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RichMayo Just got MTs
Joined: 04 Feb 2013 Odometer: 413 Location: Yate
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:00 am Post subject: Vitara Calmini 3" kit front shock replacement...
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Hi Folks,
I've got play in one of the front shocks on my Vitara. Currently it's got the shocks that came with the Calmini 3" suspension kit a good few years ago now. What's a good alternative? Suggestions?
Tbh pretty much the only extended option I can find are... http://www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/vitara-/-x90-91...ster/prod_77.html
...and not sure how they compare.
Should I consider a standard set with some extenders on them? Bit concerned as I've got a pretty heavy winch bumper on the front and was under the impression the aftermarket shocks were rated to handle it.
Don't want to spend silly money as I've pretty much committed to a live axle conversion later this year (gathering bits now) - but I do want to get out in it before then.
Thanks.
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RichMayo Just got MTs
Joined: 04 Feb 2013 Odometer: 413 Location: Yate
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:03 am Post subject:
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Having said that the calmini kit uses shock spacers so I'm wondering how much the calmini shocks extend further than the stock ones - I'm sure I took pictures of things like this when I put the kit on but can't for the life of me find them.
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plugspanner Just got MTs
Joined: 24 Dec 2009 Odometer: 211 Location: somerset
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:17 am Post subject:
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I got 2 from ebay for about £40 the pair, I also have a front mounted winch and bumper, I have had no trouble, the extended ones look good but at over £100ea was a bit too much for me.
the ones I had originaly were a second hand set with the 3in calmini lift kit, I figured that the shocks were going to be well used being second hand anyway.
plenty of choice new for a reasonable sum esp if you are going live axle soon.
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RichMayo Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:38 am Post subject:
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Is that two standard struts? And you've got the calmini shock spacers fitted too I assume?
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plugspanner Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:02 pm Post subject:
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yes 2 std vitara struts with the 3in spacer mounts,
came with the second hand calmini suspension I bought before I put the car on the road.
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RichMayo Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject:
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Rightio - cheers. Will call into look parts place tomorrow morning - will see if they've got a decent price on standard ones then.
Tbh I don't mind losing a bit of droop at the front as most of the flex occurs at the back anyway.
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plugspanner Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:56 pm Post subject:
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I stuck some 30mm spacers on top of my springs as the weight of the winch & bumper was making it look like a dragster!
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RichMayo Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:18 pm Post subject:
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Was thinking about doing the same tbh if they don't cost too much - at least until I do the conversion. It was okay when I first put the bumper n winch on there but I think the springs have sagged over time. I don't think cutting the back of the cab off has helped much either. Very noticeable once I took off the defender arches how much space is between the arch and the top of the rear wheel. Kinda like the look though - looks "poised"
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Munkee Off-Road Guru
Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Odometer: 1505 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:41 pm Post subject:
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Calmini stuts are standard length, so you can use any struts you want.
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RichMayo Just got MTs
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:53 am Post subject:
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Brilliant!!! Thanks very much.
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S70 Gate Opener
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:40 pm Post subject:
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I replaced my Calmini struts with Monroe 4x4 adventures. exactly the same shocks but yellow instead of blue.
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plugspanner Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:31 am Post subject:
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i did look at those as well as the longer ones
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rory-ray Winch Assistant
Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Odometer: 76 Location: Bristol/Dundry
1998 Suzuki Vitara
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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:09 am Post subject:
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Diesel grand Vitara shocks are 1" longer than standard vitara shocks.
I'm 99% sure there exactly the same fitment being diesel ones too they will take extra weight.
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