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
Last edited by JoFotoz : 03/07/2012 at 07:06 PM
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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
Spoken like a true ORW!
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Super VXer
Lol...priceless
Larry S.
99 Astral Silver VX (176k)
91 Porsche 928 S4 (73k)
'Zoid
how does the front get lifted cause i dont see any hardware to lift the front
Super VXer
Douche every single nut & bolt that's gonna get twisted with PB blaster the day before & the day of, the lift, crank up the torsion bars (about 4 rotations on the nut per 1" of lift, same both sides) & flip the upper ball joints, get an alignment...DONE
Use the search...
Look for "little beast becomes big beast"
Super VXer
Take a road trip to San Diego...
...I'll show/help you.
The only tools you'll need is a case of Newcastle Brown, or a bottle of Mount Gay Rum.
Its that easy!
If ya dont fancy a short road trip..PM me...I'll give you my number...
...then I can talk you through it.
And Dub is right.....PB blaster or whatever on the T/bar bolts NOW...
...index the bolt heads...crank equally...then an ALIGNMENT.
As for the b/j flip...I'm not convinced its vital.
jo
Last edited by JoFotoz : 03/13/2012 at 10:02 PM
Super VXer
You are correct Sir.
Here's a tip for those lifting, crank the torsion bars and drive the VX around a bit. Next look at the front tires and if you see negative camber (tires like /---\), its time to do the BJ flip. If the tires are straight (l---l), go get an alignment & you're done
The BJ flip causes positive camber (\---/) and is only useful in counteracting negative camber. In my case, the BJ flip caused too much positive camber on my tires so I put the BJs back in the normal position. This modification should be done on a case by case basis.
Super VXer
I always thought it was for the extra down travel/flex...You are correct Sir.
Here's a tip for those lifting, crank the torsion bars and drive the VX around a bit. Next look at the front tires and if you see negative camber (tires like /---\), its time to do the BJ flip. If the tires are straight (l---l), go get an alignment & you're done
The BJ flip causes positive camber (\---/) and is only useful in counteracting negative camber. In my case, the BJ flip caused too much positive camber on my tires so I put the BJs back in the normal position. This modification should be done on a case by case basis.
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