Modifying fixed RE control arms

Throttle said:

I figure I could probably do this to my existing control arms for approximately $130...

Now that I think of it, RC has adjustable lower control arms for $159.... I'm just not sure if they will extend far enough.

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Throttle said:

I'm curious to know if anyone has modified their RE 4.5" fixed control arms to become 'adjustable' control arms. I was hoping that I could chop my control arms, weld in an insert into one end (http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RT&Category_Code=cus), and pick up a couple threaded rubber ends(http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RC-SI214&Category_Code=cus).

I figure I could probably do this to my existing control arms for approximately $130...

Now that I think of it, RC has adjustable lower control arms for $159.... I'm just not sure if they will extend far enough. The reason why I'm wanting to do this is because I need to rotate my axle down, and my alignment shoes are maxed out. My truck has 4.5" RE lift, with 2" coil spacers... Last time i looked up the appropriate length (16.5") of control arms for the lift I have, and they're right...

So what do you think? Can I do this? has anyone else done this?

Thanks!

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Throttle said:

I'm curious to know if anyone has modified their RE 4.5" fixed control arms to become 'adjustable' control arms. I was hoping that I could chop my control arms, weld in an insert into one end (http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RT&Category_Code=cus), and pick up a couple threaded rubber ends(http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RC-SI214&Category_Code=cus).

I figure I could probably do this to my existing control arms for approximately $130...

Now that I think of it, RC has adjustable lower control arms for $159.... I'm just not sure if they will extend far enough. The reason why I'm wanting to do this is because I need to rotate my axle down, and my alignment shoes are maxed out. My truck has 4.5" RE lift, with 2" coil spacers... Last time i looked up the appropriate length (16.5") of control arms for the lift I have, and they're right...

So what do you think? Can I do this? has anyone else done this?

Thanks!

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emr1101 said:

I wanna do the same thing. I will be putting on a RC drop bracket kid & so im getting some adjustable Rubicon Express ones, would htese be long enough? I have a 4.5" lift but im adding acos to it (its all RE)

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