Tharry91

I already have the kit for the CAD but haven't put it on yet, and have been thinking about%

Power73

definitely go long arms if you have the money. long arms would preform better in everyway. yes drop brackets will work but the long arms will be better

Xjtim

Driven two xjs, my boss's with an RE long arm, and mine with the RC cad brackets...to tell you the truth, there really isn't a huge noticeable difference...put the cad brackets on, I wouldn't bother with the long arms. You're talking like maybe a couple inches of travel difference, they both ride the same too...one is $1200, the other is 199.99, seems like a no brainer to me.

Xj88

Long arms

89eliminator

if you have the CAD kit already, then put it on and see if you like it.

ktmracer419

Nothing wrong with drop brackets.

But you wont be as cool as everyone else with longarms.

Xj88

You gotta stay cool bro!...drop brackets are a big upgrade from just having a regular short arm setup and will improve ride and flex..but a long arm setup (quality long arms) will always be superior..provided they are setup right.

holycaveman

Technically the cad would promote a better ride and easier flex. Just initially. Once at full flex the long arm would be better.

But there is the cool thing to consider.....

cherokee90

I love cad there cheap, effective, and handle on the road great.

Northwoods Snowman

This guy has short arms that seem to be doing pretty well... https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/po...7/#post1965554

holycaveman

Who needs either........







No lockers.......yet!

Atmos

Hey thanks for posting pictures of neither of the things the OP is asking about




I say run the brackets. Long arms are for lolli pops

holycaveman

LOL. Alright here are my thoughts.

The op did not state his lift size? This information makes the world of difference when deciding which to do. And your future plans.

For instance my opinion is when you run little to no lift like myself neither is advisable because you will lose needed gc. That and the control arms are at a good angle anyways.

With a medium lift(3+ - 5) I would go with a cad because it will put your control arms at a doable angle yet give you good clearance in the center of the frame.

Over 5 and you have plenty of gc so a long arm would work great and make the most of your suspension.

Long arms are stronger and less progressive which is great, but you do lose gc. In a purpose built buggy its a non issue. But when you are adding it to the bottom of a frame you will lose a lot of gc.

Hope this helps.

cherokee90

Nice pics man, any thread with pics added no matter the pic is a better thread!

Atmos

he has a 4.5" lift. Says so in his details. Run the brackets and see how you like them