[Paskell]

Someone else post this in a thread thought I would post this up. Seriously considering this over the RC kit
https://www.calmini.com/detail.php?b=1&m=50&t=1&p=1269&n=

 

[Pale Rider]

I had calmini on a zuke! very very nice kit and well built. RC is crap compared to them.

 

[honda250xtitan]

My only issue with those kits is the lack of ground clearance. they drop the sub frame so low its unreal. Maybe that means they keep OEM specs better which means theres more room to crank the coilovers to get more height like on Fabtech lifts.

 

[Paskell]

Your right it does look very low. Almost lower than stock.. atleast the RC bracket is high. I want to wait for PC but how longs that gonna be..

 

[Pale Rider]

what is the lift being used for?
for looks?
if you don`t wheel your Titan hard, I wouldn`t worry it.

 

[honda250xtitan]

what is the lift being used for?
for looks?
if you don`t wheel your Titan hard, I wouldn`t worry it.

For looks: it looks Ghey.

For wheeling: No clearance.

Classic lose/lose situation bro

 

[Pale Rider]

whatever,

I`m just sayin that there is an abundance of Titans here that are 2wd lifted and 4wd lifted that never see more than a gravel driveway...
take it for what`s it`s worth. and climbing a curb is not articulating your suspension. bwahahahahahahahahahha fck...
Im out......

 

[Paskell]

If I'm spending 1500+ I'd rather it be multi purpose clearance. And looks. And function

 

[Pale Rider]

If I'm spending 1500+ I'd rather it be multi purpose clearance. And looks. And function

do your research so you can make an educated decision on how YOU spend your money.
don`t look at cost, look at how you want it to perform. There is always an engineering reason why some companies are different from others. Steering/suspension geometry being one of the main concerns.

at the very least call them and ask questions. on a different platform I choose Fabtech bc they were superior to the others. most people go for appearance/look at me factor and not how well it will perform or last. Camburg is also a favorite.

do not listen to the forum opinions including mine. I know nothing.

 

[Paskell]

Yeah I don't want to spend any amount to have that low of a sub frame what's the point.. so you have 35s and same or worse clearance as stock. That's pointless. Functionality is most important to me. Not fake astheticics

 

[danman]

You really don't get much more ground clearance from driveline components with say a 35" tire. The stock equivalent (33") might have about an inch less clearance over the larger 35'. Think about the drop sub frame in the front for most IFS lifts, you lower some frame components to make suspension and cv axles happy, decreasing ground clearance, the tires will give you some clearance, but 2 inches in diameter is peanuts for actual clearance...more like 1 inch. The pumpkin in the back stays near the same height with larger 35's as well. A mild 6" lift might give you an advantage for high center clearance, but thats about it. In my opinion, any lift for an IFS truck is near pointless, but can make a truck look good...if built right without gaudy wheels and ridiculous tires. In my area of south carlonia, truck owners measure height and ground clearance in their perceived diick inches, not actual inches anyway.

A lift, if done neatly will make your truck look good, but thats about it. I did the lift thing many years ago, and will never do it again...
1. a SAS is not available for the titan...at least that I know of, without an expensive custom job.
2. Handling, parking, driving, acceleration, overtaking mustangs, racing and many other wants go out the window. (for a daily driver)
3. big tires that accompany lifts usually have agressive tread patterns which get annoying quick. small tires with big lift leaves a huge gap between the tire and the wheel well, making your truck look like a 5500 dodge or something...no street cred. lol

 

[danman]

Someone else post this in a thread thought I would post this up. Seriously considering this over the RC kit
https://www.calmini.com/detail.php?b=1&m=50&t=1&p=1269&n=

Unless RC has stepped up their game in the last few years, I'd stay away. They tend to fall apart after a while. All these kits look the same tho...spacers, blocks and lengthened spindles.

 

[honda250xtitan]

Yeah I don't want to spend any amount to have that low of a sub frame what's the point.. so you have 35s and same or worse clearance as stock. That's pointless. Functionality is most important to me. Not fake astheticics

i still think calmini has potential to go really tall. they set the specs back to OEM vs RC sets the specs at max OEM. You could probably get 8" out of a calmini with coilovers and run 37's.

 

[Paskell]

honestly been looking and thinking about it for the past 2 months id much rather have this kit than the RC kit. but i can get alot better price on the Rc kit But rather have a closer to 6" lift than over 6".. the Rc kit rear end seems too high not a fan.. the potential to also have coilovers etc make the lift taller and gain more clearance makes sense as well on the calmini Calmini also said can get it in black, that blue is terrible. and no cutting.. just asked procomp again today said no update or eta on a kit. UGH. Calmini looks pretty boss tbh

 

[Pale Rider]

remember you get what you pay for.
RC = mediocre
Calmini = top tier

 

[honda250xtitan]

honestly been looking and thinking about it for the past 2 months id much rather have this kit than the RC kit. but i can get alot better price on the Rc kit But rather have a closer to 6" lift than over 6".. the Rc kit rear end seems too high not a fan.. the potential to also have coilovers etc make the lift taller and gain more clearance makes sense as well on the calmini Calmini also said can get it in black, that blue is terrible. and no cutting.. just asked procomp again today said no update or eta on a kit. UGH. Calmini looks pretty boss tbh

mmmm that looks great.

remember you get what you pay for.
RC = mediocre
Calmini = top tier

too bad every other thing i read about calmini has been sh1tty customer service. lol.

 

[Pale Rider]

mmmm that looks great.



too bad every other thing i read about calmini has been sh1tty customer service. lol.

personally I have not experienced that with them, buts it`s been a few years.
Fabtechs CS was also very good.

RC CS was also good to send out the correct part, not once not twice, third time was the charm...lol...

 

[Paskell]

only bad thing for me is price in canada to get it up here.
RC $1532 CAD + Shipping
Calmini $2073 CAD + Shipping

 

[danman]

honestly been looking and thinking about it for the past 2 months id much rather have this kit than the RC kit. but i can get alot better price on the Rc kit But rather have a closer to 6" lift than over 6".. the Rc kit rear end seems too high not a fan.. the potential to also have coilovers etc make the lift taller and gain more clearance makes sense as well on the calmini Calmini also said can get it in black, that blue is terrible. and no cutting.. just asked procomp again today said no update or eta on a kit. UGH. Calmini looks pretty boss tbh

That is a good looking truck

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[SouthernLion]

honestly been looking and thinking about it for the past 2 months id much rather have this kit than the RC kit. but i can get alot better price on the Rc kit But rather have a closer to 6" lift than over 6".. the Rc kit rear end seems too high not a fan.. the potential to also have coilovers etc make the lift taller and gain more clearance makes sense as well on the calmini Calmini also said can get it in black, that blue is terrible. and no cutting.. just asked procomp again today said no update or eta on a kit. UGH. Calmini looks pretty boss tbh

That truck looks good. Only thing I can't figure out is what's going on with their factory two tone paint job. Guess they painted over it on the sides but left it in some areas? Gross.