Control arm question
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Control arm question
Morning folks!
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In the coming months I'm going to be replacing all the bushings in my front end (D30). Anyways, I was wondering what control arms to get. ( rather than fight the bushings )
At some point (and it could be a while) I'm wanting to lift her 3".
I was wondering also about the ZJ control arms also. Any modifications needed to be done? Would that be the better route? Can I use both upper and lower? I've looked into adjustable arms but, I come from a world where money is an object and they are a little pricey. One thing I do know foe certain though: I don't want to take my baby back to stock.
I'm at work ATM so forgive my delayed responses.
Thank you and have a good day.
Hope this post finds you well and good spirits.
In the coming months I'm going to be replacing all the bushings in my front end (D30). Anyways, I was wondering what control arms to get. ( rather than fight the bushings )
At some point (and it could be a while) I'm wanting to lift her 3".
I was wondering also about the ZJ control arms also. Any modifications needed to be done? Would that be the better route? Can I use both upper and lower? I've looked into adjustable arms but, I come from a world where money is an object and they are a little pricey. One thing I do know foe certain though: I don't want to take my baby back to stock.
I'm at work ATM so forgive my delayed responses.
Thank you and have a good day.
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If you are stock, they need to be stock replacements, or get a kit with new LCA's. I believe the WJ arms are about 1.5" longer which is why they work for a 3" lift. The upper bushings are in the housing, not the arms. You'll have to press those in.
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Remember to leave the control arm bolts loose until you have the full weight of the vehicle on the wheels. Tightening the bolts with the axle hanging will destroy the bushings very quickly.
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Finally got a break.......woo whoo!
So from what I gather there really isn't many options outside of stock......right? I thought the ZJ arms was somewhat of a "junkyard upgrade" over stock. But, I suppose I misunderstood stood that.
I recall a while back someone saying something about wrangler arms too......anyone care to elaborate on that for me?
Thank you folks.
So from what I gather there really isn't many options outside of stock......right? I thought the ZJ arms was somewhat of a "junkyard upgrade" over stock. But, I suppose I misunderstood stood that.
I recall a while back someone saying something about wrangler arms too......anyone care to elaborate on that for me?
Thank you folks.
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