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>One of the first mods I want is to raise it to get room under there for some
>decent tyres, and I want to improve the lousy suspension that comes stock
>standard on a Suzuki Sierra (Samurai in US).
>I asked a friend who was a mechanic for a suspension specialist, and he
>insists I need to go with King Springs and Koni Shocks as he believes they
>are unbeatable.
Something to think about, what are you going to be doing with it?
If you want to keep a lower center of gravity for off camber stuff (what I
prefer) then look at longer, but slightly lifted springs. I am not sure
what you have access to for spare parts down there, up here in Canada I
have access to lots of jeep parts, jeep CJ5 springs work well in the front
of a Sami (your Sierra) for a bit of a lift. A longer springs will give
you more flex and a softer ride. A set of longer shackels and a little
bit of trimming you can easly fit 31" tires on it.
>However a company here who do extreme 4WD modifications, and specialise in
>Suzuki's, recommend this kit from Calmini, which is both a suspension
>upgrade and 5 inch lift. http://www.puresuzuki.com/super_5.htm
>
>The Calmini is simple bolt-on and fully pre-prepared for the Suzuki Sierra
>which suits me well as I intend to be installing most of it myself with the
>help of a technically capable friend, so this kit appeals to me from the DIY
>point of view. But which is going to be the better for use on and off road,
>this kit, the Koni/Kings, or some other combination you recommend.
>
>The other mods that are to be done include front and rear lockers, a
>Long-Ranger fuel tank, and larger exhaust with extractors. Would these other
>mods alter the choice of the best suspension? Secondly should the lockers,
>tank and exhaust mods be done before or after the suspension kit? Will
>either one affect the other?
The Calmini lifts are quite popular over here, I have heard that they are
a harsh ride after installing them. Possibly look at a Breeze spring-over
kit too.
I would look at the fuel tank and exhaust after doing the lift, you are
going to end up with more room to work under there after the lift.
~Brian
http://www.island4x4.com/jojocam/danty_sami.jpg
>One of the first mods I want is to raise it to get room under there for some
>decent tyres, and I want to improve the lousy suspension that comes stock
>standard on a Suzuki Sierra (Samurai in US).
>I asked a friend who was a mechanic for a suspension specialist, and he
>insists I need to go with King Springs and Koni Shocks as he believes they
>are unbeatable.
Something to think about, what are you going to be doing with it?
If you want to keep a lower center of gravity for off camber stuff (what I
prefer) then look at longer, but slightly lifted springs. I am not sure
what you have access to for spare parts down there, up here in Canada I
have access to lots of jeep parts, jeep CJ5 springs work well in the front
of a Sami (your Sierra) for a bit of a lift. A longer springs will give
you more flex and a softer ride. A set of longer shackels and a little
bit of trimming you can easly fit 31" tires on it.
>However a company here who do extreme 4WD modifications, and specialise in
>Suzuki's, recommend this kit from Calmini, which is both a suspension
>upgrade and 5 inch lift. http://www.puresuzuki.com/super_5.htm
>
>The Calmini is simple bolt-on and fully pre-prepared for the Suzuki Sierra
>which suits me well as I intend to be installing most of it myself with the
>help of a technically capable friend, so this kit appeals to me from the DIY
>point of view. But which is going to be the better for use on and off road,
>this kit, the Koni/Kings, or some other combination you recommend.
>
>The other mods that are to be done include front and rear lockers, a
>Long-Ranger fuel tank, and larger exhaust with extractors. Would these other
>mods alter the choice of the best suspension? Secondly should the lockers,
>tank and exhaust mods be done before or after the suspension kit? Will
>either one affect the other?
The Calmini lifts are quite popular over here, I have heard that they are
a harsh ride after installing them. Possibly look at a Breeze spring-over
kit too.
I would look at the fuel tank and exhaust after doing the lift, you are
going to end up with more room to work under there after the lift.
~Brian
http://www.island4x4.com/jojocam/danty_sami.jpg
