Can I install longer control arms prior to leveling?
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Can I install longer control arms prior to leveling?
I need to replace my control arms. I don't want to get stock length because I'm planning to install the carli starter system when funds allow. To prepare for the leveling kit, I'd like to purchase longer control arms. What issues will I run into if I install longer control arms at stock height?
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I need to replace my control arms. I don't want to get stock length because I'm planning to install the carli starter system when funds allow. To prepare for the leveling kit, I'd like to purchase longer control arms. What issues will I run into if I install longer control arms at stock height?
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your axle wont be centered. would be the biggest thing. best to do everything at the same time. IMO
What I'm concerned about is will I be able to adjust caster within spec with the longer control arms at stock height.
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he meant the axle would be pushed forward with longer control arms. the trackbar takes care of side-to-side centering, and arms take care of front to back centering.
why do you need to replace them? are they bent or mangled? the bushings only can be replaced if that is the issue.
why do you need to replace them? are they bent or mangled? the bushings only can be replaced if that is the issue.
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why do you need to replace them? are they bent or mangled? the bushings only can be replaced if that is the issue.
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I have a leveling kit and an adjustable track bar which I added later. I would say going with the 1/2" longer control arms before the leveling springs should be fine.
The control arms will be great once you get the taller springs installed. I do wish I had them myself. The 1/2" longer should be managable from an alignment perspective but I'm no alignment expert.
Are the arms you are considering adjustable? Which ones are you considering?
The control arms will be great once you get the taller springs installed. I do wish I had them myself. The 1/2" longer should be managable from an alignment perspective but I'm no alignment expert.
Are the arms you are considering adjustable? Which ones are you considering?
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I've got a 2" levelling kit on my truck and I can't say the wheels don't look centered in the wheel well. I don't think a 2" lift is gonna really move your axle back that much.
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Are the arms you are considering adjustable? Which ones are you considering?
I don't think a 2" lift is gonna really move your axle back that much.
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I'm looking at the Top Gun Customz arms. They are non-adjustable, but they build them to custom lengths (http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=231298700)
I'm looking at the Carli Starter System. I called Carli yesterday to talk to them and they said the total front lift would be closer to 3".
I'm looking at the Carli Starter System. I called Carli yesterday to talk to them and they said the total front lift would be closer to 3".
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no offense but if your doing the spacer kit. from carli talk to them and see what they recommend. IMO I would wait and do them at the same time. but good luck hope it turns out okay for you.
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Yes waiting and doing a complete lifted setup all at once would be this best.
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I have Carli springs(hemi coils) and if you want to know exactly how much lift you will gain measure inbetween the spring perches I'm at 14-1/4, (I'll have to double check to comfirm the measurement, but even if I'm wrong its only by 1/4inch)
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I ended up calling Top Gun Customz to ask about issues installing longer CAs on stock height. They told me that there shouldn't be any alignment issues, but I might have a clearance issue with the track bar. I think I'll wait and do everything at once.
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Dont mean to hijack, but i just bought my 02 with coil spacers on it already and the front axle is situated to the drivers side some. This means i simply have to put an adjustable track bar on and adjust untill the front axle is centered side to side again?