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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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If I replace my factory RCA with some adjustable ones, them being installed with my lift, will this cause a huge conflict with the drive shaft angle? Any other porblems? Or should I just stick with what is working and take the beating on the back roads?
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rozzman10
If I replace my factory RCA with some adjustable ones, them being installed with my lift, will this cause a huge conflict with the drive shaft angle? Any other porblems? Or should I just stick with what is working and take the beating on the back roads?
Are you taking about all as in upper and lowers or just lowers/uppers? All 4 RCA's will move the axle back and allow you to fine tune the driveshaft angle. If you are not looking at doing all rear arms, I would suggest adj uppers in order to get the angle you are looking for. Adjustable arms will match the factory length of the control arms and are adjustable for more length. You need front lowers and rear uppers at a minimum to adj your front and rear driveshafts.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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I am just looking to keep as much strain off my drive shafts as possible with the 4" lift. I hope to soon put 33 or 35 tires on there and I know that will throw a curve into the stress strain chart!
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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I put a 5" lift on without changing my rear driveshaft or control arms. It's on 33's and rock krawls fine.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rozzman10
I am just looking to keep as much strain off my drive shafts as possible with the 4" lift. I hope to soon put 33 or 35 tires on there and I know that will throw a curve into the stress strain chart!
Do you have a 2 door or 4 door?
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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2 door, I'm not suggesting anyone should do the same but it should be comforting to know that you can have a solid rig without purchasing every product on the market IMO.
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