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That one or one like it.
I see it has the Bravo snorkel, which only became available just before Christmas. Someone rushed to fit just to sell the vehicle. There is an issue with that snorkel, makes a harmonic vibration sound at certain revs.
Great vehicles though, loved having mine. Will you be off roading it?
I see it has the Bravo snorkel, which only became available just before Christmas. Someone rushed to fit just to sell the vehicle. There is an issue with that snorkel, makes a harmonic vibration sound at certain revs.
Great vehicles though, loved having mine. Will you be off roading it?
300bhp/ton said:
That one or one like it.
I see it has the Bravo snorkel, which only became available just before Christmas. Someone rushed to fit just to sell the vehicle. There is an issue with that snorkel, makes a harmonic vibration sound at certain revs.
Great vehicles though, loved having mine. Will you be off roading it?
That doesn't sound good on the snorkel ... yes want to take it to Salisbury plain which is an hour away from where I live. I've been a few times but previously in defenders/ range rover. I see it has the Bravo snorkel, which only became available just before Christmas. Someone rushed to fit just to sell the vehicle. There is an issue with that snorkel, makes a harmonic vibration sound at certain revs.
Great vehicles though, loved having mine. Will you be off roading it?
Jonny TVR said:
That doesn't sound good on the snorkel ...
There are a couple of us in the UK with this snorkel. Bravo seem to be quite helpful so far. There is a working group about this snorkel over on BigJimny (I'd advise joining), very good forum for specific Jimny stuff).Jonny TVR said:
yes want to take it to Salisbury plain which is an hour away from where I live. I've been a few times but previously in defenders/ range rover.
Awesome.Watch the wading depth, the factory rating is only 300mm/12", this is due to the axle breathers. If you extend them it should be no issues.
camel_landy said:
@300...
What do you use for recovery points front & rear?
I'm a big fan of the Jimny, it's a very capable vehicle but on the previous version we struggled finding suitable recovery points.
M
The factory recovery points are actually reasonable on the 4th gen. There are two at the rear, one on each rail. You need a shackle or better yet a soft shackle to use them. I’ve also got a towbar on mine. So I’d probably just use that unless the angle wasn’t safe. What do you use for recovery points front & rear?
I'm a big fan of the Jimny, it's a very capable vehicle but on the previous version we struggled finding suitable recovery points.
M
On the front there is a single recovery point on the front chassis rail. It is strong enough but hangs down like a boat anchor. You can buy brackets to extend the recovery points forward and add additional support onto the chassis. I’d like the ones to go with my front bumper. But the Ironman4x4 distributor doesn’t seem very interested.
300bhp/ton said:
The factory recovery points are actually reasonable on the 4th gen. There are two at the rear, one on each rail. You need a shackle or better yet a soft shackle to use them. I’ve also got a towbar on mine. So I’d probably just use that unless the angle wasn’t safe.
On the front there is a single recovery point on the front chassis rail. It is strong enough but hangs down like a boat anchor. You can buy brackets to extend the recovery points forward and add additional support onto the chassis. I’d like the ones to go with my front bumper. But the Ironman4x4 distributor doesn’t seem very interested.
Useful to know... On the rear we were using the tow bar but the front was the main problem.On the front there is a single recovery point on the front chassis rail. It is strong enough but hangs down like a boat anchor. You can buy brackets to extend the recovery points forward and add additional support onto the chassis. I’d like the ones to go with my front bumper. But the Ironman4x4 distributor doesn’t seem very interested.
Sounds like there are options but sadly, still a bit of a faff. Surprised yours doesn't have them built in though, mind you, I tried looking them up and got a 404 Error.
M
camel_landy said:
Useful to know... On the rear we were using the tow bar but the front was the main problem.
Sounds like there are options but sadly, still a bit of a faff. Surprised yours doesn't have them built in though, mind you, I tried looking them up and got a 404 Error.
M
You can see the front one here in front of the wheel. With the stock bumper it is a little obscured. But still not an ideal location, it easily digs in the ground and is the lowest point at the front. If you were nose deep in mud or stuck in a trench it would be very difficult to access.Sounds like there are options but sadly, still a bit of a faff. Surprised yours doesn't have them built in though, mind you, I tried looking them up and got a 404 Error.
M
I had hoped to find a bumper with in built recovery points like you often see in the Land Rover world, but they just don't seem to exist.
Most people seem to fit something like this, which adds strength to the point and makes it a little easier to access, but still not ideal IMO.
You can get something to fit the other side too. I'd like these but have been unable to source them in the UK so far.
Jimnybits in the UK also sell some different recovery points. But you have to cut holes in the factory bumper and they don't work with any of the aftermarket bumpers. You can fit them on their own or as part of a winch tray. A few people on the Jimny forum are running them though,
@300...
Some useful and interesting options there. As you say, the ideal option would be to have them mounted on or above the bumper but mounting them high means you might get caught out by 'physics', 'moments of force', etc... Having them mounted underneath makes access difficult, especially as when required, they'll probably be buried in the mud, under water or both.
Those Ironman ones probably look about the best of the bunch but I do like those Jimnybits ones, even if you have to cut around the bumper.
Thanks for posting.
M
Some useful and interesting options there. As you say, the ideal option would be to have them mounted on or above the bumper but mounting them high means you might get caught out by 'physics', 'moments of force', etc... Having them mounted underneath makes access difficult, especially as when required, they'll probably be buried in the mud, under water or both.
Those Ironman ones probably look about the best of the bunch but I do like those Jimnybits ones, even if you have to cut around the bumper.
Thanks for posting.
M
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