Hey gang ! Looking for recommendations on a set of adjustable control arms for the upper rear links. I just purchased a set of billet rear lowers from trail tailor, so I'm chomping at the bit to get a set of uppers as well! thanks fam
Adjustable rear upper control arms ?
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Why do you feel the need for adjustable aftermarket?
Certain things OEM shines, this fits into that category.
Certain things OEM shines, this fits into that category.
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to adjust rear pinion angle after increased lift...
It’s a non issue unless you going to the moon
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so you're assuming my mods ? nice
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I don't think they're necessary unless you're going long travel and moving your shock mounts up. Now if you're going that route I have seen adjustable lower ones, IIRC but can't recall seeing uppers which are adjustable...
Ironman has both the upper, lower, and panhard. All adjustable. I run the upper/lower on the 100 and they work great. While you might not need the adjustment, there's a big increase in strength. OEM-style rubber so you don't get the NVH of heim-joint arms. I ran the Metal Tech upper/lower on the 100 and while the truck definitely felt more tight, the NVH shows itself on longer trips. You want rubber unless you're a racer.
I would recommend that you get a little inexpensive digital angle finder off Amazon and take the time to set the pinon angle to be the same as the output angle. While you might not be experiencing vibration currently with your lift, you want these angles to be the same for longevity and reducing the chance the vibrations could occur later with wear.
As far as alignment goes, you'll completely throw your alignment shop into an OODA loop if you ask them to do a 4-wheel alignment on a 100/200. They have no script to follow and can't think through the solution. Set the lower first to center the axle. Make sure the length is the same both sides. Then set the uppers for the pinion angle, again matching sides. Then measure and set panhard.
You will need some big wrenches to properly secure the jamb-nuts. Also make sure to anti-seize the heck out of the threads as you assemble.
I would recommend that you get a little inexpensive digital angle finder off Amazon and take the time to set the pinon angle to be the same as the output angle. While you might not be experiencing vibration currently with your lift, you want these angles to be the same for longevity and reducing the chance the vibrations could occur later with wear.
As far as alignment goes, you'll completely throw your alignment shop into an OODA loop if you ask them to do a 4-wheel alignment on a 100/200. They have no script to follow and can't think through the solution. Set the lower first to center the axle. Make sure the length is the same both sides. Then set the uppers for the pinion angle, again matching sides. Then measure and set panhard.
You will need some big wrenches to properly secure the jamb-nuts. Also make sure to anti-seize the heck out of the threads as you assemble.
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