Can JKS Upper Control Arms be shortened to compensate for castor adjustment?
06-22-2011, 06:12 AM
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Can JKS Upper Control Arms be shortened to compensate for castor adjustment?
I know I can use upper or lower front control arms. From a price standpoint we all know uppers are cheaper. That being said, I personally like the JKS control arms. I know they are on the pricier side. I was just wondering if the front uppers have the ability to be shortened to compensate for castor correction. I couldn't fine the answer searching around. Just wondering if anyone knows.
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06-22-2011, 06:27 AM
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Thanks, actually it looks like Quadratec might be being conservative.
I just found the JKS Install Guide and it says they can be shortened by up to a .5"
I found in another thread that every 1/8" you shorten an UCA it increases your caster by approx 1 degree. So an upper adjustable control arm would give me approx 4 degrees of caster to adjust.
That being said...is that enough for a 2.5" lift.
I just found the JKS Install Guide and it says they can be shortened by up to a .5"
I found in another thread that every 1/8" you shorten an UCA it increases your caster by approx 1 degree. So an upper adjustable control arm would give me approx 4 degrees of caster to adjust.
That being said...is that enough for a 2.5" lift.