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bigdogdazza
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 pm Posts: 305
Vehicle: Nl pajero Lwb, 98 jimny
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Guys just wanted to share my experiences with anyone who may be thinking of buying suspension kits/armour/replacement parts etc for their zook and wondering where to shop. Now I am a big fan of keeping my hard earned Aussie bucks in the country where I live and love....BUT, I recently purchased a 3" lift kit for my sons swb vitara and 3" lift kit with fully adjustable shocks and all the underbody armour they make for my Jimny and dare I say with a big ticket purchase like this in one foul swoop......yes I shopped around quite a bit, finally deciding on a uk based company JIMNYBITS. Now I definitely was a little concerned with sending a bucketload of my gold coins overseas etc so I started conversing with Russ at jimnybits and found him to be extremely helpful answering my 2000+ emails of stupid repetitive emails so I finally laid down the cash. The goods arrived around a week later and all bits are of a extremely high quality and everything fitted first go no hassles! I saved myself enough money buying this through jimnybits instead of other dealers and prices I was quoted that the savings almost paid for my transfer reduction gears from trialjimny! I am highly impressed with JB and would recommend them to all and sundry who may be a little hesitant shopping OS or just not quite sure where to go. Give them a try you won't be disapointed! I would also like to state I have no connection with Jimnybits apart from being a recent customer for both our zooks.
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christover1

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Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 8203 Location: Melbourne
Vehicle: Pajero 91 NH 3.0 SWB
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Bits4Vits gets my recommendation for Vitara stuff. Think they sell Jimny Bits stuff too.
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GRPABT1
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 731 Location: Townsville
Vehicle: 88 SWB WT Sierra soft top ute
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I'm a fan of keeping it local too, but it makes my blood boil when the local bloke tries to rip you off blind with double the price of what's available overseas and similar postage prices and delivery times. Loyalty isn't worth what it used to be these days, always shop around.
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9347 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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 Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 9:52 am |
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Haha, sounds like another ARB locker whinge GRPABT1.
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jimny_timmy

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Joined: Fri May 13, 2011 1:56 am Posts: 2326
Vehicle: Suzuki Jimny 2010
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I'll vouch for trialjimny too... Takes a little time and can be a little daunting, but they were extremely helpful 
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31zook
Joined: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 9242 Location: maito
Vehicle: <3 Edna <3
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Be smart and shop at LROR and a few parts fit your jimny  ie sierra gearing, rear disconnect, air lockers, Heim's, chromo CVs etc...
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Goldnomad
Joined: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 93 Location: Dunolly, Vic
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I needed a Flex-hone for my Vitara block. Was quoted $110 + $100 postage from tghe flex-hone supplier in melbourne. Got it from a mob in New York for $50 delivered to my door. The postage was also $10!!! $10 in Oz to travel 200k's. the same from NY to travel 10,000k's. Is it any wonder we shop OS!!!
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atari4x4

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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34843 Location: East Radelayed
Vehicle: SV420+SV620 Vitara's
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what you all buy stuff off the interent, are you crazy? 
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bigdogdazza
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 pm Posts: 305
Vehicle: Nl pajero Lwb, 98 jimny
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Hmmm I used to think that way about Internet sales but as long as your buying from reputable companies it should be fine and not everyone has part suppliers nearby or open the hours they can access a shop. I know for one I ain't takin no days off to buy bits for a car unless it's broken and needed for transport.
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bigdogdazza
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 pm Posts: 305
Vehicle: Nl pajero Lwb, 98 jimny
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Hmmm I used to think that way about Internet sales but as long as your buying from reputable companies it should be fine and not everyone has part suppliers nearby or open the hours they can access a shop. I know for one I ain't takin no days off to buy bits for a car unless it's broken and needed for transport.
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atari4x4

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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34843 Location: East Radelayed
Vehicle: SV420+SV620 Vitara's
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haha, sorry i should have used the "sarcasim" font. most of the gear i buy comes from overseas. 
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KEENSY85
Joined: Wed May 09, 2012 12:46 am Posts: 1742 Location: north brisbane
Vehicle: 1985 lwb sierra UTE
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atari4x4 wrote: haha, sorry i should have used the "sarcasim" font. most of the gear i buy comes from overseas.  did u scamed wrighting this or get a virus i have bloke at work who scared to even have his net pluged in when his using ms word 
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just_cruizin

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Joined: Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 2867 Location: here
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You sent the guy 2000 emails And he responded You should have paid him more, he earnt it.
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sideways

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Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:53 pm Posts: 5933 Location: Northcliffe, W.A.
Vehicle: LJs, Sierra, Jimny, Swift.
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KEENSY85 wrote: atari4x4 wrote: haha, sorry i should have used the "sarcasim" font. most of the gear i buy comes from overseas.  did u scamed wrighting this or get a virus i have bloke at work who scared to even have his net pluged in when his using ms word  My brain hurts just trying to read that. 
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atari4x4

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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34843 Location: East Radelayed
Vehicle: SV420+SV620 Vitara's
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sideways wrote: KEENSY85 wrote: atari4x4 wrote: haha, sorry i should have used the "sarcasim" font. most of the gear i buy comes from overseas.  did u scamed wrighting this or get a virus i have bloke at work who scared to even have his net pluged in when his using ms word  My brain hurts just trying to read that.  does brain knots werks whens eyerights leiks thus
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sideways

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Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:53 pm Posts: 5933 Location: Northcliffe, W.A.
Vehicle: LJs, Sierra, Jimny, Swift.
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atari4x4 wrote: sideways wrote: KEENSY85 wrote: atari4x4 wrote: haha, sorry i should have used the "sarcasim" font. most of the gear i buy comes from overseas.  did u scamed wrighting this or get a virus i have bloke at work who scared to even have his net pluged in when his using ms word  My brain hurts just trying to read that.  does brain knots werks whens eyerights leiks thus Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
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atari4x4

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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34843 Location: East Radelayed
Vehicle: SV420+SV620 Vitara's
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sideways wrote: atari4x4 wrote: sideways wrote: KEENSY85 wrote: atari4x4 wrote: haha, sorry i should have used the "sarcasim" font. most of the gear i buy comes from overseas.  did u scamed wrighting this or get a virus i have bloke at work who scared to even have his net pluged in when his using ms word  My brain hurts just trying to read that.  does brain knots werks whens eyerights leiks thus Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like? yeah i went there yesterday looking for the steknig.... he wasn't there 
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sideways

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Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:53 pm Posts: 5933 Location: Northcliffe, W.A.
Vehicle: LJs, Sierra, Jimny, Swift.
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 Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:28 am |
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eye mis stekky 
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