Boxed control arms
05-25-2011, 09:11 PM
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Boxed control arms
Has anyone boxed in the control arms, especially the lower control arms?
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1991 4door
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05-30-2011, 11:13 AM
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I boxed the rear control arms and the panhard bar on the rear of my 97 Formula. that is what made me ask about the front lower control arms.
How are the "WJ control arms" different from the XJ?
Jack..
1991 XJ Laredo 4 door
1997 Pontiac Formula
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How are the "WJ control arms" different from the XJ?
Jack..
1991 XJ Laredo 4 door
1997 Pontiac Formula
"http://www.flash.net/~jjonesjr"
05-30-2011, 04:59 PM
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Year: 1989
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Engine: 4.0L I6
The WJ CA's are "boxed" in, and have better bushings than the XJ. Minor mod to fit bushings but worth it. I got a pair WJ LCA's already modded for 50$.
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My other hobby is lowriders. I've boxed control arms for years for reinforcment and always done well and put them through more stress them most people woukd
05-30-2011, 10:15 PM
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WJ control arms also have a slight curve that allows for more tire clearance when steering. http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoWJcontrolarms.htm
05-31-2011, 03:09 PM
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When I had DB's on my MJ I had boxed the lowers after twisting one up bad. I usede 3/16 plate and stitched welded them on. I also did the uppers while I was at it. Worked great.. never had another LCA failure
05-31-2011, 09:02 PM
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I cut my stock lowers in half and lengthened them. 1x1 square stock fits perfectly inside the arms and if you double stack it it comes outperfectly flush with the bottom arm
06-01-2011, 09:00 PM
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Thanks for this, it was very helpful. I just checked the local Pic-n-pull and they have two WJs there.
Saturday = Pic-n-pull.
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1991 XJ Laredo 4 door
1997 Pontiac Formula
"http://www.flash.net/~jjonesjr"
Saturday = Pic-n-pull.
Jack..
1991 XJ Laredo 4 door
1997 Pontiac Formula
"http://www.flash.net/~jjonesjr"
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