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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: tamarack on March 01, 2012, 08:47:05 PM

Title: 2" Calmini shackle reversal lift -- opinion request
Post by: tamarack on March 01, 2012, 08:47:05 PM

I have a stock 86 Samurai. I see that some sites claim that this lift will improve the ride of the vehicle. Has anyone found this to be true? I use my rig as a daily driver, but I do like the moderate lift look. Is there a down side to using a bolt on lift kit like this one? Thanks

Title: Re: 2" Calmini shackle reversal lift -- opinion request
Post by: lv2fsh on March 01, 2012, 09:47:26 PM

I like it. Ride was way better.

Stock with 215's
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm217/lv2fsh/vac06067jpgajpgaa.jpg)

Sr and 215's
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm217/lv2fsh/STA72962JPGa.jpg)
Now with SR and OME springs 235's
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm217/lv2fsh/mine/STA73131JPGa.jpg)

Title: Re: 2" Calmini shackle reversal lift -- opinion request
Post by: Boxcar on March 03, 2012, 08:57:50 AM

A shackle reverse will defiantly improve drivabillity.
 I have no experience with the Calmini product. (we usually fab up the conversion). So I cant be much help when it comes to the brand.....
 The idea is a tried and true upgrade though...Boxcar...

Title: Re: 2" Calmini shackle reversal lift -- opinion request
Post by: tamarack on March 03, 2012, 12:27:29 PM

Thanks so much for both the replies! The pictures are very helpful too.

Title: Re: 2" Calmini shackle reversal lift -- opinion request
Post by: ebewley on March 04, 2012, 12:15:04 PM

I use it on my Samurai and have installed that lift on many other Samurai with good results. I do believe the ride is better but with stock springs and cheapo shocks it'll never be a 'Cadillac'. Having said that, its the best lift in the 2 to 3 inch catagory for the price that is currently available.

http://www.zukiworld.com/month_020103/feature_gijane.htm (http://www.zukiworld.com/month_020103/feature_gijane.htm)

Hope that helps...

-Eric

Title: Re: 2" Calmini shackle reversal lift -- opinion request
Post by: tamarack on March 04, 2012, 02:57:52 PM

Thanks for the link to the great article!...now that rig is my style  ;)