I think the kit is a great investment if you are tired of the struts, which work well.   I had broken 4 in the last few years and each time my fun was done along with the strut.

With the kit I broke a shock and no problem just kept going with no issues.

I am currently working with Calmini and they let me know the shocks sent were a little larger in diameter than they wanted so after they work it out with the manufacturer they are going to send me the narrower shocks.  Pretty cool and communication has been good with them as well.

Calmini even sent me the shock spec so I could pick up some junkyard shocks in the mean time.  11" compressed and 18" extended - I found the 1995 Ford Aerostar stock shocks were close enough.  It was 50% day as well so I picked them up for $5 each.  KYB's since the others were Monroe and looked maybe an inch larger diameter.

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I got the word today that Calmini is standing behind the kit.  They had a shock diameter issue with the kit I purchased so after speaking with them and being patient until they were able to sort it out.

I am being shipped a new set of shocks that will alleviate the shock hitting the upper a-arm issue.

A big thanks to Calmini for stepping up and working with me

I liked yuri's idea of the bigger shock mounted to the lower arm lol.

I have this kit & am installing it right now. But it seems my steering shaft is hitting the bracket for the drivers side upper control arm. Did you run into this issue?

I did run into that issue.  Since the shaft is oblong.  I used a grinder on the bracket to make the necessary clearance for the stock shaft. 

Out of curiosity do you have a 4 door?

I haven't heard of anyone with the 2 door having this issue or they just didn't say anything

Would be great if Calmini do something to put coilover's, like this in the picture...

I have this kit & am installing it right now. But it seems my steering shaft is hitting the bracket for the drivers side upper control arm. Did you run into this issue?

I didn't have any issue with that either.... although it is close
My story is here: http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/build-diaries-how-to-diy/oceanside-tracker-36969/

video of it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37uA8nAWm_A

I have a 94 that is a 2 door rag top. Other than the steering bracket issue. It is an awsome kit I think. I like how it looks. Built like a tank. I did have to buy new bolts for strut tower though. All 6 were 1/2" too short.

I think because I don't have a body lift, that is probably most of my issue. But I will grind the bracket down to clear it. I had to get a new lower shaft from trail tough. And I had to get wheel spacers

I like the kit as well

Truesuv -Do you have the crumple steering shaft or the straight shaft?


I'm trying to mod a straight shaft for mine since I have the oblong crumple shaft which is why it hit the bracket at full turn.  It was fine as long as I was going straight

Truesuv -Do you have the crumple steering shaft or the straight shaft? ...

I don't know... I have this

regarding the steering shaft hitting the bracket.... I would agree that if I didn't have the 2.5" body lift, my steering shaft would have hit as well...

it barely cleared WITH the lift

I'll try post a pic of mine when the new shaft comes in. But I can't install until back from honeymoon on July 2. I ground a bunch off.