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matt91112011
Joined: Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:05 am Posts: 241 Location: Eltham, Victoria
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Hi guys,
My Calmini gear (3" articulation system/2" low range Offroad body lift) arrived the other day. I'm going to try and fit it this weekend. But I haven't fitted suspension gear before, so are there any tech posts regarding how to fit one?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Matty
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buzbox
Joined: Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 3600 Location: Wollongong NSW
Vehicle: LWB Sierra & XL7
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If you have decent car stands, jack, socket set and a general knowladge with what go's where, you'll be right.
Suspention is one of the easier things to work on a car. The best tips I can give is, lay under the car and look, get to know what go's where, do one corner at a time and take your time.
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Buddies72

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Joined: Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:14 am Posts: 240 Location: Brisbane
Vehicle: 96 LWB Vit
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Just make sure you use plenty (read HEAPS) of rubber grease on the bushes, otherwise you'll wind up with a lot of squeaks....
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9347 Location: Newcastle
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I had squeaks for a while before I cracked. Most irritating noise.
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Bucket

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Joined: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 2191 Location: Vic
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Read instructions thoroughly before starting. Lay the items out so you know where every piece is going to go BEFORE you even jack the car up. Understand it and then ask questions.
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atari4x4

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Joined: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:30 pm Posts: 34843 Location: East Radelayed
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remember when they're talking about the passenger side, they really mean the drivers side. 
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Ashley
Joined: Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 299 Location: Ballarat
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I have also found it will take longer then what you expected. There are some good write ups floating around. The instructions that come with the kit is a bit brief but there is a more detailed write up getting around.
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matt91112011
Joined: Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:05 am Posts: 241 Location: Eltham, Victoria
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Thanks for the info guys.
Matty
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