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Old 02-24-2012, 01:50 PM
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Hello i hit a ditch in my xj and i have a 6.5 inch rough country suspension lift. I was wondering if the driver side upper control arm is bent from factory. Thanks cash
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Like the stock one? It should be straight.......
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The upper driver side rough country control arm. Is that supposed to be bent? Thanks again.
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Sorry that im not sure of.
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The upper driver side rough country control arm. Is that supposed to be bent? Thanks again.
best thing you can do is post a pic.
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They look bent on the site. Take them both off and compare to see if you damaged one when you hit the ditch.
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they come straight from rough country.
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they come straight from rough country.
You're right my bad I was looking at the 4.5"
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You're right my bad I was looking at the 4.5"
what? all uppers come straight but the long arm kit.
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The upper driver side arm on the rough country is slightly bent to clear the axle. I just installed the long arm kit and noticed it. Good luck to you!
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its to clear the drive shaft
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Kk sweet! Thanks very much guys! This is definitly good news. Thanks again!
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pics or did you get it figured out?
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I got it all figured out. Thanks though!
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Cash, nice XJ man!
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