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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 01:23 PM
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Hey guys im new to this so i dont know if im doing it right but i have a 97 cherokee on a 6inch lift with the stock arms i wanted to buy some lower control arms of rough country but it said recomended for 3-4.5 lift can i still fit these in my 6inch lift ?? I mean the stock one fit shouldnt these???
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 02:59 PM
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They'll fit, they just aren't going to ride well. If you added control arm drop brackets it would help everything work better. I'm looking to get some control arms too. I obsess over it. Out of all the arms I've looked at, I'm most impressed with IronmanFabs arms. I will be holding off on getting some until I cn get those. Even without the drop brackets they are long enough for your lift.
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Gd.chivo
Hey guys im new to this so i dont know if im doing it right but i have a 97 cherokee on a 6inch lift with the stock arms i wanted to buy some lower control arms of rough country but it said recomended for 3-4.5 lift can i still fit these in my 6inch lift ?? I mean the stock one fit shouldnt these???
Just get adjustable lowers. On a 6" lift you really need to be on a long arm kit anyway, would rideso much better
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 05:08 PM
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Core 4x4.
I just bought adj control arms and track bar from them.
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 07:54 PM
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Anything above 4.5"s without long arms or drop brackets ride like a dump truck. Buy some drop brackets and adjustable control arms. Core4x4 makes the best control arms for the price, RE/RC make cheap drop brackets.
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 09:51 PM
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I would get the drop brackets first and see how that does. I have stock control arms with drop brackets, and it rides great with my 5.5" coil springs.
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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 04:50 AM
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I too have drop brackets and stockish arms for now.....rides nice.

I used RC drop brackets, and stock new cherokee uppers, but the lowers I am using are stock new WJ lowers, as they have a bend for tire clearance and are stronger (but did require some mods as the bushings are wider).
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Old Jul 24, 2019 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TRCM
I too have drop brackets and stockish arms for now.....rides nice.

I used RC drop brackets, and stock new cherokee uppers, but the lowers I am using are stock new WJ lowers, as they have a bend for tire clearance and are stronger (but did require some mods as the bushings are wider).
How much tire clearance did you gain? Noticeable difference in turning radius?
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Old Jul 24, 2019 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by overstreet
How much tire clearance did you gain? Noticeable difference in turning radius?
I didn't have to move any stops and had full turning radius...until I went to 1 ton steering
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