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Rear Control Arms

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by Melaronius » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:56 pm

So I've got my 35s while waiting for my wheels and I want (and probably need) to move my rear end back a bit. I searched and found a lot about rear control arms but nothing solid enough that I felt comfortable making a purchase.

So my questions are: Where should I get longer rear control arms from? Should I get both upper and lower?

I saw Gotricebih's thread in the vendor section but it seems pretty dead. Would the ones from Massive suffice? I don't do any rock crawling, pretty much all flat country roads and mudding. Also, are there any other options?

Any advice is appreciated.

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by fishsticks » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:07 pm

Melaronius wrote:So I've got my 35s while waiting for my wheels and I want (and probably need) to move my rear end back a bit. I searched and found a lot about rear control arms but nothing solid enough that I felt comfortable making a purchase.

So my questions are: Where should I get longer rear control arms from? Should I get both upper and lower?

I saw Gotricebih's thread in the vendor section but it seems pretty dead. Would the ones from Massive suffice? I don't do any rock crawling, pretty much all flat country roads and mudding. Also, are there any other options?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Steve



I believe GotRice will turn you out a set if you PM him. I run them and they work well.

I'll let someone else chime in about the Massives. I haven't seen a set personally.
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by v7guy » Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:01 am

I think a few guys on here have the Massives. If you're inclined you can make a set. TMR has tube, threaded adapters you weld on and rod ends/heims. You can make them whatever length you need. I know with 35s and some decent travel you'll be getting into the doors unless you scoot the rear back 1.5" or so... gotta cut the rear bumper though... just a little late night rambling.
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by Melaronius » Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:33 pm

If I order from Massive do I need both upper and lower? I might just order the set so I get the panhard bar too.
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by TangoBravo » Sun Oct 21, 2012 1:35 pm

Long story short. Yes

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by v7guy » Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:53 pm

Yup, you need both
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