want to go long arms...on a budget

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KentuckyXJ

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owensboro KY

• Feb 10, 2009

• #1

alright just bought this jeep a few weeks ago, and just got some tax money to throw around...well im getting ready to go pull a new d-30 to do some beefing up on and locking it and while im at it id like to upgrade to long arms....

im at about 5.5-6 inches of lift with short arms and no drop brackets, needless to say its a rough ride. but its just my beater so its not a big deal...

anyway all i need is the arms them self and not a whole lift kit...anybody have an idea of a cheep kit? i stay mostly on pretty light trails and in the mud

would like to stick in the $500-$600 range....too much more and ill build my own

thanks for the help

 

Ba-Riedo

has frame envy

Location

redmond/bellingham, wa

• Feb 10, 2009

• #2

If its only for mud then just do drop brackets. Otherwise I would say TNT or Claytons, but those are a little out of your price range.

-Alex

 

vegas_baja

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Location

las vegas

• Feb 10, 2009

• #3

Rough country drop brackets for $200. Rock krawler just raised all their prices, so their 3 link upgrade is now $750. Last month you could have gotten it for $550 delivered.

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_control_arm_drop.html
http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_info.php/products_id/27372

 

RCman

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USA

• Feb 10, 2009

• #4

Budget = build your own the right/correct way. You can rob the joints from your current short arms if they are in good shape and that will save you some cash.
Or do what Ba-Riedo mentioned and pick up some DBs and call it good for the light-wheeling and mud running.

 

foxwar71

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Foxboro, MA

• Feb 10, 2009

• #5

if its just a beater, get drop brackets. if ur serious about it, step up and get some long arms that will probably cost more then u want to spend

 

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wishihad1

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charlottesville, VA

• Feb 10, 2009

• #6

not a big fan of drop brackets. even if theyre well designed they just seem like bootyfab stuff. plus whats the point in lifting a jeep only to lower parts back to original height?

i just got my RK 3-link from a pirate4x4 vendor for 530 shipped to my door.

pretty straight forward install, and BEEFY stuff

 

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KentuckyXJ

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Location

owensboro KY

• Feb 10, 2009

• #7

im wanting to go long arms to get some more flex, i like the trails more then i do the mud....

building my own isnt a problem but i would need something to build off of...dimensions and such

 

RCman

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Location

USA

• Feb 10, 2009

• #8

It looks like the first thing you need to do if fix that steering. :scared:

Aside from that, if you won't use DBs, what style of suspension are you aiming for?

 

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KentuckyXJ

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Location

owensboro KY

• Feb 10, 2009

• #9

yea ive got plans for that also....DB's arent out of view yet, its a possibility if i cant find what i want

i would like to have something like the RK 3 link or like how RE does thiers...i can get all the rod ends i need just need something to build off of

 

WrenchMonkey

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East of Cincinnati

• Feb 10, 2009

• #10

RCman said:

It looks like the first thing you need to do if fix that steering...

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And then some tires, maybe...

Seriously, though, I'm another vote for drop brackets. Great ride, great flex, super cheap.

And it does appear you have other things to spend money on, first...

Robert

 

Sherman_thetank

Keep it pinned!

Location

omaha, NE

• Feb 10, 2009

• #11

it looks alot better covered in mud :laugh3:

 

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jeep ride

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West Virginia 25064

• Feb 10, 2009

• #12

no doubt

 

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KentuckyXJ

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owensboro KY

• Feb 10, 2009

• #13

Sherman_thetank said:

it looks alot better covered in mud :laugh3:

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watch it

she's pretty rough but hey for what i have in i...i couldnt be happier

the reason im wanting to stay in the $500-$600 range is beacsue i want to buy a steering setup and some new LTB's

who else makes the drop brackets?

 

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KentuckyXJ

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Location

owensboro KY

• Feb 10, 2009

• #14

lol i could use some more rear flex too....

 

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1991XJCherokee

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XJ LAND!!!

• Feb 10, 2009

• #15

AGREED!!

 

DeftwillP

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Round Rock TX

• Feb 10, 2009

• #16

Mad flex

 

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KentuckyXJ

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Location

owensboro KY

• Feb 10, 2009

• #17

big time :roflmao:....i think my stockish 98 flexed more lol

i may end up going drop brackets RE upper adj arms RE track bar and bracket and some kind of high steer setup :dunno:

 

WrenchMonkey

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East of Cincinnati

• Feb 10, 2009

• #18

KentuckyXJ said:

who else makes the drop brackets?

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RE and RC are the popular ones, I think RockKrawler has some similar.

They're really all about the same, I see no reason at all to spend more than the $200 RCs.

I will vouch for the RE track bar you mentioned. My old skyjacker gave me nothing but trouble from day one. My RE XD has been a night-n-day improvement.

Good luck!

Robert

 

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XJfire75

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Location

Toonnerville, GA

• Feb 10, 2009

• #19

Wow...I'd prolly replace what's broke and what's worn out...the front will only flex so much but wit the rear flexing like that making the front better isn't going to make it go much further...

I say DBs new leafs and LTBs!

 

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RCP Phx

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Phoenix,Az

• Feb 10, 2009

• #20

How about protection and recovery(bumpers,sliders,skids,and diff covers)