6.5 RC LA kit
06-15-2010, 06:48 PM
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6.5 RC LA kit
ok my tune about this kit has changed. I installed it in Feb. and already the upper control arm bushings are wasted. My buddy got the LA kit 3 months ago and he has the same problem. The control arms are greasable which I have greased once every couple weeks depending how much I've used it. I just wanted to let you all know it is a great price. But the longevity is crap. Anybody else experience this? 
Obviously you get what you pay for 
Obviously you get what you pay for
06-15-2010, 06:51 PM
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ok my tune about this kit has changed. I installed it in Feb. and already the upper control arm bushings are wasted. My buddy got the LA kit 3 months ago and he has the same problem. The control arms are greasable which I have greased once every couple weeks depending how much I've used it. I just wanted to let you all know it is a great price. But the longevity is crap. Anybody else experience this? Obviously you get what you pay for
Obviously you get what you pay for
06-15-2010, 06:58 PM
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I'll say it agian. IRONROCKOFFROAD is AWSOME! Look them up. it sucks that your having problems with the lift though. can you replace the bushing with a after market setup and not RC? Get the spec measurements and go to a local napa or shop of that sort and see about upgrading the bushings. I will take some pictures of my upper long arm bushingsand post on here if possible.
06-16-2010, 04:33 AM
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Infact, the good way would be to buy the 6.5 short arm kit for cheap and build the long arms and crossmember yourself, with some decent jonny joints.
06-16-2010, 11:38 AM
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06-17-2010, 05:12 AM
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Weird...
I wouldve thought, that they wouldve been good...?!?
All of my CA bushings are still performing like champs on my 4.5 RC SA kit...!?
Makes me wonder if they went with a new manufacturer for their bushings? or New material??
...Anyways, that sucks bout your bushings though....
I wouldve thought, that they wouldve been good...?!?
All of my CA bushings are still performing like champs on my 4.5 RC SA kit...!?
Makes me wonder if they went with a new manufacturer for their bushings? or New material??
...Anyways, that sucks bout your bushings though....
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06-17-2010, 07:18 AM
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Weird...
I wouldve thought, that they wouldve been good...?!?
All of my CA bushings are still performing like champs on my 4.5 RC SA kit...!?
Makes me wonder if they went with a new manufacturer for their bushings? or New material??
...Anyways, that sucks bout your bushings though....
I wouldve thought, that they wouldve been good...?!?
All of my CA bushings are still performing like champs on my 4.5 RC SA kit...!?
Makes me wonder if they went with a new manufacturer for their bushings? or New material??
...Anyways, that sucks bout your bushings though....
06-18-2010, 03:17 PM
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yeah, this sucks..I was considering this kit as well...
Couldnt you just replace the bushings with better ones? (just thought Ide ask)
Couldnt you just replace the bushings with better ones? (just thought Ide ask)
06-18-2010, 03:22 PM
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why would you want to do this? you buy a kit and expect it to last. you shouldn't be needing to replace bushings so quickly. makes you wonder since the bushings are bad already whats the next piece to go out.......
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