I think I'm Geoff Beasley. /wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif
You can read my product review of the CSC YJ S/R kit here:
http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/reviews/cssuspension.htm
In short, my Samurai has never driven smoother on the road, nor had better grip off-road, than with this suspension. I must admit, it doesn't look like a very "extreme" setup in pictures, but when you experience firsthand how well it works off-road, you won't want anything else.
I've had my Samurai for 7 years and have had many different suspension setups in that time. Back when Missing Links were
the thing, I was very pleased with their performance. I upgraded from the Rancho and CJ Missing Link setup to the CSC kit, and the difference is night and day. Simply put, if I was building up another Samurai, this would be the
first modification I would make. Next would be tires, followed by lockers. This kit is
the way to go.
Here is a picture of my Samurai on a greater-than-20-degree ramp. We don't know what the angle is exactly, but you can see that 1000 RTI on it was a piece of cake. Keep in mind that if either my tires weren't so big or if I had some 2-inch-lift YJ springs, I would have gobs more front flex. And if my shocks weren't so much too short, I would have tons more droop too. Right now I have about 40 inches of articulation. But you know what? I don't need anymore! I haven't come across an obstacle yet that more articulation would be advantageous. I'm extremely pleased with this setup, which is why I haven't been compelled to buy new shocks and some taller springs. By the way, the bend in the ramp was put there with Ron Conley's VERY heavy Samurai (I think his front bumper and winch must've come from a an M1-A1 tank!) where his articulation maxed out. That was with the Calmini 5-inch Combo Kit shackle reversal. But don't worry, he now has Wrangler springs like the rest of us! /wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif
The only disadvantage to this suspension setup (other than Dave and Fred and Glenn aren't giving it out for free! /wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif) is that demand has been so high that they've been unable to make them fast enough. Thus, there's a long waiting period. But trust me, it's worth it! There are several people on this BBS who have the kit, and they'll tell you the same thing.
Whichever path you go, good luck with your Samurai! We'd love to see pictures. /wwwthreads_images/icons/smile.gif
-- Geoff Beasley
Suzuki Tech Editor:
http://www.Off-Road.com