xtremewlr
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This is how they should come, out of the box. These were mine when I did the install. Be sure to remove the blue cup from the balljoint before installing. It's only a protective cover for shipping.
SuperPro LCA
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This is how they should come, out of the box. These were mine when I did the install. Be sure to remove the blue cup from the balljoint before installing. It's only a protective cover for shipping.
billbuckets
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Finally installing these this weekend. Did anyone grease the bushings before installing these?
xtremewlr
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Not the blue bushings themselves. Per the included (should have been at least) instructions, use anti-seize on the bolts that go thru the sleeves. You can and might need to use some grease (bearing grease or something of the like) on the outside of the bushings, just to help the LCAs slide into the buckets.
Macallan
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I used Mobil XHP 222 grease.
reviews of the grease: Mobilgrease XHP 222 Special grease 13.7 oz. Cartridge
billbuckets
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That install was brutal on my 16 year old New England truck. Took all of Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Couldn't resist a quick joyride with all my new hardware despite not being professionally aligned yet. I have to say, these things are the real deal! Quiet, responsive, and tight. Alignment appointment today so we will see what numbers I can get!
Thanks everyone for the help. Finally some suspension mods to tout! :heh:
That install was brutal on my 16 year old New England truck. Took all of Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Couldn't resist a quick joyride with all my new hardware despite not being professionally aligned yet. I have to say, these things are the real deal! Quiet, responsive, and tight. Alignment appointment today so we will see what numbers I can get!
Thanks everyone for the help. Finally some suspension mods to tout! :heh:
New sig
That install was brutal on my 16 year old New England truck. Took all of Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Couldn't resist a quick joyride with all my new hardware despite not being professionally aligned yet. I have to say, these things are the real deal! Quiet, responsive, and tight. Alignment appointment today so we will see what numbers I can get!
Thanks everyone for the help. Finally some suspension mods to tout! :heh:
Any update on alignment numbers?
billbuckets
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I will post a picture of my alignment sheet after work. My suspension has settled a bit since and I will be doing wheels and tires sometime in June so I'll likely get it aligned again at that point for good measure, but I was able to get great numbers even with a regular "chain" alignment shop. (all I could get for a next day appointment)
Looking forward to seeing what you came up with. About to pull the trigger on these. Not sure if I want to go with the offset ones or regular. I think I’m leaning towards regular because I haven’t had issues getting the alignment I want (usually shoot for 3.5-3.7 caster with jba ucas) worried if I get the offsets then I’ll have too much caster?
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billbuckets
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I was also worried about having too much caster. I pulled the trigger on the double offset ones and couldn't be happier. I also have JBA uppers, love those too. Likely you'd be able to get the same numbers with the standard LCAs but I don't know for sure. I do know that the SuperPro lowers give you a lot more adjustment room because you're not "maxed out" for lack of a better term.
Here's my alignment sheet, I asked for "between 3 and 4 degrees of caster":
I was also worried about having too much caster. I pulled the trigger on the double offset ones and couldn't be happier. I also have JBA uppers, love those too. Likely you'd be able to get the same numbers with the standard LCAs but I don't know for sure. I do know that the SuperPro lowers give you a lot more adjustment room because you're not "maxed out" for lack of a better term.
Here's my alignment sheet, I asked for "between 3 and 4 degrees of caster":
Perfect! I guess double offset it is! Thanks for verifying that for me!
Just wanted to update this with my experience of purchasing superpro offset lower control arms. I received my package and opened it and noticed some rust on both of the lcas. Contacted super pro and they’ve given me three options 1. Is to exchange them, 2. Is a $100 off if I choose to keep the ones with rust on them, or 3. Return for full refund. Bummed that there is rust on the new lcas I am happy to see that they stand by there product and are willing to help me out.
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I may be willing to let mine go to you. But it won't be for a month or two. Not are what your timeline looks like.
Bluesky 07
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I have mine available right now. They're damn near pristine too, just need bushings (for sure) and ball joints (maybe) replaced. I'll make you a deal for sure.
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Update finally put the lowers on. Holy crap what a difference these made. My old ones were hammered with 140k on them so kind of a hard comparison. But the truck is buttery smooth now. Will update next week when I get the alignment done. But based on feel 10/10 would recommend as of now.
anyone running these LCA's can confirm how much these offset the tire forward for me by chance?
Also, I see that the alignment bolts are larger than factory.. does anyone know if this would work with the cam tab eliminator kits..? Assuming the answer is no? Which I guess isn't the end of the world.. I would just need to pick up a larger bolt set to run through these and open up the hole spacing in the plates..
Also, I see that the alignment bolts are larger than factory.. does anyone know if this would work with the cam tab eliminator kits..? Assuming the answer is no? Which I guess isn't the end of the world.. I would just need to pick up a larger bolt set to run through these and open up the hole spacing in the plates..
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I just did the math on for this when I installed them this past weekend. Measuring the centerline off-set at each bushing and then converting that to a total forward offset angle, I trig'd out that the double-offset LCA's should shift the wheel hub centerline forward by about .4 inches.
Taking a reference measurement between the frame and brake calipers before and after installation confirmed this.
Also confirmed by the fact that my tires no longer rub in reverse with the steering at full lock, and the resulting gap is just over .3 inches.
As for compatibility with the tab eliminator kit, I cannot comment.
