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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 08:48 AM
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can anyone tell me the advantages or disadvantages of lower adjustable control arms vs fixed?
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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You have the ability to dial in your castor angle. You also have the ability to extend them for taller lifts/etc.
Having adjustable uppers and lowers helps you center the axle in perfectly under the Jeep..and you can even add a bit of a stretch to the wheel base.
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Plus you get very smooth movement. I'm doing token uppers and lowers in about 4 weeks and can't wait. The jonny joints is where it's at IMO. The rubber/poly bushing are grippy to the movement
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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ok thanks. I'm looking at a 3" zone lift or 3.5 RE lift. The RE comes with fixed lower control arms. The zone doesn't have any. So I'm wondering if the RE fixed are ok or should I be getting some adjustables anyway. I really doubt I'll ever go higher than either one of these lift heights, so I'm not looking to do more in the future.
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