Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

You can adjust the caster AND keep the axle centered the the wheel wells
(front to rear). However, I would say that they are an expensive addition,
and you probably won't get the most value for the money. Caster can be
adjusted with adjustable lower control arms.

Paul


in article lo13939qqdukh4klpgplicorb2bqbm2g32@4ax.com, SnoMan at
admin@snoman.com wrote on 7/8/07 7:54 PM:

> On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:18:22 -0700, Scotty <ssargent@onewest.net>
> wrote:
>
>> What reason would someone use
>> adjustable front upper control arms?
>
>
> Adjust axle Caster.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

You can adjust the caster AND keep the axle centered the the wheel wells
(front to rear). However, I would say that they are an expensive addition,
and you probably won't get the most value for the money. Caster can be
adjusted with adjustable lower control arms.

Paul


in article lo13939qqdukh4klpgplicorb2bqbm2g32@4ax.com, SnoMan at
admin@snoman.com wrote on 7/8/07 7:54 PM:

> On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:18:22 -0700, Scotty <ssargent@onewest.net>
> wrote:
>
>> What reason would someone use
>> adjustable front upper control arms?
>
>
> Adjust axle Caster.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

You can adjust the caster AND keep the axle centered the the wheel wells
(front to rear). However, I would say that they are an expensive addition,
and you probably won't get the most value for the money. Caster can be
adjusted with adjustable lower control arms.

Paul


in article lo13939qqdukh4klpgplicorb2bqbm2g32@4ax.com, SnoMan at
admin@snoman.com wrote on 7/8/07 7:54 PM:

> On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:18:22 -0700, Scotty <ssargent@onewest.net>
> wrote:
>
>> What reason would someone use
>> adjustable front upper control arms?
>
>
> Adjust axle Caster.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

To keep the front end alignment within specs. When you lift, the
pumpkin tilts which throws off the alignment bad. Same for the rear,
you need to keep the driveshaft u-joints aligned also.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Scotty wrote:
> I understand the need for adjustable rear upper control arms for a
> lift with a SYE and CV shaft. What reason would someone use
> adjustable front upper control arms?
>
> Scotty
>

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

To keep the front end alignment within specs. When you lift, the
pumpkin tilts which throws off the alignment bad. Same for the rear,
you need to keep the driveshaft u-joints aligned also.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Scotty wrote:
> I understand the need for adjustable rear upper control arms for a
> lift with a SYE and CV shaft. What reason would someone use
> adjustable front upper control arms?
>
> Scotty
>

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

To keep the front end alignment within specs. When you lift, the
pumpkin tilts which throws off the alignment bad. Same for the rear,
you need to keep the driveshaft u-joints aligned also.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Scotty wrote:
> I understand the need for adjustable rear upper control arms for a
> lift with a SYE and CV shaft. What reason would someone use
> adjustable front upper control arms?
>
> Scotty
>

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

To keep the front end alignment within specs. When you lift, the
pumpkin tilts which throws off the alignment bad. Same for the rear,
you need to keep the driveshaft u-joints aligned also.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Scotty wrote:
> I understand the need for adjustable rear upper control arms for a
> lift with a SYE and CV shaft. What reason would someone use
> adjustable front upper control arms?
>
> Scotty
>

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

The primary reason for caster adjustment is to have proper driveline angles.
Caster doesn't have an affect on alignment like a drag link or tie rod, but
caster changes will affect the "on-center" feel of the steering wheel.

According to the FSM, proper driveshaft angles are priority over on-center
feel of the steering wheel.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:469237c1$0$18489$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> To keep the front end alignment within specs. When you lift, the pumpkin
> tilts which throws off the alignment bad. Same for the rear, you need to
> keep the driveshaft u-joints aligned also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> Scotty wrote:
>> I understand the need for adjustable rear upper control arms for a
>> lift with a SYE and CV shaft. What reason would someone use
>> adjustable front upper control arms?
>>
>> Scotty
>>

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

The primary reason for caster adjustment is to have proper driveline angles.
Caster doesn't have an affect on alignment like a drag link or tie rod, but
caster changes will affect the "on-center" feel of the steering wheel.

According to the FSM, proper driveshaft angles are priority over on-center
feel of the steering wheel.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:469237c1$0$18489$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> To keep the front end alignment within specs. When you lift, the pumpkin
> tilts which throws off the alignment bad. Same for the rear, you need to
> keep the driveshaft u-joints aligned also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> Scotty wrote:
>> I understand the need for adjustable rear upper control arms for a
>> lift with a SYE and CV shaft. What reason would someone use
>> adjustable front upper control arms?
>>
>> Scotty
>>

Re: Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms
 

The primary reason for caster adjustment is to have proper driveline angles.
Caster doesn't have an affect on alignment like a drag link or tie rod, but
caster changes will affect the "on-center" feel of the steering wheel.

According to the FSM, proper driveshaft angles are priority over on-center
feel of the steering wheel.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:469237c1$0$18489$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> To keep the front end alignment within specs. When you lift, the pumpkin
> tilts which throws off the alignment bad. Same for the rear, you need to
> keep the driveshaft u-joints aligned also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> Scotty wrote:
>> I understand the need for adjustable rear upper control arms for a
>> lift with a SYE and CV shaft. What reason would someone use
>> adjustable front upper control arms?
>>
>> Scotty
>>