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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: KonaSciDiver on September 09, 2007, 07:43:03 PM
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I recently purchased the Calmini 3" suspension for my 88.5 Samurai, under the impression that it was a fully bolt-on kit. Then I noticed that towards the end of the install instructions, it said that "REAR BUMP STOP EXTENSIONS REQUIRE WELDING TO FRAME ABOVE RUBBER STOP ON AXLE.KIT."
Is this true? Their shackle-reverse kit appears to have the same bump-stop extensions on the website pictures, and that one specifically says "no welding required".
For those who have done this before, is it a difficult welding job? I've got a friend who's a welding student, and he might be able to help out if it turns out it does need welding (I would have no idea what I was doing)
Thanks for your help.
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I recently purchased the Calmini 3" suspension for my 88.5 Samurai, under the impression that it was a fully bolt-on kit. Then I noticed that towards the end of the install instructions, it said that "REAR BUMP STOP EXTENSIONS REQUIRE WELDING TO FRAME ABOVE RUBBER STOP ON AXLE.KIT."
Is this true? Their shackle-reverse kit appears to have the same bump-stop extensions on the website pictures, and that one specifically says "no welding required".
For those who have done this before, is it a difficult welding job? I've got a friend who's a welding student, and he might be able to help out if it turns out it does need welding (I would have no idea what I was doing)
Thanks for your help.
Easy thing to do. It's a small piece of box tubing that is welded to the factory bump stop location on the frame. It is an "in position" weld with plenty of room.
-Eric
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One fella drilled holes and used self-tapping flange screws. Worked fine and no welder.
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Double check the directions, but I am sure the front ones are required (bolt-on) and that the rear ones are optional (based on tire size and clearance).