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CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« on: July 20, 2003, 04:58:22 PM »
Helllo All,

I wanted to share a few photos of the new CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit featuring their new custum Anvil axle. These pics are taken right as the 'Kick was coming out of the CALMINI shop. It still has 32x9.5 Swampers on it. Before the Zukimelt, I put on some 33x12.5 MT/R tires on it and they fit and worked fine with extremely minimal rub on uncut fenders and ramped a 863 on the Badlands 30 degree ramp. Of speical note is the SYE [Slip Yoke Eliminator] kit that allows the use of flanged drivelines and puts more utility into the Sidekick case.

Look for a complete and extensive write up next month.

Thanks, Eric








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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2003, 07:13:32 PM »
This is a kit they plan of selling?  :o If so I am glad I didn't buy the super articulation kit! :D
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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2003, 01:16:18 AM »
Monday 21, 2003 9:26AM  :P
This has me rethinking my whole set-up! What a time saver... I don't care how much they're asking just when can I get the rigging and will it be in Calmini's new catalog? I'll be giving them a buzz soon as they're awake as I'm on eastern standard time. Mean time I will be antsey maybe I'll have another cup fo joe.  :P  :P
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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2003, 01:41:04 AM »
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This is a kit they plan of selling?  :o If so I am glad I didn't buy the super articulation kit! :D


This will be real close to what they will be offering. There are a few parts on this prototype setup that are welded on. Steve has told me that they're going to go for a complete bolt on kit. At any rate, the kit that will be for sale will be quite similar to what is shown here.

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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2003, 04:14:20 AM »
Sweet!

Will this kit work with 4 doors? Or only 2 doors  :-/ ? I would love to think about seriously buying this if it would work for me!

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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2003, 04:16:05 AM »
Now that looks awesome.
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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2003, 04:16:52 AM »
Looks real sharp, how is the ride compared to the three inch?  Looks real beefy, and the SYE is what is trully needed on these trucks, is the front axle Suzuki parts, looks like a rear diff up front (Spyder trax type housing).

It is really nice to see a vendor for Suzuki busting there buts to put these type of setups together.

Kudos to Calmini


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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2003, 04:19:40 AM »
It would be way to cool if they are looking at this for the Grand Vitara as well, that would completly alter that vehicles off road ability and lift limitations.

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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2003, 04:30:56 AM »
Well after seening this I just might stop trying to build my XL-7 up and get a 2 door.  ::)
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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2003, 07:35:23 AM »
This will probably be a real step up in price from the 3" with everything needed to do this, but it looks like it will definitly worth the big bucks.

Eric :
what was the reason for the change over on the rear as well, as opposed to leaving what you had with the 3"


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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2003, 07:59:19 AM »
Hey Eric,
      Thats a pretty cool suspension!  8)  What kind of
steering knuckles are those,Danas? You going to have
that rig on the Rubicon this year for the Calmini run?  ???

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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2003, 08:22:13 AM »
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Sweet!

Will this kit work with 4 doors? Or only 2 doors  :-/ ? I would love to think about seriously buying this if it would work for me!

Heather


Yes, this is what I want to know also, I have a 4 door and if it is only for 2 doors then I gues I will have to buy one of the used kits that will appear in the months following the sas kit release.  
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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2003, 08:23:27 AM »
I mean used superarticulation kits.  I was wonder Mr.
Buely if you had any idea how much $ this baby would cost?
Thanks
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« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2003, 09:07:39 AM »
Awesome ! I spoke with Steve today and I understand this is strictly a prototype set-up and your the testing vehicle, so do them proud and give us a shot with those 33's on the rig...44 C-knuckles to boot too.... Keep me updated and informed especially if your going to S.E.M.A.
my e-mail address is wdaniel20|removethispart|@comcast.net  Ã‚  ;)

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Re: CALMINI solid axle Sidekick kit. FIRST PICS
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2003, 09:59:55 AM »
Nice setup. Is it just me or does the rear passenger side coil look really bad????? After running the super articulation lift I would put a SAS in in a heart beat. Don't get me wrong I really like the kit but I can't stand the steering. If stuff would quit twisting I would be happy. Maybe I should build a better mouse trap.

Quess I will have to make due with what I have...........

Wonder how much this kit will cost????
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