Well, it's my turn to chime in here...

I had the second SLR stage 3 lift installed... Ian had the first... see review section. Installed March of last year.

So far...
Excellent components and support to date... (over one year later, find another company that will warranty AND upgrade components 1 year later!)

Definately concur with Craig's comments earlier... The SLR lift is based off of Spencer's Frontier that he RACES! The Frontier and X have essentially the same front end. I want technology and design based on performance, not flash. If I wanted flash I would have went with Ranhco (what's that?)

I have no experience with Calmini, so I can't comment on that... Does Calmini have those kits ready to ship? I've seen one post on it to date.

I'm glad Spencer's crew is getting more involved here given the large audience. We have been in many conversations where I ask why don't you post here more often... The answer is simple, Spencer and his staff had elected to step back, prepare a new site, stock up on parts to sell, develop develop develop, and then come forward with a new re-invented SLR (as opposed to selling vapor products that aren't available yet like other manufacturers have done). The current surge in presence is the wake before the storm. Watch out for a new SLR site and product list in the very near future.

Also understand one other thing. I "advertise" a few products here... specifically SLR and Darlington Offroad. I will go on record stating to date I have never received a "free or discounted" product to "advertise or review". I fully purchased everything, installed everything, and tested everything on my own accord. I "advertise" for these companies because I recognize what these companies are trying to do to support us and believe in thier products FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCES. Buy what you want after doing your homework.

I like SLR, Spencer,and his gear. It's race born and bred with performance being the driving factor for it's development. He fully stands behind it. Sure it cost's more. Ya get what you pay for, simple as that.

Haven't done this, but if you split a SLR upper A-arm wheeling... I gaurantee you Spence will replace it.

To comment on ChalieH post. I can see your point. Spence has been a bit rough recently... probably because of the resistance he has received here from other members, specifically the host of this site. That's an issue between Ian and his personal agenda vs. Spencer's advertising agenda. He's probably frustrated from the deluge of misinformation that get's spun around this site as stated. I think the products to speak for themselves, it's what other uninformed individuals or informed individuals woth persoanl agendas post that gets the SLR team spun up.

My $2 worth