Control Drop Brackets?

[bkdrocks]

Ive installed a 6" lift on my MJ ,it had a 2 " lift on it when I bought it with drop brackets on the lower control arms,I removed them.The question is would you use them or not.Advantages vs disadvantages???

[camjeep3]

depends... how well are they made? are they nice and beefy? also if ur ride is a bit rough they normally can make it smoother by reducing the drastic angle of the control arms at that height... its really up to you

[Eagle]

Drop brackets with a 2" lift? Most, if not all, the commercially available drop brackets are made for a 4" lift and they lower to control arms 4 inches relative to the chassis. I didn't like them with a 4" lift because they were rock magnets, but with a 6" lift they would ride 2 inches higher, and they would eliminate the need for aftermarket control arms.

[redneck23ms]

with 6" lift yes i would use them. i have them on mine with about the same amount of lift with no complaints. better ride, better flex and i don't hit them on stuff very much at all. but i am running 36" tires too

[Automan2164]

I don't like a lot of the drop bracket made for the XJ, because you usually have a big shelf to catch crap on in reverse. But, while I don't like a lot of things from them, Rocky Road outfitters have a sweet set of MJ specific DB's, that follow the MJ extra brace, and look good, as well as "ramp up" so it isn't just a rock anchor for stuff to grab at. Here's what I mean:

 

Motion Offroad:

 

See how the back is just a vertical piece that screams rock magnet?

 

Now, RRO:

 

The RRO ones have a nice taper, to help you slide off and on of obstacles, as well as just more general beef. If I don't go with the long arms like I want to, I am going to get the Rubicon Express short arm kit, and use the RRO brackets in place of the RE DB's.

 

Rob L.

[CWLONGSHOT]

I have a set on my MJ. My opinion of them mirrors EAGLE's. @ 4" on the street fine, off road OK. Move to 6" OK on the street better off road as they are higher up out of the way of the rock trolls.

 

Ride quality MUCH IMPROVED!! The better option would be long arms, but you HAVE the DB's.. just use them!!

 

 

CW

[DJM/78]

:dunce: Alert!!!

Sorry " Rob what company was RRO ??

[bkdrocks]

Thanks guys,I just got home from an unexpected run to DC(20 hours round trip) to pick up my daughter,she couldnt get a flight back.....She missed Christmas day with family but it was worth it to be able to have her back home.

I'm going to run the drop brackets until I can buy the long arms.I hope to have tires and wheels this week ,brkts on and alighment done,its killin me to get it on the road.

I have to hurry before UPS gets here with the TJ lift for my sons jeep....

[64 Cheyenne]

My 100 dollar truck came with DBs on it. For the other MJ I bought a set RRO DBs (used) because I like the design. Both of my trucks are not going to be "rock" rigs, they will be used mostly for trails and mud, so I'm not seeing much negatives in my application. From what I can see, the DBs are a small price to pay for a much better ride over the cost of a long arm setup.

[Automan2164]

:dunce: Alert!!!

Sorry " Rob what company was RRO ??

 

Rocky Road Outfitters.

 

rocky-road.com I believe.

 

Rob L.