Anybody have a Calmini kit they can sell me

J

Joe Average

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The build is almost done. Will try to post some pics. Very happy with it. Took it out for a good shakedown on the weekend and ran it hard. Some crazy hill climbs with stumps to go over during the climb. Would not have had a chance without the Lokka up front. BUT discovered the weak steering linkage issue and repeatedly smashed my center link into the frame. AND as you know all of the common kits are no longer being produced. I know a lot of people didn't like their Calmini kit so maybe there is one out there I could buy? Here is my idea for a fix to the calmini bushing issue. I would like to swap out the idler for the modified Pitman steering box as I saw somebody do. A very nice solution to have a very strong idler and no bushings to worry about. I'd like to machine the shaft of the pitman shaft for an interference fit with the calmini idler arm. I think that would give me the benefits of the calmini system without the issue of the wearing bushings. Anyway, if somebody gas a Calmini system they want to sell me please let me know.
 
J

Joe Average

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Idler arm has the AC brace on it. Haven't put the bronze bushings in it though. I'm not completely convinced that I didn't bend it, brace and all. Looks to me like it took a hit on the bottom of the brace. It isn't obviously bent but even at rest there is maybe a quarter inch of clearance between the castle nut and the frame. Bronze bushings will be the next step if I can't find a Calmini kit. I spoke with Calmini and he says he may re-introduce a kit this summer.
 
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Xtre

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I was considering that ac brace although my tires are not that big 31", but for 75$ shipped seems like a necessity. How much was the kit when it was offered ?
 
J

Joe Average

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About 600 bucks I think. However, if they release another, the price is likely to go up significantly. That's just the reality of manufacturing right now. High strength steel costs a fortune. Nobody, right now is making a complete kit. Grassroots 4x4 will modify a centerlink but it sounds as if they need you to send yours in and not sure on the timeline. I might end up Fabbing up something myself if I can't find a Calmini kit. I was really hoping someone had one they took off. I know there were some people not happy with it.
 
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Xtre

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Looks like they weld the cups and maybe a urathane type insert? Say's their 'modified' centerlink is not compatable with Moog TRE's because Moogs tend to be a bit bigger and hit the frame, do you have moog? I still have stock but I usually go with moog on all my vehicles.
 
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