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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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well when i got my 3.5'' lift for my cherokee, i basically bought my parts separetely or not in the whole kit, which i now regret, but i didn't get any control arms for the lift. my tires are wearing incredibly bad because the caster of the axle is way off. i was looking at some rubicon adjustible control arms to fix this issue, but i wanted some advice from you forum guys as you have alot more experience at this stuff than i do. i do not have alot of money as most prolly can understand. any advice will help

here was the pair i was looking to get
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16312_105.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16312_102.htm
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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The consequence of 3.5 inch lift up, you must replace the lower control arm with a longer or use drop arm kit. If that money is limited, why not take another way by cutting the fender so that it can use a larger tire without having to lift up? Just my concern...
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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lift is already on but could i just get the lower control arms and be good? im not completely low, college money is coming in a couple of days so i will be able to get a good set if i have to.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Ironman 4x4 fab. Search it and check out his lower adjustables. I have them on mine and they are straight up strong. He also does fixed arms which are cheaper, just get him your measurements and Andy will hook you up. Great guy to deal with and amazing products. Also a forum vendor so you get a discount
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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http://www.rocky-road.com/xjcontrol.html has great lower control arms, but I also found http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/XJ_Inventory.html and they look very tough, and reasonably priced. I am currently running the rocky road fixed lowers on mine and love them!
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 21yearsofjeeps
http://www.rocky-road.com/xjcontrol.html has great lower control arms, but I also found http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/XJ_Inventory.html and they look very tough, and reasonably priced. I am currently running the rocky road fixed lowers on mine and love them!
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I will be ordering my LCs today, and it will be from one of those two places.
Thank you for those links.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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yeah i will check those out later. thanks for the help guys.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Rough Country are plenty strong for most people, especially if you're only running 3 inch lift.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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so do i get fixed or adjustible? what is better on the long run?
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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so do i get fixed or adjustible? what is better on the long run?
If you got the cash, or can find the cash, go with adjustables. That way if you ever want to go higher, or even go back lower, you don't have to replace control arms again. Also allows you to adjust your caster by moving the lower or uppers in or out (for instance if your lift settles out to be lower). Fixed will not allow you to adjust it.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gpXJ

If you got the cash, or can find the cash, go with adjustables. That way if you ever want to go higher, or even go back lower, you don't have to replace control arms again. Also allows you to adjust your caster by moving the lower or uppers in or out (for instance if your lift settles out to be lower). Fixed will not allow you to adjust it.
okay thanks for the help.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by my91cherokeexj
so do i get fixed or adjustible? what is better on the long run?
I called "IronmanAndy" by the number on his website. After talking with him, I ordered the special on the front page of his website, that has fixed lowers and adjustable uppers with free shipping.

Linkster:
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/images/...-FIX-LCA-F.JPG

He recommended this after I told him mine was mostly road and highway driven. I highly recommend giving him a call.

My control arms and track bar are on their way.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Awesome. You will be amazed at how beefy and well built they are. Solid product from a great guy. I love mine!
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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i ordered some lower adjustible from ironman4x4. it sounds like i wont be disappointed from what i heard and they look pretty beefy.
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