Drop Brackets vs Y-link long-arms
10-24-2009, 12:19 PM
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Drop Brackets vs Y-link long-arms
Which would perform better between control arm drop brackets ($200) and a Y-link long-arm set up ($600)? The drop brackets seem like they would do the same thing as a 4-link kit, but for a fraction of the cost... they just don't have that long-arm "cool factor".
What are some pros and cons of each? Preferably with facts or logic to back it up.
Thanks,
Jeep450r
What are some pros and cons of each? Preferably with facts or logic to back it up.
Thanks,
Jeep450r
10-24-2009, 12:30 PM
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what y link are you gettin for $600?
anyway both of those options essentially do one thing; lessen the angle of your control arms for better suspension geometry which has plenty of benefits
drop brackets will be the best bet for your money
but like said, are less cool
some people are not fans of y link kits because of their tendency to "unload" on steep obstacles
anyway both of those options essentially do one thing; lessen the angle of your control arms for better suspension geometry which has plenty of benefits
drop brackets will be the best bet for your money
but like said, are less cool
some people are not fans of y link kits because of their tendency to "unload" on steep obstacles
10-24-2009, 12:50 PM
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what y link are you gettin for $600?
anyway both of those options essentially do one thing; lessen the angle of your control arms for better suspension geometry which has plenty of benefits
drop brackets will be the best bet for your money
but like said, are less cool
some people are not fans of y link kits because of their tendency to "unload" on steep obstacles
anyway both of those options essentially do one thing; lessen the angle of your control arms for better suspension geometry which has plenty of benefits
drop brackets will be the best bet for your money
but like said, are less cool
some people are not fans of y link kits because of their tendency to "unload" on steep obstacles
How exactly do they unload? Pics or vids of it happening? Only when going up steep obstacles??
10-24-2009, 01:17 PM
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$600 for the upgrade kit... not the full setup... ther is this upgrade for $600 also...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
and if this kits really on the XJ's in the picture then they get CRAZY flex...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
and if this kits really on the XJ's in the picture then they get CRAZY flex...
10-24-2009, 01:20 PM
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or could just build your own brackets and use these...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120483712056&category= 33583&_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its %3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D10%26ps%3D63
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120483712056&category= 33583&_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its %3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D10%26ps%3D63
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...been researching this as well. I think LAs, are a better option just for the fact they are what everyone upgrades to. Also, I have talked to many who have the DBs, and they have all told me, they tend to bang them up on stuff alot. And they have all gone to LAs, or would like to.
11-16-2009, 08:01 PM
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i read a article earlier today where the guy had DB's on his and actually took them off and went back to his normal lift cause they was catchin on everything...
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sorry this didnt show up in my CP till today... ive been having issues with copy an pasting eBays links in here for some reason... i dont even remember what the were anywmore...
