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1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!

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1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
« on: January 27, 2012, 11:16:30 AM »
http://puresuzuki.com/2_lift_kit.htm

I can get a stinking good deal on a  2" Calmini kit for the 89-98 trucks. I'm wondering if the control arms from this kit would fit onto my '00 Vitara? ???
'00 Vitara 2.0L 5spd w/ Jeff's lift, SR Customs body lift, 5.13's, rear locker, SR Customs steel pinion collar, 1.25" wheel spacers, 15x7, 31x10.5R15 Dynapro MT's.

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Re: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2012, 07:20:36 AM »
I'm thinking they are different, samuraidan.  1st gens were longer and 2nd gens shorter... because of a slight difference in frame width (hence the Sidekick Sport with fewer aftermarket parts) but then if it is really a "stinking good deal" then buy them and try them and if they don't work pass on your stinking good deal to someone else with a 1st gen truck.  All it will take is your time, some elbow grease and maybe a replacement bolt or two.  Or.... maybe they are close enough that you could mod them with some custom cutting and welding?
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Re: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2012, 10:02:10 AM »
I'm thinking they are different, samuraidan.  1st gens were longer and 2nd gens shorter

I've never measured it, but, I always thought it was the other way around - the second gen's are not just a wider frame, the entire vehicle is wider.
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Re: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2012, 08:38:54 PM »
Yes, what Fordem said.  I meant a wider frame on the 2nd gen trucks.
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Re: 1st gen Calmini control arms on 2nd gen?!?!
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2012, 05:40:42 PM »
Thanks for the responses guys. I thought it would be a long shot but it was worth asking. I think I'll pass on the lift kit this time; I'm busy enough with my upcoming body lift instal.

It's too bad Calmini (or anyone for that matter) doesnt sell the control arms separately.
'00 Vitara 2.0L 5spd w/ Jeff's lift, SR Customs body lift, 5.13's, rear locker, SR Customs steel pinion collar, 1.25" wheel spacers, 15x7, 31x10.5R15 Dynapro MT's.