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D22 Navara and Calmini 3" Lift
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 6:43 pm
by Navara82
HI All,
I have just started to look at a suspension Lift Kit for a D22 STR Navara 05' D/Cab ute. Calmini apparently do a 3" lift kit but I have had reports of front shafts being torn out..... Does anyone know anything about these kits, or have a Navara with a Calmini Kit fitted. I believe most of the lift comes from the Offset Front upper control arms. Would this cause any future dramas or damage.
Would it be best to just get a TJM / ARB 2" kit??
Any Info would be great...
Cheers
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:14 pm
by Swerve
I have previously had a D21 Pathfinder and Navara, both with with the torsion bars cranked up.
With the 2" lift I had no issues in the front end, also check out AC Parts as they also have the front upper controls arms and are cheaper.
Persnally I wouldnt do it unless you have manual locking hubs as the reality is you only use 4wd a few times a month and then you really wont wear your CV's out etc.
Steve
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:18 pm
by Swerve
Here is there link, they also have a good forum where you may have more luck with the new upper control arms
http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/sho ... ba14bd33db
Lift
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:22 pm
by Navara82
Thanks Steve, Will have a look.
Cheers
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:29 pm
by Swerve
Sorry, just reread your post, you got teh D22 which is the American Frontier
http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/sho ... ba14bd33db
Lift
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:33 pm
by Navara82
Yeah, I worked that one out..lol
I had a look at
www.purenissan.com and they have a range of things for the Navara / Frontier but I would rather see the Aussie version before I do it.. There is a D22 Mickey Thompson Navara that I saw at Tuff Trucks 2 years back, but that was mainly SkyJacker stuff, I have not looked at them yet, Maybe they might be worth a call.....
Re: Lift
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:34 pm
by Swerve
Navara82 wrote:Yeah, I worked that one out..lol
I had a look at
www.purenissan.com and they have a range of things for the Navara / Frontier but I would rather see the Aussie version before I do it.. There is a D22 Mickey Thompson Navara that I saw at Tuff Trucks 2 years back, but that was mainly SkyJacker stuff, I have not looked at them yet, Maybe they might be worth a call.....
What is Skyjacker ? is that the ones where they do a 4" lift by droping the complete front diff ?
Lift
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:47 pm
by Navara82
Nah, Well, I dont think so. I am not 100% sure...
It had off set control arms, the same as Calmini, but not too sure on any of the other components. I think it may be easier just to get the TJM or ARB Kit, I can fit it all myself and It will be about $800 bucks cheaper I guess... Although, If Calmini see these and offer the kit to me free as Marketing as marketing expense
, well I wouldn't say no........( I don't like My chances..lol )
navara calmini kit
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 9:45 pm
by O*N*E
contact cal from caloffroad. He did the calmini kit in the mickey T navara and should be able to give you more info.
http://www.caloffroad.com.au/contactus.htm
Hoang