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ok to run a 3inch with stock control arms?

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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I am buying a rusty's 3' spring lift for my 01 cherokee. I cant afford the control arms that want right now but i want to install the lift anyways. is it ok if i do that and then install the control arms later when i get the cash?
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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it going to pull the front axle back some the other arms are longer to make up for the height change i ran 7.5 inchs of lift on 4 inch lift arms for 5 years i had no probs you will also need to adjust the steering after you lift it
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Check the caster after the lift and adjust with shims.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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