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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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I am lifting my 99 cherokee 3 inches, will I need to replace my control arms upper and lower or both and if so should I get adjustable?
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 12:27 AM
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no not really, just shim the lower control arms... you will most likely need to use a 1/4" shim at 3"
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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depending on the lift kit you are buying it may come with aftermarket lower arms
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 03:04 AM
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If you can afford it, adjustables are the way to go. If anything get lower adjustable CA at the least. I recommend Ironman4x4fab.
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at 3 inches, just keep your stock control arms.
when you decide to go 4.5 or bigger, you will get adjustable arms with the kit.
not sure if adjustable arms would be too long at 3 inches.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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The reason Im asking is because I am getting it done at a shop and the tech said the stock arms are to short.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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and should I get lower and upper control arms or just lower?
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The reason Im asking is because I am getting it done at a shop and the tech said the stock arms are to short.
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and should I get lower and upper control arms or just lower?
should only need lowers if anything.

If you have the money, I would get lower and uppers, to save you money down the road.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RedZJ
should only need lowers if anything.

If you have the money, I would get lower and uppers, to save you money down the road.
Ok thanks alot.
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