[4Doors]

I see some adjustable LCAs that are straight, some that are angled. At 4" lift, which will provide the best ride? Can the angled ones still be swapped to the rear like the straight ones can if I ever went long arm someday in the future?

[Rocklobster]

By angled what do you mean, to the side ? That could be for the front to clear larger tires.
What are your plans for your truck? what do you have done to it now?

[4Doors]

Scroll to the bottom of Iron Rock Offroad's LCA selection. They offer them straight or with a mandrel bend.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=WSC

As for my plans, I've been thinking more about going to 4" of lift. I would start with adjustable LCAs and then later go to long arms. The LCAs could go to the rear and be matched with IRO's a-arm. Or I might change my mind tomorrow... I'm bad about researching all my options into the ground before spending money.

[silentbob21]

this is just based on what I have seen and know... but generally the short arms are straight... and the long arms are angled to clear the factory control arm mounts. High clearance long arms are straight and require more work for installation... so I dont think either is more benefitial straight or bent... but rather depends on the kit and setup.

just my .02

[Rocklobster]

Ok, here is what I think you should do. (I am doing just this)
Save up your money, do it right the first time, and look at Clayton's 4.5" long arm lift kit. It looks like a lot of money but it's the only one you will ever need to buy.
If you need something less costly to hold you over PM me. I have a complete 4" Rough Country kit for sale.

[silentbob21]

just save for the long arms... either Claytons or IRO high clearance... and dont look back.

[ezflip]

Originally Posted by 4Doors

I see some adjustable LCAs that are straight, some that are angled. At 4" lift, which will provide the best ride? Can the angled ones still be swapped to the rear like the straight ones can if I ever went long arm someday in the future?

The only function of the curved CAs is to fit wider tires. Thats it. It does nothing to ride quality or anything else. And yes, they will work on the rear as well.

[offroading.net]

The cranked long arms give more clearance on the axle bracket hence more axle droop before catching on the axle

[4Doors]

Originally Posted by ezflip

The only function of the curved CAs is to fit wider tires. Thats it. It does nothing to ride quality or anything else. And yes, they will work on the rear as well.

Perfect, this is exactly what I needed to learn. Thanks!