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Offline sidekick 4x4

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any sugestions?
« on: May 25, 2006, 12:39:00 PM »
i just got a sidekick and i am thinking about starting to save up for the calmi 6" lift combo and i was wondering if any one had any sugestions on other things to buy or if i should get some thing else first
1990 sidekick,snorkel, 2.5" coil spacers, procomp shocks and strut extenders, 3" calmini body lift, 30" A/T,CHEERY BOMB MUFFLER

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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2006, 12:56:38 PM »
Thats a good start.
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Rock Sliders. really important. used them right after I put them on.
bigger Tires ;) ;D
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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2006, 01:19:45 PM »
Why don't you look a Boondox  3" body / 3" susp kits, I think they're cheaper than the Calmini.
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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2006, 01:56:56 PM »
i dont no ive never heard of them r they just as good ?
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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2006, 02:04:13 PM »
Ive heard alot of good thing about them also.

Im going down another path though  :-X

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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2006, 02:08:39 PM »
whats the website with Boondox lifts
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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2006, 02:10:56 PM »

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Offline AJMBLAZER

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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2006, 06:45:57 PM »
Contact a member on this forum named Shredder about them.

I've got the Calmini system (was on the Tracker when I got it in March) and I can't say I'm impressed.  The body lift seems solid but not how I'd do it (the guy also said it was a major PITA to install) and the suspension's ride is bad to put it mildly.  Think buckboard wagon.

If I were doing it I'd likely go with the Boondox setup.  If only for the better ride and better body lift.

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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2006, 08:18:29 PM »
yea but it seems like the calmi lifts are some much better you get new a-arms and the quality looks alot better to and the boondox one seems kinda cheap. but maby not i dont no. i was thinking if i go with the boondox 3" lift and 3" body lift then 1.5" Spacers then that would be a good lift. just now i was reading about the lifts and they only make a 2" suspenion lift for my 1990 sidekick and they only make a 3" lift for the 1991 and up or do think that would make a diffence?
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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2006, 08:38:58 PM »
Might run into some issues with CV joint angels

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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2006, 08:46:56 PM »
so then do i have to buy cv extenders?
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Offline AJMBLAZER

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« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2006, 08:48:51 PM »
You need less lift.  5" is too much lift for stock CV-joints to handle.

Stick with one of the 3" suspension lifts, you'll spend less money fixing stuff.

I like the Boondox stuff.  Granted they're new and the final word isn't out on them but they're a competitor to Calmini and they seem to have some nice ideas.  No one but Calmini says you need to have new lower control arms.  It's a nice feature but can be done without as others have said.  Not to mention Boondox is a new player on the field with relatively unknown products so it behoves them to sell their stuff cheaper than the big names.  Low price doesn't always = low quality.

Having just installed Calmini's 2" exhaust system onto my Tracker lemme just say that a big name company doesn't always make an excellent product. :P

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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2006, 08:58:45 PM »
so wait the calmini control arms are lower than stock? if so wouldent that lower the truck
1990 sidekick,snorkel, 2.5" coil spacers, procomp shocks and strut extenders, 3" calmini body lift, 30" A/T,CHEERY BOMB MUFFLER

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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2006, 09:13:21 PM »
not with the bigger springs, it lets the arms hang down lower thus giving you lift. they are longer to keep everything lined up to compensate the bigger space. It's like putting your elbows together and your hands, open it like a jaw and see how wide you can go before your hands arent lined up anymore(now replace your lower arm with your taller buddys arm ;)). too confusing?

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Re: any sugestions?
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2006, 09:18:21 PM »
yea i get it, witch lift do u think is better a calmini or a boondox?
1990 sidekick,snorkel, 2.5" coil spacers, procomp shocks and strut extenders, 3" calmini body lift, 30" A/T,CHEERY BOMB MUFFLER