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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 69mach1

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
How do they ride on city/trail roads?
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 06:12 AM
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I have Clayton's and I've beat the bag out of them. No damage other than scraped powdercoat. Lifetime warranty too. Bust, bend, fold, spindle or mutilate and they just send you a new one.
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Schwheelz
Is it the same kit?
No, I just had front lowers on my last Jeep. i ahve front lowers, rear uppers and lowers on my 12.
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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my TF front lowers have been beaten to hell, and they are holding up great. I really need to invest in skids, but they are beefy. Look at RK stuff to as they stand behind there stuff as well, and I have seen RK stuff wheeled to the max and keep up to everything thrown at it.

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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Schwheelz
How do they ride on city/trail roads?
Very smooth, no transmitted road noise and great articulation. I like them a lot and I think they should last a long time.. and at that they're rebuildable

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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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I have a 4" lift and I'm looking to get control arms. Is it my understanding that all I need really is the front upper and rear lowers? Do I have that backwards? I have a little bit of vibration coming from the rearend at higher speeds and figure it's probably because I'm running stock CA's.

I'm on a budget so I really can't afford all 8 controls arms, so which ones are needed the most to smooth out the ride?

Also, anyone else have opinions on Currie CA's? That's what I'm leaning towards.

Thanks!
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Supro
I have a 4" lift and I'm looking to get control arms. Is it my understanding that all I need really is the front upper and rear lowers? Do I have that backwards? I have a little bit of vibration coming from the rearend at higher speeds and figure it's probably because I'm running stock CA's.

I'm on a budget so I really can't afford all 8 controls arms, so which ones are needed the most to smooth out the ride?

Also, anyone else have opinions on Currie CA's? That's what I'm leaning towards.

Thanks!
Front lowers and rear uppers. The curries are very good quality but if you are on a budget check out the Rusty's
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
Front lowers and rear uppers. The curries are very good quality but if you are on a budget check out the Rusty's
Thanks! I'll check out Rusty's too
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Does rustys back their stuff at all? Anyone know?
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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The only thing I can add is look for adjustible arms in whatever company you go with. You may end up with abnormal drive and pulling. You will want these to be adjustible to correct whatever drive abnormalities you develope in the lift.
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