Suzuki Jimny JB74 Ironman 2" Lift Kit || FULL DIY GUIDE || How to install a SUSPENSION LIFT KIT

[@ThePeachteats]

Thanks! Now I know how to install a lift kit for the Jimmy that my wife won’t let me buy

[@LowRangeNick]

Haha 😢

[@brettbell8147]

Great video Nick, You sure make any install look easy, awesome to watch. 👍

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers Brett 😀 Lots of hours of work to make it look this easy haha 😄

[@clooperman3745]

@@LowRangeNick Nice to work on a vehicle that is clean on the underside and not covered in rust and mud. The work looks straightforward. Didn't the front flexi brake hoses need replacing? Also l am looking to fit lower low range transfer gears but can't find any that also don't lower high range, are there any out there that alter low range only as l am sticking with standard tire size.

[@LowRangeNick]

@clooperman3745 The front brake lines are fine with just a 2" Lift. Any bigger and you will need to extend all of the lines I believe. As for transfer gears. I have only seen ones that reduce low and high for fitting bigger tyres. 👍

[@theeahsee]

Great timing, this proved to me that ironman did not swap my headlight bracket when they did my prereg install 😬 thank you!

[@andrewford80]

Nothing like paying the pros to do it eh?

[@theeahsee]

@@andrewford80 100%. The worst thing about GVM upgrades is they have to do it.

[@andrewford80]

@@theeahsee yeah thats unfortunate. They really have you by the nuts in that scenario . I got some stuff at a local TJM and the workmanship was so poor. They tried to fix it but failed. Overall, my faith in these professionals is very low.

[@ecaos32]

Very thorough and well explained. Lifting my Jimny is in my project list, in the meantime, can you change a front OEM shock while the car is on the ground or do you need to lift the tire?

[@LowRangeNick]

@@ecaos32 yep, you sure can change the shocks on the ground.

[@raulbustamante8337]

I like your methodic and careful way of working

[@freeminda8613]

Did you instal a spacer for the drive shaft ?

[@LowRangeNick]

Not necessary for 50mm lift.

[@billramsey800]

Quality job all round Nick, great to watch 👍

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot Bill 😀

[@tonwhelan]

Hi Nick, such a helpful video, super stuff 👌 I purchased an OME 40mm kit (not fitted yet) and that comes with a rear panhard relocation bracket. I'm very curious as to why this is needed, most other 40 and 50mm lift kits do not come with this. Any idea why OME use one?

[@LowRangeNick]

It is optional with the 40mm - 50mm lift kit and it just corrects the pan hard rod location when lifting.

[@djohnd]

Watching this made me realise I’ll just pay to get it installed 😂

[@mattyoz0]

100%

[@djohnd]

@@mattyoz0 I ended up doing it myself lol The hardest part was the bushes. But has turned out well 👍🏼

[@mattyoz0]

@@djohnd I paid someone.

[@jeremyharris4415]

Wow very impressive Nick you have done a fantastic job mate well done. Just need now to change your tyres and rims if you want. Then it will even give you a bit more height. Keep up the amazing content Nick so looking forward to seeing you on the next episode take care mate

[@LowRangeNick]

Thank you Jeremy! Appreciate it 😀 Tyres and rims will come soon 😎 Will be good to get the extra diff clearance.

[@DMaxDamo]

Good work Nick 👏

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Damo 😀

[@tugboat8475]

new to your channel but yeah you seem to do a lot of good stuff. Are you a mechanic or just a all-round learn as you go car enthusiast? So when you do a lift kit there is no need for steering arms , radius arms, tail shaft or sway bar adjustments. Or is that mainly for the bigger 4x4s with the 4-in lift etc? And if you don't have all the tools it's just a job for iron Man. Nice video

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey mate. Yes, I'm a mechanic by trade and have been tinkering with 4wds for a long time 😊 the other steering and suspension components are only necessary with bigger lifts.

[@garrystevens9359]

Man do they fit the 2024 5 door jimny

[@f.t.w1066]

Excellent job done, 👍👍👍

[@LowRangeNick]

Thank you 😊

[@andreazeus913]

Hi! Great video! Can I ask you how much longer are new bumps stop than the stock ones? 18:27 Thanks a lot

[@LowRangeNick]

Approx 2"

[@stephenperich7116]

How do find out if you need the European of Japanese springs, for Australia. A great video.

[@LowRangeNick]

Most auto stores will sell the correct kits for Australia. You can contact your local 4x4 store that sells the lift kit, and they can assist you in choosing the correct kit.

[@pretread]

Great Video, very detailed and informative .. exactly what i was searching for

[@sergioaldana8999]

Excellent video , thanks

[@greg3858]

Good one mate, helped me out alot. CHEERS

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Greg 😀

[@Imjoe159]

Nice, buddy👍🏻

[@cochoslp]

Hello. When you took the rear wheels off, did you notice that the brake came apart? Like the cover came apart together with the tire?

[@LowRangeNick]

The rear drums stayed on the diff. Nothing came apart. If you are wanting to remove the drums you can slide them off once the wheels are removed. The black plastic cover stays in the wheel If that's what you mean though?

[@letsgotoborabora]

hello what is the strenght used. for tightening the bolts? is it just by hand or do you use manometric tool spanner?

[@LowRangeNick]

They all need to be done up very tight with a Breaker bar.

[@letsgotoborabora]

@@LowRangeNick Thank you for answer. I checked in manual for gen 3 and it is what i found: 18) Tighten right and left shock absorber lower mounting nuts and leading arm mounting nuts to specified torque NOTE: Nhen tightening these nuts, be sure that vehicle is off hoist and in non loaded condition. Tightening torque Shock absorber lower nuts and leading arm nuts (a): 90 N-m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft

[@paulalvarezdelcastillo4117]

Great video, thank you!

[@madhavs2510]

Good video and effort .

[@LowRangeNick]

Thank you 😊

[@TheAufis]

Is the headlight level sensor present on all jimnys or only on the 4 seater ones? Thank you!

[@LowRangeNick]

Just on the jb74 new model.

[@TheAufis]

@@LowRangeNick mm in italy they used to sell your jimny with 4 seats and now only sell the two seater as a “pro” version (for work) with a steel net behind the seats, halogen lights, steel rims and no infotainment, just a simple one. And looking under the car I have an empty bracket on the chassis but no sensor/cable or any bracket whatsoever…. It might just be for led headlights?

[@LowRangeNick]

@TheAufis Yep, your correct. Just for the LED headlights.

[@TheAufis]

@@LowRangeNick thank you so much and what a great guide, wish I had it when fitting the same kit on my jimny earlier this summer!

[@jontycartwright9630]

How does the ironman kit handle compared to stock? Better with less body roll or worse?

[@LowRangeNick]

Much better, less body roll but it's not too stiff that it breaks your back.

[@heavyjohnny]

I just purchased a new Jimny and a lift. Is a Slip Yoke Eliminator something I need to consider with a 80mm or 50mm lift?

[@LowRangeNick]

You would potentially require a tailshaft spacer with the larger lift kits like the 80mm lift.

[@heavyjohnny]

@LowRangeNick Thanks, There is no way I'm going bigger than 31's or possible 32's. I'm looking at 60mm lift. Correct me if I am wrong but I should be good with just lowing my sway bar a few inches and adjusting the caster on my font axel, correct?

[@LowRangeNick]

@heavyjohnny If your going 60-80mm you will need a full kit that comes with adjustable pan hard rods front and rear, extended brake lines, castor corrected front control arms, headlight bracket extension, lifted coils and shocks, swaybar extension.

[@StephaneLemattre]

Bonjour je 'e vois pas mes cales de rabaissement de la barre anti roulis ?

[@ianrichardson9200]

Excellent!

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers Ian 😀

[@GMC43]

Brilliant video mate 🔥 can i ask a question? I bought a jimny with a 3 inch body lift. I need to change the shocks and springs as they are so rusty. Was wondering if i buy a 2 inch shocks and springs do i need anything else ie extended brake lines etc? Also wont be going off road its mainly for looks. Thanks mate

[@LowRangeNick]

It would be a good idea to do the castor Correction Bushes, extended brake line and headlight bracket with the 2 inch lift. If you just replace the suspension with standard height then you wouldn't have to worry about any of those things.

[@marccatamio]

What type of springs are you using, A or B springs?

[@LowRangeNick]

0-50kg constant load in the front and 0-200kg load in the rear.

[@4bnewb969]

Rims and tyres look great. Would be interested to know how the bigger (and heavier) rim & tyres has affected performance and low range gearing. Also how is the suspension going? - Ironman have a current promotion on their suspension kits and considering putting on my vehicle I don’t own a Jimmy or MUX but always enjoy your videos Cheers

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers! Suspension is going great so far! The gearing is still good. Any bigger tyres and you would want reduction gearing. I'm really happy with how all the mods are working together now 😊

[@4bnewb969]

@@LowRangeNick thx for reply …mmm…sorry I just watched your tyre and rim video and I meant to add my comment to that video but seeing the green springs made me think of suspension !

[@draseemhooda]

What about steering damper?? It is not included in this kit??

[@LowRangeNick]

The Suzuki Jimny Jb74 has a factory fitted steering dampener. An upgraded dampener is not included in the kit. You can purchase one seperately if you want to change it.

[@draseemhooda]

@@LowRangeNick okay. What about panhard rod? Isnt it necessary to upgrade it if one is lifting the vehicle 2inches?

[@LowRangeNick]

@draseemhooda Not necessary with 2 inch lift. Only lifts over 2 inches require adjustable pan hard rods.

[@lmalesci]

I have a question for you and I would like to know if you can tell me if it is true that the ironman nitro gas shock absorbers go well with the standard original trim and can they be adapted with the +5? i have a suzuki jimny 4x4 with m13a engine 1.3 lt factory standard gasoline yesterday afternoon i picked up the new ironman nitro gas shock absorbers and the 4x4 parts dealer in florence told me that these ironman nitro gas shock absorbers are good for off road 4x4 vehicles with a standard factory shock and springs tuning kit or in a second I could put the springs higher and it becomes a high +5 suspension is this true? Greetings from Florence Italy!

[@LowRangeNick]

The kit that I fitted to my jimny is raised coils and longer shocks. They are sold together as a kit to ensure the correct shock lengths are used with the raised coils. It's best to get a lift kit with all of the parts together so you know that it will all fit correctly and work well together. Thanks 👍

[@ОхотасЯгдтерьером1]

Задние отбойники не меняли?

[@syumassh]

Why did you settle with the Ironman instead of the OME?

[@LowRangeNick]

Price, quality and all of the parts supplied as a kit. I have never been a fan of ome stuff, heard of leaking shocks, sagging springs etc.

[@syumassh]

@@LowRangeNick thanks nick, I’m deciding between the two.

[@fabiosalerno1490]

what size do you think you're going to put under Jimny?

[@LowRangeNick]

Probably 235/75r15 👍

[@drkhalidadventurer1721]

I am planing to fir 235 85 r 16 in my 5door jimny, with 50mm lift kit , along with 1inch body lift probably and also EVC throttle tuner. ( leads on throttle tuner and 1inch body lift as i couldn't find any body lift video)

[@300bhpton]

Very interesting and well filmed video thank you. I would say, I'm not convinced about some aspects of the IronMan kit. No extended front brake lines, but a flex limiting extended bump stops? The quality or lack of with the headlight adjuster and cross member brackets are a disappointment. Looking at how far the axle can drop with the shocks off, it looks like there is a lot of suspension travel left on the table too. Although I guess the upper shock mount is the real limiter here. Would be very interesting to see how much gain (or loss??) or suspension travel the kit generates. A lift in itself is one thing and better damping, but off road you also want increased travel. And I'd guess that total travel on the front is maybe net zero based on the extended bump stop. Think I'd also want to address the panhard rod angles too.

[@tonwhelan]

What lift kit would you recommend (40-50mm) instead? OME, Black Raptor etc?

[@300bhpton]

I really like the look of the OME kit, but it is only 40mm, so the shocks are not much longer than stock. For a primarily road going Jimny with mild lift looks, it would be my choice I think. slightly enhanced off road, but some nice design decisions and much better damping than a standard vehicle. But for off roading, the short shocks will limit potential. I've actually just bought the 2" Black Raptor Pro kit, so should be able to answer better in the near future. For more serious off roading I'd say the 3" Black Raptor kit, you don't get any more travel as the shock upper mount limits what you can do, but you'd gain a bit more clearance. My vehicle is more mixed use, hence going for the 2" kit though.@@tonwhelan

[@tonwhelan]

Great stuff thanks for your detailed reply. I just had the OME lift kit delivered and had already fitted extended brake hoses front and rear (not essential for a 40mm lift but did it anyway, simple enough procedure). Look forward to seeing how it drives once i install the kit, its mostly road with some mild off road so should suit my driving.

[@Yaar_Punjabi_Of_Uk]

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[@marccatamio]

Is nitrogas really not that noticeable with the foamcell shocks?

[@LowRangeNick]

The foam cell and nitro gas are 2 different types of shock absorber.

[@Mick_4591]

Did you buy the lift kit your self or is this " paid content" ?

[@LowRangeNick]

If it is paid content you will see a paid content or sponsored content label in the video. This was purchased with my own cash. 👍🛠9

[@姚布莱恩特]

Excuse me sir. I am a Chinese factory that makes off-road vehicle luggage racks, trays, climbing boards, shock absorbers. I saw you using these products. Is there any opportunity for cooperation? Can you leave me your contact information?

[@MuzzleloaderPoland]

After adding winch, compressor and roof rack, I have 455mm front and 460mm rear.

[@MuzzleloaderPoland]

Wheel alignment isn’t necessary with 2 inch lift.

[@LowRangeNick]

@@MuzzleloaderPoland it is necessary to do a wheel alignment after changing the suspension.

[@MuzzleloaderPoland]

@@LowRangeNick if you add correction bushes - no

[@नीडफौरस्पीद]

Buy a five door version jny from india

[@LowRangeNick]

They are cool!

[@नीडफौरस्पीद]

@@LowRangeNick i like the three door version though

[@LowRangeNick]

@@नीडफौरस्पीद me too 😎