suspension upgrade

[fudly]

ive recently purchased a 92 sierra and was wondering if anyone has tried the 5inch suspension lift from snake raceing
http://72.34.32.141/~snakerac/product_i ... d9838f8095
all i really want to know is if its worth getting value for money wise dos it actually do what it says and is it 100% bolt on like the site recons??

oh and if a queenslander has tried or know is it actually capable of being half passable for a engineer (ill be askin a engineer meself later just wanna make sure its worth doin first) thanks

[grimbo]

are you in QLD or NSW? You can't get it engineered in QLD too big a lift and you can't actually engineer a lift

[Pixie-LWBZOOK]

you will find the kit is actually made by a US company called CALMINI there are a few threads on here regarding this kit, and i have recently fitted one up to my LWB.

all i can say at the moment is F&%k it is a harsh ride (bearable, but harsh), when i get a chance i will definately be taking a leaf out of each spring.

I wouldn't buy from snake racing, they are massively over priced, but if you want it NOW, they may be the only option. CALMINI in the states have this kit on backorder, ready to ship in november. (looking at around $1200 shipped) plus that way, you can get the much less harsh light duty springs.

[fudly]

ah well thats a bummer im in brisi meself :( so what do you all recon would be the best/most legal way to get a decent ammount of lift(for bigger tyres) and a good ammount of flex for playin ive got a wt swb sierra atm stock standard well sub standard really but thats another problem

[mick85]

off the shelf stuff will fit the tyres, but in no time i think youll be chasing flex and wanting to change it again

[RockHopper]

Most people on this board don't recomend this kit, but GRPABT1 reckons it's pretty good. I believe he ordered the softer springs, but still had to take a leaf out of them to soften them up a bit more. I'm not for or against the kit myself, as I've never seen one.

[GRPABT1]

Realistically it's only a good option if you can only fit bolt on parts. And even then I'd be getting the rocky road YJ kit if I had the chance to do it all again.

The Calmini kit is also not the best for fitting large tyres without hassle as the shackle reversal forces the front tyre into the firewall on compression and much more massaging of the firewall/gaurds is needed to fit large tyres than a normal shackle setup. It does however ride nicely (one the stiffness is sorted out) compared to a normal shackled vehicle.

As mentioned it has been covered before so do a search of the suzuki section for "calmini".

Order from locktup or 4wdUSA and demand the LIGHT DUTY springs, then take a leaf out of the front to level the kit out and soften the ride. Also move the front diff forward and inch by re-drilling the spring plates (do a search in the bible for wheelbas extension). And lastely make sure you hammer flat the brake line brackets on the rear diff and just cable tie or hose clamp the line as the brackets foul on the rear shocks and damage them.