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Question on adjustable control arm upgrades

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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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Default Question on adjustable control arm upgrades

So I just installed my 2.5" TF lift, working great but eventually I want to go a bit higher. Since I have some time I'm thinking I can get by the family CFO (aka wife) easier with numerous smaller purchases in the 200-400 range rather than try and sweet talk her into a complete long arm kit for $1200+

The price of marriage you know

Anyway my question is this, is there a particular order I should get these in? Start in the front/back, upper/lower? Or does it even matter?

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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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I would get front lowers 1st since that will allow you to adjust caster. Nex I would get rear uppers in case u want a aftermarket DS. Then I would get rear lowers, something a lot thicker than factory so you can drag them over rocks. then front uppers. Thats the order I would do it in if I had a 4 door. If u had a 2 door I would say get rear uppers first and get aftermarket DS.
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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You should consider just doing all of them if you have the money to do it. The only one that isnt a necessity is the front upper. The rear upper/lower combo will not only allow you to adjust your pinion angle (and save your driveshaft for a while) but it will also allow you to center your axle in the wheel well. If you center the axle you will not need to cut the pinch seam with larger tires so they clear.

Most companies will have lengths to which to should set them at depending on how much of a lift you have. Just make sure to get adjustable ones if you plan on going bigger later
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