long arm length question?
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long arm length question?
Hey guys,
I was wondering what that best way to determine a long arm length?
I'm going to be putting in the rustys 4.5 inch kit, and would like to do a custom long arm 4-link set-up.
I'm thinking if I look at one of those charts with the lift size and lower control arm lengths, find how long they should be for a 4.5 lift. Then measure from the frame mount to the axle, then back to the brakets on the x-member, that should give me the right length, right?
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J
I was wondering what that best way to determine a long arm length?
I'm going to be putting in the rustys 4.5 inch kit, and would like to do a custom long arm 4-link set-up.
I'm thinking if I look at one of those charts with the lift size and lower control arm lengths, find how long they should be for a 4.5 lift. Then measure from the frame mount to the axle, then back to the brakets on the x-member, that should give me the right length, right?
Thanks,
J
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its a little more tech than that.
google 4-link calulator, or jump on pirate forums and take a look see at what it entails. true four link fronts under xj are a hard fab. Think hard on a 3 link with track bar. Or if you want easier go radius arm style
google 4-link calulator, or jump on pirate forums and take a look see at what it entails. true four link fronts under xj are a hard fab. Think hard on a 3 link with track bar. Or if you want easier go radius arm style
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there is no magical longarm length that is better than the other
put the lower links where they fit/how high clearance you want them. then play with the upper control arm location until you get some good numbers
put the lower links where they fit/how high clearance you want them. then play with the upper control arm location until you get some good numbers
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