: Does anyone know the arm angles on a stock TJ?


Blackjack
10-22-2001, 12:51 AM
I need to know the control arm angles for a stock TJ at ride height to have a baseline for my longarm modeling.

Thanks in advance.

Bert
10-22-2001, 03:36 AM
Just go to a dealership and measure one. <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">
Or isn't there a Jeep dealer in alaska?

[ 10-22-2001: Message edited by: BellyUp ]

Welby
10-22-2001, 06:06 AM
Stock the arms are almost horizontal. Might be a dumb question, but what would this have to do with setting up long arms? <IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0">
You'll never match the stock angle with lift springs in there, even with the long arms...

Dust Puppy
10-22-2001, 06:19 AM
i just so happen to have a stock TJ sitting in my driveway. (hey shut up) My dad just bought a tj so im trying to get him to do something to it. Ill crawl under there tonight with the angle finder and check out the lowers.

Blackjack
10-22-2001, 09:30 AM
Originally posted by BellyUp:
<STRONG>Just go to a dealership and measure one. <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">
Or isn't there a Jeep dealer in alaska?

[ 10-22-2001: Message edited by: BellyUp ]</STRONG>

Yes there are Jeep dealers up here, but they seem to have a problem with you crawling under a new jeep with measuring equipment. Not to mention that I wasnt in the mood to crawl through 8 inches of fresh snow to get under one (I know, cry me a river). I was just hoping that someone living in a little drier climate could help out.

[ 10-22-2001: Message edited by: Blackjack ]

Blackjack
10-22-2001, 09:51 AM
Originally posted by 1220:
<STRONG>Stock the arms are almost horizontal. Might be a dumb question, but what would this have to do with setting up long arms? <IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0">
You'll never match the stock angle with lift springs in there, even with the long arms...</STRONG>

You may be right that I may not be able to match the original angles, but as with any experiment, it is always a good idea to establish a baseline to compare your changes against.

TornadoTJ
10-22-2001, 09:55 AM
What he said above, nearly horizontal.

Welby
10-22-2001, 09:55 AM
Accckkkkk. Don't talk about snow yet!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
I have about a month left before I can think about that..

It might be more worth your while to find out the lengths of the Tera, RE, and Skyjacker long arms and go from there...

Good luck <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Blackjack
10-22-2001, 10:34 AM
Originally posted by 1220:
<STRONG>Accckkkkk. Don't talk about snow yet!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
I have about a month left before I can think about that..

It might be more worth your while to find out the lengths of the Tera, RE, and Skyjacker long arms and go from there...

Good luck <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

The length is not the problem(and for those who want to know Rubicons arms are 36" and Skyjackers are about 28"). I am trying to figure out what the instant center, anti squat,pinion angle change, roll steer and anti dive is for a stock TJ.

As for snow, we have over a foot now and climbing. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">