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Old 06-29-2012, 12:00 AM
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long control arms?

so longer control arms are supposed to give u better ride i hear. is there anyone that makes a long control arm kit for a stock truck like mine, with just a leveling kit? would b nice to have them adjustable too i know they make long bars for lifts but what about stock trucks? just an idea.....lol
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I bought a set from Rokmen but have not put them on yet. I also have a 1.5" leveling kit and wanted the adjustment so I can center wheel in opening. Waiting on some brake parts to do this all at the same time. Looked like they are well built.
http://www.rokmen.com/suspension/con...ckage-227.html
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I would say these plus some carli, tharen or a progressive rate coil spring will really improve the ride. Add in some blistein shocks and ur definitely good to go.
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Dodge finally figured it out on the 2002 models and located the front axle about 1.5" forward of the last 9 years.

On a lifted truck, even slightly, the axles moves back unless the longer bars are installed. I plan on Thuren's version when I do mine.
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Jp45 u got any pics of that product? Got them in yet so we all can get a review of the product and ride improvement? id absolutely luv to run a full carli suspension but just simply can't afford it this truck is a practical work truck with tight budget mods only....lol
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Took a quick look at the rokmen product. looks sweet except they are stock length adjustable? Was looking for something like maybe 6-8" longer than stock and adjustable for a stock truck. or could a guy buy a long arm set for like a 6" lift and fab them to work on stock?
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