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Control arm drop brackets for JK

Old May 30, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Default Control arm drop brackets for JK

Does anyone know if control arm drop brackets are available for the jk yet? Ive seen them for older model jeeps and only in the Rancho sport kit and I cant find them any where.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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i saw some on a jeep at the dealership... the sales manager said it was a mopar lift kit... we all know the mopar lifts are made through rubicon express.... check with them. good luck
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Old May 30, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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I was going to buy some of the rancho ones, but they cost $300 after shipping from their dealer. I was going to add it to my current lift, but the price is more than I am paying for an experiment.

A freind of mine has some drop brackets on his XJ... he said they are rough country. I dunno? I thought rancho was the only ones making them for the JK.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Ya ive only seen them from Rancho and for 300 bucks I might as well just buy all new adjustable arms!
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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I PM'd RC to see if they offer some for the JK or plan to. I think that drop brackets are a great way to correct caster, and keeping the control arm more parallel to the ground provides a much better ride. I have all adjustable control arms, and I was going to add the rancho ones to my current setup as I think it would be long arm almost ride. Too bad the Rancho brackets are $300, I can't pay that for something that may not even help and may hang up on a rock. lol. o well.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Lol ya thats a good point, Rancho does offer control arm skids though. I was just looking for a cheaper alternative than all new front arms for a more correct geometry on my 2.5" lift, but since I plan on upgrading to a 3 or 4 inch lift later on Ill just save for front and rear adjustables arms instead. Im starting to think i shouldve just waited and purchased a complete lift kit all at once
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