First Gen Solid Axle Swap (SAS) - Calmini

RomeoEJ · **Posted:** Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:28 pm

OK So i know we all have our opinions of Calmini. But i am considering doing this SAS kit in my driveway. It seems doable and will save money from having it completely fabricated at a shop.

All opinions are welcome.

http://www.xterraownersclub.com/reviews/calmini_sas01.html

http://www.calmini.com/detail.php?b=1&m=1&t=1&p=424&n=

BKxterra718 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:04 am

Niiiiice

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Bklyn.X · **Posted:** Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:01 pm

You have the axle?

RomeoEJ · **Posted:** Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:45 pm

Bklyn.X wrote:

You have the axle?

No I'm reviewing my options and pricing things out. I'm not pulling the trigger anytime soon but I want to start reviewing my options and set aside money.

DC xterra · **Joined:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:37 pm **Posts:** 498

sweet go for it !!

Bklyn.X · **Posted:** Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:41 pm

Try to reach out to Mehdi (KillerX) and pick his brain. He's had his for awhile and knows about it.

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RomeoEJ · **Posted:** Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:56 pm

Bklyn.X wrote:

Try to reach out to Mehdi (KillerX) and pick his brain. He's had his for awhile and knows about it.

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Cool will do

Bklyn.X · **Posted:** Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:04 pm

The two things I heard were the track bar issue and the powder coat flaking.

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Ricel · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:36 am

Well the powder coating can easily be solved. Either call them up and get it without powder coat, or sand it all down, prime and paint.

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Bklyn.X · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:11 am

Ricel wrote:

Well the powder coating can easily be solved. Either call them up and get it without powder coat, or sand it all down, prime and paint.

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There was a guy years ago that got the kit without powder coat. He spray painted it orange. Mike "Shmittey”. He sold the truck right after he SAS’d it.

MtDewMike · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:56 am

Bklyn.X wrote:

Ricel wrote:

Well the powder coating can easily be solved. Either call them up and get it without powder coat, or sand it all down, prime and paint.

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There was a guy years ago that got the kit without powder coat. He spray painted it orange. Mike "Shmittey”. He sold the truck right after he SAS’d it.

I don't remember him SAS'ing his truck.

MtDewMike · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:58 am

Am I correct in saying that since this kit is all bolt-on, that, in theory, you could put your truck back to IFS if you wanted to?

Bklyn.X · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:07 pm

Yes he did. Painted all the parts orange, OK4WD installed it. He sold the truck and disappeared right after.
No you can't go back to IFS.

After you SAS your truck you stop wheeling, stop participating, disappear and cut all the wheeling friends you've made over the past few years out of your life... You ether sell your X or let it rust away in your yard...

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MtDewMike · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:59 pm

Bklyn.X wrote:

Yes he did. Painted all the parts orange, OK4WD installed it. He sold the truck and disappeared right after.

I think you're wrong. He didn't SAS his truck.

Bklyn.X · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:30 pm

MtDewMike wrote:

Bklyn.X wrote:

Yes he did. Painted all the parts orange, OK4WD installed it. He sold the truck and disappeared right after.

I think you're wrong. He didn't SAS his truck.

You are right, I'm thinking of a different Mike. "steinism" is the Mike I'm talking about.

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