Suzuki JIMNY [merged threads]

**Miles_on** · March 7th, 2024 02:47 PM

Speaking of Jimnys, I've seen a lot more stupid mods lately by some other JB74 owners.

Instead of spare tire delete (replacing rear spare tire cover with a flush panel and eliminating the spare tire), I see Jimnys retrofitted with 215 or 235 radials, but retaining the stock rear 195/80 spare tire. Less stupid than spare tire delete, but stupid just the same.

Maliit yung stock tire na reserba compared to the 215s & 235s - and I doubt the stock tire can be fitted in a "donut" temporary fashion with 215s & 235's to get you to the vulcanizing shop man lang.

Balak ata nilang gawing tricycles Jimny nila pag na flat-an sila

**Vodka** · March 7th, 2024 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Miles_on

Speaking of Jimnys, I've seen a lot more stupid mods lately by some other JB74 owners.

Instead of spare tire delete (replacing rear spare tire cover with a flush panel and eliminating the spare tire), I see Jimnys retrofitted with 215 or 235 radials, but retaining the stock rear 195/80 spare tire. Less stupid than spare tire delete, but stupid just the same.

Maliit yung stock tire na reserba compared to the 215s & 235s - and I doubt the stock tire can be fitted in a "donut" temporary fashion with 215s & 235's to get you to the vulcanizing shop man lang.

Balak ata nilang gawing tricycles Jimny nila pag na flat-an sila

when i upgraded to R/T tires i replaced all five coz if you find yourself having to swap in your spare in a difficult trail you might not be able to get out having one highway tire in the mix

but on pavement it should be fine. the stock tire is actually very close in diameter to 215/75r15. also it's not like it's something like a subaru that's sensitive to mismatched tires diameters...

speaking of stupid... yung mga stock na naka 235, coz they will rub at extreme articulation. won't rub if you just drive to the mall

**bxr monkey** · March 7th, 2024 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Miles_on

Baka pwede mo pa tawaran ng konti.
The last units of these JB43s were selling for only Php 850,000 brand new (but old stock) at the dealership back in 2019.

Inspect for rust at problem areas, and hopefully, the owner didn't have it undercoated or had similar treatments (Ziebart, Tuff Coat etc.) applied.

Window shopping mode pa lang naman.

Salamat sa tip. Mababa pala ang bnew price dahil new old stock. Grabe kasi mahal bnew ngayon, though next gen bigger body at engine.

**Miles_on** · March 8th, 2024 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Vodka

when i upgraded to R/T tires i replaced all five coz if you find yourself having to swap in your spare in a difficult trail you might not be able to get out having one highway tire in the mix

but on pavement it should be fine. the stock tire is actually very close in diameter to 215/75r15. also it's not like it's something like a subaru that's sensitive to mismatched tires diameters...

speaking of stupid... yung mga stock na naka 235, coz they will rub at extreme articulation. won't rub if you just drive to the mall

That's assuming you're only crawling in traffic.

The 215/75s measure 27.7 while the stock 195/80s measure only 27.3 - you will be pulling to one side (kakabig) wherever the smaller tire is mounted. Pag gumagapang lang sa traffic, you COULD get away with that, but if nasa highway ka at highway speeds you will end up in a spin-out.

**Vodka** · March 8th, 2024 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Miles_on

That's assuming you're only crawling in traffic.

The 215/75s measure 27.7 while the stock 195/80s measure only 27.3 - you will be pulling to one side (kakabig) wherever the smaller tire is mounted. Pag gumagapang lang sa traffic, you COULD get away with that, but if nasa highway ka at highway speeds you will end up in a spin-out.

parang donut tire lang talaga. don't drive fast. it'll get you home

**bxr monkey** · March 8th, 2024 12:53 PM

I over inflate si 195.
I under inflate naman si partner na 215.
Same diameter na, unbalanced naman rolling resistance, balik sa dati.
Hehe.

**travajante** · April 18th, 2024 01:54 AM

UK, Oz-wide JB74 fuel pump recall. Check Suzuki Ph for VINs affected.

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**Vodka** · April 18th, 2024 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

UK, Oz-wide JB74 fuel pump recall. Check Suzuki Ph for VINs affected.

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Just a moment...

just checked my vin. mine not affected.

i read somewhere 2018-2019 production are the ones affected

**Miles_on** · April 18th, 2024 10:44 PM

Neither's mine. 3 yrs old and no issues whatsoever.
Initial 2 PMS lang sa casa, the rest is OC owner self PMS strictly following the service manual, with full record documentation.

I'm very happy with my little mud slugger and never plan to sell it.

**Vodka** · April 18th, 2024 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Miles_on

Neither's mine. 3 yrs old and no issues whatsoever.
Initial 2 PMS lang sa casa, the rest is OC owner self PMS strictly following the service manual, with full record documentation.

I'm very happy with my little mud slugger and never plan to sell it.

planning to keep it for 15yrs

just done 10,000 km

already replaced the transfer case fluid w/ ravenol MZG 90. a lot thicker than the watery 75w stock fluid but the whine is still there LOL

changed the rear diff oil with kixx GL-5 80w90. front diff not yet

i'll probably do ATF drain/fill (approx 2.5 liters) every 10k. ravenol T-IV atf

bendix dot3 every 2yrs or less

10w30 Accel (by mag1) every 6 months