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Exploring the Exciting Changes and Accessories for the Suzuki Jimny 5 Door

Are you ready for an adventure? Get ready to hit the trails in style with the new Suzuki Jimny 5 Door. In this blog post, we’ll explore the exciting changes and accessories available for the latest addition to the Jimny family, ensuring you’re fully equipped for your next off-road escapade. Introducing the Suzuki Jimny 5 […]

Addressing the Suzuki Jimny Lean with Our 12mm HDPE Spacer

Did you know that around 40% of Suzuki Jimny vehicles experience a ±10-15mm lower height on the right rear side? This imbalance can cause your Jimny to lean noticeably to one side, affecting both aesthetics and performance to a degree. Introducing Our Solution: The 12mm HDPE Spacer To address the Jimny lean head-on, we’ve developed […]

Unveiling the Ingenious Design Behind the Des Sol 4×4 Snorkel

Greetings, fellow adventurer! Today, let’s delve into a crucial question: why does our snorkel face backward? At Des Sol, we understand the importance of equipping your Suzuki Jimny with the best-in-class accessories to enhance its off-road capabilities. Our Des Sol SNORKEL, meticulously engineered from durable 2.5″ diameter Stainless Steel and fortified with a resilient POWDER-COATED finish, is tailored […]

Blog Post by Bradley Sumner – Gen3

Submitted by Bradley 083 281 7800 I would like to start off by thanking Jan and his team from Custom Canopies for the professional service they gave me and my Jimny on the installation of the Des Sol Suspension, rock sliders, spacers, steering damper and radial cup protection. A Massive thank you to Lynton and […]

Des-Sol Kerkenberg Expedition 2020 – Part 1

To all our Des-Sol friends who survived a testing weekend in the Kwa-Zulu Natal, Drakensburg mountains where water, mud, and rock trails were made all the more exciting by the fantastic weather. The Des-Sol team spent a thrilling weekend with like minded 4×4 enthusiasts willing to put their steeds to the ultimate test. The sun […]

How are Des-Sol Springs Manufactured

Cold Rolled vs Hot Rolled Coil Springs Compared to hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel has a nearly 20% increase in strength through the use of strain hardening. It’s through a series of breakdown, semi-finishing, sizing, semi-roughing, roughing, and finishing that cold-rolled steel shapes can be created. Many spring manufacturing companies in South Africa use a hot […]

Will Des-Sol 32mm Wheel Spacers Impact Jimny Bearing Wear?

  There are many opinions on social media platforms about whether it is better to fit deep dish rims or wheel spacers to your Jimny. The fact is that it does not matter, as whether you fit deep dish rims or wheel spacers the end result is the same. The load on your wheel bearings […]

What is a Drop Bar and is it Absolutely Necessary?

The Gen4 Jimny has an additional cross member added to the chassis below the prop shaft to give the chassis better rigidity. When lifting the Jimny by 50mm and adding castor correction bushes, the prop shaft moves closer to the cross member and this means that when you go over road humps at speed the […]

Where can I find Des-Sol Fitment and Distributers in Cape Town?

African Sky Adventure Company Founded in 2019, African Sky Adventure Co. which is based in the Helderberg Area Western Cape, has evolved by having a passion for Customer Service and a vision to create an out of the ordinary and unique experience for the outdoor and 4wd enthusiast escaping the rush of everyday life to […]