JEEPER1 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 i need help, this MJ i bought is becoming a mystery, i need to replace all the control arm bushings, and i was looking at the lower control arms and they don't apear to be stock , but I'm not that familiar with comanches so can someone post a pic of a stock lower?, also if they are not stock, will stock size bushings still fit? also I'm getting ready to lift the truck and was wondering what you guys thoughts are on the best way to go. i know i want the springs on top of the axles, and was thinking of trying a U-bolt eliminator kit, so with that said should i buy all my parts seperat or buy a complete kit? I'm wanting between 4 and 6 inches of lift and i deff want new leafs in the rear, so what ever the rear ends up being with the u bolt eliminator and goin on top of the axle i want to match the front. just not sure if i should try to find a kit or just order peice meal, also i can't aford $2000 at this time for lift ,so i want to keep budget in mind, thanks in advance for any help, you guys always come thru for me. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have a better idea. Why don't you post up a picture of your LCAs and we'll tell you what you have. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPER1 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 LOL i knew that was commin , i see what i can do i just got dark but ill go take a pic, and be back in a few, eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 are they solid circle? stocke will look just like any XJ, so look at one in a parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPER1 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 they are like 2in x 2in square tubing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Definently not stock,also looks like your truck is already lifted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPER1 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 thats what i was thinking i know it has add-a -leafs in the back and it has 31x10.50s on it and there is plenty of room, so will stock bushings work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 that lca is home made your asking for alot of stuff for not wanting to spend over $2000 :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Not $2000: http://rubiconexpress.com/Jeep/MJ/Produ ... art=RE6500 Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 yep home brew 3" lift most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Not sure they are home made,some older aftermarket arms look like that. If you pull one off and take off a bushing you might find a part number on the bushing,sometimes they were molded in. You could also go to a parts store and match them up. Factory bushings will not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPER1 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 not sure if they are home made they sure did a great job, they look like they were made in a machine shop not a barn.if i buy the RE 5.5 SOA kit where is the best place to buy some factory leaf springs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPER1 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 this is how the MJ sits now with 31s, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 There were several manufacturers out there that made square control arms that fit the XJ/MJ applications. Clayton Offroad to this day still uses square control arms. Just a FYI; Rubicon Express is closed and is no longer selling products. You'd have to find a stocking dealer that has the RE MJ kit on the shelf to get it. We are one of them and do not have it in stock. There are very few stocking RE dealers out there; and if we don't have it I doubt anyone does.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPER1 Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 so just order stock bushings and hope they work or should i go ahead and order some adjustable control arms that will still work with the new lift, the problem is the bushings are so far gone that the whole front axle rotates an moves all over the place ,i hate to even drive it rite now, so I'm trying to get some bushings in there while i deside what kinda lift i will be doin. eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 It's hard to tell by the pics what type of bushings are in them. You'd have to undo one of the bolts and take a photo for us to be able to tell. Most likely they are a bushing like these; Easily replaceable and cheap. With a few measurements I'm sure we can find you a bushing that will work. Let us know if we can be of any further help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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