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Old 01-28-2013, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution
Currie makes a damn good arm, theres a reason why we run Currie Joints in our long arm, they will take anything we throw at them. We have not found another Joint that will handle the flex like a Currie Johnny joint.

Good advice and honestly the price for a kit with 8 arms isn't as expensive as I thought...I think I'm going with currie or jks
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Originally Posted by JKphotoshoot
I run the Metalcloaks also. Ride and flex a lot better than my last 2 sets of control arms.
What other sets did you have
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Originally Posted by jeepwave
What other sets did you have
Had some skyjackers that lasted one trip and blew out some bushing.
Then some Teraflex arms that did good, but just didn't care for them.
Only had to replace one bushing in a year, but I was pretty hard on them.
With the MC arms I noticed a better ride and gained a lot more flex. Even with my flex maxed out the MC arms still have more room to flex before the bushing gets maxed out in the control arm mount.
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Originally Posted by JKphotoshoot

Had some skyjackers that lasted one trip and blew out some bushing.
Then some Teraflex arms that did good, but just didn't care for them.
Only had to replace one bushing in a year, but I was pretty hard on them.
With the MC arms I noticed a better ride and gained a lot more flex. Even with my flex maxed out the MC arms still have more room to flex before the bushing gets maxed out in the control arm mount.
Wow nice...thanks for the info man. Sweet flex too!!!
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I run a rubicon express 3 1/2 super-flex it has zerk fittings so it grease able and guarantied for life. Rides way better than stock.
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I should have also mentioned that the bushing or control arm end in the JKS arms are not what allows for the articulation like most brands. The arms rotate 360 degrees in the center and it is how you adjust their length too. This is unlike any other design I have found for the JK.
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Originally Posted by jeepwave
What made you run different sets? Or did the rock krawlers come with your kit?
I pieced my 3.5 lift together, too much to list, but in short I just ended up with Currie uppers and RK lowers. No real reason, just worked out that way
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Originally Posted by BigLow
I should have also mentioned that the bushing or control arm end in the JKS arms are not what allows for the articulation like most brands. The arms rotate 360 degrees in the center and it is how you adjust their length too. This is unlike any other design I have found for the JK.
The JKS arms are pricey, but what a cool design. Awesome in that their design would have no limit to flex. Good stuff.
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Originally Posted by k0260

The JKS arms are pricey, but what a cool design. Awesome in that their design would have no limit to flex. Good stuff.
I thought people tested this and they do in fact bind once side load gets heavy on them? And how do they keep the threads tight over time without jam nuts?
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Originally Posted by EzK
I thought people tested this and they do in fact bind once side load gets heavy on them? And how do they keep the threads tight over time without jam nuts?
I dunno, but they look like a nice design. For their price I'd hope so.


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