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Old 04-14-2015, 09:01 PM
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IRO has adjustable lowers with the bend in them. So I was thinking of getting them with the uppers to go with a 3"-3.5" lift that I want to run.

What are your guys opinions on these? I assume they are better than the straight lowers and will offer better flex and ride. But again those are assumptions.

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The bends are so you can turn your wheels full steer and not hit the Control arms
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The bends are so you can turn your wheels full steer and not hit the Control arms
Yep. They will function the same as straight arms, just give the wheels more clearance.
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These are stock arms on a lift:



With these lower arms:



And this is the end result:


How does that only make it easier for steering?
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It's the same idea as bent track bars, you must rely on the straightest line from the bolts and not the angle of the bar. The road vibrations will still be as apparent as a straight lca.
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Originally Posted by 88XJSteve
IRO has adjustable lowers with the bend in them. So I was thinking of getting them with the uppers to go with a 3"-3.5" lift that I want to run.

What are your guys opinions on these? I assume they are better than the straight lowers and will offer better flex and ride. But again those are assumptions.

Thanks gents


They do allow more droop by not hitting the LCA bracket on the axle. You can see what I am talking about in the last picture.
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Originally Posted by Boosted
They do allow more droop by not hitting the LCA bracket on the axle. You can see what I am talking about in the last picture.
^^^^ agreed ^^^^^^
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Originally Posted by Boosted
They do allow more droop by not hitting the LCA bracket on the axle. You can see what I am talking about in the last picture.
Originally Posted by bryweb
^^^^ agreed ^^^^^^
I forgot to mention....

Some manufacturers will offset the axle end to accomplish the same thing.
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Originally Posted by 88XJSteve
IRO has adjustable lowers with the bend in them. So I was thinking of getting them with the uppers to go with a 3"-3.5" lift that I want to run.

What are your guys opinions on these? I assume they are better than the straight lowers and will offer better flex and ride. But again those are assumptions.

Thanks gents
I use them. They are great..
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