Ok, some of my 2.63" Ballistic suspension joints are getting held up, so I'm taking this opportunity to second-guess myself on a couple of points.
My Jeep will be a driver, perhaps even a daily driver, but I'd like to run trails like Sledgehammer.
What I'm looking for is input on the following:
1) Whether to use the same or different thread direction on both ends of the control arms (i.e., RH-RH vs. RH-LH)? I like different direction for the ability to adjust the control arms w/o removing them. However, I'm concerned about them "self-adjusting" (i.e., loosening), especially where the front tires might rub the control arms. One option would be to go RH-LH on all the control arms except the front lowers. I could use thread locker or even tack weld the jam nuts on the RH-LH CAs. Or is loosening/ auto-adjusting likely to be such an issue that I should just go RH-RH on all the arms?
2) Bolt diameter. I've been planning to go 9/16" on all of my control arms, but 5/8" is an option. I'd really prefer to keep the bolt holes the same size to simplify fabrication and trail repairs. Any good arguments for 5/8" versus 9/16" suspension bolts on a Jeep TJ < 5000# on 35s?
3) Any other input/ suggestions. I am going with the solid/ billet Nylatron liners.
My Jeep will be a driver, perhaps even a daily driver, but I'd like to run trails like Sledgehammer.
What I'm looking for is input on the following:
1) Whether to use the same or different thread direction on both ends of the control arms (i.e., RH-RH vs. RH-LH)? I like different direction for the ability to adjust the control arms w/o removing them. However, I'm concerned about them "self-adjusting" (i.e., loosening), especially where the front tires might rub the control arms. One option would be to go RH-LH on all the control arms except the front lowers. I could use thread locker or even tack weld the jam nuts on the RH-LH CAs. Or is loosening/ auto-adjusting likely to be such an issue that I should just go RH-RH on all the arms?
2) Bolt diameter. I've been planning to go 9/16" on all of my control arms, but 5/8" is an option. I'd really prefer to keep the bolt holes the same size to simplify fabrication and trail repairs. Any good arguments for 5/8" versus 9/16" suspension bolts on a Jeep TJ < 5000# on 35s?
3) Any other input/ suggestions. I am going with the solid/ billet Nylatron liners.
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