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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: BigRedZuki on May 30, 2007, 05:28:32 PM

Title: Best Suspension
Post by: BigRedZuki on May 30, 2007, 05:28:32 PM
Hi i'm new to this forum and to the wide world of zuks specifically sidekicks beacause i recently picked up a red 96 4 door sidekick for free :) :) :) and i am looking for a lift kit and a body lift. were i will drive it the most is on highway but i want to take it offroading. i have looked at everything and cant decide which one or parts of multiple kits.

i need a new motor :( ??? :( ??? >:(
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: Element on May 30, 2007, 05:33:28 PM
budget?
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: jeff1997 on May 30, 2007, 06:26:09 PM
Coil spacers are a cheap way to lift it. The best lifts are full spring and arm kits but for 3" you're looking at a grand!!! I make coil spacers if you are interested. they work good, no one has had any problems with them. I've sold about 60 sets on ebay. Look under seller name: hoepkers. A body lift is also a cheap way to get bigger tires on but it does not help the suspension at all. Masterkit makes a pretty good one as is Calmini's. I also make 2" coil spacers if you want. Welcome to the forum, the guys on here truly know everything about Zuk's.
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: museboy07 on May 30, 2007, 08:18:17 PM
jeffs coil spacers are top notch...love em
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: BigRedZuki on May 30, 2007, 08:49:50 PM
i was thinking to get masterkit1's (also cause i live in canada cheap shipping) 3 inch body lift and there 2 inch lift because it comes with strut spacers as well and then when i need new shocks springs i would get a new set of old man emu struts and springs kit. 6.5/7 inch total lift :) :) :)
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: BigRedZuki on May 30, 2007, 09:00:06 PM
ya your spacers are nice and cheap they look good too do you make strut spacers
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: Trackin92 on May 30, 2007, 09:28:52 PM
yea because I need some of those spacers i dont want to do the whole flip the strut mount thing. How much will those be running a pair?
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: jeff1997 on May 31, 2007, 02:43:52 AM
Sorry guys I do not make strut spacers right now. I am going to, I need to change my struts and when I do I'll measure my spacers and make some.
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: BigRedZuki on May 31, 2007, 06:52:37 PM
if i get a 3 inch suspension lift will i have to get an axle spacer and front diff drop brackets. and if i get a 3 inch bodylift will the shifters be long enough. i need to know everything that there is on lifts before i buy. is the calmini lift good for street driving beacause it will be my daly wheels
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: Jeremiah on May 31, 2007, 06:55:22 PM
Go with the spacers - they actually provide you with REAL lift - the body lift does not get you anymore frame-to-ground clearance. You'll need strut spacers (cheap) or do the front strut flip (free), and cheap ($20) crown vic shocks in the rear.
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: BigRedZuki on May 31, 2007, 07:13:36 PM
what is a front strut flip ive never heard of it
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: Uncivilized on May 31, 2007, 08:14:01 PM
what is a front strut flip ive never heard of it
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=13687.0
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: Rhinoman on June 01, 2007, 04:54:49 AM
is the calmini lift good for street driving beacause it will be my daly wheels

The Calmini 3" kit is designed for the weight of a winch and winch bumper on the front and for wheels with a greater offset. The 2" kit is more suited to a daily driver without the extra gear. The Calmini suspension kits come with all the parts. Spacers are a cheap way to get lift but a properly engineered suspension kit will give you better articulation as well.
The bodylift will need extended gearlevers.
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: BigRedZuki on June 01, 2007, 05:03:37 PM
thanx
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: BigRedZuki on June 03, 2007, 10:22:47 AM
also what lift is good for saving my cv's and alignment.
is ome 2.5 inch lift good
Title: Re: Best Suspension
Post by: Rhinoman on June 03, 2007, 10:29:38 AM
I'd stick to 2" or under if you're not fitting diff drop brackets. The OME lift is 1.4", the extra inch comes from additional spacers. Any lift will affect the alignment.