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Title: body lift with auto trans
Post by: standog on March 22, 2004, 02:34:46 AM

Is it more complicated to  lift an auto? I have done sticks before but never an auto. I want to get the OME lift kit but want to clear 235 or 30/9.5 tires and think I will need the body lift for them to fit.  

Thanks

Clay

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: TinTopper on March 22, 2004, 03:35:40 AM

Nope, but you will need to weld in a shit-lever extension most likely.

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: standog on March 22, 2004, 06:06:09 AM

Cool thanks for the advice. I have now made my mind up on the lift to get.

Clay

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: jagular7 on March 22, 2004, 06:39:28 AM

Don't forget, the 3rd generation Vitara/Tracker has a rack&pinion steering linkage. A body lift will interfere with the length of the steering linkage. Refer to the message of the Vitara finally lifted. Had to get a machine shop to correct the steering linkage.

I'm trying to get comfirmation from Overland Components in the UK on their body lift. Calmini is juggling with the idea of mass producing one. And I'm looking at just getting a simple 1" spacer to work.

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: blacknight on March 22, 2004, 07:34:56 AM

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Don't forget, the 3rd generation Vitara/Tracker has a rack&pinion steering linkage. A body lift will interfere with the length of the steering linkage. Refer to the message of the Vitara finally lifted. Had to get a machine shop to correct the steering linkage.

I'm trying to get comfirmation from Overland Components in the UK on their body lift. Calmini is juggling with the idea of mass producing one. And I'm looking at just getting a simple 1" spacer to work.

As per Steve of Calmini They will be doing a 3" body lift.  Once hes back from Moab.  Price to be around $250 (us)
If you what to be added to  the list of people  I have going who want  one please email me |removethispart|@ laubin1|removethispart|@yahoo.com
Geogre

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: standog on March 22, 2004, 07:52:43 AM

Will it have the steering linkage problem fix? what are some of the other things problems I need to look out for with a lift of this size?

Clay

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: zooky on March 22, 2004, 08:01:44 AM

auto transmissions are cable operated, no mods needed there. T-case shifter will have to be extended though

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: blacknight on March 22, 2004, 11:09:32 AM

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Will it have the steering linkage problem fix? what are some of the other things problems I need to look out for with a lift of this size?

Clay

As it stands right the kit will give you evey thing you need to do the body lift .  The only thing I'm not 100% about is the bumpers.  

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: standog on March 22, 2004, 11:24:47 AM

can't wait. I e-mailed you are you putting a list togatgher for them or jsut to show how many people are intrested. I have been calling them about the front bumper and keep getting a couple of months from now (since Jan).

Thanks

Clay

Title: Re: body lift with auto trans
Post by: blacknight on March 22, 2004, 11:32:06 AM

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can't wait. I e-mailed you are you putting a list togatgher for them or jsut to show how many people are intrested. I have been calling them about the front bumper and keep getting a couple of months from now (since Jan).

Thanks

Clay

The list is for them.  And a little bridy told me  ::)  you'll need to wait till the fall on the bumper.  But keep bugging them they could move that up. Also emailed you back.
George