Upper Control Arm's (UCA's) Mevotech TTX or Moog Problem Solver

[Mytmouse]

WRONG MEASUREMENTS YOU DO NOT HAVE OVER 16 INCHES OF LIFT

I measured from the floor to the bottom the the fender flare keeping in the middle of the center of the wheel...

You want from the center of the wheel center cap?

 

[tommudd]

post 38, measure from middle of wheel ,.....................................
so yes middle of the wheel, ( hub ) to bottom of the flare
reason for this is to remove tire size etc one person could have 2.5 inches of liftbut larger tires than the next guy , so it appears on paper to have bigger lift when it does not

 

[Mytmouse]

post 38, measure from middle of wheel ,.....................................
so yes middle of the wheel, ( hub ) to bottom of the flare
reason for this is to remove tire size etc one person could have 2.5 inches of liftbut larger tires than the next guy , so it appears on paper to have bigger lift when it does not

If you look at before & after measurements in the pictures it works out to be 4" more in front and like 3" more in rear.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xpV5PouLLUMdCmEN9

I re measured from approx center cap "hub" to bottom of fender flare

fronts measure 22, 1/2"
Rears measure 21, 3/4"

 

[Mytmouse]

Another question - what's the best way to check the head light aiming and readjusting them, now that the truck is higher?

 

[tommudd]

If you look at before & after measurements in the pictures it works out to be 4" more in front and like 3" more in rear.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xpV5PouLLUMdCmEN9

I re measured from approx center cap "hub" to bottom of fender flare

fronts measure 22, 1/2"
Rears measure 21, 3/4"

3 . 5 inches

 

[Mytmouse]

*****HELP*****
I just dropped off the Libby for an alignment at my local shop, and he said all he can do is set it to what the machine has for factory specs, unless I call the "lift company" (lol) to give him other specs to set it to.....
Do you know what other alignment specs to give him?
They're not working on it until tomorrow morning....

.

 

[tommudd]

*****HELP*****
I just dropped off the Libby for an alignment at my local shop, and he said all he can do is set it to what the machine has for factory specs, unless I call the "lift company" (lol) to give him other specs to set it to.....
Do you know what other alignment specs to give him?
They're not working on it until tomorrow morning....

.

Camber and toe = OE spec

Caster anywhere from 2 degrees to 3.5 degrees and no more then 0.5 degrees cross caster.

 

[Mytmouse]

Camber and toe = OE spec

Caster anywhere from 2 degrees to 3.5 degrees and no more then 0.5 degrees cross caster.

Thank you Tommodd once AGAIN. I will relay this to the shop

 

[tommudd]

Thank you Tommodd once AGAIN. I will relay this to the shop

If they have to ask, be wary, means they have never done a lifted KJ

 

[Mytmouse]

Alignment results

https://photos.app.goo.gl/kNafpufteqXvTXNo8

 

[jp7794]

It appears the mouse owes the mudd a steak dinner for the help.

Seriously, I admire both of you. I always looked at vehicles as transportation and never had the desire, tools, or ability to take on projects like this. I can do basic maintenance and repairs, but that is my extent. Too afraid to fark something up. It is great to see people working together as well. Although my KJ will always be stock, I really have enjoyed this thread. Thank you.

 

[Shino_KJ]

your post is very interesting and informative.
I need to change the upper control arms and I would like to know your opinion after months of use.
do you recommend them?
Do you notice anything positive or negative about them compared to the Moog brand arms?

Regards

 

[JeepJeepster]

I like those upper control arms! May have to grab me a set of those.

 

[Mytmouse]

I decided to replace the upper REAR A arm too. Was looking a little ify
Used MOOG RK621376 from Rock Auto $118 shipped

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tvHPbaQ9twh57PSJ6

Oh and BTW the fuel flapper fix worked - no more spill overs due to the infamous fuel BURP problem with the ethanol in the gas around my area.
I did and followed the ;
HOW TO: fix the KJ fuel burp plague!

https://www.jeepkj.com/threads/how-to-fix-the-kj-fuel-burp-plague.57056/

I got the hose/flapper valve from AMAZON

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