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Calmini 2.5" lift questions (too stiff)

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Re: Calmini 2.5" lift questions (too stiff)
« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2007, 06:55:33 PM »
I too have the Calmini kit installed in a 2003 Chevy Tracker 2.0L.  I agree with ZeusZuki's evaluation of the kit.  I myself struggled with the kit and Calmini while installing it.  What Calmini should tell people is that you HAVE too adjust for a serious camber issue (Camber bolts or grinding), you have too use spacers or a custom backspaced wheel.  You will also have too buy a wheel alignment machine or develop a good relationship with your local alignment expert or you will shread your front tires.  I have put 50,000 km's on this kit with about 10,000 serious offroad; it has finally settled in.  The kit struts are finished now and I will probably replace with OME or something else (any suggestons appreciated).  Calmini should also provide strut boots for the front struts with the kit.

All in all once you figure out how to dial the kit in, it is pretty good.  I think the reason Calmini designed the front soo stiff is to allow someone to install a real engine like a Chevy V6 or V8 and also add a heavy duty bumper and winch.
2003 ChevZuki ViTraka: 2.0 L4 M/T, Calmini 2.5", O.M.E. Struts, Spider Trax 1" Wheel Spacer, 30X9.5R15 BFG All-Terrain TA's

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Re: Calmini 2.5" lift questions (too stiff)
« Reply #16 on: March 03, 2007, 08:15:57 PM »
...as if they actually sold said named bumper that they have so proudly advertised for years and display on their project vehicles.