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JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tcBob, Feb 24, 2015.

  1. Jan 17, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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    Surfh2o

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    Does anyone know what's the max castor you can get out of these? I'm at 3.3 on them right now and I'm rubbing the cab mount with 275/70/17. I'm wondering if I can get some more positive caster out of these will it be enough to clear the cab mount. So far in the thread I've seen guys get up to 3.7, should I try for that or just have the tech crank them as far as possible?
     
  2. Jan 17, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    More caster actually puts you closer to the cab mount.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    You are right. My first and only thought was the new geometry of the arms locate the upper further back to gain castor, which they do, which also places the tire closer to the cab mount. But I overlooked moving the lca further forward. Which moves it away from the cab. My bad.

    Although overall, when compaired to a 100% stock setup, id say your still closer to the cab mount. Just the nature of moving the upper pivot point to gain the potential of higher castor settings.
     
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  4. Jan 19, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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  5. Jan 19, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    Looking forward to getting mine done. :playball:
    They are sitting in a bag on the workbench.

    Holy crap! Just saw, you have a 2017. They were flat already?
     
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  6. Jan 19, 2018 at 12:12 PM
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    Wrench monkey at firestone ruined them
     
  7. Jan 19, 2018 at 12:12 PM
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    :annoyed:
     
  8. Jan 19, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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    Also wanted to add that i have 17x8.5 0 offset wheels with a 4.75 back space on 285/70/17. I do slightly rub on the UCA only when reversing with the wheel turned until it locks.
     
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  9. Jan 27, 2018 at 2:08 AM
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    Looking at getting some JBA arms. Would there be anything wrong with getting the high castor on a 1.75 inch lift?
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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    Nothing wrong
     
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  11. Jan 27, 2018 at 8:36 AM
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    Thanks! Really liking the HD simplicity of it and the guy backs his product.
     
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  12. Jan 27, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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    I got the same thing going on. Except 285/75/16 on 16x8 Konig Countersteers. Debating what to do next. Wheel spacers will probably make it rub on the cab mount.
     
  13. Jan 27, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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    Yea, kinda irritating though. Bought the Konigs because JBA says we need 4.5" of BS, when actually more is needed.
     
  14. Jan 27, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Yea, it's not a huge rub. And only in reverse worse on an angle like a driveway. Haven't noticed any at full lock going forward. All I would need is maybe a 1/4" more bs...
     
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  15. Jan 27, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    Rubbing on uca, not on cab mount. Running 3 degrees of caster. May just live with it.
     
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  16. Jan 27, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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    Yeah i just don't turn my wheel all the way hahaha. Only rubs on the uca I have a cmc and over 4 degrees of caster
     
  17. Jan 28, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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  18. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:32 AM
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    I have the Standard High Caster and love them, I think the only real difference is the gussets, bushings, and the arms are thicker than Standard.
     
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  19. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    Me either, I went to these from Camburg Ball Joint Arms
     
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  20. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:45 AM
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    Nope no secrets, just told myself I wouldn't bad mouth the product anymore. But why do you say that anyway?
     

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