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Old 05-19-2018, 10:04 PM
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What's an inexpensive way to get a lot of clearance out of the stock lower control arms? Thanks in advance
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Best way is to replace them with lower links that are made for high clearance. The only way I know without modifying the link and spring perch
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Originally Posted by 99X-J
What's an inexpensive way to get a lot of clearance out of the stock lower control arms? Thanks in advance

without mounting a new bracket to the axle there isn't much of a "high clearance" arm and then you'd need a good adjustable set of arms.



They have arms with a slight "bend" in them but it doesn't give a ton but at the same time, the control arm isn't meant to be high clearance since the suspension geometry comes into play there. They need to be strong enough to take a beating if that's what you're concerned with.


Worry less about "clearance" and instead focus on beefing them up to handle whatever you're worried about.
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grand cherokee arms work well if you modify the bushings in them (machine or grind them down as they are too wide)
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