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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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I already have my RC 3" lift w/ AAL just need to install it. I was wanting to know how my flex will i be allowed with stock upper and lower control arms? I want to know before i risk screwing up the mounts they bolt to.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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3in RC lift with stock CA





I would say it flexes fine.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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When is it that you have to start installing this stuff... http://store.4wheelingplus.com/image...ol-arms-tn.jpg
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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3 inches on 31s



not the greatest but its gotten me by so far but i will be upgrading soon

and thats without sway bars
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Originally Posted by JeepMoreDoor
When is it that you have to start installing this stuff... http://store.4wheelingplus.com/image...ol-arms-tn.jpg
in my opinion, when you get to 4.5' of lift. but once your doing that you might just want to consider long arms
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Thats decent flexing thanks for the reply. Nice XJ
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A drop kit works wonders
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Originally Posted by xPlover24x
A drop kit works wonders
I read on RC website that the drop kit is only for 4.5" lift minumum.
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It's not so much the flex, it's the strength. The bigger the lift, the bigger the tires, the bigger the stuff you're most likely gonna be running over. The stock arms are quite puny stamped steel.

You can either box/weld in on the stock arms if you're on a budget, or just upgrade the arms to adjustable if you have the money.
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i have tube control arms from rusrys and these things can take anything. they arent gonna break
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Originally Posted by TonyB
It's not so much the flex, it's the strength. The bigger the lift, the bigger the tires, the bigger the stuff you're most likely gonna be running over. The stock arms are quite puny stamped steel.

You can either box/weld in on the stock arms if you're on a budget, or just upgrade the arms to adjustable if you have the money.
Thats a great idea that never crossed my mind boxing the CA's. Thats gonna have to do for now. Thanks
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Originally Posted by JeepMoreDoor
I read on RC website that the drop kit is only for 4.5" lift minumum.
oh yeah i forgot since i have 6.5" :/
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Im happy to see how my xj will do, currently 3.5 lift with sky jacker CA's and 31's

This is the most I have flexed it. (just got it this week) Although it looks like less then it is.

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The problem with stock LCA is they hit the spring and shock perch, thus limiting your flex
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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I get pretty decent flexage with mine i got a 3" rc with stock ca's

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/member...little-flexin/

p.s. im not sure how to attach pics i hope that^^^ worked
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