d50

so im gona make my own upper and lower control arms but looking at some why do they sell some that have a bend in them and some just straight? also is the length of an aftermarket arm the same as a stock one?

RK1911

Aftermarket LCA's will be longer to preserve your caster angle for steering and alignment geometry. Also, if your LCA is straight for a large lift, you will get binding if you flex your front suspension much. Camber out of spec will ensure death wobble in your front end.

Bodyguy

For clearance

K2dark_xj

long control arm kits usually have straight ones just because theyre long enough to cut down the angle but short arms tend to
Be bent or adjustable for larger kits so that they don't bind and so to keep everything in alignment better.

Zj heep

Making control arms is more than just longer arms. I would do some research so you know what your getting into.

d50

ive built link arms before but never for a jeep or for a solid front axle for that matter. ive only built four links for the rear of a leaf spring vehicles. thanks for the help.

d50

so if i go with a 3" lift i have to get atleast lower control arms for allignment? and is it better to have them adjustable or fixed?

Zj heep

Rough country sells lower control arms adjustable for factory to 4.5" for around $160.00 .its hard to build them for that.

Gatchmo5710

Better clearance

Outlaw Star

See kids, geometry does come in handy!!