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2.5 bb. Lower control arms.........worth the money?????

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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Default 2.5 bb. Lower control arms.........worth the money?????
Hey guys, read a lot about replacing the lower control arms here on my JK. Just wondering if anyone has spent the coin with the same set up as me and was it worth it? I am only running a 2.5 TF BB. Jeep feels a bit flighty but not sure whether control arms will help with such a small lift. Anyone have advice? Thanks!
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Front lower arms would always help out
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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Advice? Do it!

I'm also running the 2.5 bb and the arms REALLY helped settle the flightiness.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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yep worlds of difference.
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Do you plan on going to a taller lift? If not, front uppers will be cheaper and will do the same thing.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Do you plan on going to a taller lift? If not, front uppers will be cheaper and will do the same thing.
Front LCAs will help a bunch. Not certain about uppers--I've read that their adjustment range is more limited.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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I did the same thing and they make a HUGGGGGEEE difference. Do it.
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Originally Posted by searlo
Hey guys, read a lot about replacing the lower control arms here on my JK. Just wondering if anyone has spent the coin with the same set up as me and was it worth it? I am only running a 2.5 TF BB. Jeep feels a bit flighty but not sure whether control arms will help with such a small lift. Anyone have advice? Thanks!
What exactly does "flighty" mean? Like the jeep drifts during driving?
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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It feels like your driving in a cross wind coming from both directions.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Is this common with lifts? specific lifts? I installed a 2.5 coil/shock lift and I honestly don't feel any driving differences at all.
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