JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

Don't think it matters which model you go with

 

I might just get these as I don't do any Off Roading and they are red my favorite color.

 

Gotcha, I'll just ask to try to get at least 3.0 caster

 

I'm pretty sure those are just 5100s with a threaded portion for adjustment. It'd probably be a downgrade from your current combo.

 

Damn

 

Question: How long did it tak you to install JBA's? I've got JBA's as well as new coilovers, but due to lack of sunlight thanks to the time change and lack of weekends for a while I am wondering if I should do this one in the driveway/garage. YouTube looks very straight forward, but I usually run into something. Just wondering if the existing ball joint pops out as easy as its said to. Thanks.

 

All depends on how rusted or stuck things are?

 

Did you rent a puller or did yours pop off with a couple hits with a hammer?

 

Honestly I had Taco Peeps do all my work.

 

Ok good deal. Thanks for the input. I'll give it a shot and hopefuly wont run into any road blocks.

 

So I installed 5100s 887's and the JBA arms. The alignment shop gave me a little over 3 cater on passenger, but said he got it in spec on the driver side. Well the driver side tire eats my body mount when turning when its barely flexed. Should I take it back and tell him to get as much caster as he can? I feel like they are programed to only put it in spec no matter how many times I told them.

 

Yes I have 3.7 Caster also what size tire are you running

 

I have 285/70/17 but i had a 3 inch spacer lift before this one and it never rubbed. Its like no matter how many times I told them they dont want to set it out of spec.

 

Any actual 4 wheel shops around you?

 

There are a couple, but I went to tire discounters and got the unlimted year. Mistake though. So should I tell them to get as much out as possible or give them a number to set it at? I dont know alot about it and was hoping they would, but i was wrong.

 

Try for 3,3,0

 

Thanks for the help. Back to the shop I go...

 

I had to take a dremel to the inner fender and the inside edge of the fender flare, but it shouldnt be hitting that cab mount. Hard to beleive I had no issues with that cheap spacer lol

 

Sorry about that I meant 3 Caster 0 Camber and 0 Toe

 

Its also pulling to the left after I left the shop especially on the highway and the guy even drove it after he finished and said it was good. Too bad Im not made of money I would definately go somewhere else