OME HD Lift... control arms or no?
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OME HD Lift... control arms or no?
I ordered the OME Kit from Northridge with the adjustable track bars and the sway bar links. From reading here, and in conversation with David, I anticipate 3" of lift on a 2010 Rubicon 2dr. I have followed some debates threaded here concerning the need for control arms, (or not) with this lift.
While waiting for delivery of the kit, I have continued reading, and I'm beginning to wonder if I should go ahead with the lower front control arms and get it done now.
Any insights on the benefit from this addition, or recommendations on what brand of control arms to consider would be appreciated. Only light wheeling in the future, and the jeep is a daily driver.
While waiting for delivery of the kit, I have continued reading, and I'm beginning to wonder if I should go ahead with the lower front control arms and get it done now.
Any insights on the benefit from this addition, or recommendations on what brand of control arms to consider would be appreciated. Only light wheeling in the future, and the jeep is a daily driver.
Last edited by classV59; Mar 24, 2011 at 12:33 PM.
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Install the lift, drive it, and see what you think. Drives ok, wait on them. Don't like the flightyness, add the arms.
From the FAQ's:
My opinion - I hated the handling and couldn't wait to correct the caster. Others have a higher tolerance than I do, and are still using stock arms. 
From the FAQ's:
Q: What is Caster? How much do I need?
A: Caster is the angle upon which your front axle sits at in order to help keep your Jeep driving straight. Positive caster, which is what you want, will cause your axle to sit in a way that your pinion shaft will be dipping ever so slightly towards the ground. Too little or even negative caster angle can cause your Jeep to wander and feel 'flighty' or 'darty' as I've heard some people call it. From the factory, your JK will have +4.2° of caster and if you lift it and install larger tires, you will need to increase this amount to help compensate for the modifications. At 3"-4" of lift, I have found that +6°~8° of caster will do wonders to help improve the handling of your Jeep JK Wrangler.
A: Caster is the angle upon which your front axle sits at in order to help keep your Jeep driving straight. Positive caster, which is what you want, will cause your axle to sit in a way that your pinion shaft will be dipping ever so slightly towards the ground. Too little or even negative caster angle can cause your Jeep to wander and feel 'flighty' or 'darty' as I've heard some people call it. From the factory, your JK will have +4.2° of caster and if you lift it and install larger tires, you will need to increase this amount to help compensate for the modifications. At 3"-4" of lift, I have found that +6°~8° of caster will do wonders to help improve the handling of your Jeep JK Wrangler.
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