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Post by Eric on Oct 3, 2003 12:04:07 GMT -5
Due to the fact that most Isuzu passenger vehicles have independent front suspension, which will be referred to from here on out as IFS, relatively easy lift options available to Trooper owners aren't too widely available. Talking a little about our torsion bar equipped Troopers, they are, technically, springs, in that after having pressure applied to them, they try to return to their original state. They differ quite a bit from leaf or coil spring suspension systems, though, because their spring function is derived from a twisting force being applied to them, rather than a compressive force. [glow=red,2,300]1.25" OME[/glow] www.rocky-road.com/trooper.html[glow=red,2,300]2" Calmini[/glow] www.pureisuzu.com/2_trooper_lift1.htm[glow=red,2,300]Darlington Offroad [/glow]has a 3" kit available here: www.darlington-offroad.com/item.jhtml?UCIDs=534357|602994&PRID=1319240. Of course, there are always solid axle swaps which are possible, but I have no idea how to do them. If I knew a guy who did it with a post-'91 Trooper, I'd consider it. But, for now, I think 2-3" of lift with some 33" tires would be plenty. Food for thought.
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Post by bbehr on Oct 7, 2003 14:41:42 GMT -5
Be carefull with these so called "lift kits" if you look into them all they provide you with is new T-bars, brake lines, rear springs, shocks and sway bars(optional). (Cal-Mini offers extended upper control arms to keep the alignment in check for $330. Which can be eliminated by performing a ball joint flip for free so no real benefit in spending a lot of money but they are nice.)
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Post by bbehr on Oct 7, 2003 14:47:51 GMT -5
I had custom springs made for me at a spring shop in CA they were tough to work with and had to have them make two pairs before my specs were reached but never had to pay for the non conforming springs. I wanted springs that would provide 4 inches of lift and 15% stiffer. These springs cost me around $300. I have a set of brand new springs that give you about an 1 1/2 to 2 inches, sitting in my garage and am willing to sell them to someone for under $75. email me if you are interested.
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Post by Eric on Oct 17, 2003 12:01:12 GMT -5
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Post by IsuzuRS on Nov 16, 2003 0:42:37 GMT -5
with troopers, we can fit atleast 31" tires with no rubbing. and, i have still not cranked my t-bars. Eventually om gonna put on some coil spacer(1-2" of lift) on the back and crank the t-bars op front. One thing i want to do is get stiffer shocks up front, maybe even adjustible Rancho 9000 shocks. The stiffer means less nose-diving.
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Post by bbehr on Nov 16, 2003 11:33:16 GMT -5
cranking the t-bars tightens the suspension and therefore lifts the vehicle, but for every inch you lift you lose valuable articulaton from the front. The other downside to this is the CV angle you must try and correct this by adding a spacer or ball joint flip to bring everything back to factory specs. I only do a little bit of rockcrawling because of this mainly playing in the mud and snow untill i have enough money to convert to solid.
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Post by BigSwede on Nov 17, 2003 13:41:19 GMT -5
I have found my Trooper to be amazingly capable with a modest 1.5" lift via OME rear coils and t-bar crank, along with 265/75 tires. I have been to Moab 3 times with this set up.
No matter what you do, get new shocks of you are still running stock shocks. My OME Nitrochargers are outstanding, I am at about 50K miles on them, and they are still doing good - and I am very sensitive to my shocks, I hate a flabby ride.
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Post by LakeMIsurfer on Nov 26, 2003 12:14:31 GMT -5
I am planning on a Calmini lift this spring, what is the max tireI will be able to run with my stock 16x7 rims? Also, what will I need to install this lift that Calmini isn't telling me? They say it's true bolt on? Is this the best lift out there? Matt
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Post by BigSwede on Nov 26, 2003 14:24:17 GMT -5
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Post by LakeMIsurfer on Nov 26, 2003 14:44:25 GMT -5
Do I really need a manual hub conversion for the 2.5" kit?
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Post by dieselbob on Nov 26, 2003 17:17:23 GMT -5
Just consider the manual hubs as an insurance policy to keep your cv's from an early death.
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Post by LakeMIsurfer on Nov 26, 2003 17:27:54 GMT -5
I see the 2.5" on independent 4x is $600+, add hubs and you are closing in on the Calmini kit price.
Will I need hubs for the 2" Calmini? I would rather not install them.....
What is the largest tire I can mount on 16x7 stockers with a 2" Calmini?
Thanks fo the help you guys....
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Post by IsuzuRS on Nov 26, 2003 22:14:30 GMT -5
I myself don't have manual hubs, but wish i did for the benefits. as said, the help your cv's, also save gas, and allow you to have 2wd lo.
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Post by LakeMIsurfer on Dec 1, 2003 15:51:03 GMT -5
From I can gather I will be able to fit 285's on my stock 16x7 rims? With no rubbing after I install the Calmini 2" lift?
Should I go with the optional Sway bar upgrade? Or is that not needed? Matt
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Post by BigSwede on Dec 2, 2003 10:31:45 GMT -5
I am thinking about getting the Calmini swaybars to reduce body lean, assuming I can find some good swaybar disconnects.
Swaybars can reduce articulation off-road, but with disconnects you can get the best of both worlds.
You also can tighten up the handling significantly by replacing the swaybar bushings with polyurethane...does the Calmini kit include that?
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