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BigRedZuki

Best Suspension
« on: May 30, 2007, 05:28:32 PM »
Hi i'm new to this forum and to the wide world of zuks specifically sidekicks beacause i recently picked up a red 96 4 door sidekick for free :) :) :) and i am looking for a lift kit and a body lift. were i will drive it the most is on highway but i want to take it offroading. i have looked at everything and cant decide which one or parts of multiple kits.

i need a new motor :( ??? :( ??? >:(
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Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2007, 05:33:28 PM »
budget?
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Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2007, 06:26:09 PM »
Coil spacers are a cheap way to lift it. The best lifts are full spring and arm kits but for 3" you're looking at a grand!!! I make coil spacers if you are interested. they work good, no one has had any problems with them. I've sold about 60 sets on ebay. Look under seller name: hoepkers. A body lift is also a cheap way to get bigger tires on but it does not help the suspension at all. Masterkit makes a pretty good one as is Calmini's. I also make 2" coil spacers if you want. Welcome to the forum, the guys on here truly know everything about Zuk's.
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Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2007, 08:18:17 PM »
jeffs coil spacers are top notch...love em
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BigRedZuki

Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2007, 08:49:50 PM »
i was thinking to get masterkit1's (also cause i live in canada cheap shipping) 3 inch body lift and there 2 inch lift because it comes with strut spacers as well and then when i need new shocks springs i would get a new set of old man emu struts and springs kit. 6.5/7 inch total lift :) :) :)
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BigRedZuki

Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2007, 09:00:06 PM »
ya your spacers are nice and cheap they look good too do you make strut spacers
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Trackin92

Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2007, 09:28:52 PM »
yea because I need some of those spacers i dont want to do the whole flip the strut mount thing. How much will those be running a pair?
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Offline jeff1997

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Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2007, 02:43:52 AM »
Sorry guys I do not make strut spacers right now. I am going to, I need to change my struts and when I do I'll measure my spacers and make some.
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1997 4dr. Sidekick Sport 1.8L DOHC
2" coil spacers- I make and sell 1.5" and 2" on e-bay.  Look under seller: hoepkers
3" Masterkit1 body lift
Custom strut spacers
31/11.50/16 Super Swamper LTB's w/1.5" wheel spacers Steel bumpers Custom cold air intake 2" exhaust w/cherry bomb 98 Expedition, 2" lift, 35's, Magnaflow exhaust - BIG BLUE
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BigRedZuki

Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2007, 06:52:37 PM »
if i get a 3 inch suspension lift will i have to get an axle spacer and front diff drop brackets. and if i get a 3 inch bodylift will the shifters be long enough. i need to know everything that there is on lifts before i buy. is the calmini lift good for street driving beacause it will be my daly wheels
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Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2007, 06:55:22 PM »
Go with the spacers - they actually provide you with REAL lift - the body lift does not get you anymore frame-to-ground clearance. You'll need strut spacers (cheap) or do the front strut flip (free), and cheap ($20) crown vic shocks in the rear.
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BigRedZuki

Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2007, 07:13:36 PM »
what is a front strut flip ive never heard of it
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Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2007, 08:14:01 PM »
Quote from: BigRedZuki on May 31, 2007, 07:13:36 PM
what is a front strut flip ive never heard of it
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=13687.0
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Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2007, 04:54:49 AM »
Quote from: BigRedZuki on May 31, 2007, 06:52:37 PM
is the calmini lift good for street driving beacause it will be my daly wheels

The Calmini 3" kit is designed for the weight of a winch and winch bumper on the front and for wheels with a greater offset. The 2" kit is more suited to a daily driver without the extra gear. The Calmini suspension kits come with all the parts. Spacers are a cheap way to get lift but a properly engineered suspension kit will give you better articulation as well.
The bodylift will need extended gearlevers.
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BigRedZuki

Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2007, 05:03:37 PM »
thanx
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BigRedZuki

Re: Best Suspension
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2007, 10:22:47 AM »
also what lift is good for saving my cv's and alignment.
is ome 2.5 inch lift good
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