Front upper/lower control arms
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From: Colorado
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 L
1999 Jeep, Cherokee 4.0L lifted 3.5" 31 in tires.
So I bought a "usable" project 3 years back. Mostly I have worked on deferred maintenance. This week I replaced the hubs, ball joints, outside axle seals, drag link, and tie rod (went with the Synergy setup). The drag link and tie rod are the only upgrades I have done so far. Everything else was done by the PO(s).
The Jeep is the "toy" vehicle. I use it mostly for off-road trips. Being in Colorado, I'd call these trails mid-level up to light rock crawling. I do not intend to lift the jeep more or go bigger on the tires. Being middle age, "medium" for a man, and mostly going wheeling solo; this jeep is at the right level for me to get in/out and capable of doing anything I want to (that isn't going to roll it or get my dumb *** stuck.)
So while doing the work listed above this last weekend I noticed the bushings on all the front control arms are done. If I have to take something off to repair it, I'd rather upgrade it in the process. So does anyone have any thoughts on after-market offroad, heavy duty control arms?
So I bought a "usable" project 3 years back. Mostly I have worked on deferred maintenance. This week I replaced the hubs, ball joints, outside axle seals, drag link, and tie rod (went with the Synergy setup). The drag link and tie rod are the only upgrades I have done so far. Everything else was done by the PO(s).
The Jeep is the "toy" vehicle. I use it mostly for off-road trips. Being in Colorado, I'd call these trails mid-level up to light rock crawling. I do not intend to lift the jeep more or go bigger on the tires. Being middle age, "medium" for a man, and mostly going wheeling solo; this jeep is at the right level for me to get in/out and capable of doing anything I want to (that isn't going to roll it or get my dumb *** stuck.)
So while doing the work listed above this last weekend I noticed the bushings on all the front control arms are done. If I have to take something off to repair it, I'd rather upgrade it in the process. So does anyone have any thoughts on after-market offroad, heavy duty control arms?
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From: Westminster, CO
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0l
I have a 2001, with currently 5" of lift, sitting on 31's.
I installed the Core Tier 1 upper and lower arms when I was sitting at 3" of lift, and have been very happy.
I installed the Core Tier 1 upper and lower arms when I was sitting at 3" of lift, and have been very happy.
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