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Offline cj

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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2004, 07:31:40 PM »
The '99 Ford F150 '99 4x4 shocks are what is suggested to use when doing Mike Hagen's rear axle rotation and relocating the lower shock mount

Rancho '99 F150 4wd rear shocks
Length: Compressed, Extended, Travel
RS99234  410mm/ 16.125"   686mm/ 27.00"   276mm/ 10.875"
RS5234    400mm/ 15.75"     686mm/ 27.00"   286mm/ 11.25"
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2004, 08:51:05 PM »
thanks cj.I think I m going for the Rancho RS5234.

The 9000 series are said to be adjustable...
Sorry if its a stupid question,but what 's the advantage of it compared to a normal 5000 series ,when doing 4x4 ?
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2004, 01:18:19 AM »
Soften it for more flex offroad and stiffen it up for less bodyroll onroad.
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2004, 08:15:07 AM »
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I also measured from the center of the bottom eye to between the 2 bushings.Its really a clear 15.35" compressed and 23,23" extended.

Rhinoman ,don't get me wrong,but even if Calmini doesnt always provide same shocks,is it possible shocks for the same lift kit (and you said you have the 2" !!!)  to have such a difference ???? I mean its 2" when compressed and almost 5" when extended ???


I will check with the guy I bought the kit off, my understanding is that it was all as supplied by Calmini.
The shocks I am talking about are the ones that came with my (as yet unfitted) 3" kit
I was planning on changing the shocks and struts to improve the travel anyway so I will change the top mount if necessary
« Last Edit: August 28, 2004, 10:08:50 AM by Rhinoman »
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2004, 06:28:24 AM »
o.k now it makes more sense.Well,  I guess we will all come back with comments after the mods are done.
Good luck to you too  :)
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2004, 08:42:19 PM »
Cheers for all the input,   just need to decide what to buy only want to gain a couple more inches with out to much modification.

Maybe buy those procomps that you have Rhinoman, I think the guy you bought them from may have upgraded as Didnt procomp make a simular kit back a few years and Calmini took over it or made one better or something like that
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2004, 04:58:35 AM »
The old 2.5" Procomp kit was withdrawn long before Robs 4u was made. They wouldn't have worked with it anyway as they are far too long to work with the stock rear diff mount. I will talk to him tomorrow he may have changed them to get more travel  ;D. It will be a couple of weeks before I get to fit the new kit but I will report back.
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2004, 09:23:47 AM »
Well I've ordered some OME struts now so I'll have plenty to check out when I'm able to fit it all  ;D
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #23 on: August 31, 2004, 10:16:32 AM »
i will be interested on how they work out , as im not to sure if they are worth it as will you keep the 3 inch spacer as well or just have the strut ????
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #24 on: August 31, 2004, 06:16:59 PM »
I have the OME struts on my 95 Tracker. They are longer and softer but a strut flip will be in order but you won't need the 3" inch spcer anymore.
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #25 on: August 31, 2004, 09:15:56 PM »
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i will be interested on how they work out , as im not to sure if they are worth it as will you keep the 3 inch spacer as well or just have the strut ????


The spacer is 2" I need to measure it all up to confirm how much extra travel I can get, I may have to shorten my existing spacer. As I will be lowering the diff I can extend the travel by that much at least (1"?) without exceeding the max angle on the CVs that I have now. I haven't broken one in the 2 yrs I have had the current kit on so I will be OK with that. Also when not articulated the angle will be less with the diff drop brackets which will help reliability.
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #26 on: September 02, 2004, 05:17:12 AM »
cheers for the info , will watch this space :-)  
seems we have a simular chat going on the rhino forum.   will cut and paste once all confirmed
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #27 on: September 07, 2004, 10:44:23 PM »
One question.  

How much movement back and forwards do we get on the rear axle, as thinking of converting the top mount to an eye rather than a stud,  

My only issue i can see is if the axle moves too far forward then , I might put stress on the top mount but i am thinking the bottom mount should turn to allow it to move as it is mounted the other way.

Any thoughts wold be great
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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #28 on: September 07, 2004, 11:26:24 PM »
My shocks from calmini are approximately 14" compressed and approxmiately 25" extended. I just measured it this weekend but have had to much going on and can not remember the exact measurements. I ordered me some Rancho 9000 series adjustables to replace the rear shocks on my Kick. The ones I ordered are the stock replacement for a 99 F-150 Pick Up ( I can not remember the part number).

To go with the longer travel shocks you will need to relocate the upper shock mounts. Also watch your springs. If you go much longer than the Calmini shocks the springs can seperate from the cups and risk poping off during down travel. Also be sure to mount the shocks where they do not bottom out before you hit a bump stop or the spring fully compresses.

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Re: Calmini Rear shock length
« Reply #29 on: September 08, 2004, 12:09:01 AM »
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My shocks from calmini are approximately 14" compressed and approxmiately 25" extended.  


thats nearly 11" of travel for you, 10" for me and around 8" for GR_Vit and CJ. Zukipilot is the winner  ;D ;D
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