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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 08:08 PM
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I have 4.5" RE coils and I'm curious if these together would work okay? How would this effect the angles? Anyone running this set up?
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I have 4.5" RE coils and I'm curious if these together would work okay? How would this effect the angles? Anyone running this set up?
Yes. I have the same coils, RC drop brackets and IRO uppers and lowers..
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I have 4.5" RE coils and I'm curious if these together would work okay? How would this effect the angles? Anyone running this set up?
I mean, you need adjustable arms..
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 09:13 PM
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I mean, you need adjustable arms..
can I just use drop brackets and RC fixed arms with the bend?
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can I just use drop brackets and RC fixed arms with the bend?
Not if you want the wheels properly centered in the well and the right pumpkin angle..
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Not if you want the wheels properly centered in the well and the right pumpkin angle..
how not? Fixed arms alone can be used for up to 4.5" of lift. The CAD brings the arms forward 1" and down 3".
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Originally Posted by JPXJMOAB
how not? Fixed arms alone can be used for up to 4.5" of lift. The CAD brings the arms forward 1" and down 3".
If you get the correct fixed length arms you will be fine, just got to figure that out before you order them!
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I have 4.5" zone fixed lower arms on RE drop brackets. My castor is perfect according to the laser alignment
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If you get the correct fixed length arms you will be fine, just got to figure that out before you order them!
how do I "figure that out"?
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You can go off this chart, there is a few others Ive found but there all pretty much the same.

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I have RC drop brackets. 4.5" lift
Upper arms are 15.25"
Lowers are 16.25"
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This is right off the Rough Country drop bracket installation guide.


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So I either need to run stock arms or adjustable arms with drop brackets? Can't use fixed arms at all?
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So I either need to run stock arms or adjustable arms with drop brackets? Can't use fixed arms at all?
All fixed means its fixed to a length, so if its the right length itll work.
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If they're fixed arms that are intended for a lifted rig they will be too long.
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