I already know where this thread is going, but bear with me.
I was reading through the currie instructions for the 4" lift. Does anyone actually use Curries recommended control arm lengths for their TJ with 4" lift and SYE (Yes the SYE matters to you newbies)??? because I realized they're basically stock length.
"Currie control arms come preset for a TJ with a 4” lift, a transfer case slip yoke eliminator kit, and a CV driveshaft. Front upper arms - 15” c-c Rear upper arms - 13 1/2” c-c All lower arms - 15 3/4” c-c "
Compare that to stock, but let me chart it for your eyeballs;
STOCK | Currie
Front Lower 15.75" | 15.75"
Front Upper 15" | 15"
Rear Lower 15.75" | 15.75"
Rear Upper 13.25" | 13.5"
Had I realized this, I would have ALWAYS used stock arms and just modify the rear upper mount for that quarter inch... I understand the need for fine tuning, but jeeze, I feel dumb spending thousands for custom arms when all i needed was a quarter inch on one pair. I like the idea of stock replacement when you can go to any parts store for a replacement.
I was thinking of going all out this time around and just go Full Currie. I have done Synergy, JKS, OME, Rough Country (HEY! We've all done it) and of course my custom brewed setup on my jeeps of the past. But are we overlooking the opportunity for a cheap set of arms??? Like the ZJ setup, stock replacement parts but upgraded enough for our rigs. I also have an LJ, so my need for a steep pinion is greatly reduced, perhaps allowing ALL stock arms. I may have to go to the garage and put the jeep on some stands and "simulate" a 4" lift and see what the numbers look like.
For YEARS (since my first TJ in 2006) this has been me;
I was reading through the currie instructions for the 4" lift. Does anyone actually use Curries recommended control arm lengths for their TJ with 4" lift and SYE (Yes the SYE matters to you newbies)??? because I realized they're basically stock length.
"Currie control arms come preset for a TJ with a 4” lift, a transfer case slip yoke eliminator kit, and a CV driveshaft. Front upper arms - 15” c-c Rear upper arms - 13 1/2” c-c All lower arms - 15 3/4” c-c "
Compare that to stock, but let me chart it for your eyeballs;
STOCK | Currie
Front Lower 15.75" | 15.75"
Front Upper 15" | 15"
Rear Lower 15.75" | 15.75"
Rear Upper 13.25" | 13.5"
Had I realized this, I would have ALWAYS used stock arms and just modify the rear upper mount for that quarter inch... I understand the need for fine tuning, but jeeze, I feel dumb spending thousands for custom arms when all i needed was a quarter inch on one pair. I like the idea of stock replacement when you can go to any parts store for a replacement.
I was thinking of going all out this time around and just go Full Currie. I have done Synergy, JKS, OME, Rough Country (HEY! We've all done it) and of course my custom brewed setup on my jeeps of the past. But are we overlooking the opportunity for a cheap set of arms??? Like the ZJ setup, stock replacement parts but upgraded enough for our rigs. I also have an LJ, so my need for a steep pinion is greatly reduced, perhaps allowing ALL stock arms. I may have to go to the garage and put the jeep on some stands and "simulate" a 4" lift and see what the numbers look like.
For YEARS (since my first TJ in 2006) this has been me;