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Trail Master adjustable control arms

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Old 10-12-2010 | 11:51 AM
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Default Trail Master adjustable control arms

Just ordered a set of front adjustable LCAs from Trail Master. Spoke with Kevin, who was very nice and helpful, and got a great deal.

Since there is not yet a lot of feedback here on their products, I will post updates on the process and pics of install once I get receive the LCAs. From what I was told, they are using the same joints as Rock Krawler, and using all high quality materials in the construction.

I'm really looking forward to correcting my caster.
Old 10-12-2010 | 12:17 PM
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Are you correcting just to correct it or are you experiencing problems while driving?
Old 10-12-2010 | 05:04 PM
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I have TM 5" lift with the adjustable CAs. They are nice and beefy. No complaints on quality.
Old 10-12-2010 | 06:01 PM
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what are they selling for, I juist have stock with cam bolts to adjust 3.5 lift
Old 10-12-2010 | 07:49 PM
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I have their lift with CA's too. You wont be disappointed.
Old 10-12-2010 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by aermotor
Are you correcting just to correct it or are you experiencing problems while driving?
Its really bumpy and flighty. I've done all the minor adjustments I can with toe in, tire pressure, and I want to get all the geometry correct and get the ride as good as it should be.
Old 10-15-2010 | 08:56 PM
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I received the control arms today. They look heavy duty and ready to go.
Do you have to use an angle finder for installation, or can someone with a similar setup give me their LCA length to start with?
There are no zirks, just plugs with allen wrench head... I assume I need to replace those with zirks?
If anyone has any words of advice before I install these tomorrow, feel free to share.







Will update tomorrow with side by side pics and install notes.

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Old 10-15-2010 | 09:59 PM
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Setum 23" eye to eye. Oh, those are Rockrawler joints. They dont use grease.Take the allen bolt out and put a few drops of 3in1 oil in them, reintall allen bolts. Think they reccommend every oil change to do it.

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Old 10-16-2010 | 02:28 PM
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Finished the install. It was fairly easy. Bolts were really tight, and I used a ratchet strap to line up the holes. I have them at 23" long right now and it handles much better. I havent measured the actual angle.
Definitely worth it.
Nice control arms, too.
Old 10-16-2010 | 04:11 PM
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