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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 06:00 PM
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My local off road for sale/trade page has a pair of Pro Comp Short arms for a TJ. the guy is asking $50.. Should I get them?? I'm still on stock control arms and no drop brackets.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 09:24 AM
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Why do you want them ? are you lifted at all or stock height? is that price for all four ?
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 09:34 AM
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Why do you want them ? are you lifted at all or stock height? is that price for all four ?
Im lifted 5.5". Reason im interested is because my flex is limited due to the stock LCAs. This is the price of the 2 front LCAs
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 10:03 AM
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What's the length (eye to eye) of those TJ LCAs, or are they adjustable? At 5.5" you need just about 16.75" for the LCAs. Don't know if the bushing size is the same, someone else knows I'm sure.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 11:07 AM
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At 5.5" you should have adjustable uppers and lowers.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 12:15 PM
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For $50 might as well snag them till you can pick up adjustable lowers. As mentioned your control arms should be about 16.75" so just be sure so measure them center to center before you buy em. I'm sure you will notice a better ride. Good luck.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 02:06 PM
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even with adjustables, the ride quality will not improve that much if any without drop down brackets. The angles of the control arms will not change.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 02:52 PM
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I say pass on them. It won't be that much of an improvement at 5.5" of lift. You need drop brackets or long arms.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by neverenuff
even with adjustables, the ride quality will not improve that much if any without drop down brackets. The angles of the control arms will not change.
^^ This

Originally Posted by XJlimitedx99
I say pass on them. It won't be that much of an improvement at 5.5" of lift. You need drop brackets or long arms.
^^ And this.
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Old Jan 15, 2016 | 11:30 PM
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well looks like ill pass on em. thanks everyone!
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