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Anybody use a control arm relocation bracket up front ?

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Old May 28, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Default Anybody use a control arm relocation bracket up front ?

Hey guys , i have an 07 sahara jku with a 4 " RC lift , I like the way the lift rides as far as comfort but after the lift i noticed it was a little squarely at high speeds and bumps which means it most likely the font control arms.
This is a daily driver and never sees mud , rocks or trails. Im curious if the relocation bracket will be sufficient to help eliminate my problem .. Obviously adjustable control arms would be best especially for off roading but then again upper/lower front run $600
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Old May 28, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chaznad
Hey guys , i have an 07 sahara jku with a 4 " RC lift , I like the way the lift rides as far as comfort but after the lift i noticed it was a little squarely at high speeds and bumps which means it most likely the font control arms.
This is a daily driver and never sees mud , rocks or trails. Im curious if the relocation bracket will be sufficient to help eliminate my problem .. Obviously adjustable control arms would be best especially for off roading but then again upper/lower front run $600
I think there are a good number of guys using them with good results. AEV and Rancho...
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Old May 28, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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I ran them with a 3.5" lift for about a year. Till I got my adjustable arms and they helped a lot. I like the adjustable arms better for clearance on trails but for your use, they will work great. Hope this helps.
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Old May 28, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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Lots of people are running the CA drop brackets with no issues, fairly popular subject lately. Most claim they give a better ride than adjustables.



What was included in the lift for caster correction? Fixed arms? If it was Cams, have they slipped?

You don't need both sets of adjustable arms, a single set will let you set the caster/pinion. Add the second set if you want to move the axle.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 02:24 AM
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AEV 2.5 lift and AEV control arm brackets . I was very careful installing the lift , and used the ProCal to center the steering wheel . It drove great , but I still wanted to have the alignment checked . Put it on the alignment rack at work . It was perfect , right on the factory specs .
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