Knucklehead97 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Got my ACOS and V8ZJ coils in the mail and started installing, when i let the axle droop to remove the coils, I realized even with taking off the metal on the shock mount, I still wasn't happy with the WJ control arms. So I ordered adjustable uppers and lowers and they'll be here Wednesday. After I'm done, I should have 3.5-4" of lift in the front, so how should I go about the measurments for the control arms? Never messed with adjustables before, so not sure on the process of length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I measured my stock uppers and lowers and adjusted accordingly, the first time. The second time, I pushed the arms out 5/8", much better. You could go 3/4" past stock and it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 A guide table HERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Got the control arms adjusted and mostly installed! Gotta get longer axle-side UCA bolts because they didn't have enough threads for me to bolt down with, they had enough to test the height of things though. All together I think I had about 3 1/2" in the front of lift and 3 in the back. I love the way it's sitting now, just needs 31's or 32's. Next on my list to purchase is a double shear Trac bar (RE1600 with re1665 bracket),longer swaybar ends with disconnects, and shocks. My old shocks can't even bolt down anymore. One issue I'm having though, is this, The sway bar comes really close to my ZJ coils. What can I do about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Knucklehead97 said: Got the control arms adjusted and mostly installed! Gotta get longer axle-side UCA bolts because they didn't have enough threads for me to bolt down with, they had enough to test the height of things though. All together I think I had about 3 1/2" in the front of lift and 3 in the back. I love the way it's sitting now, just needs 31's or 32's. Next on my list to purchase is a double shear Trac bar (RE1600 with re1665 bracket),longer swaybar ends with disconnects, and shocks. My old shocks can't even bolt down anymore. One issue I'm having though, is this, The sway bar comes really close to my ZJ coils. What can I do about that? Longer links. Raise the SB up about four inches or so, you'll see it move away from the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Another way: Swaybar Relocation Brackets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRat1991 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 8 hours ago, Knucklehead97 said: Got the control arms adjusted and mostly installed! Gotta get longer axle-side UCA bolts because they didn't have enough threads for me to bolt down with, they had enough to test the height of things though. All together I think I had about 3 1/2" in the front of lift and 3 in the back. I love the way it's sitting now, just needs 31's or 32's. Next on my list to purchase is a double shear Trac bar (RE1600 with re1665 bracket),longer swaybar ends with disconnects, and shocks. My old shocks can't even bolt down anymore. One issue I'm having though, is this, The sway bar comes really close to my ZJ coils. What can I do about that? Agreed with longer links. The sway bar should be angled upwards at 15 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I agree with HOrnbrod. On that topic I really to need to fix the one on my MJ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Dirty, you might get by with just some longer end links. The MOOG K80035 links are about 3" longer than stock, fit perfectly, and are available on Amazon for just $5.78/ea with free shipping on orders of $25. Can't even buy new bushings for that. https://www.amazon.com/Moog-K80035-Stabilizer-Bar-Link/dp/B000C544K0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, HOrnbrod said: Dirty, you might get by with just some longer end links. The MOOG K80035 links are about 3" longer than stock, fit perfectly, and are available on Amazon for just $5.78/ea with free shipping on orders of $25. Can't even buy new bushings for that. https://www.amazon.com/Moog-K80035-Stabilizer-Bar-Link/dp/B000C544K0 I want to move it forwards anyways. The current links are longer than stock, but are straight (totally wrong), I think they're possibly the K80016, but I'm not sure and it doesn't matter, even with the swaybar at the 'correct' 15~ degree up angle there is likelihood of contact. Interestingly the MOOG K80036 is probably another 2.5"~ longer than the K80035, so for a guy with even more lift that might be an option. I'll order some K80035s or equivalent (I can't get that Amazon price here) and start with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 1 hour ago, DirtyComanche said: I want to move it forwards anyways. The current links are longer than stock, but are straight (totally wrong), I think they're possibly the K80016, but I'm not sure and it doesn't matter, even with the swaybar at the 'correct' 15~ degree up angle there is likelihood of contact. Interestingly the MOOG K80036 is probably another 2.5"~ longer than the K80035, so for a guy with even more lift that might be an option. I'll order some K80035s or equivalent (I can't get that Amazon price here) and start with that. Good to know about the K80036 links. I'm using both the K80035 links and the Synergy brackets and the bar is aligned perfectly. But I'm sure your truck is taller than mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 4 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: Good to know about the K80036 links. I'm using both the K80035 links and the Synergy brackets and the bar is aligned perfectly. But I'm sure your truck is taller than mine... I'm at about 4" I think. I was thinking about getting quick disconnects, but I never plan to flex this thing so 10$ sounds better than 120$! Going to grab the relocation brackets and the longer bars to see how it turns out. Will the relocation bracket work with my front tow hitch? It bolts through the sway bar holes and the sway bar sits on top of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Gotta start putting together a rear sway bar kit and find a 28mm front bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, Knucklehead97 said: I'm at about 4" I think. I was thinking about getting quick disconnects, but I never plan to flex this thing so 10$ sounds better than 120$! Going to grab the relocation brackets and the longer bars to see how it turns out. Will the relocation bracket work with my front tow hitch? It bolts through the sway bar holes and the sway bar sits on top of it Probably if you used longer bolts. Can't really tell w/o a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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