Calmini suspension too stiff

Jumpinjacks · Post by **Jumpinjacks** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:42 am

Hi all,
I have a 5" calmini lift fitted on my sj. And tbh it is very very stiff, my sj bounces alot when trying to climb hills etc and struggles alot more than other sj's due to it.
Is there a way I can make it be a bit softer?
( silly question I expect ) Would it break if I removed a leaf from each spring?
I am tempted to get different springs altogether tbh, but it seems a shame to waste such a bit of kit.
Any help would be great.
Thanks.

twiss · Post by **twiss** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:10 pm

Hi,

I've spoken to calmini steve from difflock who has this kit fitted. You might want to check that your bolts are not over tight.
Apparently if you do the shackles bolts, etc, up too tight it makes it a lot stiffer than it actually should be

Jumpinjacks · Post by **Jumpinjacks** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:39 pm

ok thanks I will check this out. Could it be anything else?
Also is there a torque setting for them or should I just nip them up?

ferris · Post by **ferris** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:44 pm

You could try putting UHMWPE tape between the leafs.

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twiss · Post by **twiss** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:44 am

I'd say just nip them up. I assume you have nylock bolts holding it all together?
If you do, as long as the nylock is at least a few threads on you should be fine.

Just remember to check it again in a few days of driving to make sure they are still good

Jumpinjacks · Post by **Jumpinjacks** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:41 am

Ok thanks guys

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