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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Default Stock control arms on a 5inch lift?
Will they still work? or will I need to get longarms if I got that high?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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im sure it would work but it would be unsafe and a bad idea.


save your money and buy a real lift
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Just need to save up a little more for longarms. I'm going to get them eventually, but I was just wondering if I can get by with stock until then.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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just leave it the way it is and save for the long arms
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So don't lift it until I can get the longarms on at the same time?
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if you can buy a 5" lift and tires, you should get long arms as well
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Originally Posted by JeepHeepYoda
So don't lift it until I can get the longarms on at the same time?
Yes.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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So don't lift it until I can get the longarms on at the same time?

ya, just save your bread until you can fire it all on.

you have to wait longer but at least its done right
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How about adjustbale control arms?
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long arms are better

but new control arms are ok

just dont run stockers
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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I found all 4 adjustable control arms good to 6.5inch lift for half the price of long arms. Those just seem to make more sense at this point haha.
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I ran 5 inch lift with stock control arms for a couple months untill i got new ones. Still have stock uppers and just got fixed lowers made for 5 inch lift.
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