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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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It won't make a difference but the superflex has more stuff in the kit. Discos and full leaf packs I think. The control arm bushings are the same in either kit.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueXJ
It won't make a difference but the superflex has more stuff in the kit. Discos and full leaf packs I think. The control arm bushings are the same in either kit.
Hmm dont think so blue, i may be wrong but i believe the super flex version has a rebuildable super flex joint in it...

Super flex (notice the metalic superflex joint on the left..)


Super Ride (notice both ends have rubber bushings...
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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X2 completely different control arms. The coils and stuff are the same however. I think the SF come with discos but other than that and the LCAs they are the same.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Ill prob get the super flex ones since mine is a superflex kid and given its a metalic joint not pure rubber bushing i think it might be less suceptible to loosening.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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anyone know about installin cams to the control arms or ball joints or where ever they go? cant remember which, any info?
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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I would rather the superflex too. The joint allows more flex while the bushing end reduces road noise transfer. Best of both worlds.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dabeast727
anyone know about installin cams to the control arms or ball joints or where ever they go? cant remember which, any info?
cams go on the axle's lower control arm mounts.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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so cant i use cams to adjust my caster? hmmmm heres an idea i didnt hink of before, if i get new LCAs and swap those in, that includes new bushings so i would have to mess with that, would it still be a good idea to swap in new bushings for hte UCAs?
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dabeast727
so cant i use cams to adjust my caster? hmmmm heres an idea i didnt hink of before, if i get new LCAs and swap those in, that includes new bushings so i would have to mess with that, would it still be a good idea to swap in new bushings for hte UCAs?
If you get the adjustable lower control arms, forget the cams. don't need cam bolts with adjustables. Both do the same thing. You can check the upper control arms to see if the bushings are still good. You have stock ones right? Front upper axle bushing is usually the one that goes bad but check em both. if you feel good replacing them, then do it. They are $30 each from q-tech.
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wait is this the axle end bushing of the Upper Control Arms? That seems like a lot of money wtf...


Yea i will prob just get brand new adjustable control arms to add to it so that i wont have to mess with cams and changing out old bushings, the bushing may not be too hard but the superflex joint would suck. Well this is looking pretty steep, im not sure if i can afford all this my max is $3000 and im at 2800 with those new LCAs and im gona need 200 for tax and shipping and ****.... hmm i dont know about those upper control arms...
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dabeast727
wait is this the axle end bushing of the Upper Control Arms? That seems like a lot of money wtf...


Yea i will prob just get brand new adjustable control arms to add to it so that i wont have to mess with cams and changing out old bushings, the bushing may not be too hard but the superflex joint would suck. Well this is looking pretty steep, im not sure if i can afford all this my max is $3000 and im at 2800 with those new LCAs and im gona need 200 for tax and shipping and ****.... hmm i dont know about those upper control arms...
no the entire control arm. the axle end bushings are like 7 bucks. i would bet your arms are fine but doesnt hurt to check em.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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the actualy control arm or just 2 bushings? Haha im confused, i have rubicon express supper control arms
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dabeast727
the actualy control arm or just 2 bushings? Haha im confused, i have rubicon express supper control arms
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56015_100.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/products/56015_005.htm


You can get the axle bushings at napa for same price.


edit: oh i didnt know you had RE's uppers. Do they use rubber on both ends? If so, link # 2 will help you if they happen to go bad in the future.
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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yeah breh i got that full rubicon express superflex kit. Im not super worried about my upp bushings but i feel they should be replaced.. ill check those links
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Originally Posted by dabeast727
yeah breh i got that full rubicon express superflex kit. Im not super worried about my upp bushings but i feel they should be replaced.. ill check those links
how old is your kit?
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