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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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I have a 07 Sahara JK with a 3.5 rubicon express lift with a teraflex 1 inch front spacer. I'm running the 5160 in front and the 5100 shocks in the rear. Have 35 and 5:13 gears. Just put the lift in and it rides very rough. If I get control arms would it have a softer ride or no? Thank you
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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I don't think it will be "softer", but might be "smoother". What psi do you run in the tires??? Most places over inflate the tires and that cause a harsh ride. Try 28 to 30 psi if you have not done it already.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Thank you. Ill try that.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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No, they will help handling if they are set up right.

Probably need to get softer springs.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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The adjustable control arms will move your wheels back to center of the wheel wells and correct pinion angle.
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gman*2007
The adjustable control arms will move your wheels back to center of the wheel wells and correct pinion angle.
And it will correct castor and help the ride out. A lot. The castor angle is probably to low. With the angle laid back(wheels forward in relation to the upper spring/shock mount) it will ride smoother. The springs and shocks will get some more of the force sent to them vs the road impacts sent to the frame.

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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Thank you for the feed back.
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