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Title: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: HDMLNIUM on August 28, 2006, 04:59:21 PM
I just got off the phone with Calmini from ordering the 2.5" suspension lift for my 02 Tracker. I have to say I am getting excited to begin modding this little toy..
  I asked them what size tires I could run with this kit and they said 235/75/15's with a 1"offset. So now I need to find some new wheels and tires for it. Where is the best place to get these with the right offset, or does anyone have a better choice on what to do next so I could fit some 31/10.5/15's on there... lol

 Thanks,
 Bill
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on August 28, 2006, 06:05:14 PM
Did they actually have the kit in stock?
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: atc_gv on August 28, 2006, 07:36:00 PM
Make sure they did not poop in the box.....you really have to watch those jerks!
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: bzzr2 on August 29, 2006, 08:59:44 AM
don't buy 235's, you'll regret it.  fit 30's under that no problem with your lift.  if you want the 31's you need a 2inch body lift from rocky road or hack up your fenders..  it's a pita to install but worth it.  you can keep the stock rims and the tires will only rub slightly on the frame at full lock unless you go for 31's with really aggressive tread.  then you might wanna space'em out some.
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: HDMLNIUM on August 29, 2006, 03:29:52 PM
Jeff,
The guy I talked with on the phone at Calmini said the kit was in stock for my vehicle. Lets hope so..

bzzr2,
 30's no problem huh.. That sounds a little better. So some BFGoodrich All Terrains in say a 30/9.50-15's on my stock wheels will work with the Calmini 2.5 suspension? I for sure don't want to do any trimming on the fenders at this stage. And for right now if I can get away with the 30/9.5's without a body lift that sounds pretty good to me too.
 Thanks for the replies and keep the opinions coming..
 Thanks,
 Bill
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: thrash on August 29, 2006, 09:53:37 PM
dude, its an awesome kit
i run it with half inch spacers and run 245/75R16
though i removed the wheel well
i dont know why so many people here have had such bad experiences with calmini
calmini rules
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: bzzr2 on August 30, 2006, 07:18:55 AM
should be just fine with the 30's, you will have a little bit of frame rub at full lock.  the at's maybe less cause of less side lugs for mud..  i put 30's under mine with a 1.5 inch suspension lift, they didn't rub the body anywhere just the frame at full lock.
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: sherifon on August 30, 2006, 09:09:21 AM
dude, its an awesome kit
i run it with half inch spacers and run 245/75R16
though i removed the wheel well
i dont know why so many people here have had such bad experiences with calmini
calmini rules


i can  say  that  you  are  right  !
they  are  very  helpfull asa  far  as  i  can  say - altough i  didnt  order  the  kit  straight  from  them.

the  kit  is  grate!
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: jeffry on August 30, 2006, 10:36:04 AM
I'm thinking of getting the Calmini kit, but already have OME springs, struts, shocks. What advantages would I gain (trying to justify the cost, etc ...) to use the hardware (a-arms, etc ..) on my 4-door 02 Vitara.

I'd keep the OME stuff as I've heard it is so much better.

Thanks,

Jeff
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: thrash on August 31, 2006, 05:00:48 PM
youd be in pretty good shapr using the ome springs if you want a softer ride and id actaully prefer he ome struts since the calmini kit struts are not longer but just use spacers as opposed to the ome
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: HDMLNIUM on September 08, 2006, 12:08:15 AM
Still waiting for the kit to show up, I can't wait for it to get here so I can start wrenching.. lol

 Bill
Title: Re: Just ordered the Calmini 2.5" lift!!
Post by: sherifon on September 10, 2006, 05:45:59 PM
congratulations ;D

please  pic  it  before yoou  start  ranching -

i  want  to   compare  the  parts   -from  yours  to what   i  got .

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