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Default Control Arms - Take your Pick

First, I am not buying a full set of 8. Out of the question....too expensive.

Knowing that, what would give me the best 'bang for the buck' ? I've seen everything on here - front uppers only, Rusty's special fronts, lower fron + lower rear, front lower + rear upper. I'm slightly confused and need your help.
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Front lowers, rear uppers. Adjustable.
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Originally Posted by lopezv123
Front lowers, rear uppers. Adjustable.
X2. If you are tight on money do the fronts first
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Originally Posted by Jae Suite
Do all Adjustable uppers lowers can wait
Ok. so lopezv123 says front lowers, and you say all uppers, lowers can wait
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Do front Lowers and rear uppers first, that is really all you need to correct caster or pinion angles. You need front uppers and rear lowers if you want to really dial everything in or center your axles.
Now for brands, I would recommend Rock Krawler. Essentially the same as teraflex, just cheaper. Ill be picking up a set soon.
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Makes me wonder why my RK kit came with the four lowers. I guess it's b/c they assume you're going to get uppers, which I am, but its still strange.

x4 on the front lower, rear upper combo btw.
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Originally Posted by scotty6336
Makes me wonder why my RK kit came with the four lowers. I guess it's b/c they assume you're going to get uppers, which I am, but its still strange.

x4 on the front lower, rear upper combo btw.
Since I have an RK kit on order, I've wondered the same thing. In my head, I've just settled on that they're "high clearance" and be happy with 'em. When I need to compensate for a different drive shaft I'll get their uppers, too, or just go 3-link.
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TF sells a kit that comes with front lowers and rear uppers I would imagine that is a good combo.
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Originally Posted by tslewisz
Since I have an RK kit on order, I've wondered the same thing. In my head, I've just settled on that they're "high clearance" and be happy with 'em. When I need to compensate for a different drive shaft I'll get their uppers, too, or just go 3-link.
I like your thinking!!!
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Originally Posted by bubba_zenetti
2 inches or less lift front lowers and rear uppers

4 inches of lift, do it right or dont bother. get all 4 or you will be chasing your tail trying to correct geometry.
Oh cmon...two inches or less?? IMO no arms needed for less than 2" actual lift, but thats just me..I'm a minimalist.


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