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Offline dingus

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Re: 3"calmini lift..
« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2008, 10:44:58 AM »
Jeff's coil spacers would certainly do it, that is probably the most common lift.  A set of coils off of a 4 door tracker would also give you a bit more space.  I run a 3/4" spacer in front and a 1" spacer in the rear to clear the standard 235/75 R15 tire that measures out to just under 29".

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=22395.0 has a good write-up on creating enough lift to clear some 30" tires.



Good to Know.
 Im buying a 4 Door tracker as soon as the Rotten snow melts enough to get out and buy one.
I found a 1995 for $4000
And a 1997 LSI for $5000 both are 4 doors both have about 200,000 Kms on em.
Im up in B.C Canada so thats the going rate up here.
I think i can get the 95 for $3500 tho  ;D

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Re: 3"calmini lift..
« Reply #16 on: December 27, 2008, 10:51:13 AM »
Mild lift = anything under 2". SOME 29" tires will fit without any lift at all, while other require lift and or off-set wheels (the tires are so wide, they'll rub on frame at full turn, need to get a different wheel offset to get the tire moved 'outward' away from frame). My tires rub a little on FULL turn to the left, but it's only the last 1" or so of turning so I just deal with it. I recommend any of the following:

* Spring spacers, new rear shocks & strut mount flip = $200
Cheap, quick (4-8 hours) & easy. Will lift the while truck (frame & body clearance), but not give any additional suspension travel.
* 4-door coil springs (only works on a 2-door), new rear shocks & strut flip = $??? cost of strut flip & shocks ($40) + used springs
Don't know much about how this affects ride quality, but it will give additional frame & body clearance while giving additional suspension travel in the rear. The front can be made to give aidditional wheel travel if used with OME struts (the ONLY struts on the market that will give additional front suspension travel), but expect to fork out some more $$$ (I've not priced just the OME struts, call low range offroad if you want pricing).
* OME lift kit = $700 + S&H
Available from low range offroad, this is the lift I have. It's the 'cadillac' of lifts. Much better ride quality, and additional suspension travel. If you have the $$$, get it.
http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=20578.0
* Virtual lift = free(ish)
Virtual lift is cutting, bending & BFH (Big F*cking Hammer) your way to clearing bigger tires. Cut, bend or bang wherever the tires rub. This has the advantage of clearing tires for the price of a hack saw, pliers & a hammer while keeping the center of gravity as low as possible.
'96 4 door kick: 29" Pep-Boys M/T, 1.5" OME
'83 SJ410: 31" Toyo M/T, SPOA, 1.3L
'08 Yamaha FZ6

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Re: 3"calmini lift..
« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2008, 12:46:07 PM »
Thanks Jeremiah  :)

I must say im new here but you have been a great help to me.
I will check out and read that Link you posted.
Im willing to spend some more money on my Tracker when i get one to build up i do want it to be a quality ride!.

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Re: 3"calmini lift..
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2008, 03:17:17 PM »
yeah i think im just going to go with the 3" body for now then get the 3" suspension when i get the money..
96 2D Tracker stock, 30" BFG MTs, 6inch calmini combo soon :)

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Re: 3"calmini lift..
« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2008, 03:11:13 PM »
Here's a picture of mine with the Calimini 3" suspention lift only.  Stock rims and 235/75 tires.  You can see I had more than enof clearance for the tires.  So a 2" spacer lift would be just right.

Also with just 235's I noticed very little power loss (manual).



P.S. The ride was very stiff until I got the bumper, winch and changed the rear shocks.  OME for the fronts are next on the list.
« Last Edit: December 29, 2008, 03:13:29 PM by lil_Truck »
e-mail: liltruck|removethispart|@comcast.net
96 Tracker
6" Calimini Lift with custom Frame
32 MTR's Warn 8000i
Front/Rear ARB's Many New Mods soon.

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Re: 3"calmini lift..
« Reply #20 on: December 29, 2008, 05:09:57 PM »
 I just bought a 97 4 door Kick with an auto. I put 235s under it with no lift. Doesn't rub anywhere. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
97 Sport
265/70-16s
2" lift
2.0 swap
I know...Pretty boring... FOR NOW...

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Re: 3"calmini lift..
« Reply #21 on: December 29, 2008, 05:37:20 PM »
nice! thats kind of what im shootin for right there thanks dude
96 2D Tracker stock, 30" BFG MTs, 6inch calmini combo soon :)