Control Arms
03-22-2012 | 06:17 PM
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Control Arms
I am getting ready to install my Rough Country 4" lift tomorrow afternoon and I was wondering before I begin, I am going to use the cam bolts that came with the lift on the front. However, one day I would like to change over to adjustable control arms and an adjustable trackbar. How do you fill in the "notch" that you have to knock out?
03-22-2012 | 07:47 PM
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What would happen if I just left the control arms "as is"? In other words, what would happen if I didn't install the cam bolts or install new control arms?
I appreciate the feedback.
I appreciate the feedback.
03-22-2012 | 07:52 PM
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03-22-2012 | 07:58 PM
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As you lift higher with stock arms, the axles start tilting, which raises the pinion and lowers the caster. Lower caster causes flighty handling/wandering.
Some people say it isn't 'that' bad, and they spend the arm money on other components. I personally hated the handing over 3" with stock arms.
Drive it after the lift and see what you think. If you absolutely can not afford arms, you can always go back and install the cams - and then deal with the welding later.
Some people say it isn't 'that' bad, and they spend the arm money on other components. I personally hated the handing over 3" with stock arms.
Drive it after the lift and see what you think. If you absolutely can not afford arms, you can always go back and install the cams - and then deal with the welding later.
03-22-2012 | 09:13 PM
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I had bad flighty steering with my RK 2.5 lift. It came with adj track bar. I ordered the RK adj LCA's and dialed my castor back to stock spec. Drive's great. Love the shape of the LCA's for better clearance also. Win win.
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03-22-2012 | 10:15 PM
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From what I've read on this forum the arms are the way to go. I will be installing when I get my lift, but I am going 2.5" and have spoke to a few on hear mentioning I might not need them due to height. Best to drive then decide in my case. Search forum on cam bolts it just might change your decision to use them.
