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Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 10:01 pm
by Miner
Folks... got a couple of queries I’m struggling to get to the bottom of so would appreciate your feedback. Got a handle on the bumper trimming, rear bumper mods and skid plates... but also wondering about the following... my car is 2011 SWB 3.8L

16” Rims on Gen 4 SWB 3.8L:

I have seen plenty of Gen 4 3.5L SWB with 16” rims but no 3.8L SWB... are they suitable in terms of offset and brake clearance? Assume its ok as all SWB do not get the 4-pot callipers on the 3.8L LWB? Anyone running them? Currently on OE 18” rims. Looking to run a 16” 80 profile Geolander AT.

Low-profile / hidden towbars:

Got the dealer one fitted (without bull bar and using bush ranger recovery hitch) but would really like to get one of the proper ones that only the hitch sticks out... any idea where to get one? Preferably in AD?

Lift-kits:

My car has done just over 150,000km and stock suspension is about past its best... going to lift rather that pay 8k for new stock suspension. Dobinsons in Ras Al Khor looking like best option... any other recommendations (kits/vendors) DXB/AD ok. Preferably someone capable of replacing bushes and doing alignment.

Thanks for your help. :)


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Re: Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:42 am
by khaledibd
im not pretty sure if LWB and SWB running the same shocks if yes they are the same will try to get you great offer for the profender or amada extreme

Re: Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:52 am
by khaledibd
profender monotube 2.0 without remote reservoir will cost you 2500 (4 shocks)

spring coils (4pcs) 900

Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:24 pm
by Miner
Thanks Khaled.... where are you located and can you also do suspension geometry adjustment?


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Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:17 pm
by Miner
I saw a SWB Gen 4 3.8L with 16” rims today.... :)


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Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:58 pm
by Miner
Anyone got any ideas about the other parts.... especially towbars?


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Re: Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:00 pm
by abu_ziko
Its been few month back. I just got SWB 3.8 as well. Eager to know your final mods you did reach?

Re: Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:50 pm
by Miner
For reference:

16” OE rims will fit the SWB 3.8L. You can run 265x70x16” Yokohama Geolandar AT-S which ride nice and work well in the desert.

2” lift is ok, welcome extra clearance. I used a TJM kit and it feels very good. Don’t forget to adjust your alignment and note that your camber and toe adjusters may be seized... especially the rear camber... you may need to replace all the bolts and bushes on the rear camber bolts.


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Re: Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:01 pm
by Miner
Towbar you can get via ARB in Mussafah.

Re: Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:01 pm
by Miner
What about bumper trimming and bash plates for the Pajero?

Re: Pajero Off-road Mods / Prep

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 1:57 pm
by SAINTGIGGLE83
3.8L on 16? what is the specs of the rims that you used? i went for 17x9 -12 offset, did not mount them yet as i am waiting for the old man emu 2 inch lift kit that i ordered. before i settled for the 17s i really wanted to install 16s however, got several information that 16s will have an issue with 3.8 due to the 4 pot brake calipers.