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Adjustable arms needed?
If i am going to install a 2.5" teraflex lift w/ 33" tires on 18's would it be a wise idea to go ahead and install all adjustable upper and lower arms and also adj. track bars? I feel like if i did this then all geometry and such could be corrected and i'd have no problems. Any thoughts?
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not an expert but i would say no just extra cash for a little bit of improvement were as lift and tires go much further(and body armor)
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I was reading somewhere tonight that with a 3-4 inch lift you need adjustable arms.. Not sure about a 2.5 inch lift..
I found a kit for the JK with adjustable "track bar" for $575: http://www.4wheelerssupply.com/catal...ducts_id/71606 This is what they say about that track bar and the other steering fixers they include: As the JK is raised, track bar angle increases and when lift height exceeds 2" bar length becomes an issue. Bar bind causes the chassis and axle to continuously "tug" against each other resulting in uneven ride height (side-to-side), chassis / frame misalignment and "roll and yaw". Front correction is accomplished via a new adjustable track bar. This route is preferred, as opposed to using a relocation bracket, since the bar's arc-of-travel must remain in-sync with the drag link's arc-of-travel or steering wheel "kick" will result. A relocation bracket is used on the rear axle since there are no steering geometry issues. The stock JK has no provisions for front caster angle realignment, which is required at this lift height, so Superlift provides new alignment cams. Compression travel is controlled via new Urethane stops while new shocks (3 different levels of performance and price offered) improve control and restore full extension travel. The lift system also includes longer sway bar links with factory style, greasable tie-rod type upper ends, front / rear brake hose relocation brackets and emergency brake cable brackets... nothing is left unattended. I'm assuming you would need a shop to install something like that.. as aligning all those different measurements has got to be very tricky and require expensive tools to make sure you did it properly. -Brandon |
If you have the money for the adjustable arms, why not just spring for a complete kit? The 2.5" budget boost is jus that: a lift kit for those on a budget.:yup:
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Check Quadratec they show arms in there for JK's.
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Thanks everyone for the input. I'm gettin a better idea as to what i want and need to do. Sounds like with just a 2" or 2.5" lift i will need only rear upper arms to adjust the pinion angle... and front and rear adj. track bars (front one to adj. the castor) I'm now still deciding whether to go 2.5" teraflex or 2" skyjacker which is new coils. Decisions decisions I'm in no hurry though...i just want to get everything right the first time and be done with it!
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no matter what lift you get, I would suggest a SkyJacker steering stabilizer. They are only 36 bucks from Quadratec and I have a 2.5" Teraflex bb with 33"s and my front end was all over the place even after alignment, but I put on the steering stabilizer today and I can tell a huge difference. Plus I have to turn off my ESP to keep from pulling me side to side, but that could be b/c my tires are a little out of balance I think. Hope that helps some. but I would say for a 2" or 2.5" lift, no extra parts besides the steering stabilizer are needed.
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Originally Posted by OBXJK
(Post 29164)
If i am going to install a 2.5" teraflex lift w/ 33" tires on 18's would it be a wise idea to go ahead and install all adjustable upper and lower arms and also adj. track bars? I feel like if i did this then all geometry and such could be corrected and i'd have no problems. Any thoughts?
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