Did you end up getting rims/ATs? if so, what did you go with? Thanks!
I did buy black rims and 225/65/17s for a larger sidewall from TireRack. Diameter should have been the same, but they didn't work out like I hoped. Not chunky enough. TireRack took them back for a full refund. They are excellent.
Following this thread as bigger tires are my first plans for my Countryman with possibly the 2" lift if needed. I only see comments about 17" wheels so I assume that 16" won't fit.
Can anyone share what offsets work with the larger offroad tires?
The 2" kit did not require removing the half shafts, but needed a big bar and a lift to install. Another half inch would have required taking everything apart as you'll see in the M7 installation instructions.
Also, I installed Blizzaks for winter using the stock rims (Size is 225/60/18). They are 28.6" tall, nearly 2" taller than stock. No rub, but very tight. This is my new winter set-up.
I will add new All Terrain tires with new 17" wheels in spring.
What’s your experience been with the Journeys Off Road body lift kit? Would you do it again? Any negative effects? What do you think of the quality of materials? Would love some feedback, I’m thinking of going with that kit. Cheers.
I went with the M7 kit. Had originally planned on the Journey's kit but got a screaming deal on a slightly used M7 setup. Wheels are 17" ET35 LP Aventure with 225-65-17 Toyo ATiii tires.
Install took about 7 hours for my son and I at a shop with a lift. Having done it once now, I could probably do it a second time in 5-6 hours. Now that I see how everything goes together, I am concerned about how the Journey's kit lifts the rear since their pics only show a shock extension and not a spring riser block. The M7 kit is legit with everything you need to lift the Mini properly. Maybe priced a little on the high side but it's not a high volume kit so you are paying for the engineering that went into it.
What’s your experience been with the Journeys Off Road body lift kit? Would you do it again? Any negative effects? What do you think of the quality of materials? Would love some feedback, I’m thinking of going with that kit. Cheers.
Not OP (MiniAdv), but I asked him some of the same questions as well. In case he doesn't reply soon, here are some of my questions/answers when I PM'd him:
How long it took to do the install ...full day.
Would one person be able to do the install... really need two and a lift.
Any regrets with the kit you got. None.
How has it been after having it installed for a few months. Still like it. Great look.
Notice anything come up after getting it installed. A little shake due to angle of half shafts. (Later learned that this goes away after the joint breaks in at the new angle)
What wheels and tire size are you running--any rubbing? Stock 18s... 225/60/18. Nearly 2" taller... very close but no rubbing. 15mm spacers too.
[QUOTE=veritas137;4554295]I went with the M7 kit. Had originally planned on the Journey's kit but got a screaming deal on a slightly used M7 setup. Wheels are 17" ET35 LP Aventure with 225-65-17 Toyo ATiii tires.
Install took about 7 hours for my son and I at a shop with a lift. Having done it once now, I could probably do it a second time in 5-6 hours. Now that I see how everything goes together, I am concerned about how the Journey's kit lifts the rear since their pics only show a shock extension and not a spring riser block. The M7 kit is legit with everything you need to lift the Mini properly. Maybe priced a little on the high side but it's not a high volume kit so you are paying for the engineering that went into it.
Thanks for the details. It looks amazing. Any handling issues, vibration, stability, wobble, wandering, etc?
The 2" kit did not require removing the half shafts, but needed a big bar and a lift to install. Another half inch would have required taking everything apart as you'll see in the M7 installation instructions.
Also, I installed Blizzaks for winter using the stock rims (Size is 225/60/18). They are 28.6" tall, nearly 2" taller than stock. No rub, but very tight. This is my new winter set-up.
I will add new All Terrain tires with new 17" wheels in spring.
What roof rack cross bars did you use? They look like Rola RBXL? Would be very interested in sourcing some bars like yours. If Rola cross bars would mind sharing the Rola item / part number? If not Rola what brand, model and part number are they?
Also what Rola cargo basket model and part number did you use?
I am concerned about how the Journey's kit lifts the rear since their pics only show a shock extension and not a spring riser block.
this is also my concern about the Journey’s 2” kit, they dont make spacers for the rear springs, any one here with that kit can share some info and installation instruction/tips?
Anyone have long term reviews of this kit? Thoughts on how it affects the drivability of the car? Love the look and concept, looks like a fun project as well. That said, my s/o still drives the car as well and I would need it to still remain the comfortable sporty ride that it is now.
Anyone have long term reviews of this kit? Thoughts on how it affects the drivability of the car? Love the look and concept, looks like a fun project as well. That said, my s/o still drives the car as well and I would need it to still remain the comfortable sporty ride that it is now.
Considering the silence I am assuming that it's good? Haha. I am wanting to pull the trigger on the m7 kit as well.
I went with the M7 kit. Had originally planned on the Journey's kit but got a screaming deal on a slightly used M7 setup. Wheels are 17" ET35 LP Aventure with 225-65-17 Toyo ATiii tires.
Install took about 7 hours for my son and I at a shop with a lift. Having done it once now, I could probably do it a second time in 5-6 hours. Now that I see how everything goes together, I am concerned about how the Journey's kit lifts the rear since their pics only show a shock extension and not a spring riser block. The M7 kit is legit with everything you need to lift the Mini properly. Maybe priced a little on the high side but it's not a high volume kit so you are paying for the engineering that went into it.
