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Upgrading to a Long arm kit

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Old 12-18-2011 | 12:51 PM
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I'm looking to upgrade to a new long arm suspension system. If anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate it. Right now I'm leaning towards a 6" TF or the Clayton 4.5" long arm. Let me know what y'all think.
Old 12-18-2011 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by grunt27
I'm looking to upgrade to a new long arm suspension system. If anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate it. Right now I'm leaning towards a 6" TF or the Clayton 4.5" long arm. Let me know what y'all think.
also take a look at rock krawler and teraflex. they both make great products
Old 12-18-2011 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by planman
What size tires are you wanting to run?

What lift do you have now?

What other modifications have you done?

Will you do the install, or will you pay to have it installed?

Why do you believe you want a long arm?

What kind and frequency of off-road and on-road driving do you do?
X2 Questions I asked and actually talked myself out of going long arm. But my opinion is the Full Traction Long Arm. You have mentioned 2 different styles of long arms. Have to figure out which is best for you. Clayton would be my choice if I wanted a radius arm. I asked the questions about Radius arm and 4 link.

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Old 12-18-2011 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by planman
What size tires are you wanting to run?

What lift do you have now?

What other modifications have you done?

Will you do the install, or will you pay to have it installed?

Why do you believe you want a long arm?

What kind and frequency of off-road and on-road driving do you do?
i am currently running 35's but I hope soon to upgrade to 37's. As for my lift I dont have a specific lift i have 4 inch coils fixed arms in the front and adjustable arms in the back. I have know performance mods yet but other than the bumpers and 35's thats about it. I will pay someone to do the install just in case the lift requires welding. I want a long arm system because of the greater articulation and I hear its better on road driving as well. When I go off roading its mainly climbing or mudding of some sort, but always going over some sort of rough terrain. My jeep is a daily driver so I would like something that travels great on the road as well. Hope I gave you the info you wanted. Thanks

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Old 12-18-2011 | 03:47 PM
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Have you checked out trail master yet? They have a new stealth kit and a couple of guys here are running it And it's pretty sweet. Saving up for this.
Old 12-18-2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by azrwilkinson
Have you checked out trail master yet? They have a new stealth kit and a couple of guys here are running it And it's pretty sweet. Saving up for this.
I just looked at the 4.5" long arm on their website looks pretty sweet. I think I am adding that lift to my list of options. thanks for the help
Old 12-18-2011 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by planman

The link to my write-up of my Trailmaster 4.5" long arm install is in my signature.
How does the trail master lift ride on the highway?
Old 12-18-2011 | 04:38 PM
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If for some reason I didn't get a long arm system. I would go with the currie 4" short arm. If Anyone has experience with this lift I would love to hear some feedback on it.
Old 12-18-2011 | 07:38 PM
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I'm running the Tereflex Elite LCG 3" Long Arm. There is plenty of room for 37s. Handles great on the road and better on the trails.
Old 12-19-2011 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by planman

It is really nice.
Thank you for your feedback now I have a couple more options to consider.



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