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Control arms and RE 3.5 in lift

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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Default Control arms and RE 3.5 in lift

I have an '08 JKU Sahara currently with BFG 33s and have a RE 3.5 in economy lift with JKS SB disconnects coming. How important are new control arms? I like to put them off a few months is possible. Although not a DD still used on the highway often.

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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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it really depends on you. with that much lift, you will most likely feel a little flightiness at highway speeds. some people are okay with it but, if you're not, adding a bit more positive caster will help address that. your kit most likely comes with cam bolts to do this but, i would strongly recommend against using them and just use a set of adjustable front lower control arms to make adjustments instead.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Thanks Wayoflife.

If I go with an adjustable front lower can I leave stock front upper on for a while or do they need to be changed as a set?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tduncan53
Thanks Wayoflife.

If I go with an adjustable front lower can I leave stock front upper on for a while or do they need to be changed as a set?
you'll be fine with the factory uppers.
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