Metalcloak vs Currie / Savvy control arms

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Contemplating ordering a set of control arms to add to the build pile.

My TJ has 200K miles while I don't see rubber pushing out of the control arms as I move forward with a lift and the tummy tuck, I'm going to need adjustable arms.

Originally was thinking savvy/currie johnny joint arms.
But the more I think about it do I really need all those grease fittings? Maybe I'll be off road 5-10%? Not going to the King of the Hammers here.

I asked the question a while back about why the JJ had drilled bolts with grease fittings AND zerks on the JJ itself as they both grease the same area. I think Mr Blaine said they don't always get JJ with the internal hole to accept grease from the bolt. (i'm picturing my install down the road as alzheimer's kicks in more: why aren't these $%^& bolts taking grease)

Is there better on road drivability with the MC duroflex? IE less road feedback than the JJ?

MC arms are also hex which would likely aid in adjustment.

Is there a new found love for MC and duroflex bushings with kevlar?
 
Farmergreg said:
Contemplating ordering a set of control arms to add to the build pile.

My TJ has 200K miles while I don't see rubber pushing out of the control arms as I move forward with a lift and the tummy tuck, I'm going to need adjustable arms.

Originally was thinking savvy/currie johnny joint arms.
But the more I think about it do I really need all those grease fittings? Maybe I'll be off road 5-10%? Not going to the King of the Hammers here.

I asked the question a while back about why the JJ had drilled bolts with grease fittings AND zerks on the JJ itself as they both grease the same area. I think Mr Blaine said they don't always get JJ with the internal hole to accept grease from the bolt. (i'm picturing my install down the road as alzheimer's kicks in more: why aren't these $%^& bolts taking grease)

Is there better on road drivability with the MC duroflex? IE less road feedback than the JJ?

MC arms are also hex which would likely aid in adjustment.

Is there a new found love for MC and duroflex bushings with kevlar?
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I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger on MC Control Arms - The kevlar is supposed to be a newer improvement to the durability of the bushing.

BTW there's a very good chance you can get Free Shipping tomorrow (July 4th) so hold off if you are planning to order soon.
 
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Both are great choices, and both will start a massive thread here as well. As for the Kevlar, can wait to see what the testing Bob (it was Bob wasn't it) that just got a set from MetalCloak to test with.
 
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b0xcar said:
Yes, it is @bobthetj03 that us testing a new set of duroflex with kevlar.
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Just need to find the time to get them installed. IMO, you won't feel much difference between the MC arms and Currie arms. I had Currie arms before I swapped to MC arms, and road response was the same. Personally, I liked the added road feel and handling improvement over stock arms.
 
bobthetj03 said:
Just need to find the time to get them installed. IMO, you won't feel much difference between the MC arms and Currie arms. I had Currie arms before I swapped to MC arms, and road response was the same. Personally, I liked the added road feel and handling improvement over stock arms.
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X2 to this @Farmergreg

You aren't going to notice a real difference either way. They're both good arms, they're both quality made, and you can't go wrong with either.

Also, for what it's worth, my Savvy arms do not have grease fittings on the bolt, nor should they to my knowledge. The only grease fittings they have are on the Johnny Joint itself.

One little thing I noticed is that the Metalcloak rear upper arms are not double adjustable... :(
 
Chris said:
X2 to this @Farmergreg

One little thing I noticed is that the Metalcloak rear upper arms are not double adjustable... :(
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Yes they are sir. I have them.
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So wish I would have gotten the double adjustable uppers! Would make life so much easier. Might have to swap at some point and sell these ones off.
 
My own preference is Currie's or Savvy's arms that use Currie's well regarded Johnny Joint which I and most others consider to be the standard by which others are measured. Pretty much "bulletproof" too. Yes they have grease zerk fittings but they in fact don't need to be greased regularly. In fact the tolerances inside the Johnnyjoint are so tight that they don't easily take grease anyway. They normally only get greased when they get disassembled which isn't often. In fact mine are over 12 years old and they've never been taken apart or needed any work whatsoever. I've had 100% perfect experiences with mine which means I would never change to anything else. Quiet & noise free, they just plain work and work well. Not to mention their original design works so well it's still the same one they're shipping today.

And while double-adjustable is nice, it's not something I'd pay extra for. I set my arm lengths once and have never needed to readjust their lengths.
 
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toximus said:
But what if a full turn is too much how will you set your pinion angle?? :devil2:
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I know you're not serious but a full turn one way or the other is fine enough to easily set the pinion angle to what's needed to run vibration-free. Not many adjustable control arms are double-adjustable. :)
 
Jerry Bransford said:
I know you're not serious but a full turn one way or the other is fine enough to easily set the pinion angle to what's needed to run vibration-free. Not many adjustable control arms are double-adjustable. :)
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Sorry, I couldn't help it. You worded that perfectly.
 
Wouldn't an adjustable control arm that is adjustable on one end and solid on the other be considered stronger? Or is the fact of having two threaded, inserted ends not significantly different?
 
glwood said:
Wouldn't an adjustable control arm that is adjustable on one end and solid on the other be considered stronger? Or is the fact of having two threaded, inserted ends not significantly different?
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