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Gen 2 Truxxx or Spacer lift - Upper control arm problems - Working on fix
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<blockquote data-quote="Todd Z" data-source="post: 1034180" data-attributes="member: 58941"><p>Hey all,</p><p></p><p>Im currently working on a fix for the tough angle created by the Truxxx or other spacer lift kit for the Gen2. This will work on v6 and v8, 2wd and 4wd. It will also work on 07-10 Regular 4 Door explorer too !!</p><p></p><p>I started off with spacing ball joints but the spacers don't fit the arms like I want. SOOO I started working with 1.5" longer upper ball joints. I found the OEM ones are welded or pressed into the arms. So I bought a set of aftermarket arms, Special ball joints and started fabricating..... So far so good.</p><p></p><p>I got the OEM ones apart, new ball joints in.</p><p></p><p>NOW I just have to test fit the taper in the spindle... The OEM is smaller BUT they make special tools to ream the taper. This is common on old cars and lifted trucks with Jeep parts ECT. SO its a safe mod to do.</p><p></p><p>This will also get rid of the need to buy the $700 BTF uni ball upper control arms and leave the suspension working the way it should. The BCA arms are nice and well made but the uniball is not good for street use and will fail quickly and need to replaced at about $100 every few years.</p><p></p><p>Ill keep you posted on fitment as I'm lifting Black soon and I want to get it right the first time !!!</p><p></p><p>Feel free to ask any questions or leave comments. Thanks !!</p><p></p><p>Todd Z</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Todd Z, post: 1034180, member: 58941"] Hey all, Im currently working on a fix for the tough angle created by the Truxxx or other spacer lift kit for the Gen2. This will work on v6 and v8, 2wd and 4wd. It will also work on 07-10 Regular 4 Door explorer too !! I started off with spacing ball joints but the spacers don't fit the arms like I want. SOOO I started working with 1.5" longer upper ball joints. I found the OEM ones are welded or pressed into the arms. So I bought a set of aftermarket arms, Special ball joints and started fabricating..... So far so good. I got the OEM ones apart, new ball joints in. NOW I just have to test fit the taper in the spindle... The OEM is smaller BUT they make special tools to ream the taper. This is common on old cars and lifted trucks with Jeep parts ECT. SO its a safe mod to do. This will also get rid of the need to buy the $700 BTF uni ball upper control arms and leave the suspension working the way it should. The BCA arms are nice and well made but the uniball is not good for street use and will fail quickly and need to replaced at about $100 every few years. Ill keep you posted on fitment as I'm lifting Black soon and I want to get it right the first time !!! Feel free to ask any questions or leave comments. Thanks !! Todd Z [/QUOTE]
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