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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Hi guys, 97 XJ 4.0 with 4.5 inches of lift. My ball joints are toast and are clunking all over the place so i need some new ones, would like to get adjustable ball joints cuz the shops tell me it would be easier to align the front end.
Anybody have any suggestions on adjustables? What brand, where i can buy some? i have money so i dont mind spending it, would rather not buy the cheapest and have to replace again soon.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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unless you outerc or axle housing is bent there is no reason for installing them id stick with regs myself
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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^^^^X2 unjustifiable expense.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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just make sure they are greaseable
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Alright they told me they couldnt align it with my 3 inch control arms and i needed longer ones/adjustable and adjustable ball joints as well. so i got control arm drop brackets and haven't got the adjustables yet. i'll just buy the regular greasable ball joints and have 4 wheel parts put them in and align.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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i think the drops drop it 4 inchs you should be ok with just the arms but thats just my opinion
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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So you already have longer LCA's? Not the stock ones?
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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So you already have longer LCA's? Not the stock ones?
i had a pro comp 3 inch lift with stock uppers and longer lowers that came with the kit. i added a 2 inch spacer and the lower control arm is not straight at all, slanted up too high. so im putting on rocky road control arm drops.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Oh, ok, that makes sense then. I thought you were running three inch lift with three inch LCA's. I was a little confused. I'm prone to confusion though, LOL!
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Desert Rat
Oh, ok, that makes sense then. I thought you were running three inch lift with three inch LCA's. I was a little confused. I'm prone to confusion though, LOL!
no problem, i didnt word it too well for you.
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