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Title: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: SNJSamurai on August 22, 2010, 11:15:37 PM

So I got a deal on a SPOA set up, Everything i need except drive shaft extensions. My biggest concern is I do not have factory leaf springs I have Calminis 3" leafs. I wouldn't mind going with the spoa with the 3inch springs but I dont know if i could run factory drive shafts with extensions or i would need custom shafts. I will be removing the CALMINI 2" shackle reverse setup and thinking about running trail toughs stock spring application bone shackle.

Any suggestions?

 Thanks

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: DaddyDave on August 24, 2010, 12:05:04 PM

With those 3" springs in a SPOA configuration, plan on netting around 10" of lift over stock (with stock shackles). Your stock drivelines will not work (even with spacers).  If they do, in fact, happen to reach flange to flange, the angle would be absolutely ridiculous and would vibrate your teeth out of your head.

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: SNJSamurai on August 25, 2010, 10:53:53 PM

Im not sure what to do then. I was thinking possible just setting it up and go from there.   Maybe i can find someone willing to trade stock leafs for mine.

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: my996duc1 on August 26, 2010, 09:15:02 AM

plan on all types of fun things to deal with when going from spua 3" lifted springs to spoa 3" lifted springs... driveshafts, steering, brake lines, shock length, ect....
I would get rid of the 3" lifted springs and get some stock springs before you even start... unless you want sto be lifted that high, then just plan on alot of projects to sort out the bugs.

just my thoughts.

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: lv2fsh on August 26, 2010, 01:01:11 PM

I don't know where you are but I have a set of stock springs that I would trade for the shackle reverse if we didn't have to ship it. Or maybe the springs.

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: lv2fsh on August 26, 2010, 01:04:24 PM

I just read you profile, other side of the world HaHa. I;m in Socal

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: Drone637 on August 26, 2010, 03:13:00 PM

A question I have to ask, do you need the lift or is this just because you can.  :D

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: SNJSamurai on August 28, 2010, 01:14:04 PM

Drone: I dont need it but it wouldnt be bad. I use it mostly for mudding due to our flat terrain in NJ. so being high isnt a bad thing.

I have a drop pitman arm, OTT steering, rocky road shock mounts.  Only thing i need is shocks and u bolts.

Finding parts for samurais where i live is very very hard to find, If I could get used springs that would be great but its nearly impossible. But for the price of new springs, i can buy custom drive shafts.

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: Drone637 on August 31, 2010, 12:08:39 AM

You can skip the shocks and u-bolts at first.  Just swap your spring pads from one side to the other, then you can use the stock shocks all-round.  I ran like that until I switched to an RUF kit.

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: SNJSamurai on September 02, 2010, 07:41:24 AM

I never thought about that. Thanks Drone.

Title: Re: 5" Calmini lift to a SPOA Rocky road
Post by: Drone637 on September 02, 2010, 09:48:48 PM

One of the keys to doing a $50 SPOA conversion. :)