Control Arm Install?
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JK Super Freak
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Control Arm Install?
What is the best way to install some Front LCA's and Rear Upper CA's, both sets are Teraflex ones'. I put my own lift on but I am not sure about the control arms, castor, and pinion? 
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
JK Jedi Master
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I might add that a good place to start on your front lower CA's is 23in eye to eye. Rear pinion , depends on how bad off your angle to tcase is, kinda gotta play with it. If your pinion is not in line with your driveshaft you'll have to lengthen the uppers abit from stock measurements.
JK Jedi Master
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Couple random thoughts:
1. Don't torque down any of the hardware until the full weight of the Jeep is on it. You'll want a 150-lb or so torque wrench, and eat your Wheaties that morning. LOL.
2. Are you certain you need that rear upper? Some folks have had trouble getting it short enough to fit. I may be wrong (have no personal experience), but I seem to recall something about those being for taller lifts than what you list in your profile (2.5" TF coil). BTW: Good luck getting at those rear upper bolts with a torque wrench.
1. Don't torque down any of the hardware until the full weight of the Jeep is on it. You'll want a 150-lb or so torque wrench, and eat your Wheaties that morning. LOL.
2. Are you certain you need that rear upper? Some folks have had trouble getting it short enough to fit. I may be wrong (have no personal experience), but I seem to recall something about those being for taller lifts than what you list in your profile (2.5" TF coil). BTW: Good luck getting at those rear upper bolts with a torque wrench.
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JK Super Freak
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I might add that a good place to start on your front lower CA's is 23in eye to eye. Rear pinion , depends on how bad off your angle to tcase is, kinda gotta play with it. If your pinion is not in line with your driveshaft you'll have to lengthen the uppers abit from stock measurements.
Couple random thoughts:
1. Don't torque down any of the hardware until the full weight of the Jeep is on it. You'll want a 150-lb or so torque wrench, and eat your Wheaties that morning. LOL.
Yeah I loosened all my bolts when I installed my lift, then torqued once the full weight was on the ground.
2. Are you certain you need that rear upper? Some folks have had trouble getting it short enough to fit. I may be wrong (have no personal experience), but I seem to recall something about those being for taller lifts than what you list in your profile (2.5" TF coil). BTW: Good luck getting at those rear upper bolts with a torque wrench.
1. Don't torque down any of the hardware until the full weight of the Jeep is on it. You'll want a 150-lb or so torque wrench, and eat your Wheaties that morning. LOL.
Yeah I loosened all my bolts when I installed my lift, then torqued once the full weight was on the ground.
2. Are you certain you need that rear upper? Some folks have had trouble getting it short enough to fit. I may be wrong (have no personal experience), but I seem to recall something about those being for taller lifts than what you list in your profile (2.5" TF coil). BTW: Good luck getting at those rear upper bolts with a torque wrench.
I think I saw a write-up where someone just torqued the upper control arm bolts while the tires were off, this is what I plan on doing.
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yes you can do the fronts while it sits on the ground, i adjusted mine to the length, unbolted the drivers side, pulled it, put the new one in with the help of a friend rolling the tire front or back and repeat from pass side. 20 min max! oh don't forget to tighten
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