Longarm vrs Shortarm

[Britain]

Vern, yer killin me here!
I'm one of them idiots that doesn't run limiting straps. I don't suggest anyone else do it, but it's a preference I have. I know my limitations. And I like challenge. Dumb, I know.... :yawn:
I do have limit straps, in a box somehwere.

K my man! Wrong type of strap! This type fer those wheeling impaired drivers like this guy.

[xjkevin]

not this time it didnt....:zip:

Very true, but at least on this forum it has not turned into a heated debate like it has on other forums.

[Mike]

I got re short arm superflex kit with tera flex 3" springs (front with a spacer) right now and i was just wondering if its worth it to spend the extra cash on a long arm. I do know they ride better than short arm because you are getting the angle back on the arms. I think a short arm works good as long as you dont lift it too much over 4" from what im seeing reading alot of threads. It looks like alot of people get the jacking problem when going up steep inclines with the 4.5" short arm. I see alot of guys going too low cog <3" of lift with high fenders and big tires (35+)also. Maybe its a new trend or some guys just figured out that higher isnt necessarily better especially if you want to keep it on all 4's. I noticed on one of our latest runs the jeep with the highest lift almost flipped over backward going up the falls on dishpan spring run.He had RE long arm with 5.5 spring and an adjustable acos up front at least 7 inches of lift in the front.It was a pull the seat out your a$$ experience.

On this I firmly agree! The biggest tires with the lowest lift tends to provide the best climbing capability. The big lifts have there place too though. It all depends on what you want to do with your Jeep.

[Jeeperator]

I got re short arm superflex kit with tera flex 3" springs (front with a spacer) right now and i was just wondering if its worth it to spend the extra cash on a long arm. I do know they ride better than short arm because you are getting the angle back on the arms. I think a short arm works good as long as you dont lift it too much over 4" from what im seeing reading alot of threads. It looks like alot of people get the jacking problem when going up steep inclines with the 4.5" short arm. I see alot of guys going too low cog <3" of lift with high fenders and big tires (35+)also. Maybe its a new trend or some guys just figured out that higher isnt necessarily better especially if you want to keep it on all 4's. I noticed on one of our latest runs the jeep with the highest lift almost flipped over backward going up the falls on dishpan spring run.He had RE long arm with 5.5 spring and an adjustable acos up front at least 7 inches of lift in the front.It was a pull the seat out your a$$ experience.

[RAT]

Whats more dangerous then arms or no arms? Amatures with lockers!

Arms or no arms thats what straps are fer...so yer buddies can keep you from that roll!!

Vern, yer killin me here!
I'm one of them idiots that doesn't run limiting straps. I don't suggest anyone else do it, but it's a preference I have. I know my limitations. And I like challenge. Dumb, I know.... :yawn:
I do have limit straps, in a box somehwere.

[Britain]

Whats more dangerous then arms or no arms? Amatures with lockers!

Arms or no arms thats what straps are fer...so yer buddies can keep you from that roll!!

[womb raider 940]

Very true, but at least on this forum it has not turned into a heated debate like it has on other forums.

yes this forum is great we dont have all the crap-talkers. I like my short arms but I always hear the long arms are better. I dont care for now. I just wanna abuse it.

[silvergoat]

This debate will never die, you'll hear it go both ways, so buy what you want and learn how to use to it's full capacity and you'll be fine.

Very true, but at least on this forum it has not turned into a heated debate like it has on other forums.

[RAT]

This debate will never die, you'll hear it go both ways, so buy what you want and learn how to use to it's full capacity and you'll be fine.

[silvergoat]

[QUOTE=Jeeperator;110434 Is there anybody out there(with short arm) that would go toe to toe with any of the long arm guys.[/QUOTE

Toe to toe, hub to hub its all good. I run with the long arm guys all the time.

[Jeeperator]

Your right brice about the spring compression I dont know what I was thinking must not been awake yet.You guys have some awesome rigs and go in places I would of have never dreamed of going. I run heavy equipment (bulldozers) and usually smooth out the areas where I am driving.lol

[Kodiak Spirit]

I'm in! You can't get much shorter than a no-arm!

YJ BABY! YEAH! :devil:

[Dukes69]

Is there anybody out there(with short arm) that would go toe to toe with any of the long arm guys.

Several, myself included.

[Britain]

na no clubs fer me....I ride even with the likes of you

[Brice]

vern you gotta be careful...you might scratch your show and shine!! aren't you part of sd4w? i thought scratches were highly frowned upon?