[SkIpAi]

Hi,

Just wondering what I need to change to make my 1.3L 2000 Jimny turn the 30's I have for it easier. Diffs, gears, ect?

What can I do and where can I obtain the parts? Costs?

Cheers!

[d1mitch]

lol, correct me if im wrong but dont most people put in a sierra WT transfer and gears to suit that?

[zooky08]

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=30820

[SkIpAi]

d1mitch wrote:

lol, correct me if im wrong but dont most people put in a sierra WT transfer and gears to suit that?

Dunno mate, Cant seem to put the right words in the forum search to tell me what I need!

Cheers

[SkIpAi]

zooky08 wrote:

http://www.auszookers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=30820

So this is just a transfer case swap? Did not think it felt that bad in 4L. Was mainly thinking of daily driving. Gearbox swap? Can I get different diffs put in to suit them better?

Cheers

[zooky08]

$360 delivered and nah Havnt put mine in yet,

[SkIpAi]

Change of response mate ^^^^

Thats a pretty good price though!

[zooky08]

SkIpAi wrote:

So this is just a transfer case swap? Did not think it felt that bad in 4L. Was mainly thinking of daily driving. Gearbox swap? Can I get different diffs put in to suit them better?

Cheers

Yes just a WT sierra transfercase swap, diff gears are available but be cheaper going with the case swap
You also can get transfercase gears for your Jimmy case.

I've been running stock gearing with 30s on my Jim for about two months and it's driveable.
Highway is great, busy township is crap and low range is okay. I'm only doing the case swap to get my low range back

[SkIpAi]

Yeah the clutch does not appreciate slight inclines from stationary.

Is the gear swap in the stock box expensive?

Cheers

[SkIpAi]

Btw how's ur fuel economy?

[zukenutter]

Do you have 30s or 235s?

[jimny_timmy]

SkIpAi wrote:

Yeah the clutch does not appreciate slight inclines from stationary.

Is the gear swap in the stock box expensive?

Cheers

Im waiting on my trialjimny gears... Not sure if the vvt are dearer or even if the different %'s have different prices, but my vvt 20% gears were 820 Euros... Which, after the $28 fee for the telegraphic transfer, came to around $1170 AUD.
So in short, yes the transfer swap is cheaper... But I didn't want another stick for the transfer, or have to source the parts. Just personal preference really.

[zukenutter]

Oops, just saw your rig thread and saw you have 30s... My bad!

That must be a pig to drive without gears.

[Blakey]

Iv got 31's and no lower gears i don't find it that bad. taking off is a bit sluggish but its not that bad really. but i do want to do the transfer swap so i can get better low gear.

so if anyone has one. let me know.

[SkIpAi]

Yeah no worries. Mine already has a stick ( I prefer it) so the vitara swap is looking the go. Just gotta start the hunt for one from the wreckers. That is ofcourse assuming the kit will work on mine as I see most doing this have a later model?

Yeah mate 30x9.5 federal MTs.

Cheers

[zooky08]

Ask,for sierra case not vitara. It'll work with your car.

[SkIpAi]

They do a sierra case kit for mine? What year TC should I be hunting for from a sierra?

Cheers

[zooky08]

SkIpAi wrote:

They do a sierra case kit for mine? What year TC should I be hunting for from a sierra?

Cheers

Yes ora kit fits all jimnys,

Youll need 89 to 95 model WT case and WT jack shaft and front TailsHaft, also some benT rings and sierra manual locking hubs

[SkIpAi]

Forgive my ignorance but what's the "WT" stand for? Sorry new to the suzuki world!

Cheers

[want33s]

SkIpAi wrote:

Forgive my ignorance but what's the "WT" stand for? Sorry new to the suzuki world!

Cheers

WT is for Wide Track... 88.5 onwards Sierra's. Rear drums handbrake.
NT is Narrow Track... 84-88. Transfer mounted handbrake.

[SkIpAi]

Ah cheers mate! Makes sense! What's the numbers mean? Looks like year models in my eyes?

[zukenutter]

[quote="SkIpAi"]Ah cheers mate! Makes sense! What's the numbers mean? Looks like year models in my eyes?[/quote]


Yep, year models. If you plan on installing a Sierra transfer in a pre 2006 model Jimny you'll need to replace its gears with 4.16 ratio to give enough reduction for 30s.

[SkIpAi]

Still chasing a 89-95 WT transfer case. Give me a pm if u know of one.

What do I need to get for the new TC gear wise?

[zooky08]

Every thing you need to know about this conversion is in the link I have posted above.
You might find your self waiting for a while for a tc, it's seems the Jimny drivers are taking them all.
You might have to go with the Jimny reduction gears, if you need gearing in a hurry.

[SkIpAi]

Is a 1992 sierra SJ70 a WT?

Cheers

[SkIpAi]

Found a 1992 SJ70 transfer case. $300. No front tail shaft or jack shaft though....

Is it still worth getting? Will the other two components be more common?

Cheers

[zukenutter]

92 is suitable and $300 for a good one is a fair price. Don't get hung up trying to get all the parts from one seller because it probably won't happen.

[SkIpAi]

How can u tell if its any good? Apart from it looking cosmeticaly? Can u check it for end play and tight spots in bearings?

[zukenutter]

SkIpAi wrote:

How can u tell if its any good? Apart from it looking cosmeticaly? Can u check it for end play and tight spots in bearings?

Bolt it in and cross your fingers

[SkIpAi]

Well I will need to change the gears anyway wont I? So I will be able to diagnose it then I spose...