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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: samuraidan on January 27, 2012, 11:16:30 AM

Title: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
Post by: samuraidan on January 27, 2012, 11:16:30 AM
http://puresuzuki.com/2_lift_kit.htm (http://puresuzuki.com/2_lift_kit.htm)

I can get a stinking good deal on a  2" Calmini kit for the 89-98 trucks. I'm wondering if the control arms from this kit would fit onto my '00 Vitara? ???
Title: Re: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
Post by: nprecon on January 28, 2012, 07:20:36 AM
I'm thinking they are different, samuraidan.  1st gens were longer and 2nd gens shorter... because of a slight difference in frame width (hence the Sidekick Sport with fewer aftermarket parts) but then if it is really a "stinking good deal" then buy them and try them and if they don't work pass on your stinking good deal to someone else with a 1st gen truck.  All it will take is your time, some elbow grease and maybe a replacement bolt or two.  Or.... maybe they are close enough that you could mod them with some custom cutting and welding?
Title: Re: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
Post by: fordem on January 28, 2012, 10:02:10 AM
I'm thinking they are different, samuraidan.  1st gens were longer and 2nd gens shorter

I've never measured it, but, I always thought it was the other way around - the second gen's are not just a wider frame, the entire vehicle is wider.
Title: Re: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
Post by: nprecon on January 28, 2012, 08:38:54 PM
Yes, what Fordem said.  I meant a wider frame on the 2nd gen trucks.
Title: Re: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
Post by: samuraidan on January 29, 2012, 05:40:42 PM
Thanks for the responses guys. I thought it would be a long shot but it was worth asking. I think I'll pass on the lift kit this time; I'm busy enough with my upcoming body lift instal.

It's too bad Calmini (or anyone for that matter) doesnt sell the control arms separately.