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Offline Sky189

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Need advice on calmini super 5"
« on: October 21, 2012, 08:55:45 PM »
I am new here and looking at buying the calmini super 5" lift and wanted to hear how good it works from some people that have it. I also took out my stock 88 Sammy today to test out the 4 wheel drive after I bought it and climbed around on some stuff and when I took it out of 4low and back in to 2 wheel is started running like shit. Any input would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks!

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Offline Jonny Rash

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Re: Need advice on calmini super 5"
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2012, 05:32:37 AM »
What are your needs?  What size tire do you want to run?

As far as poor running, you might have a leaking vacuum hose, which will cause a lean running condiion.  You could have also dislodged some dirt in the fuel line or carb when you were offroading.
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Offline Sky189

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Re: Need advice on calmini super 5"
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2012, 12:21:09 PM »
Looking to do some mild offroading. And want to run 31/10.5-15 tires

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Offline Jonny Rash

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Re: Need advice on calmini super 5"
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2012, 02:00:49 PM »
Why do you want to run 31" tires?  Mainly for looks?  

If you are only going to do mild wheeling, I would keep the tire size down as larger tires negatively impact road performance.
You will also need to look at gearing for running larger tires.

« Last Edit: October 23, 2012, 02:06:19 PM by Jonny Rash »
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Offline Sky189

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Re: Need advice on calmini super 5"
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2012, 07:03:24 PM »
I'm not to worried about road performance i just drive it around town a little never on the highway. and plan on doing some gearing as soon as I can afford it. What size of a tire do you recommend   ?

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Offline Jonny Rash

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Re: Need advice on calmini super 5"
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2012, 06:22:55 AM »
31" tires are a good size for a Samurai.  However, if you're not going to do much wheeling though, I would look at something more like a 235/75 (29" tire) and go for a lower lift.  It will handle better on the road and you will also get better fuel economy.
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