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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: ToyYoda on September 24, 2012, 06:50:30 PM
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Have a few friend who are in need of replacement spring on there X90/Sidekicks. Has anyone tried replacing the Calmini springs with HD Old Man Emu's.
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You can, I've used both, but in the end the best coil spring replacement I've found are the King coils ( formerly Suspension Specialists ) sold by FOA. A bit of fab or fitting has to be done but the coils last and DO NOT tend to sag like the Calmini's.
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King (like king shocks) ? They do sell springs. And what part # did you order. Or lbs spring rate/size ? :D
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Yep, King like the shocks, but I got mine from FOA out of Las Vegas. I'm running the 550 lb 3"id coils, but I have a lot of extra weight on the front of my rig. I got the 16" and trimmed a coil or so off the bottom to get the proper length and provide for a pigtail to seat in the control arm. I also use an adapter I got from Mudchild on this forum to fit the coils into the upper mount as they are slightly bigger OD than stock. They have been the best coils springs I have used, I even have a set in the rear of my tracker too, 155lb. Ride quality is great and NO SAGGING! even after many, many trail and rock crawling miles.
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BINGO ! That's where we need to start on this (pictured) X90. Thank you for the detailed answer. Where i live in Carlsbad ca. few, if any have vision to mod. Sidekick/Tracker or X90's further than "bolt-on". This "collective" group of owners on Zukiworld perpetuates our hobby/sport. Thanx again.
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No problem buddy, that's why were all hear! ;D
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Your best buy is F,O,A springs, Thats what I use on my lifts
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Is the F.O.A. spring a King ? Also do you mind sharing the type of shock/pic .and of what/how you mounted the top replacement shock.
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That's part of a kit he makes and sells. Some nice parts available from kreator. King and FOA are different brands selling pretty much the same thing.
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How do i contact the person who sells the kit pictured ? I typed "kreator" in the search column. Nothing comes up. Checked FOA as well. Any help on this would be great.
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He has a website link at the bottom of his post.
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??? Old dog, new tricks . Thank you. ;)
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ToyYoda
here are some pics of the strut mounts ,the strut is a modified FOX air shock.
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Kreator,
Are you selling the right side modified stub shaft also?
Steve
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Like what we see. Nice work.
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Kreator,
Are you selling the right side modified stub shaft also?
Steve
No not yet I have had some contact with a axle builder to possibly start making them
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So I got some 150# 16" springs for the rear of NoBama (audikick) and they are still way to stiff. They are better than the Calmini by miles though. I am not looking for a bunch of lift, more of a soft ride. Bob is getting me some 125# springs this week and I will report back. Great price and quick shipping from FOA though.