou mate 😊 May look to do a video of manual v auto in future. Thankyou for the ideas 🙏
One of the limits of the Suzuki Jimny is the fuel tank size.
The UK is limiting the Jimny to a 2 seater version registered as a commercial vehicle. Could removing the rear seat enable a larger fuel tank to be fitted a give a larger, flat, one level cargo bay? Do the seats lay back enough to allow one to sleep rough in the car?
All you'd need is a small car fridge for fresh food, a few dozen bottles of drinking water, a small winch and some max tracks, a shovel, and puncture/compressor emergency kit and one or two people could get to most places in Australia without fear of being stranded.
Look at buying a ‘Long Ranger Fuel Tank’, it completely replaces the stock fuel tank underneath the car. It has a 80 L capacity and doesn’t sit any lower than the stock fuel tank. The kit comes with some replace pipes for the exhaust however so most after market exhaust systems are incompatible
@@CatFinder3000 80 L fuel tank would help a lot. Thanks for the information.
Currently have 33" tires and 2.5" lift and no lockers. Should the next step be 35" tires OR a rear locker?
Personally without doubt would be the locker for me :)
Can U do another, if not to much too ask, hahaha.. Comparing the weights, how much can it handle to go through the 2nd steep climb. Especially when a RTT is mounted and a total of 40L of water and gas..
Lovely
Thankyou 😊
How does on add reduction gearing, by swapping a gear in gearbox?
Through changing the gearing in the transfer case 🤙🏼
Nice video , very informative . Can you please share the website details selling Jimny reduction gears . Thanks again
Great job and great video!!! Can you send me the exactly model of ARB diff (front and rear)? many thanks
Rd206 rd208. So sorry I only just saw this comment :(
Hi
Had a few query before installing an air locker on my Jimny
1) Does the fitment of an air locker affect the overall performance of the vehicle and fuel mileage
2) Since air lockers are used only sparingly when situations warrant most of the time it is going to be an open differential hence does it affect the cornering performance on normal roads since the differential set up has changed and does that affect the drive quality on Tarmac when they are disengaged.
3) Like what is shown in the video, the two tracks had sudden turns the first on the left and the second track had a turn to the right so since the locker was engaged prior to ascending the terrain do the axle and locker get damaged when you take that turn.
Can you pls tell me what is the aftermarket grill the blue jimny is fitted with? also it would be good idea to leave a summary of aftermarket accessories with brand names at the end of this video. Thanks.
havent had any cars yet but this is helpful for me in terms of choosing the right setup for a jimny. been wanting to try out off-roading while learnig the how-to's :)
air lock is more on ground control...?
Great video, thanks. I have just bought a new Jimny and would like to fit BF Goodridge 215/75R15 tires but there is a stock shortage. Can you suggest an alternative for me to consider?
I personally found the Hankooks to be (in my opinion of course) even better than the BFG’s….. so I think they’re worth looking at. I am however only experienced with the mud terrains in both brands so that’s where my comparison is 😊
@@TheLittleRig thank you for the reply. I will look at them. What is your opinion on the Maxxis?
@@adelle.nothnagel they’re absolutely my all time favourite. I love everything about the Maxxis. If they have them in the size you want then I would completely recommend to anyone 🙌🏼😊
@@TheLittleRig 😁👍🏻
Great video mate! What tire pressure was each car running?
Hey mate cheers 😊 15 psi for this video 🤙🏼
Loved the quick comparison, great condensed info on the differences and what each upgrade brings. Feels like you're on to something great here, like an intro to a more in-depth series... maybe? wink, wink, ha!
As constructive criticism, I have a few suggestions that you probably already know or thought of, but I think would greatly complement the effort behind making such an interesting video like this:
- More details on the builds, such as costs, difficulty for installation (DIY ok, or need proffessional installation due to X reason, etc), and some other finer details about the different setups (how different are these to those tires/lift kits/lockers/other misc equipment, fitted to each Jimny, etc, and how they affect their performance).
- About the footage, one or two gopros under the chassis on each run, as they go through some of these obstacles to see really in detail how these differences are seen in the suspension and chassis work.
- Using the same driver to give a more direct comparison and just an idea
- More diversity of problems or situations for the cars to solve.
Either way, thanks for putting this up, super interesting!!
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Thanks for the feedback mate it’s very much appreciated and I do take all suggestions on board 😊🙏
Great video mate! Love the channel! Would love for my next mod to be lockers.
Do you think 235s or bigger would be to big for outback touring in Australia? I’m tossing up between 215s and 235s at the moment with a plan to do some reasonably serious beach and outback tracks.
Hey mate Thankyou so much 😊 I have now had 31’s, 30’s and 235/75’s and if I was touring I’d definitely go the 235/75’s in an all terrain. I just think they’ll give you a fraction more clearance and footprint but won’t affect fuel economy too much. Just my opinion, but that’s what I’d do 😊
hello! DId you manage to setup 235/75 AT? I'm also tossing 215/235 because of power/fuel economy
Are 235/75 r15 fitted on stock rims that are 5.5J?
Aint 6J rims the minimum requirement for 235/75 r15?
Legally yes. But I’ve seen people run 32” tyres on the stock rims no issues at all.
@@TheLittleRig Okay. N can 235/75 r15 tyres be fitted in Jimny without suspension lift?
Apart from slight front bumper rubbing, will they even rub on wheel arch if the vehicle is with 4 passengers?
@@draseemhooda definitely only slight rub on the front bumper when turning and flexing 😊
Nice comparison off road, but how has the mods affected the daily drive on road and freeway?
Can only speak for myself here….. I have 33” tyres on now. A bit slow off the mark if doing a hill start, but everything is completely fine in every other way, as my reduction gears make the rpm’s standard for road driving.
Oh, and my fuel consumption in shite 😂
Figured the stock got driven back on a flatbed after crushing the underside!
lol what? Nah just had a small dent to the radius arm mount. Easy fix. That 4x4 life though 🤙🏼
Where do you fit a front abd rear difflock. I'm in south africa? What kind of garage would do this?
Most 4x4 workshops should be able to do this for you. They would be familiar with pulling apart differentials. Someone from South Africa told me just the other day that you need to import your air lockers in from ARB as there aren’t any local air locker suppliers for the new Jimny yet. Not sure if that’s correct but hope it helps 😊
Also want a locker (South African). Did you find suppliers?
Jimny No. 3: When rear difflock is engaged, is front axle traction control still active?
It’s sure it mate, but barely ever comes into play as that rear pushed it through so much easier 😊🤙🏼
How much for reduction gears, big fella.
Hey mate, they were from Protrack in Greece, they’re 87% low range 17% high range. Cost was about $1300 I think from memory.
Great video shooter mcgavin! Excellent demonstration of the benefits of different upgrades. Stock jimny is indeed capable out of the box. I’m considering 215/75r15 AT tyres, anyone have suggestions on brands?
Haha I have no idea why I kept doing shooter Mcgavin hands 😂
Personally I really liked the BFGoodrich AT tires back when I had them. They were excellent. So they would be my recommendation 😊
I have a 2 inch lift (50mm) and I have BFgoodridge 215 75 R15 all terrains. Very happy.
I've got 697 Duelers in the same size on mine.
Quiet on the sealed roads and still very capable off road
Hey man! Love your build. Ordered mine from the dealership the other day (delivery expected early next year). I have a few questions. How's the fuel consumption with your current offroad rig? Do you bring jerry cans with you? Do you use 98 fuel?
Hey mate! 😊 with the new 33” tyres and gearing, fuel consumption is about as bad as you could possibly imagine haha. I get 300km from a tank of fuel if I’m lucky. I use 98 and yep I carry 2 5L jerries with me at all times haha. Just in case!
@@TheLittleRig Hahah, oh man! True. Do you mount them on the back door where the tyre used to be or?
Nah mate I literally have them Inside, one behind each seat.
Hi, do you have an address where you get the tuning of the 4th car?
Gruß aus Berlin👍🏻
best
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5:23 this is exactly how I thought about momentum drivers.
They have SOMETHING to prove, at the expense of the wagon.
Instead of calling it quit.
Does it make sense to lift the Jimny 2-3 inches on stock wheels/tyres?
Hmmm I personally wouldn’t worry about a lift unless I was going to increase the tyre size, as that’s really the main benefit of a lift, but completely up to you of course 😊 Sometimes a good suspension upgrade is worth it purely for the better handling or if you’re getting roof racks for example or toeing a trailer, to allow the the extra weight.
So definitely could still be worthwhile depending on your circumstances 😊
@@TheLittleRig yeah I was thinking for better handling and clearance. I will probably just keep the stock tyres until they need changing. Thank you!
I did it step by step. Gave me a breather as I don’t have loads of money. First step was a 2” lift with normal tyres. Then when it was time for new tyres I went with bigger ones. Next step will be lockers (m still confused whether front or rear first, but it will be both later)
nice video
Are there more videos that feature Jen (and her legs)?
Hahahaha not at this stage but I’ll work on it 😅
Were they auto's or manuals?
Manuals mate 😊
Actually stock Jimny is auto, everything else manual.
My dream car
😊😊🙏
quick question, when installing air locker is there any adjustment recommended for the eLSD?
Hey mate, not even going to try and bluff and answer here, I honestly have no idea. Had my lockers installed by ARB as that well above my pay grade 😅
@@TheLittleRig thanks, i am having ARB locker installed in a few weeks as well as theLongRanger TR87, stoked on making my JB74W a longrange rig
Awesome mate that will be so good 🙌🏼
Hi Darren, nice meeting you today at the Sydney 4x4 show and discussing our lift for our up and coming Jimny. Sold on the 3” instead of the 4”. Just one question you mentioned as we have the same -25 offset. Will the 31” require a reduction gear setup ? Thanks Sean & Janet.
Sorry mate I only just saw this. It was great meeting you guys! 😊 Yeah it would definitely benefit off-road with the reductions. Even if it was slightly less like 77% low and 7% high. But personally, when I put my 31’s on occasionally I really like the 87%, 17% with them. I think it’s perfect.
@@TheLittleRig always appreciate you dedication to the Zook community, you are a real asset to us. Thanks for the reply. The 87/17 have arrived sadly still waiting on the Jimny. SeanK
thankyou.
Most welcome 😊
All this from a 1.5l engine?
Actually I like to know the roughly cost of each upgrade！Thanks in advance！Good video！👍👍👍
Lift and tires - $2800
Plus rear air locker - +$2200
Plus front sir locker - +$1600
Rough prices only of course. Would vary greatly from country to country.
@@TheLittleRigThanks for your reply. I will coming back to Melbourne later. Hopefully the 5 door Jimny will be release by then. I will get one and learn some off roading. Cheers！
Does Jimny 4 feels lousy on road?
No I don’t think so, I think it’s just as much fun on road 😊
Excellent small jimny
Thankyou 😊
Muy buena demostración, queda claro la diferencia entre un Jimny de serie versus uno con modificaciones.
La importancia de los neumáticos es fundamental y con unas pulgadas de levante hacen la diferencia. Nuevamente, felicitaciones.
Thankyou so much 😊 Yes I definitely agree that tires and lift make a very big difference as a first modification 👌🏻
What is a locker
It’s a diff lock which essentially locks the diffs together so that both wheels on the same axle will spin together no matter what. So when one side loses traction and stops while you wait for traction control to kick it, with a diff locker on the wheels won’t stop spinning regardless, so you always have tyres turning pushing you through the obstacle.
Suzuki Gypsy, Jimny, Samurai.. Names may differ, but DNA is same🔥 Global Suzuki family.. @BeardedRedDevil
Very true mate 😊 and what a family it is 🙌🏼
@@TheLittleRig Indeed, we're connected over Instagram, @gypsyreddevil.overlanding would be me.🙌🏼
Are they all manuals?
The jungle green (stock) Jimny is the only auto.
Cool! That’s what I ordered the jungle green. Can’t wait! Nice video mate! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thankyou mate 😊
reduction gears make a massive difference
Absolutely mate! Huge difference.
@@TheLittleRig I have 85% in my Patrol with a 2.8l engine, makes the small engine size irrelevant
Guys anyone has got manual jimny with that annoying chain noise in first gear?
Hey mate don’t worry that transfer case noise is in every single manual jb74 made so far. It’s part of the charm. Haha. It’s harmless. Annoying, but harmless 😊🤙🏼
@@TheLittleRig Thanks mate, that is reassuring
Yep. Just gonna leave it like that 😁
Show me you went up telecome hill
Yeah mate there’s a few videos of me doing telecom hill on my Instagram. Crawled up super easy actually. Was a good little track 😊
@@TheLittleRig
Love your truck. Looks awesome.
@@shanesambo5633 Thankyou very much 😊🙏
Poor little 1.5 liter engine. So much to handle with these diff locks, steel front bumbers and bigger tyres. I hope Suzuki engineers will put at least 1.8 liter in it soon.
That’s why we put reduction gears in. Takes so much stress off everything. But yes I agree, they definitely need at least a 1.8L 👍🏼😊
Stock vs Not
Зачем на белом джимни капот испортил, сделал траурний, и кришу траурную.
They have no technique in climbing rough roads , not for anything else this is what i observe when they drive .....
I think you missed the entire point of the video mate 🤦♂️
* Tyres * 🤬
I’ve catered to Americans and Australians in my two headings. Gotta plan these things mate 😜