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How good is the calmini sidekick kit?

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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2006, 04:35:01 PM »
I had three 100 pound bags of shell corn in mine and a 125 pound passenger (tell my wife I said 110) and I went down a bumpy dirt road for a few miles. No strange thunks. Did you notch your lower shock mounts for Calmini's larger diameter shocks? They could be hitting if you didn't.
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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2006, 06:26:02 PM »
That's sort of the way I am thinking as well. If you get it before me let me know how you like it. The sky kit that is.

Quote from: Yoak on January 27, 2006, 08:32:59 PM
Sounds like I need to order a SKY kit then...


I am going to do the 3 inch suspension (CALMINI)

w/ 2 inch SKY...

Thanks for the input
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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2006, 07:14:15 PM »
I am going to pick it up at the end of Feb...


No money to spend atm...but I shall let you know
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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2006, 07:34:02 PM »
I am partial to the Calmini 2 inch kit. I have never heard anybody complain about it. Its perfect right out of the box. It retains the stock front coils. This means you can build your rig at your own pace. If you add a winch bumper you can add heavier coils from a GV to retain the ride and height. I like that. If you want more lift or tire clearance add a body lift or trim the fenders. I know several people with this setup on 33s and are very happy with it.

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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2006, 03:00:11 PM »
It seems I have about a quarter inch space between the shock and lower shock mount.  Should I cut the sides to get more space?  Trial and error or should a half or 3 quarters be enough.  I will look into it further, another excuse about why I have to go wheeling.


Love the look and Both kits though
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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2006, 07:30:36 PM »
Very simply, you will NOT be disappointed with the Calmini 6" combo kit. Rides well w/winch, takes corners at speed, even w/swaybar removed, and flexes out very well also. And when you drive thru town(to the trail) EVERYBODY stares!!
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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #21 on: February 04, 2006, 09:05:43 PM »
Quote from: Mikerpm4x4 on January 30, 2006, 07:34:02 PM
I am partial to the Calmini 2 inch kit......... It retains the stock front coils.
So...what do they use - coil spacers?
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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #22 on: February 05, 2006, 06:37:02 AM »
Quote from: Uncivilized on February 04, 2006, 09:05:43 PM
Quote from: Mikerpm4x4 on January 30, 2006, 07:34:02 PM
I am partial to the Calmini 2 inch kit......... It retains the stock front coils.
So...what do they use - coil spacers?

The spring pocket is raised in the lower control arm. It is similar to a coil spring spacers effect but it keeps the bumpstop in working order.

Mike
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Re: How good is the calmini sidekick kit?
« Reply #23 on: February 05, 2006, 08:54:23 AM »
Good to know, I'm looking to get a kit from Calmini, I'm leaning more towards the 3" though...
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