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Old 08-04-2008, 12:58 AM
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hey guys just wondering what the difference was between grand lca's and just cherokee havent had a chance to compare the two but wondering if they will work they are off an 01' grand and i got an 88 cherokee base that i need to get new lowers on. thanks in advance
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The ZJ's are a bit longer then the XJ LCA's.
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Except length they are stamped steel just like the XJ ones to the best of my knowledge.
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Originally Posted by BlueXJ
Except length they are stamped steel just like the XJ ones to the best of my knowledge.
That is correct.
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aren't they bent inwards too which is good for tire clearance?
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Not that I remember but I have very little experience with the GCs.
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yeah they are bent in just a little. is the length difference big enough to where having a 3" lift would not be ok
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The WJ control arms are the ones that are bent, ZJ ones are longer but straight. And if i remember right the WJ CA are also boxed...
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i gotta disagree i had a friend bring these in to me tonight and they are off a grand and they have a curve in the middle.
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http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoWJcontrolarms.htm

The WJ arms are stamped steel, but are rectangular and do have a slight bend in them. The bushing are wider on each end. Either the mounts or the bushing will need to be modified.
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Both ZJ's and WJ's are Grand Cherokee's so what is there to disagree about?
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nothing sorry i read your last post wrong i thought you said both of them are straight. sorry for the miscomunication
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