i have the oportunity to buy this lift kit for 100 bux. just wanted to know if anybody here knew what lift this was and if there appears to be anything thats missing ?
'Zoid
i have the oportunity to buy this lift kit for 100 bux
Super VXer
The blue gives it away...
That would be a Calmini lift kit, and you can find more info HERE .
Oh, and yes there seems to be some bits & pieces missing.
Super VXer
Looks like Cal-Mini to me...
Jo?...what say you?
Super VXer
It does look like Cal-Mini.
It's missing the replacement crossmember but that's really not needed anyway.
The bracket next to the springs looks like the panhard rod drop they included with their kit.
Not sure what that thing is next to the shock boots or the small piece between the shocks. It may be part of the panhard rod drop bracket.
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
Yup ..Calmini.
Nothing missing that you need....
...and some stuff you dont!
I inherited a Calmini kit when I first got my VX...
...and they are WAY expensive for what they are..RETAIL.
However...For $100..THATS A STEAL.....
....and the shocks are GREAT IMO.
Just check the springs are equal...
..... they have been known to settle at different rates.
And of course check the shocks are good.
If ya get it, and want a hand fitting...
...take a cruise to San Diego...I'll help you.
If..on the other hands you decide not to purchase..
...I would happily do so..so please let me know!
jo
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Super VXer
Actually Tom......
The crossmember is the Drilled square section...Originally Posted by tom4bren
... between the boots and shocks in the pic.
Its just upside down.....and youre right...its really not needed.
jo
Last edited by JoFotoz : 03/07/2012 at 06:51 PM
Super VXer
The blue bar next to the boots is a painted piece of Uni-strut.
Very common in Electrical and plumbing installations, used with clamps to support pipes and conduit. I have NEVER seen a need to use it in an auto, EVER!
Makes me wonder?
Sometimes I Wonder......
Why Is That Frizbee Getting Bigger?
Then It Hits Me
Super VXer
With all due respect Bulldoggie....
...yer wrong.The blue bar next to the boots is a painted piece of Uni-strut.
Very common in Electrical and plumbing installations, used with clamps to support pipes and conduit. I have NEVER seen a need to use it in an auto, EVER!
Makes me wonder?
That is the calmini replacement cross member.
When flipped over, the bolt flanges are obvious...
...and the construction/fabrication more clear.
Trust me...I have one..its done many trails.....it aint Uni-Strut!
Its not required..but it is a solid/strong part of the kit.
jo
Super VXer
http://store.eberliron.com/products/...channel/p4100t
It may be modified to be a crossmember but I know unistrut when i see it
Super VXer
As BURGER KING would say....
HAVE IT YOUR WAY
Come to Moab..check mine out....
...beers on me if I'm wrong
jo
'Zoid
just sent the paypal payment
Super VXer
Like I said, it could have been modified into a crossmember, but it started life as a piece of unistrut.As BURGER KING would say....
HAVE IT YOUR WAY
Come to Moab..check mine out....
...beers on me if I'm wrong
jo
Unistrut is extremely strong. it's even used to hang heavy pumps and motors.
Here's a better link to show more applications;
http://www.unistrut.us/
Long way to go, gas-wise, just to earn a free beer
Super VXer
Fair enough...we'll have to agree to disagree
I've used Unistrut for many applications....including marine and Industrial.Like I said, it could have been modified into a crossmember, but it started life as a piece of unistrut.
Unistrut is extremely strong. it's even used to hang heavy pumps and motors.
Here's a better link to show more applications;
http://www.unistrut.us/
Long way to go, gas-wise, just to earn a free beer
I know it well..
...but...the real point being...its not required anyway!
There is no need to swap it out... the OEM crossmember is good.
jo
Super VXer
Good call...
...its a good deal if shocks are good and coils are equal.just sent the paypal payment
Now ya just need a VX to put it on!
GLTY
jo
Super VXer
Is that an early Kit or ????? The VehiCROSS kit on Calmini's page looks different than your pic as far as the crossmember goes and no brackets with mounting holes on each end. The Unistrut piece in the pic is for what then?
http://www.pureisuzu.com/99-01_3_lift.htm
Last edited by lasturbo : 03/07/2012 at 11:16 PM
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