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Godzuki 2 (2000-2003) | ||
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 Then
Calmini came out with their 3" Super Articulation Kit.
After having many years of dependable trail
performance on their 2" Lift, I had to have one. Once I had the new
3" suspension
installed, I was happy once again. More clearance, better wheel travel
and 33’s with no tire rub, what could be better? | ||
  Once again I was wrong. The increased wheel
travel and better ground clearance was allowing me to walk up trails that I previously
had trouble
with and leading me to trails that I had not even considered before. This
quickly developed into many broken half shafts and a few broken rear axle
shafts. After doing some internet research, I found out that it was only a
matter of time until I broke the mounting bracket off of my front aluminum
diff. That led me on the search for a stronger axle set up for my Kick. | ||
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decided to start with upgrading the front axle housings. I recently
installed a Calmini Anvil and a steel Grand
Vitara XL-7 third member. The Anvil is a custom built steel housing that
replaces the weak passenger side half shaft with an inner stub shaft and a
outer drivers side half shaft. This eliminates the weak inner spline section
on the passenger side half shaft and allows for easier trail fixes if you
break a shaft. Since it uses the same half shaft on both sides, you only
have to carry one spare and it will make it easier to determine a stronger
half shaft set up. | ||
  While I was doing the upgrade to the front axle I went on and installed
5.83:1 Ring and pinions from Calmini and did a few rear axle modifications.
Over the next few months I will bring you details on some of my modifications to Godzuki and trail test reports on how well the modifications perform. Zig |
07/24/10 08:19
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