Lengthy post, have multiple questions for It's time to rebuild my Currie control arms that I've had on my Tj for about 5 years. They've never accepted grease (I've tried about once a year) but they're creaking now. I My plan is to buy the currie tool made specific for the upper and lowers job, as I think it's a worthy tool investment. I was considering cleaning and re-greasing or totally replacing. I've read that most often they are fine and just need to be cleaned/greased/checked. I'm also thinking that if I am taking the time to remove, I may as well replace them (thoughts?)
My next questions I have is that I'm looking for the most efficient way to do this job. Should I remove one control arm at a time ..rebuild/re-install each one at a time. Also looking to increase my caster slightly from 4.5 degrees to as much as possible without binding front DS as I feel it could do better on highway and Return-to-center. Running new Adam's front driveshaft as well. Looking to get 6-7 degrees of caster which I think will work as others have done.
suspension set up
35's on 3.5" lift
1" BL
1"MML
No t-case spacers
Any tips on adjusting caster with an angle finder, or is this something I cannot do at home? I have done multiple DIY toe in alignments which I learned years ago from this forum, so I am confident I can do the job correctly. Any tips on this control arm job would be greatly appreciated!
My next questions I have is that I'm looking for the most efficient way to do this job. Should I remove one control arm at a time ..rebuild/re-install each one at a time. Also looking to increase my caster slightly from 4.5 degrees to as much as possible without binding front DS as I feel it could do better on highway and Return-to-center. Running new Adam's front driveshaft as well. Looking to get 6-7 degrees of caster which I think will work as others have done.
suspension set up
35's on 3.5" lift
1" BL
1"MML
No t-case spacers
Any tips on adjusting caster with an angle finder, or is this something I cannot do at home? I have done multiple DIY toe in alignments which I learned years ago from this forum, so I am confident I can do the job correctly. Any tips on this control arm job would be greatly appreciated!