Replacing stock control arms, any position worth getting adjustable?

[BigWheel88]

So I am about to order replacement for all 8 control arms as I realized how shot the bushings are (I can see the rubber is pretty cracked). Got a 2.5 inch lift. Was going to get them from extreme terrain since cheapest I have found for Omix-ADA ones. I was curious if it is worth it to get any of the them adjustable or do I just not need it for a 2.5 inch lift? (2003 Rubicon)

I have not noticed any vibes but have a feeling my butt just is not sensitive enough and since my first jeep probably don't realize things can be better.

 

[-T.]

So I am about to order replacement for all 8 control arms as I realized how shot the bushings are (I can see the rubber is pretty cracked). Got a 2.5 inch lift. Was going to get them from extreme terrain since cheapest I have found for Omix-ADA ones. I was curious if it is worth it to get any of the them adjustable or do I just not need it for a 2.5 inch lift? (2003 Rubicon)

I have not noticed any vibes but have a feeling my butt just is not sensitive enough and since my first jeep probably don't realize things can be better.

Opinions will vary, and I am probably in the minority, but I love the OEM arms, especially for lower lifts like yours and mine. Quiet, flexy, maintenance free, and inexpensive. When I was getting into more serious rocks, I would smoosh one now and then, but replacements are a cheap. If you want the OEMs to be more durable, and have the added benefit of making people really scratch their heads, mount the OEM arms up-side-down.

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[ac_]

I agree with @-T. If you don't need them don't get them. Don't waste your money, if your pinion angles are good and you don't vibrate. Leave well enough alone. That is my opinion.

I eat my own dog food. My wifes jeep has a 2.5 OME with factory control arms. I see no need to change them. Rides nice and she is happy with it.

 

[Drippy]

I swapped mine out with Moog CK brand. Has the clevite bushings for a smoother ride.

 

[TJ Hunnicutt]

It depends on what your future plans are. If you don't see increasing your lift in the future, staying with the OE style arms is probably fine. However, if you think are planning on going to a higher lift, it might be worth it to get the adjustables so you a) have the ability to set the angles exactly as you want/need and b) can handle the higher lift when you get it without spending the money twice.

The only caveat for getting them with the thought of increasing your lift in the future is that you get arms that can adjust to both your current lift and to you anticipated higher lift.

 

[BigWheel88]

Thanks y'all. I think i am just going to stick with the OEM ones for now. I think it will be a while before i think to get a bigger lift.