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Old 10-02-2018, 10:48 PM
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My lift is going to end up being 3 - 3.5".
My main goal is to maintain stock ride performance on road.
3.5" of lift is starting to put the control arms at an angle at normal ride and I would like the control arms level like a stock XJ.
The RE drop brackets I have looked at are saying for a 4.5" lift, but the description says it drops the mount point 3".
If the bracket drops the control arm mount point 3", would not that be perfect for a 3.5" lift??
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the problem is the brackets might hang down a bit low on 3.5" of lift
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Does keeping the lower control arms level help with how the Jeep rides on pavement?
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Does keeping the lower control arms level help with how the Jeep rides on pavement?
The more the control arms are level, the less road bump is transferred "up" the control arm, but sent "up" into the spring, so less jarring,, same with off road.
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Control arm drop are not needed and would hang to low with a 3" lift. You can get aftermarket control arms that are bent to make the ride better, several companies sell them in adjustable and non adjustable.
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