My Jeep has a 2.5 inch lift on it and I don’t plan on doing any serious off roading and I was looking at buying a set of front lower adjustable control arms. I just want something that’s middle ground not super expensive. Any suggestions?
Adjustable control arm recommendations
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As CodaMan said... the OEM control arms are flexible, but IF you decide you need a set of control arms; you can look at CORE 4x4 that are made in the USA.
https://www.core4x4.com/?_vsrefdom=...Cc3ejqXktn35OIWS4U6uDeLupA-iAh2kaAmWzEALw_wcB
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The stock control arms are actually good. They are also very cheap to replace if you ever need to. Should you be determined to buy adjustables then spend the money for quality parts. For the record I am still running the stock arms on my 2.5 lift. I haven't bent one yet.
But to answer your question Core 4x4 and Metalcloak are two less expensive adjustable arms. If you consider Core make sure to get at least 1 Johnny Joint and preferably 2.
Metalcloak often offers 10% off and free shipping. There are plenty of threads discussing their flex joint and I would recommend researching them prior to purchasing.
Yeah, your next step up from stock is Core. I have not experienced this myself, but have read that the tier 1 arms from Core should be avoided. They have basic rubber bushings that don't flex much, and the arms themselves are quite strong. Which is bad, because if you flex it enough off road the weakest link will be the mounts. You can rip one right off the axle.
If you go with Core get at least tier 2, which has Johnny Joints on one end.
But even this is a big jump in cost from stock. Aside from looks there's not much chance you actually need adjustable arms with a 2.5" lift.
If you go with Core get at least tier 2, which has Johnny Joints on one end.
But even this is a big jump in cost from stock. Aside from looks there's not much chance you actually need adjustable arms with a 2.5" lift.
After the lift and a alignment the Jeep pulls slightly to the right. A 4x4 shop put the lift on and did the alignment. They said I should get front lower adjustable control arms to adjust something I can remember though. Camber and Castor maybe? Anyway he said new front lower arms would get rid of this slight pull to the right.
You shouldn't have a castor problem at 2.5" of lift. Camber is fixed on a solid axle vehicle. Look up the thead on how to do an alignment. You may simply have a toe issue.
Like others have said, there really is no reason for adjustable control arms at that low lift level.
If you do decide to get them, core 4x4 with Johnny joints are decent, or spring for Currie or Savvy arms. Stay away for any arms that use an a lock nut to hold the flex joint (like rough country) together. They loosen up over time and cause problems.
Like others have said, there really is no reason for adjustable control arms at that low lift level.
If you do decide to get them, core 4x4 with Johnny joints are decent, or spring for Currie or Savvy arms. Stay away for any arms that use an a lock nut to hold the flex joint (like rough country) together. They loosen up over time and cause problems.
I’ve had them check the alignment and adjust it twice and it still pulls slightly to the right.
Seriously...Read this thread. Aligning a wrangler is REALLY, REALLY simple. No need for fancy lasers or computers.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-align-your-jeep-wrangler-tj.85/
Not saying you don't have something else going on, but fixing castor isn't going to make to NOT pull to the right. Castor controls return to center. If its pulling, something is off on thrust angle or toe. One of those is adjustable with factory parts (toe) one is not (thrust). Has the vehicle ever been in an accident?
I don’t think it’s been in a accident everything is straight and it has a clean car fax and it was driving straight before the lift. Maybe the alignment is still off I’ll read that and try to do it myself.
Have you checked to see if the front right caliper piston is retracting fully; the pads may be dragging on the rotor which will cause pulling to the right ?
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