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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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I have run Teraflex and Rusty's CAs on other Jeeps and have had good luck with them. The powder coating on the Rusty's seemed to be maybe just a little better. Possibly just in my head. I have BDS long-arm on my JK so no personal experience with replacement CAs on the JK.

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Which one do you feel had a better ride?
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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JKS here. Excellent build Quality
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Schwheelz
Which brings me to my next question, what's the real difference in feel between a long and short arm?
The taller a JK is lifted, the more the axle ends of the control is pointing to the ground. The sharper the angle, the more the ride quality and handling suffers. So when longer control arms are install, that angle is now (hopefully) more parallel to the frame/ground. This will lead to a smoother ride and improved handling on/off road. Unless the long arm kit has long shocks than it's short arm counter part, it will only flex as much as the short arm kit.

This video might help you to understand what kind of difference you get.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqbdriU_qUg
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Schwheelz

I don't think rock Krawler has a long arm upgrade though? I already have coils shocks etc.
Yes they have!
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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teraflex arms here as well. This is the second jeep I have had them on, both great
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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TereFlex LCG Long Arm. Love It
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
The taller a JK is lifted, the more the axle ends of the control is pointing to the ground. The sharper the angle, the more the ride quality and handling suffers. So when longer control arms are install, that angle is now (hopefully) more parallel to the frame/ground. This will lead to a smoother ride and improved handling on/off road. Unless the long arm kit has long shocks than it's short arm counter part, it will only flex as much as the short arm kit.

This video might help you to understand what kind of difference you get.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqbdriU_qUg
Does a coil over suspension system replace the need for longer control arms?
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
teraflex arms here as well. This is the second jeep I have had them on, both great
Is it the same kit?
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Schwheelz
Hey guys,

I have been trying to find reviews on control arms because I'm in the market to replace all of them. I have a 4" lift and I'm
Wondering which setup/brand to
Go with. What are you guys running and how do you like them compared to stock?
I'd go with Currie control arms. they have a Johnny joint on both ends. Very smooth operation and great articulation. Check with Davie @ Northridge! It's what I have and who I got them from
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