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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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has anyone tried out the lca drop bracket? im on the debate to buy new longer or adjustable control arms or the drop brackets..im really leaning to the drop brackets and wanted to see if anyone tried them out
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mikey_d_13
has anyone tried out the lca drop bracket? im on the debate to buy new longer or adjustable control arms or the drop brackets..im really leaning to the drop brackets and wanted to see if anyone tried them out
if you're staying short arm, then you will be happier with the drop brackets. they are worth it for a higher lift short arm setup
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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thats what i thought..i bought the jeep with 3 in lift and aftermarket control arms for the 3 in lift..and i lifted it to 5.5 in so i was kind of leaning toward the brackets with the control arms i have now.

i dont have the money for a long arm kit, but ive heard the drop brackets might be better then the long arm..any truth to that?
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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i like mine. there temp till i build long arms but for $13 and some time. why not

awesome ride/flex improvement

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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look good..maybe ill try to make them..thatss why i was on the debate to get them..but for under 20 i might as well try
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I run them and they are ok but no where near as nice as long arms. They ride decent on the road and flex better than regular short arms. Mine tend to unload and raise the front end when climbing hills but long arms tend to do the same.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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i run them also and very pleased with the ride, they are alot thicker steel than you are using just to let you know
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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I am running Rough Country's. They seem to be alright. Although I want to get ajustable control arms as I think it would help to dial in the axle a little better.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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I have Rough Country and they are great. I dont have any problems and they are not too expensive to buy.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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I am running Rough Country's. They seem to be alright. Although I want to get ajustable control arms as I think it would help to dial in the axle a little better.
i have both sitting on 10.5 inchs of lift it helps alot with all the adjustment you get
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
i have both sitting on 10.5 inchs of lift it helps alot with all the adjustment you get
which ones do you have? any suggestions??
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Why not save and do it right the first time. This seems like a great way to lose clearance and make lca mounts easier to rip off when wheeling.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by biggoofy
Why not save and do it right the first time. This seems like a great way to lose clearance and make lca mounts easier to rip off when wheeling.
They are not that bad. And some of us do not rock crawl.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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so for mallcrawlin over curbs this may be just fine.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by biggoofy
so for mallcrawlin over curbs this may be just fine.
So if its not on rocks its "mall crawlin"?
You do realize a bunch of people use there jeeps for mud right?
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