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Whitnel
10-22-2008, 08:03 AM
They are not broke yet but looking pretty bad.
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/1/7/2/4/LowerControlArms002.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/1/7/2/4/LowerControlArms003.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/1/7/2/4/LowerControlArms001.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/1/7/2/4/LowerControlArms004.jpg

Is there a way to reinforce the brackets so they don't bend as bad?
jeepercreeper
10-22-2008, 08:12 AM
There are bolt on and weld-on kits for the lca brackets. I have them on mine and you can see where they have taken the beating...

Here's a thread...check out the pic!!!

http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=8056
Fred
10-22-2008, 08:15 AM
Good thought but those are Axle end replacments. I have never seen frame side replacments. I am sure braceing it shouldn't be to hard. those arms are trashed, get some new arms and while they are off beat the mounts back into shape and I bet you can weld some heavier steel around it to make it stout
Whitnel
10-22-2008, 08:39 AM
Thanks for that link Dave. I will look into putting those skids on the front axle as I think will be keeping it for awhile. But like Fred said these brackets are the ones at the frame.
jeepercreeper
10-22-2008, 10:24 AM
well I don't see why you couldn't weld something over the frame side of the bracket just like the axle side. All you would really need is a small plate and that would make it sturdy enough. My upper mounts in the rear are quite bent up too, but I'm not too worried about it.
roadkilgrill
10-22-2008, 06:46 PM
that happen at grey rock??
Whitnel
10-22-2008, 06:52 PM
Greyrock, Tracycity. Sometimes the underside of my jeeps gets dragged over the rocks instead of rolling over them. I have got to get higher off of the ground.
Andy's03
10-22-2008, 06:57 PM
Oh Brian...the cycle has begun!
Whitnel
10-22-2008, 08:19 PM
Yes it has, good thing Julie likes to ride too. Makes it easier to get new stuff. I have to get a list of stuff to do and prices before I take the next step. Lift, rear axle, SYE, driveshaft etc.
jeepercreeper
10-22-2008, 08:20 PM
Lift, rear axle, SYE, driveshaft etc.

that would be a good start...lol
Andy's03
10-22-2008, 08:21 PM
BTW...Clayton Offroad make new replacement frame mounts for lower control arms.