Fixed vs Adjustable Control Arm

[Omgbecki]

I'm trying to way the pros and cons on either sticking with fixed length control arms or adjustable. I don't seem to mind my fixed length now but wonder what I'm missing help me out please. Thank you

 

[Tacoma]

make sure your pinion angle's right....

 

[Chevycrew]

pinion angle and axle placement in the rear, alignment and axle placement in the front.

 

[Omgbecki]

What is the importance of that? Is it worth the extra money?

 

[DaveB]

What is the importance of that? Is it worth the extra money?

Without adjustability you may have driveline vibrations and a jeep that wanders on the road because your alignment is out. I always make mine adjustable.

 

[UNSTUCK]

I am assuming this is on a jeep, but I'm sure it's the same for all rigs. The jeeps have very week control arm mounts that always seem to find the rocks. They will need to be replaced at one point. The stock adjustment for these fixed arms use a cam style bolt with an elongated hole in the mount. With an adjustable link you will be able to use a stronger mount and get rid of the cam bolt. If you stay with the fixed link you will have to keep a way of adjusting the axle to keep the ride nice, as stated above. Make your links only adjustable on one end to make it work and keep the price down, or go both ends with left and right hand threads to make them super easy to adjust.

 

[iamsparticus]

adjustable arms are the only way to go, adjusting the pinion angle, alignment all musts. the factory brackets are very prone to ripping off so being able to switch to a stronger bracket is also a must upgrade

 

[xjshorty21]

adjustable gives you options..... options are good

 

[B2-Bomber]

pinion angle is so crucial it isn't funny.