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Unread 10-08-2008, 04:45 PM   #1
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Control arm lengths for 4-6" of lift?

I've been a machinist and fabricator all of my life and I'm about to put front UC coils on the rear of my ZJ and will be buying a set of 4.5" coils for up front.

I could possibly add 2" BB in conjunction with that spring setup later on, and from what I've read here longer control arms are recommended.

My question is: What are the lengths of aftermarket control arms (eye to eye)? Or, how much longer are they than stock?

I want to build my own, and I need a starting point.

Thanks in advance.

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Unread 10-08-2008, 05:14 PM   #2
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I've been a machinist and fabricator all of my life and I'm about to put front UC coils on the rear of my ZJ and will be buying a set of 4.5" coils for up front.

I could possibly add 2" BB in conjunction with that spring setup later on, and from what I've read here longer control arms are recommended.

My question is: What are the lengths of aftermarket control arms (eye to eye)? Or, how much longer are they than stock?

I want to build my own, and I need a starting point.

Thanks in advance.

I'd be interested in this as well.
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Unread 10-08-2008, 05:55 PM   #3
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at 6.5 of lift you will need LA SA will be a pain in the arse ride. but its entirely up to you get everything set in the right geom and then measure your control arms, or break out the protractor and do it to scale on paper first
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im sitting at 6.5 with short arms. all of my lowers are at 17.5 eye to eye. front uppers are at 16.5 and rear uppers are at 14.5 as much as i would like long arms, the short arms do just fine. the ride is still confortable and she still flexes like crazy. just my 2 cents. good luck
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