RE adj LCA's

BLUTO · Feb 15, 2004

I was looking at RE adjustable LCA's. They had Superflex and Superride at $230 and $180 respectively. What is the difference?

There wasn't anything in their ad to explain the difference.
Are these a good deal OR are there better adj. LCA's out there?
Thanx,

BLUTO

johnnyc · Feb 15, 2004

I know of ONE difference. The Superride have rubber bushings to give a smoother ride than the Superflex with poly bushings.

Phil · Feb 15, 2004

xjohnnyc said:
I know of ONE difference. The Superride have rubber bushings to give a smoother ride than the Superflex with poly bushings.

I think the SF have the RE spherical joints on one end and rubber on the other - no poly.

Fullsizexj · Feb 15, 2004

Phil Weeks said:
I think the SF have the RE spherical joints on one end and rubber on the other - no poly.

That is correct, superflex Have the spherical ball joint on the axle end and a rubber factory style bushing on the frame end, super ride have factory style rubber bushings on both ends, The spherical ball joints are basically the same as Jonny joints except the can be tightened up as they wear because One side srews in and has a locking srew to keep it in that position

johnnyc · Feb 15, 2004

Doh! Well, all I knew was that the SuperRides have rubber bushings. I KNEW that couldn't account for a $50 difference.

Another question - fixed or adjustable LCAs to replace my dinged factory ones?

Abugarcia · Feb 15, 2004

How many inches of lift do you have?

JohnJohn · Feb 15, 2004

I Vote:

xjohnnyc said:
Doh! Well, all I knew was that the SuperRides have rubber bushings. I KNEW that couldn't account for a $50 difference.

Another question - fixed or adjustable LCAs to replace my dinged factory ones?

Adjustable, because you KNOW your going to want more lift later.

BLUTO · Feb 16, 2004

BTW.....what is the purpose or advantage of having a "Johnny Joint" ? Will they last longer than a standard bushing?

BLUTO

XJack · Feb 16, 2004

The superflex joint allows the axle end of the control arm to twist more, thus giving you more flex than a standard rubber bushing. Also reduces the twisting force on the axle end of the control arm, which helps those rubber bushings to last longer and reduces the stress on the frame mount.

If you keep them greased up, the SF joints should last longer, mainly because you're not twisting up a rubber bushing every time you wheel it.

BLUTO · Feb 17, 2004

Thanks XJack,
I'll consider the SuperFlex if/when I change my LCA's

BLUTO

johnnyc · Feb 17, 2004

Abugarcia said:
How many inches of lift do you have?

Four inches...

So it looks like you guys recommend the Superflex adjustables. Thanks.

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