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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Getting iro long arm setup. (cheap!)
PO cut the y-link off.
Can i use normal adjustable uppers for a radius setup?
What might the best way to do this be?
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Barrelmaker
Getting iro long arm setup. (cheap!)
PO cut the y-link off.
Can i use normal adjustable uppers for a radius setup?
What might the best way to do this be?
yes it is possible, but due to the smaller arch the uppers will have while flexing, your axle will rotate backwards a little bit, this is known as pinion dive. but as long as you aren't jumping your jeep or anything crazy like that, you will be alright. some long arm kits had you run normal uppers(teraflex long arm), so yes it is possible, but definitely not the best setup
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrelmaker
Getting iro long arm setup. (cheap!)
PO cut the y-link off.
Can i use normal adjustable uppers for a radius setup?
What might the best way to do this be?
what did he cut off? post a picture
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ohio95xj

yes it is possible, but due to the smaller arch the uppers will have while flexing, your axle will rotate backwards a little bit, this is known as pinion dive. but as long as you aren't jumping your jeep or anything crazy like that, you will be alright. some long arm kits had you run normal uppers(teraflex long arm), so yes it is possible, but definitely not the best setup
No i want to weld a mount to the long arms for the adjustable uppers. Like any other long arm kit, except for 3 or 4 links.
Just wondering if adjustable uppers are what is used in that setup.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep

what did he cut off? post a picture
The y link on the driver side arm... The upper arm that they run
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