Are double adjustable upper control arms worth it?

[m9199]

So I've just got my SYE and DC driveshaft in the mail from Adams Driveshaft. I still need to pick up adjustable control arms. I know the most popular recommendation here is the double adjustable arms from Savvy or Currie, for good reason, but would I benefit from them in my situation?

My Jeep is my only vehicle, so I can't afford to disable it if something goes wrong (I know it will, my lift took 5 days), and since I live in Gov't housing, I'm not allowed to do vehicle maintenance in the parking lot or driveway or anything. So I'll be having the (somewhat) local 4wp do the install (I need to get the quote still). But since I'm having the work done professionally, a won't have to adjust much once done, so is there any benefit to dropping the extra $$ on double adjustable arms?

 

[Alex01]

Some will say set it isn't necessary but I am very glad I bought my DA arms and given the choice I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. To save a bit of money you could always just get single adjustable lowers and DA uppers (or Vise Versa)

 

[m9199]

But, is there a reason for the ease of adjustability, if I'm not the ones doing the install? Once it's installed and set, will I have a reason to adjust ever?

 

[Alex01]

But, is there a reason for the ease of adjustability, if I'm not the ones doing the install? Once it's installed and set, will I have a reason to adjust ever?

Maybe... If your springs settle and knock it a bit out of adjustment then perhaps. If you add a tummy tuck down the line then yes. If you swap out your future springs with larger or smaller springs yes.

If you're always going to have a shop do the adjustments then unless they charge fewer hours due to the ease of adjustment then I suppose it wouldn't make a difference and you may as well save the money.

 

[tworley]

I wish I had gone double adjustable. I've adjusted my arms every year since original install

 

[m9199]

I wish I had gone double adjustable. I've adjusted my arms every year since original install

And why is that?

 

[astjp2]

double adjstable are just easier to work with, if you need a few degrees, just undo the jam nut and twist the arm. Single adjustable require unbolting 1 side of the arm. I have single and double would be nice and much easier to set pinion angle.

 

[jazngab]

I just completed my SYE and Tom woods driveshaft. I went with the Currie DA upper arms. I did the install myself and it was super easy adjusting angles. But if your not doing the work maybe you could do single adjustables. I think it’s work the extra money. It’s a huge PITA having to unbolt the control arm to adjust each time you do it.

 

[tworley]

And why is that?

Various reasons. Trying to perfect angles, playing with various angles, changing suspensions, changing syes, etc.

 

[m9199]

Ok, so another question.
I know this forum has its favorite brands for just about everything (For CAs it seems to be Savvy and Currie) why should I buy those instead of something cheaper from Rubicon express or something? I understand that you get what you pay for and the aforementioned brands will be better than just about anything cheaper, but are the cheaper arms bad? Surely they're an improvement over the OEM arms, especially when you're installing a DC driveshaft, right?

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Ok, so another question.
I know this forum has its favorite brands for just about everything (For CAs it seems to be Savvy and Currie) why should I buy those instead of something cheaper from Rubicon express or something? I understand that you get what you pay for and the aforementioned brands will be better than just about anything cheaper, but are the cheaper arms bad? Surely they're an improvement over the OEM arms, especially when you're installing a DC driveshaft, right?

Actually a downgrade form stock arms if they don’t have the ability to flex and use the wrong kind of bushing. Stock arms can twist, and Johnny joint are the best joint your money can buy.

 

[Alex01]

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...your-jeep-wrangler-tj.733/page-12#post-399419

You can see what my RE control arms looked like after 10k miles. I have MC now and they do exactly what they are supposed to. @bobthetj03 rebuilt his MC arms not too long ago after 50k miles and they barely looked used. (I think Bobthtj03 will like your tag )

 

[m9199]

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...your-jeep-wrangler-tj.733/page-12#post-399419

You can see what my RE control arms looked like after 10k miles. I have MC now and they do exactly what they are supposed to. @bobthetj03 rebuilt his MC arms not too long ago after 50k miles and they barely looked used. (I think Bobthtj03 will like your tag )

RE was just the first example of a "cheap" brand that I could think of. I'm not necessarily looking at those.

 

[bobthetj03]

So your jeep vibrates ehh? Lol!

 

[rasband]

Ok, so another question.
I know this forum has its favorite brands for just about everything (For CAs it seems to be Savvy and Currie) why should I buy those instead of something cheaper from Rubicon express or something? I understand that you get what you pay for and the aforementioned brands will be better than just about anything cheaper, but are the cheaper arms bad? Surely they're an improvement over the OEM arms, especially when you're installing a DC driveshaft, right?

The big thing is that the lower end arms do not have much flex in their joints, and since the arm itself isn’t build to flex, you’re likely to be binding sooner. They’re also a step down from OEM. If it’s a mall crawler, that may be fine. But if you’re looking for performance you won’t beat JJs or other higher end joints.

 

[bobthetj03]

Check the Rancho D2 arms if you are looking for something different.

 

[Alex01]

RE was just the first example of a "cheap" brand that I could think of. I'm not necessarily looking at those.

The problem is that the RE joints aren't cheap. They are basically on par with the other ones.
https://www.extremeterrain.com/rubi...2wUoVmyfoDTvzrw2As8aAlzoEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dshttps://metalcloak.com/aluminum-control-arms-double-adjustable-tj-lj-xj-lower-front-or-rear.htmlhttps://savvyoffroad.com/product/ce-9106sa/

 

[m9199]

So your jeep vibrates ehh? Lol!

Yeah, I've got one at 40 while in 4th. I think I posted about it months ago, and you said something like "vibrajeeps unite" so I stole it until I get it fixed.

 

[bobthetj03]

Yeah, I've got one at 40 while in 4th. I think I posted about it months ago, and you said something like "vibrajeeps unite" so I stole it until I get it fixed.

I was born in Watsonville, so I'll let you slide, lol!