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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2004, 03:56:34 AM »
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PARTS FROM VENDOR:
1. links 3 0r 4 link
2. steering linkage ,upper, with one joint for steeringbox drop pitman arm say 3"
3. slip yoke elminators ( or recomend an easy t-case swap)
4. coilsprings and mounting purches ,ready to weld and use  stock springs or calmini 3" lift springs
5. should clear 35" to 38" tires
6. detaled instructions for the axle u choose should be atleast 3 axles that will fit by adjusting rim backspacing
7. OPTIONAL: to adjust track length

PARTS FROM US:
1. axle CJ dana 30, toyota, old Ford Rnager, Bronco 60's modle dana 44
2. coilovers my be an option $$$
3. drive shafts C.V. would be a good idea
4. joint from upper steering link to axle
5. rims and tires


oh what about the rear new links for the rear and atleast 5"s of lift
the only axle that has a close enough gear ratio is a toyota you can have the rest custome cut but that runs from $275 to $500


1 no prob
2 no prob would just add the cost of the parts
3 don't know yet but Wild could probly tell us if this is an option
4 mounts and pads no prob but the stock front springs are way to heavy with no a-arm lever they would be like solid mounts. Tj coils may be and option but I prefer a sole supplier if its a kit I'm gonna send out.
5 don't know yet but your wish...... ;D
6 of coarse and way more than 3 axles
7 HUH ???

As you can see there are a lot of things that would need to be addressed that is why the suppliers are not falling over them selves to get these out.
Then once we get the kit we get to go see Mr lawyer and insurance man and preto Big $$$$$.

But what if a couple of us did them and sold how to instructions and parts for you to do them at home. ??? just a thought

Thanks
Wayne
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2004, 08:04:34 AM »
One option for our light rigs is Fox Racing Air Shox

http://www.foxracingshox.com/website/homepage.asp

There is a tech write up on them on pirate.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Airshox/index.html

Bill

Eric, if you dont want the pirate link delete that part of the post.

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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #17 on: December 28, 2004, 08:33:54 AM »
2.5k? Bwahahaha...Any one that would spend that kinda money too make a tracker a samurai is a fool. Come on guys, wheel with your brains and less skinny pedel and deal with the ifs ::). Or make it the cheap way that my buddy justin did

93 tracker
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stock 5spd trans
stock transfer case complete with 1.6 low range and slip yokes
Justins garage front and rear drive shafts
76 waggy D44 front with 4.56's open
90 nissan pathfinder rear axle, 4.62 gear, 31 spline, disc brakes, welded.
IFS has been cut off and jeep YJ sprins added.
Fourlinked rear, 36" links, cheapo 2 piece rod ends, stock jeep ZJ V8 coils
total wheelbase is 96"
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #18 on: December 28, 2004, 09:21:00 AM »
Check out this link. Here is what you would like Calmini to build for less than $2500. This is a Jeep kit that Full traction cannot keep in stock. http://full-traction.com/detail.php?MODELID=3&MAKEID=1&TYPEID=1&PRODUCTID=86&NOTES=9,10,34

Anybody want to guess what it sells for?

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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #19 on: December 28, 2004, 09:23:13 AM »
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Check out this link. Here is what you would like Calmini to build for less than $2500. This is a Jeep kit that Full traction cannot keep in stock. http://full-traction.com/detail.php?MODELID=3&MAKEID=1&TYPEID=1&PRODUCTID=86&NOTES=9,10,34

Anybody want to guess what it sells for?

Mike



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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #20 on: December 28, 2004, 09:43:55 AM »
I seen this kit wheel in Moab last year. Its the first time I ever thought I could stand to own a J##p. These are the same components that would be required to do a SAS. THIS IS NOT INCLUDING AXLES! Id like to note the test kit Calmini has in Erics Car Has a custom front axle housing that allows you to install a sidekick 7.5rear thirdmember in the front. Plus it has really strong shafts in it. This means you dont need to repurchase rear gears and locker ect. Toyota doesnt make 5.83 gears, and Im pretty sure Dana 44 doesnt either. 35 inch tires and 5.12 gears are just not gonna cut it. :-/

 So, $2500 or so for a SAS kit for a trackick sounds high? Only to Suzuki owners. We are the cheapest wheelers out there. That Full traction kit that they cant keep on the shelves... With shocks and driveshaft slipyoke eliminators $3499. How can anybody build a quality product of this magnitude for less and why in the heck would they want too? Im starting to think that SAS is better left for the one off garage builds.

 Mike

   
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #21 on: December 28, 2004, 10:03:59 AM »
I watched a certain trackick wheel thru UA on Ifs and it held up as well as the Jeeps. I don't know about this kit Idea seems like an easy enough deal if you want to do it and have the skills and if you don't you gotta pay to have it done=$$$$

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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #22 on: December 28, 2004, 10:11:57 AM »
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I watched a certain trackick wheel thru UA on Ifs and it held up as well as the Jeeps.


I have no intention of ever doing a SAS. I love IFS. I do however understand that everybody has their preferences. I like Heather and Nateberts rig and Erics too. I dont want one for myself though. Im an IFS guy.  
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2004, 01:51:12 PM »
Well in  theres is a company doing an SAS for SideKicks  to fit toyota axles.(TrailTough)
Wouldn't that be exceptable?
They supply the parts and all you have to do is supply the axles.
This is the kit I'm hoping to get for my B-day in Feb ;D
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #24 on: December 28, 2004, 03:13:02 PM »
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Well in  theres is a company doing an SAS for SideKicks  to fit toyota axles.(TrailTough)
Wouldn't that be exceptable?
They supply the parts and all you have to do is supply the axles.
This is the kit I'm hoping to get for my B-day in Feb ;D

When is that supposed to be coming out? That'd make my Landcruiser swap less of a headache.
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #25 on: December 28, 2004, 05:11:44 PM »
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Steve mentioned everone that wants this needs to show more interest and call in and email the sales office.


I rang Calmini Today and was also taking to Steve about other things but I did all so ask about the SAS.

Steve's got some good ideas and plans floating around in his head but you guys that want this type of kit NEED to ring and discuss some of ideas to really get the ball rolling. I'm not going to go into details of what type of kits he's thinking about otherwise the cheapar$e here will just turn it into a "look what I can build with $5 thread"  but you guys who are serious should ring and talk with him.

I will say however that he's got some ideas that are looking alot cheaper then the 2.5 K mark as long as you a realist that doesn't expect 2' of lift and be able to run 44"s. So I'd say if your  serious about SAS give him a ring and discuss it with him, BTW he's a neat guy to talk zooks with  ;) (even if your paying international toll rates ;D).  

I noticed this afternoon too that CALMINI_Products was on the Zukiworld users online list  ;)


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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #26 on: December 28, 2004, 05:21:49 PM »
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #27 on: December 29, 2004, 12:23:08 AM »
I was an IFS man but after the breakages and week bearings im liking sas.

Choice of axles. : Is there any of the dana or toyota axles that will take a Tracker/kick front diff.

What is breaking on the Sammy axles as bigger shafts dont seem an issue to get hold of and off set wheels for the track width or spacers??

i spend to much money on front drive line parts so i need to do something.
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #28 on: December 29, 2004, 12:29:57 AM »
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Toyota doesnt make 5.83 gears, and Im pretty sure Dana 44 doesnt either. 35 inch tires and 5.12 gears are just not gonna cut it. :-/  

You can get 5.38 gears and something close to 5.83's (I don't think it's QUITE that low, but close) in yota PU axles.
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Re: Calmini S.A.S.
« Reply #29 on: December 29, 2004, 08:16:03 AM »
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You can get 5.38 gears and something close to 5.83's (I don't think it's QUITE that low, but close) in yota PU axles.
  5.71's. Some question their strength but Rockrat runs 'em in his rig, so they should be ok.
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