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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Im looking to buy a lift kit, looking a the 3" RC lift. And I wanna get new LCA's . I feel I Can find em cheaper then what RC's kits charging for em. Any recommendations on Lower Control Arms?? I dont need anything serious, This is my hunting/fishing/mud/snow Jeep. There will beno crazy flexing or anythingexcept maying hopping some curbs.. TIA
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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You would be better off buying a kit that comes with LCAs in it, IMHO....
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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RC is the cheapest I've seen. I priced everything and I could barely build it cheaper myself after johnny joints
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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RC is your best bet but 3 inches youll be fine with stock control arms
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 99 Purple XJ
RC is your best bet but 3 inches youll be fine with stock control arms
Yeah? you think so?I mean I dont want it to ride like chit. bc the series II kit goes outta my budget for the lift and cuts into my tire money..
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Yes the stock arms will work fine, and you won't notice the axle moving back much. You can also get shims and extend the lowers forward.
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