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XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« on: March 20, 2010, 06:23:41 PM »
Thinking of getting some more bits for the Black Cherokee, running approx 4.5" lift... whilst I know the vehicle isn't worth a lot we run a rolling stock and when this Cherokee dies we can put all the parts on to the next one, been reading up on control arms, track bars etc and wondered if anyone can offer first hand experince of just how good these arms are?



Will also get these...



and look at sorting the track bar as angle now bad.



These parts are listed on Llama 4x4 website, based in the UK the prices seem fair and would save the hassle of importing them, happy days, Maf
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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2010, 11:50:47 AM »
very similar to the Rubicon express type. no problems with mine
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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2010, 07:54:42 PM »
Noproblem with mine either, got them from Rusty's .
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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2010, 08:01:36 PM »
there is only one real problem when fitting these type of arms,  you have to then spend more moolar to swap the top arms for the same style. these arms are far superior to the O.E and it shows
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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2010, 10:06:45 AM »
Johnny Joints on those control arms so pretty good I would say, and easy to get spare parts and overhaul kits for.

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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2010, 07:44:43 PM »
Quote from: Dave69 on March 21, 2010, 08:01:36 PM
there is only one real problem when fitting these type of arms,  you have to then spend more moolar to swap the top arms for the same style. these arms are far superior to the O.E and it shows

Thanks, I have found this US supplier (arc fabrications) that can ship to the UK...



Any thoughts? Listed as heavy duty spec and can handle lifts 0-8"
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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2010, 10:03:55 PM »
Have a read through of this..   http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=5102.msg63390#msg63390

and this.. http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=5835.msg71368#msg71368

it will give you a good idea why to go for the JJ's arms rather than the other.

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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2010, 11:03:12 AM »
Definitely need a johnny joint or similar flex joint at one end of each arm (RE ones are good, don't get the ones with big rose/heim joints).
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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2010, 12:19:11 PM »
JJ every time both ends if you can!!!
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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2010, 11:21:28 PM »
JJ's are rebuildable (ref RE site) the rose joints just wear and need replacing alot more often.
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Re: XJ Cherokee adjustable control arms, from Llama 4x4
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2010, 08:38:16 PM »
Big thanks for the info, cheers Maf
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