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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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Default Help with RK control arms install

First, I'll give ya the current set up:

RK 2.5" coils with a 1/2" spacer on front. I have RK front and rear track bars. Stock driveshafts (if that matters). Picked up a full set of RK controls arms. So here's the questions:

1. These control arms push the axle back one inch. Think x-factor 2.5 kit. I do have correction wedges if needed to keep coils in line. Anything else I should be concerned about?

2. Replacing control arms isn't too tough when you can do one at a time. However, since I'm moving the axle back I'll have to do at least two (either left/right or uppers/lowers). Any recommendations for the order of install?

3. Any shops in so cal that install customers parts for reasonable rates? If so, I'd just spend the damn money. ;-)

Thanks for any info guys!!
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by diver_matt
First, I'll give ya the current set up: RK 2.5" coils with a 1/2" spacer on front. I have RK front and rear track bars. Stock driveshafts (if that matters). Picked up a full set of RK controls arms. So here's the questions: 1. These control arms push the axle back one inch. Think x-factor 2.5 kit. I do have correction wedges if needed to keep coils in line. Anything else I should be concerned about? 2. Replacing control arms isn't too tough when you can do one at a time. However, since I'm moving the axle back I'll have to do at least two (either left/right or uppers/lowers). Any recommendations for the order of install? 3. Any shops in so cal that install customers parts for reasonable rates? If so, I'd just spend the damn money. ;-) Thanks for any info guys!!
I did mine last weekend, if you are going to move your axle back get all 4: uppers and lowers. I didn't use the correction wedges, I cut the stock perch off and welded it back on top in the correct position for where the axle was. Very easy install get a buddy and a case of beer and you can bang it out in no time
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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I have all 8 control arms. Forgot about the perch option. I am getting a truss installed soon. Might just have him do that too then! Thanks!! Did you run into any hiccups you'd avoid if doing it again?
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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This is for a TJ but the setup is going to be the same.
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f210/ho...ms-387330.html
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by diver_matt
I have all 8 control arms. Forgot about the perch option. I am getting a truss installed soon. Might just have him do that too then! Thanks!! Did you run into any hiccups you'd avoid if doing it again?
Nope none. I moved mine back even further, about 2inches or so and it rides awesome
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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You'll be fine. Straight forward install. Only thing I recommend is having a bench vise handy to really crank down on the jam nuts on the control arms. They need a lot of torque. You also need to move your rear swaybar 1" . Not a big deal just a matter if drilling out some holes and using self tapping bolts.
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