[cyclic]

Just how small a lift if any is required to change the front to a long arm set-up? I was kind of thinking of a short lift (2-3") with long arms would make for a real nice ride with lots of adjustment for tire placement and alignment.

 

[rexxiboy90807]

Here is a long arm with 3.5" lift.

I personally have not seen a long arm with 2-3 inch lift in this forum. See my build. As the RE states in their claims, it rides better than stock.
I chose 3.5" springs for this setup because, anything over 3.5" might require slip yoke eliminator and extended drivertrain..$$$

 

[ZJGrandMaster]

bullshit, im at 8 inches with the stock driveshaft. You dont need a SYE on a a grand. The stock shaft has plenty of travel, i can get full stuff and droop with out ever pulling the shaft out of the trans. Check the link in my sig.

 

[85IrocZ-28]

If you are not going above three inches, just do a short arm. You can get adjustable short arms if you want. It would be a huge expense to go Long Arm.

 

[dmarsingill]

You dont need a SYE on a a grand. .

There is another reason to have a SYE than angles.....The ability to take the d-shaft out and limp it home. The SYE prevents puking the fluid out.

Donald

 

[faststang1]

SA's will be fine at 3.5 lift but u can still rip the arm mounts off theframe.Thats wat happend to my ZJ.If u can buy LA's and 3.5 lift and not worry about money,then go for it.It will just give u the chance to go bigger later if u want to.
As far as SYE goes,its not needed but it does beef up ur drivetrain having it.

 

[RedlegWJ]

I had short arms with my 4" lift for awhile, but finally got my long arms built and installed. I think even with 3 1/2" You'll thank yourself if you at least plan on adjustable lowers in the near future. You'll get tired of slamming the rough roads with the increased angle of the front lowers, especially if your roads are as bad as ours.

 

[NsTyStaNg]

i was thinking this very same question in my head the other day on the hopper,i would love to have long arms at 3.5 nice low center of gravity and the ride has to be pimp.

 

[rexxiboy90807]

I had short arms with my 4" lift for awhile, but finally got my long arms built and installed. I think even with 3 1/2" You'll thank yourself if you at least plan on adjustable lowers in the near future. You'll get tired of slamming the rough roads with the increased angle of the front lowers, especially if your roads are as bad as ours.

Jock makes a great point, Since 2006 until now, I have wanted to go save money buy short arms like $500-$900 etc. But somehow now that I was able to afford Long Arms, I am not going back. I think off road vehicles should start with long arms, the stability and driving experience on and offroad is amazing. I just wish they make it more affordable for the general public.

 

[RedlegWJ]

Another way to look at it is, better longevity and easier repair than OEM to make up for any price difference.

 

[hokie98zj]

i think i saw that long arm kits typically start at 4"s.

 

[RedlegWJ]

I was thinking about this thread yesterday when trying to get my L.A.'s finished. An issue to consider when going to to clayton style if 4" or less, is to seriously consider your travel and bump stop heights. My top, front, brackets on the lower arm side come awfully close to the frame rail and brake wires/plumbing. Even at angle instead of verticle. I plan on going a little higher later anyway. Also, if keeping stock rims and backspacing, think about limiting your steering radius or adding spacers to kep from rubbin the lower arms on a hard steer.

 

[85IrocZ-28]

My tires will rub on the LCA's at full lock, you learn to not turn it to the max unless needed. I didn't change my steering stops because there are situations (especially off road) when I would rather rub my control arm than not be able to turn sharp enough.

My arms are round though, so rubbing on them doesn't bother me.