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Need control arm lengths for 3" lift.

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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Default Need control arm lengths for 3" lift.

Fixing to swap from 4" coils to 3" coils and need advice on control arm lengths. I have the basic knowledge for adjusting and setting the correct pinion angle. I know somebody has a 3" lift with adjustable control arms that could just give me the answer I need. Thank in advance!
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
Fixing to swap from 4" coils to 3" coils and need advice on control arm lengths. I have the basic knowledge for adjusting and setting the correct pinion angle. I know somebody has a 3" lift with adjustable control arms that could just give me the answer I need. Thank in advance!
What brand suspension? Try their web site for specs first. If not available, here's what worked for me when I was on a short arm: Front upper 18 7/8 Front lower 23 1/4" Rear upper 18 1/8" Rear lower 20 1/2". TAke with a grain of salt, because there are variations depending what loads you're carrying and pinion angles/caster you want to dial in. The lowers set your bump stop alignment, the uppers set your angles. Hope this helps.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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I'll be running 3" teraflex springs and all rock krawler control arms
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SoK66
What brand suspension? Try their web site for specs first. If not available, here's what worked for me when I was on a short arm: Front upper 18 7/8 Front lower 23 1/4" Rear upper 18 1/8" Rear lower 20 1/2". TAke with a grain of salt, because there are variations depending what loads you're carrying and pinion angles/caster you want to dial in. The lowers set your bump stop alignment, the uppers set your angles. Hope this helps.
What was your caster at?
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
What was your caster at?
4.4 degrees.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 07:18 AM
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Very nice. I'm at 4.6 now and id like to be around there.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
Very nice. I'm at 4.6 now and id like to be around there.
Your fine. Don't think .2 will make a difference.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 07:56 AM
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My front upper is at 38" and lowers at 42". Caster is around 6*. Hope that helps.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DunnyBunny
Your fine. Don't think .2 will make a difference.
I don't either. Mainly looking for a starting point and I can dial the rest In from there.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Invest2m4
My front upper is at 38" and lowers at 42". Caster is around 6*. Hope that helps.
Why does that seem ridiculously long?
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