Aftermarket suspension options
This is not really a buyer guide, as I provide that in my recommended mods article, but also to provide a collection of the state of play of parts required or provided with different suspension lift options. I haven’t catalogued everything but this gives me a quick reference for a lot of the individual components.
Many of these kits will require you to order through a dealer for that particular brand anyway, so this is more for the DIYer or for someone looking to mix and match parts. It’s also somewhat of a reference for consumables like shock bushes and the like as things wear out.
Obviously I can’t catalogue everything either, and there’s plenty of brands I know less about, but I’ll keep chipping away at this to add more details. Many of the parts catalogues are locked up behind dealer portals and things but I wanted to have a consistent reference for what each brand uses/considers essential/offers.
Suspension kits/options by brand
- Apio
- ARB
- Bilstein
- Black Raptor
- Des Sol
- Dobinsons
- EFS
- H&R
- 45 mm lowering springs
- 20 mm raising springs
- 40 mm raising springs
- HKS
- -35 mm
- +25 mm
- HM4x4
- Standard height
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- 80 mm
- Fulcrum
- Formula 4×4 50mm – 3 door
- Formula 4×4 50mm – 5 door
- Ironman
- Jaos
- 20 mm
- 40 mm
- King Springs
- 20 mm 3 door
- 20 mm 5 door
- 50 mm
- Koni
- Standard to raised height
- Masterpiece
- 1″
- 2″
- 3″
- 5″
- Mike’s Shock Shop (Fox and King shocks)
- Outback Armour
- 50 mm 3 door
- 50 mm 5 door
- Pedders
- Showa Garage
- 20 mm
- 30 mm
- 50 mm
- 75 mm
- Taniguchi
- Tough Dog
- XGS by TJM
- 4xFourART
Specifications
Piecing together a lift
- Guiding principles
- Recipes
Apio
Apio, from Japan, have a couple of suspension lift kits though generally these will be bought through Western resellers.
20 mm – 7420SA
The smallest of the lifts provided by Apio, this kit includes
- Replacement 20 mm taller springs
- Replacement 14-way adjustable shock absorbers
- Headlight levelling arm extension
40 mm – 7440Ti
This kit includes:
- Replacement 40 mm taller springs
- Replacement 14-way adjustable extended length shock absorbers
- Caster correction via offset bushes
- Adjustable front and rear panhard rods
- Extended brake hoses
ARB
Unlike many brands, ARB vary shock absorbers for different spring rates, so note the difference in spring rates. They also offer a panhard relocation mount for the back to help with handling. Unlike some other brands, they don’t require brake lines with their 40 mm lift, but they do offer some relocation mount kits for the rear to make sure there’s no brake line to shock contact.
Old Man Emu 40mm for 3 door Jimnys
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | No bullbar: 63154 Bullbar, with or without winch: 63404 | 2 | Required | Note different shocks to match different springs |
| Spring | No bullbar: 3189 Bullbar: 3144 Bullbar and winch: 3145 | 1 | Required | Note three different springs; sold as a pair of springs |
| Spring spacer (10 mm) | OMESJF10 | 2 | Optional | Sold per spacer |
| Caster correction | OMECA001 | 1 | Optional, highly recommended | |
| Replacement crossmember | FK122 | 1 | Optional, highly recommended | Almost entirely required if you fit caster correction; may not always be required with no caster correction |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Variable load: 63155 Constant load: 63405 | 2 | Required | Note different shocks to match different springs |
| Spring | Variable load: 3146 Constant load 0-100 kg: 3322 Constant load 100-200 kg: 3323 | 1 | Required | Note three different springs; sold as a pair of springs |
| Spring spacer (10 mm) | OMESJF10 | 2 | Optional | Sold per spacer |
| Headlight sensor kit | FK97 | 1 | Required for LED models | Only required on LED 3 door models, 5 door and lite models do not need this |
| Panhard mount relocation kit | FK96 | 1 | Optional | Improves handling |
| Brake extension & shock mount kit | FK99 | 1 | Optional | FK99 is an optional but highly recommended fitment if vehicle displays light rear brake line and/or coil contact to rear shock absorber |
Old Man Emu 40mm for 5 door Jimnys
Main difference is in the spring selection. Note that there’s some differences e.g. no bullbar and bullbar front spring is the same, and is the same as the bullbar & winch spring for the 3 door.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | No bullbar: 63154 Bullbar, with or without winch: 63404 | 2 | Required | Note different shocks to match different springs |
| Spring | No bullbar: 3145 Bullbar: 3145 Bullbar and winch: 3321 | 1 | Required | Sold as a pair of springs |
| Spring spacer (10 mm) | OMESJF10 | 2 | Optional | Sold per spacer |
| Caster correction | OMECA001 | 1 | Optional, highly recommended | |
| Replacement crossmember | FK122 | 1 | Optional, highly recommended | Almost entirely required if you fit caster correction; may not always be required with no caster correction |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Variable load: 63155 Constant load: 63405 | 2 | Required | Note different shocks to match different springs |
| Spring | Variable load: 3322 Constant load 0-100 kg: 3323 Constant load 100-200 kg: 3324 | 1 | Required | Note three different springs; sold as a pair of springs |
| Spring spacer (10 mm) | OMESJF10 | 2 | Optional | Sold per spacer |
| Panhard mount relocation kit | FK96 | 1 | Optional | Improves handling |
| Brake extension & shock mount kit | FK99 | 1 | Optional | FK99 is an optional but highly recommended fitment if vehicle displays light rear brake line and/or coil contact to rear shock absorber |
Bilstein
Not a true lift kit per se, but people do ask about these shocks.
Standard height
Front gas shocks: 24-327329
Less droop travel than stock, but also shorter compressed length.
Front B6 monotube shocks: BE5 6062
These are a bit longer in compressed length than stock but probably still ok. Some Bilstein shocks have internal bump stops so this is worth investigating.
Rear gas shocks: 24-327336
Very similar travel to stock shocks
Rear B6 monotube shocks: BE5 6063
Almost identical travel to stock shocks
Raised height
Front gas shocks: 24-321730
Quite similar to travel for stock JB74 shocks but supposedly intended for slight lift (0-40mm?)
Rear gas shocks: 24-321747
Has more droop travel. Also intended for slight lift (0-40mm?)
Some resellers of Jimny parts offer a supposed Bilstein kit, which is based around the above raised height shock absorbers and some H&R springs that offer up to 40 mm lift (Usually SUJI2SF40 for RHD vehicles). As H&R are a sister company for Bilstein I’ll allow it. These kits also include extended brake lines, and optional caster correction via offset bushes. However, these kits don’t seem to provide for spacing down the front crossmember, which might indicate the droop travel is lower than typical 40-50 mm lift shocks.
Some other Jimny parts resellers also offer additional components out of the Fulcrum Formula 4×4 kit, for an alternative option.
Black Raptor Jimny Bits
These are bought through Jimny Bits in the UK.
These are sold differently to many other kits since you effectively order them from the guy who pieces it all together, and so you select components on the website rather than picking from product numbers etc.
All three lift heights (2″, 3″ and 4″) come with a range of shock absorbers:
- Standard: silver, gas shock absorbers
- Stealth: same as standard but black
- Sport: 20% stiffer dampening characteristics
- Premium: oil only shock with 16 adjustable damping settings
2″
Includes:
- Shocks according to the kit you order
- Springs (RHD or LHD)
- Braided HEL brake lines (choice of colour)
- Replacement dropped crossmember
Optional:
- Headlight bracket (required for 3 door LED headlight cars)
- Caster correction bushes (either SuperPro or Black Raptor branded)
3″
Includes:
- Shocks according to the kit you order
- Springs (RHD or LHD)
- Braided HEL brake lines (choice of colour)
- Replacement high clearance crossmember (does not reduce ground clearance like dropped ones)
- 4x caster corrected cold-drawn steel radius arms, with choice of bushes (e.g. Black Raptor or OE Suzuki rubber bushes)
- 2x cold-drawn steel adjustable panhard rods
- Extended bump stops front and rear
- Swaybar relocation bracket
- 2x propshaft spacers
- Cable support bracket
Optional:
- Headlight bracket (required for 3 door LED headlight cars)
- Replace propshaft spacers with heavy-duty propshafts
4″
Includes same parts as 3″ lift, but suited for a 100mm/4″ lift instead.
Des-Sol
Des-Sol, hailing from South Africa, provide a variety of options for a 50 mm lift kit, plus components for some larger lifts.
They have revised their lifts away from Gabriel sourced shock absorbers and now offer a local to South Africa manufactured shock absorber model termed EV1. This is available in a range of damping styles. All of these shock absorbers are remote reservoir style.
50 mm
The 50 mm options are a mixture of choice of spring type (linear or progressive) and levels of components included (named pack 2, 3 or 4). All lifts can be specified for 3 or 5 door Jimnys, indicating a variety of spring rates can be provided.
Pack 2 lifts include:
- Shock absorbers and brackets for mounting remote reservoirs
- Springs (either progressive or linear depending on choice)
- Caster correction via offset 2.5º bushes
- Extended vacuum hoses
- Extended front and rear brake hoses
- Revised front crossmember, with a notch rather than lowering it as the approach to improve propshaft clearance
- Headlight levelling sensor bracket
Pack 3 lifts add adjustable panhard rods front and rear.
Pack 4 lifts then further add replacement radius arms for the front only.
Dobinsons
40 mm 3 door
Note multiple shock options; brake line extension changes mount location rather than changes brake lines.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: GS57-617 Monotube IMS: IMS57-50617 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load: C57-142 Constant load: C57-110 | 2 | Required | |
| Caster kit offset bushes | WA57-511K | 1 | Highly recommended | 2.5-3º caster change via offset bushes |
| Crossmember drop kit | WA57-580 | 1 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PR57-1422 | 1 | Optional | Suits RHD only |
| Steering damper | SD57-838 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: GS57-618 Monotube IMS: IMS57-50618 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load: C57-143 Constant load: C57-071 | 2 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PR57-1413 | 1 | Optional | |
| Driveline angle correction / alignment kit | WA57-511K | 1 | Optional | Uses the same offset bushes as caster correction to correct diff angle at the rear |
| Headlight levelling sensor extension | WA57-567K | 1 | Only required on 3 door cars with LED headlights | Not required for 5 doors or 3 door lite models |
| Brake line extension kit | WA57-596K | 1 | Required | Front and rear extension |
40 mm 5 door
Note multiple shock options; brake line extension changes mount location rather than changes brake lines. Different spring rates to 3 door lift for the same height due to the higher weight of the 5 door, but otherwise identical components.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: GS57-617 Monotube IMS: IMS57-50617 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load: C57-170 Constant load: C57-172 | 2 | Required | |
| Caster kit offset bushes | WA57-511K | 1 | Highly recommended | 2.5-3º caster change via offset bushes |
| Crossmember drop kit | WA57-580 | 1 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PR57-1422 | 1 | Optional | Suits RHD only |
| Steering damper | SD57-838 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: GS57-618 Monotube IMS: IMS57-50618 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | 0-60 kg load: C57-171 70-120 kg load: C57-173 120-250 kg load: C57-071 | 2 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PR57-1413 | 1 | Optional | |
| Driveline angle correction / alignment kit | WA57-511K | 1 | Optional | Uses the same offset bushes as caster correction to correct diff angle at the rear |
| Brake line extension kit | WA57-596K | 1 | Required | Front and rear extension |
75 mm 3 door
Similar parts to 40 mm lift, just differ in springs and shocks. Dobinsons don’t recommend caster corrected radius arms for this height lift, but they are probably wise to add at this level of lift so would require sourcing elsewhere.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Monotube IMS: IMS57-50613 Remote reservoir monotube: MRA57-A617 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load: C57-146 Constant load: C57-148 | 2 | Required | |
| Caster kit offset bushes | WA57-511K | 1 | Highly recommended | 2.5-3º caster change via offset bushes |
| Crossmember drop kit | WA57-580 | 1 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PR57-1422 | 1 | Highly recommended | Suits RHD only |
| Steering damper | SD57-838 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Monotube IMS: IMS57-50614 Remote reservoir monotube: MRA57-A618 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load: C57-147 Constant load: C57-105 | 2 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PR57-1413 | 1 | Optional | |
| Driveline angle correction / alignment kit | WA57-511K | 1 | Optional | Uses the same offset bushes as caster correction to correct diff angle at the rear |
| Headlight levelling sensor extension | WA57-567K | 1 | Only required on 3 door cars with LED headlights | Not required for 5 doors or 3 door lite models |
| Brake line extension kit | WA57-596K | 1 | Required | Front and rear extension |
75 mm 5 door
Identical in parts to the 3 door 75 mm lift. Since the 5 door is heavier, the use of the same springs will mean that it is a lower lift in a 5 door than in a 3 door. Also note that Dobinsons don’t recommend caster corrected radius arms for this height lift but my experience is you will not get sufficient caster just using offset bushes at this height.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Monotube IMS: IMS57-50613 Remote reservoir monotube: MRA57-A617 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load: C57-174 Constant load: C57-176 | 2 | Required | |
| Caster kit offset bushes | WA57-511K | 1 | Highly recommended | 2.5-3º caster change via offset bushes |
| Crossmember drop kit | WA57-580 | 1 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PR57-1422 | 1 | Highly recommended | Suits RHD only |
| Steering damper | SD57-838 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Monotube IMS: IMS57-50614 Remote reservoir monotube: MRA57-A618 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load: C57-147 Constant load: C57-105 | 2 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PR57-1413 | 1 | Optional | |
| Driveline angle correction / alignment kit | WA57-511K | 1 | Optional | Uses the same offset bushes as caster correction to correct diff angle at the rear |
| Headlight levelling sensor extension | WA57-567K | 1 | Only required on 3 door cars with LED headlights | Not required for 5 doors or 3 door lite models |
| Brake line extension kit | WA57-596K | 1 | Required | Front and rear extension |
EFS
Note that EFS lifts may require longer brake lines and/or accommodation around ABS wiring brackets (and presumably front vacuum hoses for automatic hubs). EFS do not sell any of these products so would need to be sourced elsewhere. EFS also offer replacement standard height shock absorbers.
Standard height
Front standard height shock absorbers are available as part number 36-5481 and rears 36-5482. These are used in the 30 mm kit as well. An upgraded steering damper is also available, part SD4031, which is optional in all 3 lifted height options that EFS offer.
30 mm
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: 36-5481 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load: SUZ-106E Constant load: SUZ-106HE | 1 | Required | |
| Caster kit offset bushes | 10-1128 | 1 | Required | 2.5-3º caster change via offset bushes |
| Crossmember drop bracket kit | 10-1126 | 1 | Optional | Noted as ‘might be required on 30 mm lift’ |
| Steering damper | SD4031 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: 36-5482 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Unlaiden: SUZ-112E | 1 | Required | |
| Headlight levelling sensor extension | 10-1127 | 1 | Only required on 3 door cars with LED headlights | Not required for 5 doors or 3 door lite models |
50 mm
Front springs are the constant load version from the 30 mm kit, which gives some indication as to the preloaded added with those springs. Different shocks to 30 mm lift.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: 36-5489 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Unlaiden: SUZ-106HE Constant load 50-70 kg: SUZ-106HHDE Constant load 80-100 kg: SUZ-106HL3E | 1 | Required | |
| Caster kit offset bushes | Unlaiden: 10-1128 Constant load: 10-1147 | 1 | Required | Uses offset bushes; different bushes specified for different front loads |
| Crossmember drop bracket kit | 10-1126 | 1 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | 10-1099 | 1 | Optional | RHD only; not noted as required so listing as optional |
| Steering damper | SD4031 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: 36-5490 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Load to 100 kg: SUZ-112HE Load 100-150 kg: SUZ-112HHDE Load 200 kg: SUZ-112HL3E | 1 | Required | Highest load springs “might require installation of longer brake lines and ABS relocation brackets” |
| Headlight levelling sensor extension | 10-1127 | 1 | Only required on 3 door cars with LED headlights | Not required for 5 doors or 3 door lite models |
| Adjustable panhard rod | 10-1101 | 1 | Optional | Not noted as required so listing as optional |
75 mm
One spring option: basically, use the tallest/stiffest spring from the 50 mm kit. Two shock options, either regular gas shock or a 24 way compression adjustable remote reservoir (MRP) option.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: 36-5493 Remote reservoir: 25-1012 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Unlaiden to 30 kg: SUZ-106HL3E | 1 | Required | Requires installation of longer brake lines and ABS relocation brackets |
| Caster kit offset bushes | Unlaiden: 10-1147 and 10-1148 | 1 | Required | Uses offset bushes; also requires radius arm to chassis bush change (10-1148) |
| Crossmember drop bracket kit | 10-1126 | 1 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rod | 10-1099 | 1 | Required | RHD only |
| Steering damper | SD4031 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | Gas shock: 36-5494 Remote reservoir: 25-1013 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Up to 100 kg load: SUZ-112HL3E | 1 | Required | Requires installation of longer brake lines and ABS relocation brackets |
| Headlight levelling sensor extension | 10-1127 | 1 | Only required on 3 door cars with LED headlights | Not required for 5 doors or 3 door lite models |
| Adjustable panhard rod | 10-1101 | 1 | Required |
Fulcrum
Formula 4×4 50mm – 3 door
Comes in two options: regular or premium, difference being caster correction via offset bushes or via replacement radius arms. Instructions provide King Springs part numbers, but most recent lift kit product listings only provide Fulcrum part numbers.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shocks | 50033 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | FCS-738 / KSFR-500 | 1 | Required | King springs K… is the King Springs part number FCS Fulcrum part number |
| Caster correction | Regular: SPF5237K Premium: TRC1160 | 1 | Required | SuperPro radius arms, can be optioned with SuperPro alloy radius arms |
| Replacement dropped crossmember | TRC9001-HC | 1 | Required | SuperPro dropped crossmember |
| Extended vacuum lines | SPF5530K | 1 | Required |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | 50034 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | FCS-739 / KSRR-501 | 1 | Required | King springs K… is the King Springs part number FCS Fulcrum part number |
| Extended brake lines | TRC5529 | 1 | Required | Front and rear, but listing it with the rear. Includes 1L of DOT3 Bendix brake fluid |
| Extended shock bolt | TRC9008 | 1 | Required | |
| Headlight bracket | SPF5528K | 1 | Required | Included in all 3 door kits, though not needed on lites. |
Formula 4×4 50mm – 5 door
Two options: premium or regular kit. Difference is in caster correction: premium uses replacement radius arms, regular uses offset bushes. Only springs differ between 3 and 5 door lifts.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shocks | 50033 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | FCS-738X | 1 | Required | King springs, stiffer than 3 door |
| Caster correction | Regular: SPF5237K Premium: TRC1160 | 1 | Required | SuperPro offset bushes or caster-corrected radius arms according to lift selected |
| Replacement dropped crossmember | TRC9001-HC | 1 | Required | SuperPro dropped crossmember |
| Extended vacuum lines | SPF5530K | 1 | Required |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | 50034 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | FCS-739X | 1 | Required | King springs, stiffer than 3 door |
| Extended brake lines | TRC5529 | 1 | Required | Front and rear, but listing it with the rear. Includes 1L of DOT3 Bendix brake fluid |
| Extended shock bolt | TRC9008 | 1 | Required | |
| Headlight bracket | SPF5528K | 1 | Included but not required | Included in all kits apparently, though not needed 5 doors |
H&R
H&R, a German spring company, have a sister relationship with Bilstein but also offer products combined with other brands such as Koni. Alongside the springs they produce (and kits with matched shock absorbers), H&R also manufacture a 30 mm diameter swaybar for the front of the Jimny (part 33678-1).
45 mm lowering springs
H&R part number 28678-1 are 45 mm lowering springs for the Jimny. This can also be bought paired with shock absorbers as part 28678-2.
20 mm raising springs
H&R part number 28649-1 are 20 mm taller springs for the Jimny. These can be combined with Koni Heavy Track series shock absorbers as H&R part number 1300-1001.
These springs are equal lengths for each corner (to suit LHD applications). A 10-15 mm spring spacer is recommended for RHD applications to balance out the car.
40 mm raising springs
JimnyStyle in the UK used H&R to manufacture specific 40 mm raised progressive rate springs for the Jimny. There are 3 options for these: RHD, LHD, and LHD for higher rear load applications. JimnyStyle don’t publish the part number for these but H&R Australia do for the RHD springs. They are part 1-SUJI2SF40 for the RHD +40 mm springs.
HKS
-35 mm
This kit (Hipermax G+ Low Down: 80270-AS002) lowers the car 30-35 mm. It includes the following parts:
- Replacement shock absorbers front and rear, 30 levels of damping adjustment
- Front and rear coil springs
Front springs are changed to 21 N/mm per side, and average rear spring rate per spring is 19.5 N/mm.
+25 mm
This kit (Hipermax G+ Lift Up: 80270-AS004) raises the car 20-25 mm. The following parts are provided:
- Replacement shock absorbers front and rear, 30 levels of damping adjustment
- Front and rear coil springs
- Bump stop extensions for rear
Front springs are changed to 22.5 N/mm per side, and average rear spring rate per spring is 19.5 N/mm.
HM4x4
Another manufacturer who doesn’t break down their lift kits by individual components, HM4x4 supply components out of their home country of Italy with a few options.
Standard height upgrade
If you are after a standard height suspension upgrade then this kit provides you with replacement progressive rate springs and appropriate shock absorbers to suit.
40 mm via spacers/extensions
This kit takes a very different route to many others. It retains your original shock absorbers and springs, but adds height through spring spacers and shock absorber extensions. By using the shock absorber extensions, the factory shock absorbers are sitting at their regular position in their travel like they would standard, just everything is taller.
Includes 4 spring spacers, two rear shock absorber relocation brackets and two upper shock extensions for the front. As the extension is 40 mm, it shouldn’t require relocation of the front crossmember or front brake lines, but there is also no provision of headlight levelling sensor changes or the left-hand rear brake line which is often the limiting factory when adding the droop travel that this kit would.
50 mm
There are three options at this height: step 1, step 2 and step 3.
Step 1 includes only 50 mm taller shock absorbers and progressive springs. Springs can be selected for carrying a winch or no additional front load, and also either soft (for maximum offroad flex), standard with a similar spring rate to standard, or reinforced to add rear spring stiffness for load carrying.
Step 2 adds to this caster correction via offset bushes, bump stop extensions front and rear, extended brake lines, an extended headlight levelling sensor rod, and adjustable panhard rods.
Step 3 then further deletes the offset caster bushes and adds replacement radius arms front and rear for caster and driveline angle correction plus prop shaft spacers for reducing driveline vibration. Radius arms have polybushes for the axle end and pillowball style bushings for the chassis end. Mention is also made of panhard relocation mounts: note that HM4x4 only offer a left hand drive compatible panhard relocation mount for the front so this would need to be considered.
Note that no mention is made of crossmember relocation with any of these kits, presumably either requiring you to buy it separately or just remove the 3rd crossmember instead. HM4x4 have a replacement crossmember that goes above the front propshaft but it only suits manual Jimnys.
80 mm
Only available in ‘step 3’ guise, the 80 mm lift from HM4x4 includes:
- Replacement progressive springs with the same winch/no winch and soft/standard/reinforced stiffnesses;
- Replacement shock absorbers
- Adjustable panhard rods
- Panhard mount relocation for front and rear
- Brake lines, front and rear
- Replacement front and rear radius arms with pillowball chassis end bushes
- Extended bump stops
- Headlight levelling sensor adjustment
- Propshaft spacers for front and rear
Ironman
The Ironman 50mm lift is available as a GVM upgrade for 3 door cars, with different part numbers for different situations:
- Pre registration variable load: SUZ010BKGGV
- Pre registration constant load: SUZ010CKGGVM
- Post registration variable load: SUZ010BKGGVM1
The GVM upgrade consists of their relevant suspension components, same as bought for non GVM upgrades.
There is an approval number for a pre-registration GVM upgrade for 5 door Jimnys to 1800 kg or 2000 kg, but no further information beyond this is available.
50 mm 3 door
Entire suspension kit is sold as the following part numbers:
- Variable load: SUZ010BKG
- Constant load: SUZ010CKG
These kits contain required components, but not optional components like caster correction bushes.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | 12759GR | 2 | Required | |
| Springs | Variable load: SUZ009B Constant load: SUZ009C | 1 | Required | |
| Front crossmember drop brackets | IDM009 | 1 | Required | Required for the front shock absorbers specified due to their extended length |
| Caster correction offset bushes | 1146RK | 1 | Optional | |
| Extended front bump stop | 1219R | 1 | Optional | Required if fitting caster correction bushes |
| Adjustable panhard rod | RHD: PANHARD017 LHD: PANHARD017L | 1 | Optional | |
| Steering damper | 3542 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock | 12760GR | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Variable load RHD: SUZ010B Constant load RHD: SUZ010C Variable load LHD: SUZ011B Constant load LHD: SUZ011C | 1 | Required | |
| Extended brake hose | BHOSE009 | 1 | Required | LHS only |
| Headlight sensor bracket | 1211K | 1 | Optional | Required on Australian LED headlight 3 door models |
| Adjustable panhard rod | PANHARD018 | 1 | Optional |
50 mm 5 door
Currently Ironman do not seem to provide an individual product listing for 5 door Jimnys. This might be released whenever the long-awaited GVM upgrade is released to market. However, as they run some of the highest spring rates, 10 mm spring spacers all around would make a 3 door kit the same ride height when fitted to a 5 door.
Jaos
20 mm
BATTLEZ VFS ver.B(20) set
Kit part number A732518B
- Shocks: VF series dampers
Front: +7 mm travel; rear: +11 mm travel - Springs: Front: 19.8 N/mm; rear: 20.5 N/mm (C732518F_R)
- Extended brake hoses (rubber): C836513
- Extended headlight leveller arm for cars with automatic headlight levelling (B778513)
BATTLEZ VFS ver.B(20) set
Kit part number A734518B
As above, but includes caster correction bushes, jig for installation of caster correction bushes, and front and rear adjustable panhard rods.
40 mm
BATTLEZ VFS ver.A(40) set
Kit part number A732518
- Shocks: VF series dampers
Front: +21 mm travel; rear: +31 mm travel - Springs: Front: 19.8 N/mm; rear: 20.5 N/mm (C732518F_R)
- Extended brake hoses (rubber): C836513
- Extended headlight leveller arm for cars with automatic headlight levelling (B778513)
BATTLEZ VFS ver.A(40) complete set
As above but includes adjustable front and rear panhard rods plus caster correction via offset bushes. Includes jig for correctly spacing the two axle-end caster correction bushes.
BATTLEZ AJ14/40TiW set
Kit part number A732518C
- Shocks: AJ 14 way adjustable damping (B770A513)
Front: +21 mm travel; rear: +31 mm travel - Springs: Front: 19.8 N/mm; rear: 20.5 N/mm (C732518F_R)
- Extended brake hoses (rubber): C836513
- Extended headlight leveller arm for cars with automatic headlight levelling (B778513)
BATTLEZ AJ14/40TiW
Kit part number A734518CZ
As above, but includes adjustable front and rear panhard rods (B782513) plus offset bushes for caster correction. Offset bushes also come with a jig to keep the correct spacing between the two bushes for the axle end of the radius arm.
King Springs
20 mm 3 door
- Front: KSFR-63
- Rear: KSRR-64
20 mm 5 door
- Front: KSFR-65
- Rear: KSRR-66
50 mm
The 50 mm height increase King springs are not provided in any of their online catalogues, but they are referenced in the documentation for the Fulcrum lift for the 3 door. It is likely that they also use different King Springs for the 5 door lift but I have not seen reference to those part numbers anywhere.
- Front: KSFR-500
- Rear: KSRR-501
Of an unknown height when used on a JB74 are the coils for 3rd generation Jimnys: KSFR-36H (f) and KSRR-37H (r). These were also available as KSFR-36EH (f) and KSRR-37EH (r) for higher load/height applications. Height is probably more than the 20 mm for regular King springs, so might be 40-50 mm.
Koni
Hard to call this a kit but Koni are a common suspension upgrade option for shock absorbers, and sometimes are paired with some King or H&R springs for a Jimny suspension upgrade with a minor to moderate lift included.
Standard to raised height
Released in the Heavytrack series, the following Koni shock absorbers fit the Jimny:
- Front: 82-2646
- Rear: 82 2647
These give a small increase in droop travel while also improving the ride quality through better damping characteristics. They are stated to suit up to a 20 mm height increase, roughly matching the increased droop travel.
These can be bought as a combination with the H&R 20 mm height increase springs as H&R part number 1300-1001.
Outback Armour
One height, two options for each of the lifts for each of the 3 and 5 door models.
50 mm 3 door
As a complete kit this is available in a number of forms. There are two front options:
- OASU913100T, which is for an unlaiden front; and
- OASU913100E which is for a laiden front bullbar +/- winch
These options at the front are driven by spring choice only.
For the rear there are 4 options, effectively unlaiden and laiden and normal or extended travel:
- OASU923100T: unlaiden rear,
- OASU923101T: unlaiden rear with extended travel,
- OASU923100E: laiden rear around 100 kg with normal travel; and,
- OASU923101E: laiden rear with 100 kg with extended travel.
The rear choice comes down to both springs and shock absorber choice.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monotube shock | OASU0155078 | 2 | Required | |
| Springs | Unlaiden: OASU1031001 Laiden: OASU1031003 | 1 | Required | |
| Front crossmember drop brackets | OASU3731001 | 1 | Recommended (but included in all kits) | Longer front shocks; individual parts listing shows it as recommended but is included in all kits |
| Caster correction offset bushes | OASU210039K | 1 | Required | |
| Extended front bump stop | OASU4231001 | 1 | Required | |
| Steering damper | OASU0954011 | 1 | Required |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monotube shock | Regular travel: OASU0155082 Extended travel: OASU0155079 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Unlaiden rear: OASU1031002 Laiden rear: OASU1031004 | 1 | Required | |
| Extended brake hose | Rear right: OASU3131003 Rear left: OASU3131002 | 1 | Optional | Required for extended travel suspension only |
| Headlight sensor bracket | OASU3731002 | 1 | Optional | Required on Australian LED headlight 3 door models |
| Bump stop | Regular travel: OASU4231003 Extended travel: OASU4231002 | 1 | Required | |
| Tailshaft spacer | 5 mm: OASU3731004 | 1 | Required |
50 mm 5 door
Front option is singular: it’s the laiden front option for the 3 door, and specifies it is fine for no bullbar or bullbar (OASU913101T). Rear options vary (OASU923102T, OASU923103T, OASU923102E, OASU923103E) which are basically the unlaiden normal and extended travel, and 100 kg loaded normal and extended travel versions.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monotube shock | OASU0155078 | 2 | Required | |
| Springs | Unlaiden or bullbar: OASU1031003 | 1 | Required | Same as the laiden 3 door springs; no heavier option available |
| Front crossmember drop brackets | OASU3731001 | 1 | Recommended (but included in all kits) | Longer front shocks; individual parts listing shows it as recommended but is included in all kits |
| Caster correction offset bushes | OASU210039K | 1 | Required | |
| Extended front bump stop | OASU4231001 | 1 | Required | |
| Steering damper | OASU0954011 | 1 | Required |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monotube shock | Regular travel: OASU0155082 Extended travel: OASU0155079 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | Unlaiden rear: OASU1031002 Laiden rear: OASU1031004 | 1 | Required | |
| Extended brake hose | Rear right: OASU3131003 Rear left: OASU3131002 | 1 | Optional | Required for extended travel suspension only |
| Bump stop | Regular travel: OASU4231003 Extended travel: OASU4231002 | 1 | Required | |
| Tailshaft spacer | 5 mm: OASU3731004 | 1 | Required |
Masterpiece
Masterpiece are a Japanese brand with a significant number of options at all height levels for the Jimny.
1″
The 1″ kit reuses factory shock absorbers, just spaces them down to match a 1″ taller spring. Kit part number is OS-S12
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock mount relocation brackets | GS-S51 | 1 | Required | Includes 4 shock mount relocation brackets |
| Spring | Masterpiece 1″: OS-S11 | 1 | Required | Set of 4 springs; rear springs are different lengths |
| LH brake line | 1 | Required | Does not specify part number for individual purchase | |
| Headlight levelling sensor bracket 1″ lift | GS-S193 | 1 | Optional | Is included in all kits when ordering complete kit, but only strictly required for 3 doors with LED headlights |
2″
The full kit is sold as part GS-S242 and contains the following:
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorber | Monroe: GS-S153 | 1 | Required | |
| Rear shock mount relocation bracket | GS-S184 | 1 | Required | |
| Spring | Masterpiece 2″: GS-S248 | 1 | Required | Set of 4 springs; rear springs are different lengths Same spring rate (but shorter) than 3″ and 5″ |
| Caster correction | Offset bush: GS-S29 | 1 | Required | Replacement radius arms are available with different kit part numbers: * GS-S300 front and rear steel arms * GS-S301 front steel arms, rear steel traction link arms * GS-S302 stainless steel front and rear arms |
| Crossmember relocation bracket | GS-S207 | 1 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rods | GS-S189 | 1 | Required | Set of front and rear adjustable panhard rods |
| Braided brake lines | Plain: RM-S06 Coloured: PMH-S04 | 1 | Required | Coloured hoses are added cost |
| Headlight levelling sensor bracket 2″ lift | GS-S194 | 1 | Optional | Is included in all kits when ordering complete kit, but only strictly required for 3 doors with LED headlights |
3″
There’s a range of options in the Masterpiece 3″ lift kits: you have your choice of Monroe shock absorbers with valving by Masterpiece (GS-S204); Masterpiece’s springs with Tough Dog 60/80 mm shocks (GS-S200) or using Rancho RS9000XL long travel shocks (GS-S230). Springs are 22.5 N/mm front springs, 21.5 N/mm rear springs. They also resell the Tough Dog 80 mm kit (which they describe as having slightly stiffer springs than their springs, probably underselling the spring rate change a bit) as GS-S244.
You can also buy kits with optional radius arm changes, which replaces caster bushes with radius arms to suit the lift
- Masterpiece Monroe shocks (normal kit GS-S204)
- Front and rear steel radius arms: GS-S238
- Front steel, rear steel traction link arms: GS-S288
- Front and rear stainless steel radius arms: GS-S289
- Tough Dog shocks, Masterpiece springs (normal kit GS-S200)
- Front and rear steel radius arms: GS-S234
- Front steel, rear steel traction link arms: GS-S292
- Front and rear stainless steel radius arms: GS-S293
- Tough Dog shocks, Tough Dog springs (normal kit GS-S244)
- Front and rear steel radius arms: GS-S282
- Front steel, rear steel traction link arms: GS-S283
- Front and rear stainless steel radius arms: GS-S284
- Rancho shocks, Masterpiece springs (normal kit GS-S230)
- Front and rear steel radius arms: GS-S240
- Front steel, rear steel traction link arms: GS-S296
- Front and rear stainless steel radius arms: GS-S297
Kit contents for the basic kits
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorber | Monroe: GS-S144 Tough Dog: GS-S44 Rancho: GS-S191 | 1 | Required | |
| Rear shock mount relocation bracket | GS-S184 | 1 | Required | |
| Spring | Masterpiece 3″: GS-S197 Tough Dog 80 mm spring: GS-S247 | 1 | Required | Set of 4 springs; rear springs are different lengths Tough Dog springs are described as “a bit stiffer” than the Masterpiece 3″ springs |
| Caster correction | Offset bush: GS-S112 | 1 | Required | Replacement radius arms are available with different kit part numbers |
| Crossmember relocation bracket | GS-S207 | 1 | Required | |
| Adjustable panhard rods | To suit Monroe shocks: GS-S189 Tough Dog Rancho shocks: GS-S229 | 1 | Required | Set of front and rear adjustable panhard rods. Tough Dog and Rancho shocks require panhard rod with a bend to clear shocks |
| Rear panhard rod mount relocation bracket | GS-S186 | 1 | Only required for Monroe shocks | Not required/used for Tough Dog or Rancho shock lifts |
| Braided brake lines | Plain: RM-S06 Coloured: PMH-S04 | 1 | Required | |
| Propshaft spacer | GS-S65 | 1 | Required | 6 mm spacer, unclear if for front or rear propshaft |
| Swaybar relocation bracket 18 mm | GS-S185 | 1 | Required | |
| Headlight levelling sensor bracket 3″ lift | GS-S195 | 1 | Optional | Is included in all kits when ordering complete kit, but only strictly required for 3 doors with LED headlights |
| Bump stop extensions | (F) GS-S79 (R) GS-S80 | 1 | Optional | Required for Rancho shocks but not included in the kits with these shocks |
5″
Two options for two different things (shocks and choice of radius arms) to give 4 combinations. Shock wise you pick from long travel Monroe or even longer travelling Tough Dog shocks; arms are either stainless steel or steel, with the steel option being a ‘traction link’ design for more rear articulation.
Kits have unique part numbers for the combination:
- Monroe shock, steel arms: GS-S280
- Monroe shock, stainless arms: GS-S266
- Tough Dog shock, steel arms: GS-S281
- Tough Dog shock, stainless arms: GS-S273
Springs and shocks are not split into front or rear so the combined table of parts is what is included in these lifts:
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorber | Monroe: GS-S144 Tough Dog: GS-S44 | 1 | Required | Both are same shocks as 3″ lift, shock relocation brackets needed to make them work with 5″ lift Kits GS-S280, GS-S266 => GS-S144 GS-S266, GS-S273 => GS-S44 |
| Shock mount relocation | (F): GS-S258 (R): GS-S264 | 1 | Required | Required to turn 3″ shocks into 5″ shocks |
| Spring | GS-S263 | 1 | Required | Set of 4 springs; rear springs are different lengths |
| Caster correction | Steel radius arms (F): GS-S209 (R): GS-S278 Stainless steel arms (F): GS-S47 (R): GS-S48 | 1 | Required | Entire replacement arms; rear steel arms are ‘traction link’ style stainless arms are a more traditional sytle |
| Radius arm chassis mount relocation | (F): GS-S253 (R): GS-S254 | 1 | Required | Improves suspension angles by spacing down the radius arm mounts on the chassis |
| Adjustable panhard rods | GS-S189 | 1 | Required | Part number is front and rear |
| Panhard rod mount relocation bracket | (F): GS-S250 (R): GS-S257 | 1 | Required | Front is part of ‘handling correction package’ Rear has offset for shock clearance |
| Propshaft spacer | GS-S262 | 1 | Required | Includes 12 mm spacer for front and another for rear |
| Bump stop extensions | (F): GS-S259 (R): GS-S260 | 1 | Required | |
| Swaybar mount relocation bracket (70 mm) | GS-S261 | 1 | Required | |
| Braided extended brake hoses | RM-S06 | 1 | Required | |
| Headlight levelling sensor bracket 5″ lift | GS-S265 | 1 | Optional | Is included in all kits when ordering complete kit, but only strictly required for 3 doors with LED headlights |
Mike’s Shock Shop
Going to give Mike’s Shock Shop a shout out for their lifts around King Shocks or Fox Shocks for the Jimny. I can’t report much on these, but they can do a standard height option, a 2″ or a 3″ option. Some components are from other kits (e.g. Tough Dog adjustable panhard rods) but if you are after these shocks then these would be the guys to speak to in Australia.
Pedders
Replacement parts
Factory replacement swaybar end link (each): 424246
Factory replacement shock absorber, front: 3498
Factory replacement shock absorber, rear: 3499
Urethane radius arm to chassis bush: EP6710 (sold as a pair)
TrakRyder 50 mm
Total lift kit is sold as part FLK-900000. No difference for 3 and 5 doors, presumably the 5 doors end up a little less tall than a 3 door as there’s no difference in springs. Also does not specify brake hoses or offset crossmember as parts available.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorber | 131098 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | 280150 | 2 | Required | Appear to be listed per spring but check with Pedders |
| Caster correction | EP1020 | 1 | Required | Offset bushes |
| Steering damper | 132020 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorber | 131099 | 2 | Required | 35mm foam cell shock absorber |
| Spring | Drivers: 280194R Passengers: 280194L | 2 | Required | One of each part number, obviously, for a total of 2 springs |
| Headlight levelling sensor linkage | 5066 | 1 | Optional | Required for 3 doors with LED headlights |
| Airbag fitments: full kit | OA6050 | Optional | For added levelling of rear axle for load carrying; also available in metric tubing versions (OA6050M, OA6051M) |
Showa Garage
20 mm
This lift comes in two forms: standard and plus.
Standard contains 4 20 mm spring spacers, rear shock absorber mount relocations to space the shock absorber and one brake hose to deal with the added droop.
Plus adds caster correction via offset bushes and rear panhard mount relocation bracket to the standard lift.
30 mm
There are three versions of this lift: standard, plus or premium.
Standard are 4 replacement springs that are 30 mm longer and also slightly stiffer than standard, rear shock absorber mount relocations to add droop, and a single rear brake hose. Caster correction and LED headlight sensor mount relocations are options to this lift.
Plus adds rear panhard mount relocation bracket and caster correction to the default parts in the standard lift. The LED headlight sensor mount relocation is an option for this lift for 3 door cars with automatic headlight levelling.
The premium kit adds 4 14-way adjustable shock absorbers to the plus kit; once again the headlight sensor relocation bracket is included as an option for this kit for 3 door cars that need it.
50 mm
Just as for the 30 mm kit, this height also has three specifications in standard, plus and premium.
Standard kit comes with 14-way adjustable shock absorbers, progressive rate springs which can be trimmed at the solid top part to adjust height, ABS wire relocation bracket, left-hand rear brake hose bracket, and all four corners of the car get extended brake hoses.
To this the plus kit adds 5º offset caster bushes, swaybar mount relocation kit and shorter swaybar end links, plus also rear panhard mount relocation bracket. Neither the plus nor the standard kit come with a relocated crossmember solution so would require deletion of the crossmember or a separately sourced crossmember with high clearance or spaced down mounts.
Finally, the premium kit adds a crossmember drop kit for the 3rd crossmember plus also adjustable front and rear panhard rods (suited for RHD or LHD cars).
All kits have the option of adding an extended arm for the headlight leveller on 3 door cars with automatic levelling LED headlights.
75 mm
As we’ve come to expect from these kits, this height also comes in standard, plus and premium options.
Standard includes the 14 way adjustable shock absorbers from the 50 mm kit, longer coil springs that can also be cut to length for fine tuning height, extended brake hoses, ABS wiring and left-hand rear brake hose mount relocations, and rear shock absorber relocation kit.
Plus then includes rear panhard mount relocation kit for roll centre adjustment, swaybar relocation kit and also shorter end links, plus 5º offset caster bushes for caster correction.
The premium kit adds a high clearance crossmember solution and adjustable front and rear panhard rods (also suited to either left or right hand drive applications).
For all kits, as per the 50 mm kit, the headlight levelling arm correction for 3 door cars with LED headlights is an optional extra.
Taniguchi
Taniguchi are a Japanese brand with significant Jimny experience and offer a range of suspension products. They do not really list these with part numbers so instead I’ll go through the major points of difference between the parts provided for the three heights they offer (20 mm, 40 mm and 60 mm), plus also the different options within these particular heights.
A number of these supporting parts have been developed with other Japanese brands.
20 mm
Two options at this height: standard or premium. Both come with progressive-rate springs and 14-way adjustable shock absorbers, plus a full set of brake lines. The addition with the premium kit is a rear panhard mount relocation bracket to change the rear roll centre, and one set of offset bushes to add 2.5º of caster for more stable steering. Spring rates will be noted below in my combined table once I’ve catalogued all of the suspension, though it is currently held in my suspension installation article at the bottom.
In addition to the parts included in either option, you are required to either remove the 3rd crossmember or replace it with an option that improves clearance to the front propshaft. Taniguchi also sells this but it is not available in any of the kits.
If you wish to run this with a bullbar you would also need front spring spacers to add preload to support the higher weight.
40 mm
Three options at this height: standard, plus or premium.
Standard includes progressive springs, 14 way adjustable shock absorbers that are longer than the 20 mm kit, and a set of 4 extended brake hoses. To this the plus kit adds 5º offset bushes for caster correction and the rear panhard mount relocation bracket. The premium kit includes everything from the plus kit, but adds extended rear bump stops and adjustable front and rear panhard rods.
As per the 20 mm lift, you either need to remove the 3rd crossmember or replace it with an option to improve propshaft clearance. This is not included in any of the kits but can be bought separately from Taniguchi.
If you wish to run this with a bullbar you would also need front spring spacers to add preload to support the higher weight.
60 mm
Another lift with 3 options at this height: standard, plus or premium.
Standard includes progressive springs, the same 14 way adjustable shock absorbers from the 40 mm kit, and a set of 4 extended brake hoses to suit this lift. Plus adds 5º caster correction bushes, the rear panhard relocation mount and brackets to relocate the swaybar for better on-road handling. To the plus kit the premium kit then adds adjustable front and rear panhard rods.
Just like the other two height options, this kit does not include the crossmember relocation kit or high clearance crossmember. Either you remove the crossmember or you purchase a separately available crossmember kit to provide the propshaft clearance necessary.
If you wish to run this with a bullbar you would also need front spring spacers to add preload to support the higher weight.
Tough Dog
Replacement parts
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radius arm bushes: no caster correction | TDUK-039 | 1 | To suit stock arms front or rear |
| Radius arm bushes: Tough Dog arms | TDSK-037 | 1 | Suits Tough Dog radius arms |
| Panhard rod bushes | Front: TDUK-031 Rear: TDUK-030 | 1 | Only applicable for Tough Dog panhard rods |
| Front shock upper bushing | 402267 | 2 | |
| Front shock lower bushing | 412773 | 1 | |
| Rear shock upper or lower bushing | TDUK-092 | 1 |
40 mm 3 door
The Tough Dog 40 mm lift is available as a GVM upgrade for the 3 door: part number TDGVM-084. This is intended for a minimum additional rear load of 100 kg constantly, and if you are adding a bullbar you need to order the spring spacer separately (TDUK-084, as per other Tough Dog fitments for the Jimny). Can also specify it with panhard rods, steering dampers etc too.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam cell shock absorber | FC31000 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | TDC1000 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring spacer | TDUK-084 | 1 | Optional | Use if fitting bullbar or bullbar + winch |
| Caster correction offset bushes | TDUK-063 | Optional | ||
| ABS relocation and vacuum hose | TDSP-016 | 1 | Required | |
| Crossmember drop kit | TDSP-018 | 1 | Required | |
| Steering damper | Direct replacement: EXT5928 Return to centre: SS5928-P/S Adjustable: SV5928 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam cell shock absorber | FC31002 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | TDC1003 | 2 | Required | |
| Brake hose kit | TDBH-403 | 1 | Required | LH rear hose only for 40 mm lift |
| Headlight module bracket | TDSP-017 | 1 | Optional (required on Australian LED headlight 3 door models) | Note requirement for 3 door Australian models with LED headlights Lites and 5 doors do not have automatic headlight levelling |
40 mm 5 door
Virtually the same as the 40mm 3 door kit, but with different springs. Rear shocks are different, and note requirement for bump stops and rear radius arm bushing changes on 5 doors. Presumably this relates to potential for propshaft to chassis contact noted on stock 5 doors: by extending the bump stops and adding rear droop you maintain total travel but don’t allow the propshaft to get as close to the chassis. Brake hose kit is also different.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam cell shock absorber | FC31000 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | TDC1107 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring spacer | TDUK-084 | 1 | Optional | Use if fitting bullbar or bullbar + winch |
| Caster correction offset bushes | TDUK-063 | 1 | Optional | |
| ABS relocation and vacuum hose | TDSP-016 | 1 | Required | |
| Crossmember drop kit | TDSP-018 | 1 | Required | |
| Steering damper | Direct replacement: EXT5928 Return to centre: SS5928-P/S Adjustable: SV5928 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam cell shock absorber | FC31013 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | TDC1108 | 2 | Required | |
| Brake hose kit | TDBH-404 | 1 | Required | Rear rubber hose(s) |
| Bump stop spacer | TDSP-037 | 1 | Required | Required for 5 doors |
60 mm / 80 mm 3 door
There’s a few required things here compared to smaller lifts. Note there’s also some differences to the 60 mm 5 door lift which is listed below.
Compared to a 40 mm lift:
- Different springs and shocks, as expected
- As per 40 mm lift, bullbar is accommodated via spring spacers rather than different spring rates
- Adjustable panhard rods required to centre axles
- Different brake hoses
- Can now get radius arms from Tough Dog, but these radius arms require different crossmember drop brackets
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam cell shock absorber | FC31001 | 2 | Required | Suits both 60 and 80 mm lifts |
| Spring | 60 mm: TDC1001 80 mm: TDC1002 | 2 | Required | Pick which spring suits your needs |
| Spring spacer | TDUK-084 | 1 | Optional | Required if fitting bullbar |
| Caster correction | TDUK-063 | 1 | Required | If not fitting radius arms |
| Radius arms | TDCA-017 | 1 | Optional, replaces caster correction | Provides caster correction to suit 60 mm radius arms / requires different crossmember drop bracket |
| Crossmember drop bracket | TDSP-018 (TDSP-038 if fitting radius arms) | 1 | Required | Note different part if using Tough Dog’s radius arms for caster correction |
| ABS & vacuum hose relocation | TDSP-016 | 1 | Required | Spaces up ABS wheel speed sensor and vacuum hose bracket |
| Adjustable panhard rod | RHD: TDPR-021 LHD: TDPR-023 | 1 | Required | Note different part number LHD and RHD |
| Steering damper | Direct replacement: EXT5928 Return to centre: SS5928-P/S Adjustable: SV5928 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam cell shock absorber | FC31003 | 2 | Required | Suits both 60 and 80 mm springs |
| Spring | 60 mm: TDC1004 80 mm: TDC1005 | 1 | Required | Pick which spring suits your needs |
| Brake hose kit | Rubber: TDBH-401 Braided: TDBH-402 | 1 | Required | Also comes with front hoses |
| Adjustable panhard rod | TDPR-010 | 1 | Required | |
| Headlight module bracket | TDSP-017 | 1 | Optional (required on Australian LED headlight 3 door models) | Note requirement for 3 door Australian models with LED headlights Lites and 5 doors do not have automatic headlight levelling |
60 mm 5 door
Couple of interesting things here in comparison to the 3 door lift:
- Only 60 mm heights are available
- Front shocks are the same but different front spring
- Rear shocks are different, and requires rear bump stop extensions and different rear radius arm bushes
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam cell shock absorber | FC31001 | 2 | Required | |
| 60 mm spring | TDC1109 | 2 | Required | |
| Spring spacer | TDUK-084 | 1 | Optional | Required if fitting bullbar or bullbar & winch |
| Caster correction | TDUK-063 | 1 | Required | If not fitting radius arms |
| Radius arms | TDCA-017 | 1 | Optional, replaces caster correction | Provides caster correction to suit 60 mm radius arms / requires different crossmember drop bracket |
| Crossmember drop bracket | TDSP-018 (TDSP-038 if fitting radius arms) | 1 | Required | Note different part if using Tough Dog’s radius arms for caster correction |
| ABS & vacuum hose relocation | TDSP-016 | 1 | Required | Spaces up ABS wheel speed sensor and vacuum hose bracket |
| Adjustable panhard rod | RHD: TDPR-021 LHD: TDPR-023 | 1 | Required | Note different part number LHD and RHD |
| Steering damper | Direct replacement: EXT5928 Return to centre: SS5928-P/S Adjustable: SV5928 | 1 | Optional |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam cell shock absorber | FC31014 | 2 | Required | |
| 60 mm spring | TDC1005 | 1 | Required | |
| Brake hose kit | Rubber: TDBH-401 Braided: TDBH-402 | 1 | Required | Also comes with front hoses |
| Adjustable panhard rod | TDPR-010 | 1 | Required | |
| Bump stop spacer | TDSP-037 | 1 | Required | |
| Radius arm to rear axle bushes | TDUK-089 | 1 | Required |
Rear airbags for load assistance
Stock height or 40mm height only applicable to 3 and 5 door cars. I haven’t dug into this much and there might be required supporting bracketry etc not listed in the actual parts catalogue.
- OEM height airbags: TDAA-040
- 40mm height airbags: TDAA-041
- Wireless system for airbags: TDAS-002
- Additional 7L air tank to suit wireless sytem: TDAS-004
- Wireless system and air tank combined: TDAS-003
XGS by TJM
A not so fun fact: TJM and Tough Dog share a parent company, but their lifts are different. The XGS lift by TJM is also available as a GVM upgrade for the 3 door Jimnys, but not 5 door Jimnys.
40 mm lift – 3 and 5 door
Nominally one height of 40 mm is available, and it looks like it’s totally shared between 3 and 5 door Jimnys. There’s no one easy to access product catalogue so this has been cobbled together by google searchers.
GVM upgrade requires front shocks 650TTC157X and rear shocks 650TTC257X to be used, no other shocks are compatible with the GVM upgrade.
Front
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorber | Roamer Balance: 650TTB157X Roamer Control: 650TTC157X | 2 | Required | Unclear on the functional difference between balance and control |
| Spring | 3 door no front load: 770XGSA158L 3 door constant load: 770XGSA157X 5 door variable load: 770XGSA157X 5 door constant load: 770XGSA157A | 1 | Required | 3 door no load spring is shared with gen3 Overlap between 3 and 5 door is in the 770XGSA157X spring Final spring only specifies 5 door => stiffer? |
| Spring spacer | 658CSS157A | 1 | Optional | Sold as a pair |
| Crossmember drop bracket | 658CDB57X | 1 | Required | Required for longer travel front suspension |
| Caster correction bushes | 658CCK157A | 1 | Optional | 2.5º correction |
| ABS wiring and vacuum hose relocation | 658ABS57X | 1 | Required | Doesn’t specify if required, but implied |
Rear
| Description | Part number | Quantity | Required or optional? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorber | Roamer Balance: 650TTB257X Roamer Control: 650TTC257X | 2 | Required | |
| Spring | 3 door no load: 770XGSA258L 3 door 0-100 kg and 5 door no load: 770XGSB257X 5 door constant load: 770XGSA257A | 1 | Required | Interpretation of spring part numbers as per front fitment |
| Brake line kit | 658BLKITC57X | 1 | Required | Front and rear hoses included; looks identical to Tough Dog rubber hoses but costs less |
| Headlight levelling bracket | 658LITEADJ57X | 1 | Optional | Required on 3 doors with LED headlights |
4xFourART
Much like Black Raptor, for these kits you basically order the kit and it rocks up. While you can buy parts individually, they are not listed as such so it’s easier to just explain what is or isn’t in the various kits. I’ve listed these weirdly as basically the 3″ kit is a variant on the 4″ kit, rather than the 4″ being a taller version of the 3″ kit. They did offer a 2″ kit but it is currently unavailable, but it is essentially shocks, springs, and a rear brake line.
4″
Included:
- Extended length BECCE shock absorbers
- 4″ lift height springs
- Caster corrected radius arms for the front / angle corrected radius arms for the rear
- All radius arms fitted with pillowball bushings for better offroad flex
- Propshaft spacers to reduce driveline vibration by correcting driveline angles
- Extended bump stops
- Flipped tie rod for better steering geometry
- Panhard mount relocation brackets
- Adjustable panhard rods
- Extended brake lines
- Extended vacuum lines
Optional:
- Upgrade to Koni 3 way adjustable shock absorbers
3″
Same inclusions as the 4″ kit, just uses shorter coils for a 3″ static ride height.
Specifications
Spring specifications
Not every manufacturer publishes technical specifications and I’m not made of money to buy all of the lift kits to measure spring rates, so this is as complete as I can make it. Thanks to various Facebook group users who have provided me data on some previously unpublished springs
Note I’m currently doing some reformatting of this to break up the options into different segments to make it a bit easier. I’ll also provide stock springs at the top of every table for comparison purposes.
0 – 30 mm
Front
| Spring brand | Stated lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 mm | 350 mm | 22 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| APIO 7420SA | 20 mm | No specifications provided, likely slightly stiffer than standard | ||
| EFS SUZ-106E | 30 mm | 25 N/mm | Estimated rate using coil count and wire diameter | |
| EFS SUZ-106HE | 30 mm | 28 N/mm | Estimated rate using coil count and wire diameter | |
| H&R RHD 28649-1 VA | 20 mm | 340 mm | 28 N/mm | TÜV compliance sheet |
| HKS Hipermax G+ lift up kit 80270-AS004 | 25 mm | 22.5 N/mm | HKS product information | |
| King Springs 3 door: KSFR-63 5 door: KSFR-65 | 15 – 20 mm | 3 door: 365 mm | 22.8 N/mm | OzJimny parts listing |
| Masterpiece 1″ | OS-S11 | No rate information provided “similar in length to original spring” | ||
| Showa Garage 30 mm | 25 – 30 mm | 388 mm | 22.5 N/mm | Showa Garage product specifications |
| Taniguchi 20 mm | 20 mm | Drivers: 385 mm Passengers: 371 mm | 19 – 23 N/mm | Taniguchi product specifications |
Rear
| Lift | Stated lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 mm | Drivers: 315 mm Passengers: 300 mm | 22.2 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| APIO 7420SA | 20 mm | No specifications provided, likely slightly stiffer than standard | ||
| EFS SUZ-112E | 27 N/mm | Estimated rate using coil count and wire diameter | ||
| H&R RHD 28649-1 HA | 20 mm | 305 mm | 30 N/mm | TÜV compliance sheet |
| HKS Hipermax G+ lift up kit 80270-AS004 | 25 mm | 19.5 N/mm | HKS product information | |
| King Springs 3 door: KSFR-64 5 door: KSFR-66 | 15 – 20 mm | 3 door Drivers: 330 mm Passengers: 315 mm | 28.9 N/mm | OzJimny product listing |
| Masterpiece 1″ | OS-S11 | No rate information provided “similar in length to original spring” | ||
| Showa Garage 30 mm | 25 – 30 mm | Drivers: 330 mm Passengers: 315 mm | 24.5 N/mm | Showa Garage product specifications |
| Taniguchi 20 mm | 20 mm | Drivers: 335 mm Passengers: 313 mm | 23 – 25 N/mm | Taniguchi product specifications |
40 – 50 mm
Front
| Lift | Stated lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 mm | 350 mm | 22 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Dobinsons variable load 40 mm (C57-142) | 40 mm | 385 mm | 25 N/mm | Product catalogue / Dobinsons NZ reseller via Adrian Poole |
| Dobinsons constant load (40-70 kg) 40 mm (C57-110) | 40 mm | 355 mm | 33 N/mm | Product catalogue / Dobinsons NZ reseller via Adrian Poole |
| Jaos Battle Z lift kit (40mm) | 40 mm | 19.8 N/mm | Jaos JB74 lift kit specification sheet | |
| OME 3 door no bullbar | 40 mm | 370 mm | 21 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME 3 door bullbar (part #3144) | 40 mm | 370 mm | 25.5 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME 3 door bullbar & winch / 5 door no bullbar or just bullbar (part #3145) | 40 mm | 380 mm | 25.5 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME 5 door bullbar & winch (part #3321) | 40 mm | 395 mm | 28.3 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| Taniguchi 40 mm | 40 mm | Drivers: 383.7 mm Passengers: 364 mm | 21 – 24 N/mm | Taniguchi product specifications |
| Tough Dog 40mm (part #TDC1000) | 40 mm | 375 mm | 24.9 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Ironman – variable load (part #SUZ009B) | 45 mm | 372 mm | 27 N/mm | Ironman parts catalogue |
| Ironman – constant load (part #SUZ009C) | 45 mm | 387 mm | 27 N/mm | Ironman parts catalogue |
| Black Raptor 2″ | 50 mm | Drivers: 390mm Passengers: 370mm | Drivers: 19.3 N/mm Passengers: 17.5 N/mm | Guessed from spring marking: 1100 = 110.0 in/lb = 19.3 N/mm 1000 = 100.0 in/lb = 17.5 N/mm |
| Fulcrum Formula 4×4 50mm (KSFR-500 / FCS738, 5 door FCS738X) | 50 mm | 390 mm | 20-21 N/mm | Uses King springs that are unlisted: KSFR-500 Based of spring properties & spring calcuator, measurements by Harrison Steed |
| Pedders TrakRider (part #280150) | 50 mm | 370 mm (loaded 283 mm) | 27.3 N/mm | Pedders product listing |
| Showa Garage 50mm | 50 mm | Drivers: 405 mm Passengers: 388 mm | Drivers: 21.95 N/mm Passengers: 22.05 N/mm | Showa Garage product listing |
Rear
| Lift | Stated lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 mm | Drivers: 315 mm Passengers: 300 mm | 22.2 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Dobinsons variable load (0-60 kg) 40 mm (C57-143) | 40 mm | Drivers: 350 mm Passengers: 340 mm | 25 N/mm | Product catalogue / Dobinsons NZ reseller via Adrian Poole |
| Dobinsons constant load (100-200 kg) 40 mm (C57-071) | 40 mm | Drivers: 345 mm Passengers: 333 mm | 34 N/mm | Product catalogue / Dobinsons NZ reseller via Adrian Poole |
| Jaos Battle Z lift kit (40mm) | 40 mm | 20.5 N/mm | Jaos JB74 lift kit specification sheet | |
| OME: medium load (part #3146) | 40 mm | Drivers: 350 mm Passengers: 340 mm | 22 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME: 100 kg constant load 3 door, medium load 5 door (#3322) | 40 mm | Drivers: 355 mm Passengers: 345 mm | 25 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME: 200 kg constant load 3 door, 100 kg 5 door (#3323) | 40 mm | Drivers: 375 mm Passengers: 365 mm | 25 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME: 200 kg constant load 5 door (#3324) | 40 mm | Drivers: 390 mm Passengers: 380 mm | 27.5 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| Taniguchi 40 mm | 40 mm | Drivers: 351 mm Passengers: 332 mm | 23 – 25 N/mm | Taniguchi product specifications |
| Tough Dog 40mm (part #TDC1003) | 40 mm | Drivers: 340 mm Passengers: 330 mm | 30.9 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Ironman – variable load (part #SUZ010B) | 45 mm | Drivers: 340 mm Passengers: 320 mm | 30.9 N/mm | Ironman parts catalogue |
| Ironman – constant load (part #SUZ010C) | 45 mm | Drivers: 363 mm Passengers: 343 mm | 36 N/mm | Ironman parts catalogue |
| Black Raptor 2″ | 50 mm | 350mm | 26.3 N/mm | Guessed from spring marking: 1500 = 150.0 lb/in = 26.3 N/mm |
| Fulcrum Formula 4×4 50mm (KSRR-501 / FCS739, FCS739X for 5 door springs) | 50 mm | Drivers: 340 mm Passengers: 320 mm | 27 N/mm | Uses King springs that are unlisted: KSRR-501 Based of spring properties & spring calcuator, measurements by Harrison Steed |
| Pedders TrakRider 50 mm (part #s D/S 280194R, P/S 280194L) | 50 mm | Drivers: 340 mm Passengers: 320 mm | 29.8 N/mm | Pedders info sheet drivers side, passengers side. |
| Showa Garage 50mm | 50 mm | Drivers: 390 mm Passengers: 379 mm | Drivers: 19.6 N/mm Passengers: 19.1 N/mm | Showa Garage product listing |
60 – 80 mm
Front
| Lift | Stated lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 mm | 350 mm | 22 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Black Raptor 3″ | 75 mm | Drivers: 36.8 N/mm Passengers: 35 N/mm | Described as 2000, 2100 springs Seems a bit stiff assuming 200 or 210 lb/in | |
| Tough Dog 60mm | ||||
| Taniguchi 60mm | Drivers: 419mm Passengers: 404 m | 18 N/mm | Taniguchi product listing | |
| Raptor 4×4 60 mm | 410 mm | 23.5 N/mm | Jake Mueller FB user measurements |
Rear
| Lift | Stated lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 mm | Drivers: 315 mm Passengers: 300 mm | 22.2 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Black Raptor 3″ | 75 mm | 43.8 N/mm | Springs are described as 2500 = 250 lb/in? Seems a bit stiff | |
| Tough Dog 60mm | 60 mm | Also used for 80 mm lift | ||
| Taniguchi 60mm | 60 mm | Drivers: 376.5 mm Passengers: 362 mm | 23 – 27 N/mm | Taniguchi product listing |
| Raptor 4×4 60 mm | 60 mm | 360 mm | 25 N/mm |
100 mm +
Front
| Spring brand | Stated lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 mm | 350 mm | 22 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Black Raptor 4″ | ||||
| Masterpiece 5″ | 23.5 N/mm | Masterpiece product listing |
Rear
| Lift | Stated lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 mm | Drivers: 315 mm Passengers: 300 mm | 22.2 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Black Raptor 4″ | ||||
| Masterpiece 5″ | 22.5 N/mm (average) | Masterpiece product listing |
Holding area for old table
Front
| Lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 350 mm | 22 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| OME 3 door no bullbar | 370 mm | 21 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME 3 door bullbar (part #3144) | 370 mm | 25.5 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME 3 door bullbar & winch / 5 door no bullbar or just bullbar (part #3145) | 380 mm | 25.5 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME 5 door bullbar & winch (part #3321) | 395 mm | 28.3 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| Tough Dog 40mm (part #TDC1000) | 375 mm | 24.9 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Ironman – variable load (part #SUZ009B) | 372 mm | 27 N/mm | Ironman parts catalogue |
| Ironman – constant load (part #SUZ009C) | 387 mm | 27 N/mm | Ironman parts catalogue |
| Black Raptor 2″ | Drivers: 390mm Passengers: 370mm | Drivers: 19.3 N/mm Passengers: 17.5 N/mm | Guessed from spring marking: 1100 = 110.0 in/lb = 19.3 N/mm 1000 = 100.0 in/lb = 17.5 N/mm |
| Taniguchi 60mm | Drivers: 419mm Passengers: 404 m | 18 N/mm | Taniguchi product listing |
| Showa Garage 50mm | Drivers: 405 mm Passengers: 388 mm | Drivers: 21.95 N/mm Passengers: 22.05 N/mm | Showa Garage product listing |
| Jaos Battle Z lift kit (40mm) | 19.8 N/mm | Jaos JB74 lift kit specification sheet | |
| Pedders TrakRider (part #280150) | 370 mm (loaded 283 mm) | 27.3 N/mm | Pedders product listing |
| Fulcrum Formula 4×4 50mm (KSFR-500 / FCS738, 5 door FCS738X) | 390 mm | 20-21 N/mm | Uses King springs that are unlisted: KSFR-500 Based of spring properties & spring calcuator, measurements by Harrison Steed |
| Dobinsons variable load 40 mm (C57-142) | 385 mm | 25 N/mm | Product catalogue / Dobinsons NZ reseller via Adrian Poole |
| Dobinsons constant load (40-70 kg) 40 mm (C57-110) | 355 mm | 33 N/mm | Product catalogue / Dobinsons NZ reseller via Adrian Poole |
| Raptor 4×4 60 mm | 410 mm | 23.5 N/mm | Jake Mueller FB user measurements |
| King Springs (15-20 mm lift) 3 door: KSFR-63 5 door: KSFR-65 | 3 door: 365 mm | 22.8 N/mm | OzJimny parts listing |
Rear
| Lift | Free height | Spring rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Drivers: 315 mm Passengers: 300 mm | 22.2 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| OME: medium load (part #3146) | Drivers: 350 mm Passengers: 340 mm | 22 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME: 100 kg constant load 3 door, medium load 5 door (#3322) | Drivers: 355 mm Passengers: 345 mm | 25 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME: 200 kg constant load 3 door, 100 kg 5 door (#3323) | Drivers: 375 mm Passengers: 365 mm | 25 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| OME: 200 kg constant load 5 door (#3324) | Drivers: 390 mm Passengers: 380 mm | 27.5 N/mm | OME parts catalogue |
| Tough Dog 40mm (part #TDC1003) | Drivers: 340 mm Passengers: 330 mm | 30.9 N/mm | Estimated from spring dimensions |
| Ironman – variable load (part #SUZ010B) | Drivers: 340 mm Passengers: 320 mm | 30.9 N/mm | Ironman parts catalogue |
| Ironman – constant load (part #SUZ010C) | Drivers: 363 mm Passengers: 343 mm | 36 N/mm | Ironman parts catalogue |
| Black Raptor 2″ | 350mm | 26.3 N/mm | Guessed from spring marking: 1500 = 150.0 in/lb = 26.3 N/mm |
| Taniguchi 60mm | Drivers: 376.5 mm Passengers: 362 mm | 23 – 27 N/mm | Taniguchi product listing |
| Showa Garage 50mm | Drivers: 390 mm Passengers: 379 mm | Drivers: 19.6 N/mm Passengers: 19.1 N/mm | Showa Garage product listing |
| Jaos Battle Z lift kit (40mm) | 20.5 N/mm | Jaos JB74 lift kit specification sheet | |
| Pedders TrakRider 50 mm (part #s D/S 280194R, P/S 280194L) | Drivers: 340 mm Passengers: 320 mm | 29.8 N/mm | Pedders info sheet drivers side, passengers side. |
| Fulcrum Formula 4×4 50mm (KSRR-501 / FCS739, FCS739X for 5 door springs) | Drivers: 365 mm Passengers: 345 mm | 27 N/mm | Uses King springs that are unlisted: KSRR-501 Based of spring properties & spring calcuator, measurements by Harrison Steed |
| Dobinsons variable load (0-60 kg) 40 mm (C57-143) | Drivers: 350 mm Passengers: 340 mm | 25 N/mm | Product catalogue / Dobinsons NZ reseller via Adrian Poole |
| Dobinsons constant load (100-200 kg) 40 mm (C57-071) | Drivers: 345 mm Passengers: 333 mm | 34 N/mm | Product catalogue / Dobinsons NZ reseller via Adrian Poole |
| Raptor 4×4 60 mm | 360 mm | 25 N/mm | |
| King Springs 3 door: KSFR-64 (20 mm lift) 5 door: KSFR-66 (15 mm lift) | 3 door Drivers: 330 mm Passengers: 315 mm | 28.9 N/mm | OzJimny product listing |
Note that LHD vehicles for Ironman get part SUZ011B or C which are not staggered (at least according to the catalogue).
Shock specifications
Front
| Shock | Extended length | Compressed length | Travel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Suzuki | 415 mm | 280 mm | 135 mm | Measured |
| Bilstein B6 stock height (part #24-327329) | 401 mm | 266 mm | 135 mm | Bilstein specifications |
| Bilstein B6 raised height (part #24-321730) | 422 mm | 274 mm | 148 mm | Bilstein specifications |
| Bilstein monotube 46 mm (part #BE5 6062) | 402 mm | 285 mm | 117 mm | Bilstein specifications |
| Koni Heavy Track (part #82-2646) | 430 mm | 298 mm | 132 mm | Koni specifications |
| KYB Excel-G front (3430102) | 409 mm | 269 mm | 140 mm | From KYB via FB user |
| OME 40mm (part #60154) | 440 mm | 280 mm | 160 mm | Measured & OME catalogue |
| Tough Dog 40mm | 450 mm | 280 mm | 170 mm | Measured |
| Tough Dog 60/80 mm | 470 mm | 290 mm | 180 mm | Through Masterpiece catalogue |
| Ironman (part #12759GR) | 440 mm | 277 mm | 163 mm | Ironman catalogue |
| Black Raptor 2″ | ||||
| Taniguchi 60 mm | 475 mm | 297 mm | 178 mm | Product listing |
| Showa Garage 50 mm | 460 mm | 290 mm | 170 mm | Product listing |
| CARBON RR2.0 Remote Reservoir shocks (RR20-JIMNY-19KIT) | 485 mm | 344 mm | 141 mm | Product listing “Long Travel – Open lengths: 19 inch front & 20 inch rear” |
| Jaos Battle Z lift kit (40mm) | 156 mm | Jaos JB74 lift kit specification sheet | ||
| Pedders TrakRider 50 mm (131098) | No info on product listing but anticipate similar to many other 50mm lifts | |||
| Fulcrum Formula 4×4 50 mm (part 50033) | 452 mm | 277 mm | 175 mm | Thanks to Harrison Steed for the info |
| Dobinsons nitro-gas standard (GS57-615) | 398 mm | 273 mm | 125 mm | Product listing on 3rd party site: lengths might not be comparable, travel calculated |
| Dobinsons nitro-gas 40 mm (GS57-617) | 438 mm | 283 mm | 155 mm | Product listing on 3rd party site: lengths might not be comparable, travel calculated |
| Dobinsons IMS 40 mm (IMS57-50617) | 460 mm | 305 mm | 155 mm | Measured by user in Aus FB group |
| Dobinsons IMS 75 mm (IMS57-50613) | 465 mm | 311 mm | 154 mm | Product catalogue |
| Dobinsons IMS remote reservoir 3″ | 460 mm | 305 mm | 155 mm | Measured by user in Aus FB group |
| Raptor 4×4 60mm | 470 mm | 300 mm | 170 mm | Jake Mueller measurements Aus FB user |
| MASTERPIECE Monroe 3″ shocks | 485 mm | Masterpiece product listing |
Rear
| Shock | Extended length | Compressed length | Travel | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Suzuki | 450 mm | 305 mm | 145 mm | Measured |
| Bilstein B6 stock height (part #24-327336) | 454 mm | 298 mm | 156 mm | Bilstein specifications |
| Bilstein B6 raised height (part #24-321747) | 477 mm | 320 mm | 157 mm | Bilstein specifications |
| Bilstein monotube 46 mm (part #BE5 6063) | 453 mm | 303 mm | 150 mm | Bilstein specifications |
| Koni Heavy Track (part #82-2647) | 461 mm | 320 mm | 141 mm | Koni specifications |
| KYB Excel-G (3430100) | 451 mm | 302 mm | 149 mm | From KYB via FB user |
| OME 40 mm (part #60155) | 515 mm | 325 mm | 190 mm | Measured & OME catalogue |
| Tough Dog 40 mm | 510 mm | 340 mm | 170 mm | Measured |
| Tough Dog 60/80 mm | 535 mm | 330 mm | 205 mm | Through Masterpiece catalogue |
| Ironman (part #12760GR) | 495 mm | 310 mm | 185 mm | Ironman catalogue |
| Black Raptor 2″ | | | | |
| Taniguchi 60 mm | 525 mm | 331 mm | 194 mm | Product listing |
| Showa Garage 50 mm | 515 mm | 327 mm | 184 mm | Product listing |
| CARBON RR2.0 Remote Reservoir shocks (RR20-JIMNY-19KIT) | 510 mm | 354 mm | | Product listing “Long Travel – Open lengths: 19 inch front & 20 inch rear” |
| Jaos Battle Z lift kit (40mm) | 176 mm | Jaos JB74 lift kit specification sheet | ||
| Pedders TrakRider (131099) | No info on product listing | |||
| Fulcrum Formula 4×4 50mm (part 50034) | 533 mm | 330 mm | 203 mm | Thanks to Harrison Steed for the info |
| Dobinsons nitro-gas standard length (GS57-616) | 460 mm | 310 mm | 150 mm | Product listing on 3rd party website: lengths might not be comparable to others; travel is consistent though |
| Dobinsons nitro-gas 40 mm (GS57-618) | 495 mm | 323 mm | 172 mm | Product listing on 3rd party website: lengths might not be comparable to others; travel is consistent though |
| Dobinsons IMS 40 mm (IMS57-50618) | 505 mm | Measured by user in Aus FB group; previous measurements were from a 3rd party site (560 mm; 420 mm; 140 mm) | ||
| Dobinsons IMS 75 mm (IMS57-50614) | 531 mm | 353 mm | 178 mm | Cheers to the person providing background info on them |
| Dobinsons remote res 3″ | 530 mm | 345 mm | 185 mm | Measured by user in Aus FB group |
| Raptor 4×4 60 mm | 505 mm | 330 mm | 175 mm | Jake Mueller Aus FB member measurements |
| MASTERPIECE Monroe 3″ | 530 mm | Masterpiece product listing |
Piecing together a suspension upgrades
This is really about providing people a recipe for suspension and demystify components included in lifts. I want to hopefully help people understand options e.g. no point buying a lift that won’t suit your need just because you think it ‘has all of the inclusions’. Maybe you don’t need all of them and you’d be happier with a better spring rate or shock absorber selection.
Guiding principles
Not everything is necessary. Need to think about what you’re after. Spring rates and shock characteristics matter.
Recipes
Standard height
Just upgrade shocks: the spring rates are fine.
20 mm
Springs and shocks: you need to remove the shocks to change the springs. If you prize stability then consider offset caster correction bushes which will calm it down on the highway.
40 mm
Caster correction, offset bushes still probably fine. Probably need to think about crossmember relocation. At least LH rear brake hose will need to be changed. You can gain stability by going further with caster correction via replacement radius arms. At this height you should at least bend the ABS/vacuum hose bracket on the front axle for clearance.
50 mm
Offset bushes can start to be insufficient at this height; crossmember relocation is essential. Likely front and rear brake hoses now need to be done. Vacuum hose extensions, relocation of the bracket or more of a bend. Panhard mount relocation at the back can be a good idea for a 3 door for handling. Swaybar relocation/shorter swaybar links.
60-80 mm
Replacement radius arms really start being necessary at this height along with previous changes. Panhard rods are very likely to be needed to keep axles centred. At the point at which you’re doing this you probably also want significantly larger tyres so extended bump stops would be necessary.
100 mm+
Everything as per above, but more mandatory. Need to think about steering geometry, too e.g. toe linkage and stuff.