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Apr 7, 2016 | 08:17 PM

#77071

rcguymike

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Joined: Aug 2015

Posts: 1,226

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From: Laurium, MI

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I'm partial to Iron Rock Offroad

They're on my next to buy list. 5.5" long arm.

Apr 7, 2016 | 08:32 PM

#77072

cleenrob

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Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 4,104

Likes: 2

From: San Antonio, TX

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Painted the 5.3 block

Apr 7, 2016 | 08:43 PM

#77073

JeepinChrispy

Junior Member

Joined: Mar 2016

Posts: 74

Likes: 1

From: Morgantown, West Virginia

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6 High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElMartillo

You'll hear mixed reviews about almost anything. I'm happy with my Rusty's U/LCAs. Adjustable with an optional heim-type joint. Looking at price and quality, a very good value.

Thanks! Value is something I'm also looking for, working on a tight budget but wanting the best leaves you stumped sometimes...

Apr 7, 2016 | 09:48 PM

#77074

NewKindOfClown

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Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 21,029

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepinChrispy

Thanks! Value is something I'm also looking for, working on a tight budget but wanting the best leaves you stumped sometimes...

Secondhand parts.

Apr 8, 2016 | 07:06 AM

#77075

unidentifiedbomb

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Joined: May 2011

Posts: 6,098

Likes: 250

From: DE

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

Can never go wrong with a set of RE Superflex Adjustables

Apr 8, 2016 | 08:06 AM

#77076

ElMartillo

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Joined: Dec 2015

Posts: 935

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From: Nationwide, USA

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Renix 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepinChrispy

Thanks! Value is something I'm also looking for, working on a tight budget but wanting the best leaves you stumped sometimes...

"The Best" is subjective. For you, like all of us, it has to fit your budget to fit your criteria for what is best for you right now.

Rusty's adjustable lower control arms with "forged flex" ends are listed at $189 for the pair. That's $20 less expensive than the comparable RE control arms. I have the Rusty's, and my experience is that they are well made.

Last edited by ElMartillo; Apr 8, 2016 at 08:09 AM.

Apr 8, 2016 | 08:37 AM

#77077

indeepwithajeep

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Joined: Mar 2015

Posts: 280

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From: Portland, OR

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepinChrispy

I keep hearing negative reviews on RC products,...what adjustable control arm do you fellow jeep freaks think is optimum in quality and value?

I second IRO.

I have Rubicon Express Super Flex arms. You can find them on amazon late at night for cheaper I've noticed. Just keep checking for price differences. However mine aren't the bent style, but they do have an offset joint housing.

Apr 8, 2016 | 10:05 AM

#77078

JeepinChrispy

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Posts: 74

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From: Morgantown, West Virginia

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6 High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by indeepwithajeep

Ok so there's this ,... do I need upper arms at the same time with this 3"lift or are the lower bent adjustables enough to get max flex

Apr 8, 2016 | 10:15 AM

#77079

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepinChrispy

Ok so there's this ,... do I need upper arms at the same time with this 3"lift or are the lower bent adjustables enough to get max flex

You don't need uppers at 3"

Apr 8, 2016 | 10:42 AM

#77080

JeepinChrispy

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Joined: Mar 2016

Posts: 74

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From: Morgantown, West Virginia

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6 High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

You don't need uppers at 3"

Woohoo! Money saved. Time for some iro's

Apr 8, 2016 | 10:42 AM

#77081

XJwonders

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Joined: Jan 2013

Posts: 19,219

Likes: 45

From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

You don't need uppers at 3"

says you

Apr 8, 2016 | 11:52 AM

#77082

indeepwithajeep

Seasoned Member

Joined: Mar 2015

Posts: 280

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From: Portland, OR

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

It depends on the planned tire size in my opinion (33" and above). That way you can get the axle back to where it was or stretched a hair to gain some extra clearance. Plus the stock uppers are a big weak point.

Apr 8, 2016 | 06:51 PM

#77083

Mr. Pink

CF Veteran

Joined: Oct 2012

Posts: 1,127

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From: Capac, Mi

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

says you

i had stock arms on my zj @4.5" lift with 33's and it did fine lol.

my Xj is at 4.5" and has fixed lowers and adjustable uppers.

Apr 8, 2016 | 08:42 PM

#77084

gigemjeep

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Joined: Dec 2013

Posts: 473

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From: SATX

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Got these today. Yeah, I know they're RC but I figure quick discos are a fairly simple part. And <$20 new/shipped was hard to beat.

What did you do to your Cherokee today?-image-3856455696.jpg

Installing tomorrow along with a new water pump.

Last edited by gigemjeep; Apr 9, 2016 at 06:48 AM.

Apr 8, 2016 | 09:11 PM

#77085

Kflork

Newbie

Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 2

Likes: 0

Model: Cherokee

1.5" spider trax wheel spacers , just for rear wheels
Full dual exhaust install, magna flow , 4 tips

Has been a good day .

QUESTION : I currently have exhaust and cold air intake on my 06 5.7L grand Cherokee ,
I am really curious about adding a diabo sport tuner or bully dog etc .
I am curious have others done this and been impressed ? Very impressed ? Is it bad for the vehicle ? Any thoughts would be appreciated