Jeepman Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 Not sure why people think aftermarket tubular replacement arms are any longer then stock because they are not unless they are adjustable and the benefits to aftermarket arms is the tubular design which is stronger and easier to swap bushings, yes you get a little more droop out of the tubular arms but that's because the tube is lower down closer to the centerline of the bushing then the OE arms are... Most of them are longer... Do your homework before buying to ensure you're getting the right ones. I have pretty much sold and installed ALL brands and they are NOT any longer unless they are adjustable when talking Jeep XJ/MJ/ZJ/TJ... Stock and aftermarket are 15.75" I think if memory serves me correctly today...
Tj1 Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 Rough country is cheap and a step up from stock or WJ arms. They have them fixed or adjustable.
DirtyComanche Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 Not sure why people think aftermarket tubular replacement arms are any longer then stock because they are not unless they are adjustable and the benefits to aftermarket arms is the tubular design which is stronger and easier to swap bushings, yes you get a little more droop out of the tubular arms but that's because the tube is lower down closer to the centerline of the bushing then the OE arms are... Most of them are longer... Do your homework before buying to ensure you're getting the right ones. I have pretty much sold and installed ALL brands and they are NOT any longer unless they are adjustable when talking Jeep XJ/MJ/ZJ/TJ... Stock and aftermarket are 15.75" I think if memory serves me correctly today... I have RE ones. I recommended RE ones. RE ones are 16", which is .25" longer than stock. You are correct that 15.75" is stock. I will not comment on other arms as I have only ever measured RE fixed ones.
JeepFanactic Posted March 2, 2017 Author Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks for all the input. I went with the Core4x4 adjustable arms. The price was the deciding factor. Ill let you know how they look when they come in. Also thanks for the measurements that will be my baseline when I install them.
Jeepman Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Not sure why people think aftermarket tubular replacement arms are any longer then stock because they are not unless they are adjustable and the benefits to aftermarket arms is the tubular design which is stronger and easier to swap bushings, yes you get a little more droop out of the tubular arms but that's because the tube is lower down closer to the centerline of the bushing then the OE arms are... Most of them are longer... Do your homework before buying to ensure you're getting the right ones. I have pretty much sold and installed ALL brands and they are NOT any longer unless they are adjustable when talking Jeep XJ/MJ/ZJ/TJ... Stock and aftermarket are 15.75" I think if memory serves me correctly today... I have RE ones. I recommended RE ones. RE ones are 16", which is .25" longer than stock. You are correct that 15.75" is stock. I will not comment on other arms as I have only ever measured RE fixed ones. Ok Good to know technically they are longer even though .25" I have a set of RE arms coming in next week as was going to measure again since its been a while since I first measured them...
JeepFanactic Posted March 22, 2017 Author Posted March 22, 2017 What length are most of you running for the UCA and LCA for a 3 inch lift? Thanks
Crash Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 There is a chart for recommended lengths somewhere. But non-adj LCA usually 16" and stock length for uppers. I definitely recommend at least one pair of adjustables.
1989 comanche mj Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 I have the core ones with rubber bushings on my TJ and ZJ front and rear. They are stronger and heavier than the RE ones. I had RE ones, and one bent and they don't cover that. They don't cover the bushings either. I don't really know what they do cover on the warranty they say they have. Round control arms don't chew up tires where they rub at full lock. Comanches have a terrible turning radius as is, you can't reduce it without having to make huge u turns.
JeepFanactic Posted March 27, 2017 Author Posted March 27, 2017 I have the core ones with rubber bushings on my TJ and ZJ front and rear. They are stronger and heavier than the RE ones. I had RE ones, and one bent and they don't cover that. They don't cover the bushings either. I don't really know what they do cover on the warranty they say they have. Round control arms don't chew up tires where they rub at full lock. Comanches have a terrible turning radius as is, you can't reduce it without having to make huge u turns. That's good to know. Thank you
HOrnbrod Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Not only are the WJ arms boxed and curved for improved rigidity and tire clearance respectively, the end bushings are much larger and provide better handling and steering response. Comanches have a terrible turning radius as is, you can't reduce it without having to make huge u turns. True, but you can reduce the steering wheel rotations by slapping in a ZJ quick ratio steering gear.
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