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That's interesting, your zerk fittings are on the same side, mine are on opposite sides.

definitely recommend greasing them before you put them on. I didn't, and had a bear of a time getting my grease gun on the driver side on top. I ended up jacking the passenger side up about a foot to expose enough of the zerk to get the grease gun on.

hind sight 20/20 I should have greased before i put them on.

I definitely noticed a difference in stability.
 

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That's interesting, your zerk fittings are on the same side, mine are on opposite sides.

definitely recommend greasing them before you put them on. I didn't, and had a bear of a time getting my grease gun on the driver side on top. I ended up jacking the passenger side up about a foot to expose enough of the zerk to get the grease gun on.

hind sight 20/20 I should have greased before i put them on.

I definitely noticed a difference in stability.

The ones that came in yesterday have the zerks on opposite sides as well. and i had to cut a small corner on the upper bracket so the zerks will fit.

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I need to take a look to make sure mine aren't rubbing, I don't think they are... I almost cut a small chunk out just so I could fit the grease gun over it easier... I still may do that.

My control arms show up tomorrow. Can't wait to toss them on over the weekend, depending on the weather. This hurricane / tropical storm looks like it may hit the east coast and ruin my plans.
 

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How's your ride been from the core end links? Curious if you noticed it too, or if I'm just noticing a placebo effect.

Have you considered the front sway bar end links? I can't find much, mevotech, moog, and ac delco all have zerk fittings on theirs. They're also between 20 and 30 dollars on rock auto, but don't seem to affect the front ride height difference and geometry of the sway bar since they don't extend the factory length.
 

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Well after much research I settled on these as well... looking forward to getting them installed. My OEM are in bad shape from offroading and my lift.

My" Superlift never came with the drop brackets. Does anyone know what lengths I should set them at with a 4" lift ?
 

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My 4” came with the rear brackets, I’ll see if I can measure the distance from the OE mount to the mounting location in the bracket.
 

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My 4” came with the rear brackets, I’ll see if I can measure the distance from the OE mount to the mounting location in the bracket.

I just emailed Superlift and see if I can just buy them. But not sure If I even need them now since my new control arms are adjustable.
 
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I just emailed Superlift and see if I can just buy them. But not sure If I even need them now since my new end links are adjustable.
reading thru this thread, are you talking about the rear end links or control arms?
 

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Mine just showed up.

Just had to get a grade 8 bolt and Thread a 7/16-14 hole for the factory bracket.

Also got new 10.9 bolts while as was at it.


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You'll have a blast then for sure. I noticed the biggest difference turning on washed out roads.

I can't wait to go to 4.56 gears. After headers, an intake, and tune, I think the 4.56 gears will have the most noticeable change in driving performance.
 

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Mine just showed up.

Just had to get a grade 8 bolt and Thread a 7/16-14 hole for the factory bracket.

Also got new 10.9 bolts while as was at it.


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Where did you get the LCAs and how much???
 

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The ones that came in yesterday have the zerks on opposite sides as well. and i had to cut a small corner on the upper bracket so the zerks will fit.

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I installed mine the opposite direction. The right hand side bracket is open on the back side and it seems like the left hand side bracket has plenty of room.

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