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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:12 pm |
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Ive done the search but cant find anything helpful
So i just want to know where the hell can i get calmini gear from ?? IM pissed of with caloffroad, Ive sent them that many emails ive called them up and still they dont want to reply,
Is there another joint that stocks or can order them ?? cause my hearts pretty much set on the 3" lift for my sierra, ive done my resarch and im happy with the calmini kit
So can any one point or give me some info to help m out
Cheers
Keith
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Fatzook

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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
Vehicle: Vitara, NGV
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 Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:14 pm |
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Lowrange in the US.
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Joe

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Joined: Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 49041 Location: Rockingham W.A
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 Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:16 pm |
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Or you can try 4wdusa in Perth 0893703400 the bloke that runs the shop is a dickhead but 
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rpmwrx

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Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 1303 Location: Geelong
Vehicle: JK Jeep, Sierra & Raptor
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 Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:33 pm |
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locked up 4x4 from WA sourced my rear calmini axles for me... but i'd deal direct with one of shops from the USA. It's a good time to buy with the dollar so good. Don't deal with 4wdusa, i've had bad experiences with them first hand...
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RIKSTR

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Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 1278 Location: Canberra
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X2
Bloke is a monkey
And he is using a pic of my old Vit he took off the 4WD Monthly "Shed" to advertise.
Where are my royalities
4wdUSA Calmini
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rpmwrx

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Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 1303 Location: Geelong
Vehicle: JK Jeep, Sierra & Raptor
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RIKSTR wrote: X2 Bloke is a monkey And he is using a pic of my old Vit he took off the 4WD Monthly "Shed" to advertise. Where are my royalities 4wdUSA Calmini
that's not cool... 
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Jccck
Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 706
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 12:05 am |
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Lowrangeoffroad is THE cheapest, even when we were at like 87c to the $USD, now that we're around 99c they're straight up kickin' everyones asses.
And i'm including shipping too
Even their Aussie dealer, Locktup4x4 is easily 50% more expensive on basically everything.
Snakeracing does Calmini IIRC, but they're about as ripoff as Locktup4x4 are.
Another one to try might be Rockyroadoutfitters, they're the smartest guys in the world for a Sierra.. But they seem to be heavy on the shipping costs
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Ben_Sierra

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Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 4472 Location: Perth
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Jccck wrote: Lowrangeoffroad is THE cheapest, even when we were at like 87c to the $USD, now that we're around 99c they're straight up kickin' everyones asses. And i'm including shipping too
Even their Aussie dealer, Locktup4x4 is easily 50% more expensive on basically everything.
Snakeracing does Calmini IIRC, but they're about as ripoff as Locktup4x4 are.
Another one to try might be Rockyroadoutfitters, they're the smartest guys in the world for a Sierra.. But they seem to be heavy on the shipping costs
Just remember, locktup4x4, $WDUSA and all the rest pay the same exchange rate we do, then chuck their own profit on top...
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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plus they have to pay import duty that we generally don't
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:55 am |
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Thank you very much guys realy appreciate the help
IM going to check out the lowrange joint and ill let you guys know how i go
thanks again 
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:29 am |
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Fatzook

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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
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IN2DEP wrote: What do you guys think about this kit ?? with the rancho 9000 http://www.rocky-road.com/4incher.htmlIt say they use the best shocks for the suzuki but ive never herd of them before lol
Crap!!
3" springs won't flex very well and Z-link steering is the worst way to correct geometry.
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:28 am |
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So thats a no no then ey lol so what susp set up do yous think i should get ?? keeep in mind i want a 3" plus susp set
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Ben_Sierra

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Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 4472 Location: Perth
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IN2DEP wrote: So thats a no no then ey lol so what susp set up do yous think i should get ?? keeep in mind i want a 3" plus susp set
Any 3" plus setup will be shit. It will be stiff as fuck and no flex at all...
Why do you wanna go so tall? Unless you like falling over a lot...
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:42 am |
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Ben_Sierra wrote: IN2DEP wrote: So thats a no no then ey lol so what susp set up do yous think i should get ?? keeep in mind i want a 3" plus susp set Any 3" plus setup will be shit. It will be stiff as fuck and no flex at all... Why do you wanna go so tall? Unless you like falling over a lot...
3" isnt that tall 5" is tall
I want a 3" susp 2" body, 31s with 1.5" wheel spacers, and if it a 3 " is stiff i just take a leaf out and that should fix it, no ?? i like going through the mud lil bit of bush bashing but more mud yeah
What good 2" susp is there ??
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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you dont need more than 2" spring and 2" body for 31s,
i have less than that and run 33s off road.
some people love OME, i personally would rather have EFS
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:08 am |
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tanshi wrote: you dont need more than 2" spring and 2" body for 31s,
i have less than that and run 33s off road.
some people love OME, i personally would rather have EFS
Does EFS have 2" leafs cause im getting pretty much over chasing 3" kits and if i do the 2 susp and 2 body whats 25mm right lol
But what would i use for the shocks ?? do EFS have long traveling shocks for the sierra or can i mix and match and use the rancho 9000, i will be getting drop shackels so i want as much flex i can get out of it
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Fatzook

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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
Vehicle: Vitara, NGV
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:11 am |
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IN2DEP wrote: Ben_Sierra wrote: IN2DEP wrote: So thats a no no then ey lol so what susp set up do yous think i should get ?? keeep in mind i want a 3" plus susp set Any 3" plus setup will be shit. It will be stiff as fuck and no flex at all... Why do you wanna go so tall? Unless you like falling over a lot... 3" isnt that tall 5" is tall I want a 3" susp 2" body, 31s with 1.5" wheel spacers, and if it a 3 " is stiff i just take a leaf out and that should fix it, no ?? i like going through the mud lil bit of bush bashing but more mud yeah What good 2" susp is there ??
I can't believe I am sugesting this but if you absolutely NEED 5" of lift, you would be better off doing SPOA on your standard flat springs. With a few tweeks it will flex better than the 3" springs, and you will get 4 or 5" of lift. Its hard to get this mod right, and in most states its not legal. 
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Built4thrashing
Joined: Wed May 21, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 4972 Location: Dandenong .Vic
Vehicle: 1999 GV. Locked and Lifted
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:34 am |
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What you need is 2in lefted rear springs in the back with an extended shackle.
In the front you need to use you old rears and some extended shackles. re.drill your front fixed spring mount back 25mm and your diff will end up in the same spot. this will give you the 3 inch lift you want but it wont flex any better untill you lift/move your top shock mounts and run longer shocks.
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Ben_Sierra

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Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 4472 Location: Perth
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:55 am |
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IN2DEP wrote: Ben_Sierra wrote: IN2DEP wrote: So thats a no no then ey lol so what susp set up do yous think i should get ?? keeep in mind i want a 3" plus susp set Any 3" plus setup will be shit. It will be stiff as fuck and no flex at all... Why do you wanna go so tall? Unless you like falling over a lot... 3" isnt that tall 5" is tall I want a 3" susp 2" body, 31s with 1.5" wheel spacers, and if it a 3 " is stiff i just take a leaf out and that should fix it, no ?? i like going through the mud lil bit of bush bashing but more mud yeah What good 2" susp is there ??
If you take leaves out of your 3" springs you'll lose lift and end up with 2" anyway...
You're far better off getting a good set of 2" springs...
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:25 am |
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yeah well i think ill just do that lol, cause i really want to lift her in the next few weeks
But if anthing over 2" lift is no good why in the usa they sell
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7-8 Inch lifts ?? If they where all bad for the zook they wouldnt sell them
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shep
Joined: Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14498 Location: Here there everywhere
Vehicle: A manly awesome man jimny
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calmini springs, the older they get the better they work. does drive a bit like a boat but.

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Ben_Sierra

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Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 4472 Location: Perth
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IN2DEP wrote: yeah well i think ill just do that lol, cause i really want to lift her in the next few weeks
But if anthing over 2" lift is no good why in the usa they sell
3 4 5 7-8 Inch lifts ?? If they where all bad for the zook they wouldnt sell them
They sell em for posers who want lots of lift just for the sake of it...
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Jccck
Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 706
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:46 am |
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Ben_Sierra wrote: IN2DEP wrote: yeah well i think ill just do that lol, cause i really want to lift her in the next few weeks
But if anthing over 2" lift is no good why in the usa they sell
3 4 5 7-8 Inch lifts ?? If they where all bad for the zook they wouldnt sell them They sell em for posers who want lots of lift just for the sake of it...
Or maybe so they can throw 35s/37s under it, and go almost anywhere?
Rockyroad's rancho rockcrawler kit is quite amazing tbh.
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Ben_Sierra

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Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 4472 Location: Perth
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Jccck wrote: Ben_Sierra wrote: IN2DEP wrote: yeah well i think ill just do that lol, cause i really want to lift her in the next few weeks
But if anthing over 2" lift is no good why in the usa they sell
3 4 5 7-8 Inch lifts ?? If they where all bad for the zook they wouldnt sell them They sell em for posers who want lots of lift just for the sake of it... Or maybe so they can throw 35s/37s under it, and go almost anywhere? Rockyroad's rancho rockcrawler kit is quite amazing tbh.
With no flex whatsover and fall over on the slightest side angle... 
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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Ben_Sierra wrote: Jccck wrote: Ben_Sierra wrote: IN2DEP wrote: yeah well i think ill just do that lol, cause i really want to lift her in the next few weeks
But if anthing over 2" lift is no good why in the usa they sell
3 4 5 7-8 Inch lifts ?? If they where all bad for the zook they wouldnt sell them They sell em for posers who want lots of lift just for the sake of it... Or maybe so they can throw 35s/37s under it, and go almost anywhere? Rockyroad's rancho rockcrawler kit is quite amazing tbh. With no flex whatsover and fall over on the slightest side angle... 
I understand when the rig is higher the more likely it is to tip,
But when you go higher its just common sence to get wider tyres or wheel spacers, true ??
but i would of throught that the biger the cruve in the spring it would have more play hence more flex ??
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Ben_Sierra

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Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 4472 Location: Perth
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The higher springs are usually stiffer...
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Damo

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Joined: Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4661 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:31 am |
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IN2DEP wrote: Does EFS have 2" leafs cause im getting pretty much over chasing 3" kits
There is a reason no one does 3" springs for a zook. Anyone that does should include a kidney belt as the ride is that bad. You could achieve a similar result removing the springs and replacing them with I-beams.
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:35 am |
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Ben_Sierra wrote: The higher springs are usually stiffer...
Why would that be ?? To hold the hight of the spring ?? thats the only reason i can think of but it sound pretty right tho
Any whoz i think ill go for the 2" EFS springs with the rancho 9000 shocks i think that would be a sweet set up
Does any body know the price on the 2" springs ?? ive got a price on the shocks and im looking at just under $1000 ($969) but thats inc...... rancho steer staberlizer
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Jccck
Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:30 pm Posts: 706
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:41 am |
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Ben_Sierra wrote: Jccck wrote: Ben_Sierra wrote: IN2DEP wrote: yeah well i think ill just do that lol, cause i really want to lift her in the next few weeks
But if anthing over 2" lift is no good why in the usa they sell
3 4 5 7-8 Inch lifts ?? If they where all bad for the zook they wouldnt sell them They sell em for posers who want lots of lift just for the sake of it... Or maybe so they can throw 35s/37s under it, and go almost anywhere? Rockyroad's rancho rockcrawler kit is quite amazing tbh. With no flex whatsover and fall over on the slightest side angle... 
You tell Rockyroad that about their Rancho kit, see what kinda response you get.
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