OK i have done alot of reading on Tracker 4 door lift kits.
BUT the proof is in the pudding so they say 
So id like some info from people Gals and guys that have lift kits of either brand please?

Which kit would be better for a 4 door 1997  Tracker
The Calmimi 3 inch

Or the Rocky Road
Old Man emu 4.5

I just finished reading about the Rocky lift with them Emu springs that sounds pretty good. They dont list all the parts or show pictures of what you get like the Calmimi lift kit does tho.

Which is easyer to Install. ?
Which rides best at HWY speeds ?

Looks like im getting that 97 LSI 4 door Auto 

Can't go wrong with either way if you just want to put bigger tires on your rig, I would personally go with the Rocky-Road kit, they stand behind their products, can't say the same for Calmini, my own experience. Hope this helps.

I have the OME from RR and it is great.  Its the best money I have spent on my Tracker.

Which kit would be better for a 4 door 1997  Tracker

The one that will fit the size tires you plan on running. You should fit the lift to the tires & gearing, not the other way around.

Quote from: dingus on December 29, 2008, 09:07:15 PM

Which kit would be better for a 4 door 1997  Tracker

The one that will fit the size tires you plan on running. You should fit the lift to the tires & gearing, not the other way around.

29 inch tires so i wont be looseing so much gas mileage.
Like you said keep the rig center of gravity low.

I just was thinking a suspension lift might be a nicer ride than just Spring spacers.
But let me know i want to run a winch and calmini bush bumper to

FYI: many people run 29" tires without the need for lift at all. It will depend on your particular vehicle (wheels & how much sag your springs have), and the type of tire (some are taller / wider than others). You can easily have 29" mounted up, and drive it around, if there's rub, find out where it's at.

Spring spacers is a suspension lift, because you are adding length to the springs - springs are part of your suspension. They're a great solution for $200. If you're looking for longer travel suspension, the only bolt-on solution is from OME, and it's $700 + S&H from: http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/kicksuspension.htm
I run the OME, and LOVE IT. If you can afford it, it's well worth the investment.

There's already a thread running with good suspension info in it that covers a lot of the question you probably have: http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=23839.0

the only bolt-on solution is from OME, and it's $700 + S&H from: http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/kicksuspension.htm

Calmini offer two bolt on kits as well, the 2" and the 3". If you're not going hardcore then the 2" is a good bet and a much better ride than the 3". The OME kit is actually a 1.5" lift, the RR kit adds their own spacers which messes up the camber again.

It does depend a great deal on how you are going to use it.  Perfect world is a hybrid Calmini\OME suspension.  Since we don't live in that world you must decide how hard you want to run.

I usually suggest this http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444978

Use his name and get a deal so you can't go wrong


Keep us posted on what you do decide to go with

Well im picking up the LSI 4 Door Tomorrow 

I will post pics showing how it sits on the Road now after i get it Tomorrow.
Its got 4 new Tires on it  so i dont know what type they are but they will be 15 Inch.
its got Alum Mags to.
I dont mind spending $700 USA on lift if it makes a nice Ride.

I will spend time reading all the Links you all have posted thanks.

Great Helpfull bunch here! 

I liked that Do it yourself Aproach  that Heather and a Guy did?
Useing XJ coils.
Thats a Great Link to! Very helpfull for do it yourself types.

What about them XJ Coil springs with a 2 inch Calmini Suspension lift
Im not a Bad mechanic have a welder a small Lathe and a Milling machine drill press Ect.
Would not them XJ Coils with the Calmini stuff be simlar to a Emu springs lift but way Cheeper kinda give the best of both worlds.
I do want it to be very nice to drive tho.
Anyway i will go read them Links

WOW that Pirate 4x4 link is Great.
 I like the way he did his black Rig thats about the same as i want...

That guy doesn't work at 4-wheel parts anymore. In fact - the staff is so new, they don't even know who he is. I had 2 very bad experiences with 4-wheel parts trying to get that kit, and ended up spending more than I would have with buying it from Low Range. Low Range is the best price I've seen, and their customer service is good. They will even order different springs for you (like I did for heavier front end) using the part numbers in the pirate thread for the springs. Otherwise, just go with the stock kit if you're going to stay light in the front.

The Calmini kit is sweet, but does NOT give more articulation. OME is the only one that has a strut with longer travel, is a better strut & the springs last longer. I agree the "best" way to go is the calmini lower arms & OME, but it's just as easy (and 'free') to oval out the bolt hole on the OME to get correct alignment. I've thought about producing my own lower A-arms and selling them since Calmini won't split up their kit, and no Vendors seem to be interested in building one - we're only talking about 1/8 - 1/4" wider that stock too.

That guy doesn't work at 4-wheel parts anymore. In fact - the staff is so new, they don't even know who he is. I had 2 very bad experiences with 4-wheel parts trying to get that kit, and ended up spending more than I would have with buying it from Low Range. Low Range is the best price I've seen, and their customer service is good. They will even order different springs for you (like I did for heavier front end) using the part numbers in the pirate thread for the springs. Otherwise, just go with the stock kit if you're going to stay light in the front.

The Calmini kit is sweet, but does NOT give more articulation. OME is the only one that has a strut with longer travel, is a better strut & the springs last longer. I agree the "best" way to go is the calmini lower arms & OME, but it's just as easy (and 'free') to oval out the bolt hole on the OME to get correct alignment. I've thought about producing my own lower A-arms and selling them since Calmini won't split up their kit, and no Vendors seem to be interested in building one - we're only talking about 1/8 - 1/4" wider that stock too.

Customer Service is very impotant lifes to short to deal with Dicks.
Once i get the Truck i will look into  OME

I will have to talk to you more later about the Bolt hole ovaling out ect

Hate to jack but I would like your opinion.  I have the Calmini 3"sups lift and the rear binds.  Calmini wanted me to change out the rear shock.  The front works well for me with no sag, yet.  Would the OME springs, struts, shocks be a drop in or would I need spacers.  The OME is 1.5" susps I heard and have not heard what Calmini is but it has spacers as well.

Thanks for the info on 4Wheel Parts and the moved on employee

Personally I have had good customer service with Calmini. I just didn't like the answers

Any help or suggestions would be great

thanks

Okay, hollowing out...
Because of the pivit point on the IFS, the tire actually "tilts" as the tire goes up and down through the suspension travel. As the tire goes up, the tires go like this /  \ and as they travel down (which is effectively what you're doing when you do a lift) they look like this \ /

The way Calmini addresses this, is they supply you with a longer A-arm. Since the A-arm is at the bottom side of the tire, it kicks the lower part of the tire outbound, and fixes the alignment to be straight again. Now, on OME there's a point at the top where the strut bolts on, and two spots on the bottom |removethispart|@ the tire assembly that it bolts up to. You can see those brackets here (struts are on left):



The upper bolt hole needs to be clearanced (made oval) so that the top of the tire can move back towards the vehicle, and go from an alignment like this \  / to straight again. It's quick with a rotary tool, takes a little longer with a drill bit - we're only talking like an 1/8" or so. Easy enough to do - I really wish OME just moved the hole over from the factory. Some people torque the bolt WAY down, others tac-weld on a washer to make sure the wheel doesn't wabble later.

Okay, hollowing out...
Because of the pivit point on the IFS, the tire actually "tilts" as the tire goes up and down through the suspension travel. As the tire goes up, the tires go like this /  \ and as they travel down (which is effectively what you're doing when you do a lift) they look like this \ /

The way Calmini addresses this, is they supply you with a longer A-arm. Since the A-arm is at the bottom side of the tire, it kicks the lower part of the tire outbound, and fixes the alignment to be straight again. Now, on OME there's a point at the top where the strut bolts on, and two spots on the bottom |removethispart||removethispart|@ the tire assembly that it bolts up to. You can see those brackets here (struts are on left):



The upper bolt hole needs to be clearanced (made oval) so that the top of the tire can move back towards the vehicle, and go from an alignment like this \  / to straight again. It's quick with a rotary tool, takes a little longer with a drill bit - we're only talking like an 1/8" or so. Easy enough to do - I really wish OME just moved the hole over from the factory. Some people torque the bolt WAY down, others tac-weld on a washer to make sure the wheel doesn't wabble later.

OK thats was easy to follow.
I now understand what you ment.
Going to get my Tracker this Morning. 

Well i got my Tracker Today 

Its the LSI Tracker 1997 4 door teal green.

Holly Crap i almost fell over myself when i seen it.
It looks brand New.
Smells new to.
Its Soooo Nice i seen other ones for sale not as nice for $7000
I got mine for $5000
Looks and runs like New no rust at all.
Never been off Road by looking at the Bottom.
Clean with $1000 worth of brand new tires.

I gona post pics tomorrow.
 What a great one to put lift and winch & Bumpers on.