Thanks. The stock knuckles are still there, they just have Hi-steer installed into the tops. If I unbolt the hi-steer, the knuckles will be useful as stock.

FWIW, after some research on the Calmini Kit (and other options), I wanted to tell others what I found out.

I spoke to Steve in detail about the engineering of the kit. As a practicing engineer who also almost finished a BSME, I can appreciate the apparent attention to detail and compromises Calmini has made to make the kit functional both on and off the road. Calmini has "maxed out" the lift without crossing some critical lines. Those wanting to make a higher lift will have some serious extra issues to deal with. VERY custom driveline modifications (Calmini's shaft is already custom), cutting of crossmembers, and additional caster angles are just some of the "more extreme" measures that will be necessary.

The Calmini Kit is definitely a great deal and I'm happy that they offer a turnkey solution by selling the springs, coilovers and driveshaft.

People have been bristling about the cost, but I can't think of any SUV that you can buy with D44 front and rear (H233B is comparable) for about $30K.

Xterra: $25K

D44: $1K

Kit: ~$2K

Coilovers, leafs & DS: ~$2K

Total: $30K!

Add lockers, gears and bigger tires lator.......

Definitely a steal for the vehicle you end up with at the end of the day.

Everybody says "why don't you buy a rubicon?"

First off rubis are a dime a dozen. Secondly, the wheelbase is too short. The guy I bought the D44 had a sick TJ Rock buggy ($$$$$$$$$$$$) which he had lengthened the wheelbase to 106 inches. People are willing to spend great amounts of money to get a longer wheelbase on the jeeps because, once lifted, they are prone to rolling backwards on steep obstacles (at stock length). The Wrangler Unlimited has a longer wheelbase, but doesn't have 4 doors or (IMO) the comfort of the X.

Just wanted to throw my findings out there....

Good luck with your SAS!