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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: sidekick 4x4 on May 25, 2006, 12:39:00 PM
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i just got a sidekick and i am thinking about starting to save up for the calmi 6" lift combo and i was wondering if any one had any sugestions on other things to buy or if i should get some thing else first
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Thats a good start.
Front diff skidplate
Rock Sliders. really important. used them right after I put them on.
bigger Tires ;) ;D
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Why don't you look a Boondox 3" body / 3" susp kits, I think they're cheaper than the Calmini.
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i dont no ive never heard of them r they just as good ?
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Ive heard alot of good thing about them also.
Im going down another path though :-X
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whats the website with Boondox lifts
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http://www.boondoxmotorsports.com/
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Contact a member on this forum named Shredder about them.
I've got the Calmini system (was on the Tracker when I got it in March) and I can't say I'm impressed. The body lift seems solid but not how I'd do it (the guy also said it was a major PITA to install) and the suspension's ride is bad to put it mildly. Think buckboard wagon.
If I were doing it I'd likely go with the Boondox setup. If only for the better ride and better body lift.
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yea but it seems like the calmi lifts are some much better you get new a-arms and the quality looks alot better to and the boondox one seems kinda cheap. but maby not i dont no. i was thinking if i go with the boondox 3" lift and 3" body lift then 1.5" Spacers then that would be a good lift. just now i was reading about the lifts and they only make a 2" suspenion lift for my 1990 sidekick and they only make a 3" lift for the 1991 and up or do think that would make a diffence?
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Might run into some issues with CV joint angels
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so then do i have to buy cv extenders?
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You need less lift. 5" is too much lift for stock CV-joints to handle.
Stick with one of the 3" suspension lifts, you'll spend less money fixing stuff.
I like the Boondox stuff. Granted they're new and the final word isn't out on them but they're a competitor to Calmini and they seem to have some nice ideas. No one but Calmini says you need to have new lower control arms. It's a nice feature but can be done without as others have said. Not to mention Boondox is a new player on the field with relatively unknown products so it behoves them to sell their stuff cheaper than the big names. Low price doesn't always = low quality.
Having just installed Calmini's 2" exhaust system onto my Tracker lemme just say that a big name company doesn't always make an excellent product. :P
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so wait the calmini control arms are lower than stock? if so wouldent that lower the truck
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not with the bigger springs, it lets the arms hang down lower thus giving you lift. they are longer to keep everything lined up to compensate the bigger space. It's like putting your elbows together and your hands, open it like a jaw and see how wide you can go before your hands arent lined up anymore(now replace your lower arm with your taller buddys arm ;)). too confusing?
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yea i get it, witch lift do u think is better a calmini or a boondox?
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is this your first offroader? if it is i would suggest get the boondox save some money and buy tires you will be thrilled with the results and then get some cool bumpers. if you feel the need to get the 6in suspension lift you could always get it later and sell the boondox lift, its better to get it in the dirt sooner than later
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yea it is my first but its hard to decide between a boondox 3in suspesion and 3 in body and the calmini 6in combo were you get 3in suspension and a 3in body but the boondox is less money but it look cheap, it seems like the calmini is built alot beter
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I doubt Calmini has the lift in stock anyway, that company just pisses me off, no communication, nothing in stock. High Prices..
I like their stuff too, but one has to draw the like at lack of customer service somewhere.
If Boondox would have been making lifts when I bought mine, I would have tried their product instead of BDS. I tried to find Calmini stuff, but it was out of stock, surprise surprise.
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Im going boondox too, both susp and chassis lift. If I feel I need longer arms later, then I buy them from turkey,not going to pay 1 cent to calmini.
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Im going boondox too, both susp and chassis lift. If I feel I need longer arms later, then I buy them from turkey,not going to pay 1 cent to calmini.
They are a headche,
I recently ordered a bumper from shrockwork, which is aweomse 8)
And I could have saved alot of money by driving down to Calmini....last I checked my lift kit was still on backorder...hmm 2 months now...makes me feal like my buisness is not important....
and now Im going another route with an R&D project :-X