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Adjustable upper and lower control arms ?
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Adjustable upper and lower control arms ?
My xj is 1999 3" zone leafs and 1.5 " shackles, 3.5" skyjacker front coils with a .75" spacer rubicon express shocks. With some random brand I have no idea lower control arms that need bushings bad. And stock upper control arms. Heavy duty steering kit. Steering box brace. Adjustable track bar. Running 33x12.5 with heavily cut fenders
This weekend I tore off my lca bracket axle side and I was wondering if it is worth it to upgrade to adjustable control arms. My fenders a cut and folded pretty large but towards the back of the jeep they get close and even rub a bit at full steer. I
Also have a 1.5" transfer case drop
This weekend I tore off my lca bracket axle side and I was wondering if it is worth it to upgrade to adjustable control arms. My fenders a cut and folded pretty large but towards the back of the jeep they get close and even rub a bit at full steer. I
Also have a 1.5" transfer case drop
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Year: 1992
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I had tubular adjustable LCA'S on a xj with 3 inch lift. It helped me Cuz I had a bent frame so I was able to adjust them so I didn't get death wobble. Now I have tubular non adjustable ones with a 4.5 inch lift and I don't notice a difference
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The Lcas on it are tubular and have red rubber bushings any insight on the brand would be appreciated. I'm just wondering if there would be any ride improvement going to adjustable control arms or any other advantages other than knowing the brand so I can get new bushings
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At your lift height adjustable uppers would benefit you more . I just went through replacing my axle due to a ripped off LCA mount. My stock upper arm bent also. They are weak. So if you have stock uppers replace them with adjustable ones. It will help with your caster angle. I'm almost sure that since your lowers are tubular they are longer then OEM so you should be good there
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Year: 1999
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IMHO I would replace both with Adj. CA's HD ones and re-enforce the mounts as well. With both you will have full adjustability of the differential not possible with fixed arms if you decide to upgrade.
I would suggest adding LCA skid plates as cheap as they are, the weld on ones not the bolt-on's.
I would suggest adding LCA skid plates as cheap as they are, the weld on ones not the bolt-on's.
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I got both adjustable today from tmr customs 800 and change with a pair of new brackets
http://www.tmrcustoms.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=211_215&zenid=9b5e 15c9aa35acad2bbe08a7a34944d2
http://www.tmrcustoms.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=211_215&zenid=9b5e 15c9aa35acad2bbe08a7a34944d2
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I got both adjustable today from tmr customs 800 and change with a pair of new brackets
http://www.tmrcustoms.com/store/inde...be08a7a34944d2
http://www.tmrcustoms.com/store/inde...be08a7a34944d2
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Canada. That explains why I never heard of that website before lol. I'm just a bit sticker shocked at the price but they do look top quality. Good luck with the project.