Lifting the VX

[dtruax]

Got a great resource article for this.

http://www.4x4wire.com/isuzu/tech/amigolift

[BigMike]

Well what does everyone think of this?

I noticed a few more pieces on the Calmini lift that just
springs and shocks.

Does any know the specs on the springs?

I think a homemade kit is very doable.

[phines]

I've read that article many times since it was posted and after seeing Todd Adam's VX 2 years in a row (and others) that have done that lift, I've decided to go for it. I don't know much about the specs on those springs, but I'm going with the Valley Spring Works instead of the Calmini.

I believe Reg Hinnant is doing this lift too.
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[BigMike]

Ok when you guys get alittle more into it can you maybe post some specifics. I would like to do it to.

"That's OK... I think it hit the skidplate..." THAT'S HILARIOUS

[Reg Hinnant]

Nope, no lift for me yet.
I'm still on the highway back & forth from Austin all the time & like the stock handling as it is.
However, if I were doing it, I would be on the phone with Todd asking him if his springs have sagged any. I have heard that complaint from more than one person with a lift kit

[BigMike]

I just Emailed Swordy about the poor springs that came on the Calmini lift. He said they have remedied that problem.

The are alot of extras on the Calmini kit. What's up with that?
Does that make this Kit more stable than if you were to do it yourself?

[VehiX]

Here are the extra's big mike is referring to:

3" Lift System for VehiCROSS - Complete system includes: 2 droop stop extension brackets, 2 front shocks w/boots, steel braided DOT approved brake lines, front bump stop spacers, new center cross member assembly, 2 rear shocks w/boots, rear coil springs, rear bump stop spacers, rear track bar extension bracket, rear brake line extension bracket, & full hardware and installation instructions.

When you lift a vehicle you are increasing the hieght of it When you do this you put stress on other components like ball joints controls arms track bar etc. The steel braided brake lines that come with the kit are longer than the stock ones to make up the difference in hieght and not cause such an awkward bend in the line (could cause the brakes to feel stiff)

I believe the extra pieces that come with the kit help to aleviate some of the strain on the the stock components.

A good idea is the contol arms as well when lifting the VX. Required to correct camber angle. Corrects angle of upper ball joint, and allows for more total suspension travel. Laser cut and formed from 3/8” plate steel. Comes complete with new urethane droop stop pad, pivot bushings , sleeves, and longer steel braided brake lines.

I think when I lift my VX I will go for the full calimini kit w/ the control arms

[Green Dragon]

I am going with the KISS theory ( keep it simple stupid) Can't see replacing the Isuzu shocks for any reason.

Installing variable rate OME springs & cranking the bars. Total Cost $125.

Bob F

[Swordy]

$125.00 ?!?! WOW are those the 2.5" lift springs?

BTW, that hype about you need new control arms to correct the camber is a crock of ____! Those control arms would be nice to have, but not for that reason.

[BigMike]

Swordy, that was going to be my next questions to you about the control arms.
But, you pretty much covered it.
I am sort of torn now between a do it yourself job and the Calmini kit. I am leaning toward the Calmini.
Still deciding on the whole lift Idea anyway.
-Mike

[Green Dragon]

Originally posted by Swordy
[B]$125.00 ?!?! WOW are those the 2.5" lift springs?
]

They are the OME 912 Variable rate approx 2.5 inch lift springs for the Trooper. Do'es WOW mean I paid too much?

Bob F

[phines]

BigMike, Here's a compromise for you... skip the control arms and go with the Calmini lift kit, BUT see if they will sell you the kit without the shocks. There is NO way you need to replace those. That should cover any of the concerns you might be having and might just save you a few bucks too.

I'm a cheap fool so I'm doing the 'home' kit.
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[phines]

Talked to someone at Calmini today. They were reluctant (and sounded a bit unhappy), but they sold me the rear coil springs from their lift kit. They will NOT honor a warranty on the springs without the kit, so I hope they don't have that sagging problem!
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[Daver]

How much $$$? I found the OME 912s for $132.

[phines]

Essentially the same price... $65 each.
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