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How much of a Difference do Front Lower Control Arms Make?

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Old 12-15-2009, 07:17 AM
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i have adjustable Teraflex arms all around and wouldnt have it any other way. the other great thing about them is that when i do get aftermarket driveshafts i can totally adjust my driveline so everything is correct
Old 12-15-2009, 08:46 AM
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This is a great informative thread

I installed the TF 2.5" lift about a month ago and although the overall ride quality has improved, I'm constantly jerking the steering wheel back and forth at highway speed in order to keep the Jeep straight. It's not a big deal and I don't feel unsafe driving but it would be nice to have the wheels keep a straight line without so much effort.

I know that front adj LCA's aren't necessary with this lift but will it help?
Am I correct in assuming that this constant jerking of the wheel is the "flightiness" everyone refers to?
Old 12-15-2009, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MFX
This is a great informative thread

I installed the TF 2.5" lift about a month ago and although the overall ride quality has improved, I'm constantly jerking the steering wheel back and forth at highway speed in order to keep the Jeep straight. It's not a big deal and I don't feel unsafe driving but it would be nice to have the wheels keep a straight line without so much effort.

I know that front adj LCA's aren't necessary with this lift but will it help?
Am I correct in assuming that this constant jerking of the wheel is the "flightiness" everyone refers to?
The jerking of the wheel might be caused by the driver constantly overcompensating to steering response.

Usually it's more of feeling of "wandering" over the road. It feels like the JK wants to drift around the road instead of the normal feeling that it wants to go in a straight line.

A good example is the difference in feel between pushing a dolly which has fixed wheels on a axle (no Caster) and a shopping cart which typically has Caster front wheels.
Old 12-15-2009, 09:17 AM
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Just wanted to make sure everybody saw the deal in the scratch and dent section on the NEW teraflex front lower control arms
Old 12-15-2009, 09:20 AM
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I installled mine last fri and couldn't believe the difference in handling.
Old 12-15-2009, 11:49 AM
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Huge difference. Flighty steering is pretty much gone.
Old 12-15-2009, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
Just wanted to make sure everybody saw the deal in the scratch and dent section on the NEW teraflex front lower control arms
Where can I find this deal? Didnt see the scratch and dent on Northridge's site and didnt see the LCA's on teraflex's site.
Old 12-15-2009, 04:02 PM
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111397
Old 12-15-2009, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
David, sent you a pm.
Old 12-15-2009, 04:18 PM
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David,

sent you a PM Are they gone yet?

Thanks


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