Control arm question

i just got my set of upper and lower adjustable arms. the instructions say the bend goes downward. i understand down ward but does that also mean the bend goes on the axle side of the frame side?

Not sure what arms you have, but as far as I know they all have the bend at the axle side.

i have andy's adjustable short arms with bushings

think tony has pic ...

ahh okay. Well I would assume they should be installed like tony's. Think his have the flex joints but should still install the same.
http://xjtalk.com/images/special/ironmanlca.jpg

thanks jim was looking

that answers my question. thanks! tonight i wire brushed all the bolts and sprayed then with lube. need to get some pb blaster.

just dont paint em red,,,,thank you ,,,,pic when installed please

i was gonna paint them red but i guess i wont now :)

na mate red looks good ,,,,,,lol..lets us know what ya think of them

Ya, the lower bend is there to clear the control arm pockets on the axle I think.

You should def. paint them green... will bring up the resale value of your XJ, and the performance of the arms... LOL... Just messing with you.. but seriously can't wait t see what you think of them once you get them installed...

Wildcat, install the arms with bend downward like Tony's. If you notice the 90 degree grease fitting will be pointed upward also.

i have had these on for close to a year now and really like them. i left them black though. :) they flex more than stock arms.

i have his tie rod installed too and his motor mounts sitting on my work bench waiting for a slow day to install them. i think next i will replace my infamous rusty's track bar with Andy's.

so whats the favorite version of Andy's LCA's? Poly at both ends, or Johnny joint on one end?

Looking at buying a set next week, trying to make the decision right.

the answer to that question is application specific.
Daily driver low lift: poly on both ends
Daily driver tall lift: poly is ok but recommend johnny joint at frame or new rubber joint arms

Off road use often: Definitely use JJ or rubber joints to absorb bind and flex for longest lasting product. Our poly bushings do tend to last a few years though. The relief of the johnny joint or the rubber creates less stress on the weak dana 30 parts when in severe articulation.

Limit straps are always a good idea for really flexy rigs. You dont want your shocks topping out or your control arms smashing up your brackets.

Hope this helps
Andy

It does help, a great deal.

If I have to pull this axle to cut and repair the rust damage on the shock bracket, I am going to replace the arms, re-gear, and add a selectable locker while it's out.

Then wheel, break, repeat......but not so much if I do this right once.