The Custom Rear Control Arm Thread

[McBroom]

Um, Ok. All My performance parts were purchased from Matt @Hemi450hp at Moes.
I got in on the Core 4X4 craze very early in the process, before Moes carried them.

But thanks anyways...

Uuuuhhhh didn’t know that. [emoji38]


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road

 

[JB1]

Same here, I was working with Spence before Matt said they were selling them, plus I didn’t have to pay sales tax

 

[Booms]

Uuuuhhhh didn’t know that.

As a matter of fact, I have the first version of the adjustable panhard bar sitting in My office. It is cool and beefy as hell, but not adjustable on the truck.
I was the first one to receive the Adjustable on the truck panhard bar. Holla !

 

[JB1]

Got mine last week. Now just to find the time to install. View attachment 142323 View attachment 142324

what made you choose a non-adjustable version of everything?

 

[GIJoe2010]

what made you choose a non-adjustable version of everything?

Maybe he doesn't like change, or rather, too much change.

 

[JB1]

Maybe he doesn't like change, or rather, too much change.

I apologize if my question to him offended you, seemed like a legitimate question to ask him. I thought it might help others out when they decided.

 

[rwhjr]

What difference will I notice in my truck if I swap crontrol arms and rear sway bar with a 6” lift?

 

[Joshwaa]

what made you choose a non-adjustable version of everything?

I have no intentions of lifting or lowering. Just figured it would be easier. No nuts and threads to rust. No worrying about joints shifting. Plus just a cleaner look to me.

On a side note anyone know the torque specs for the rear upper, lowers, and panhard? I have seen some specs on forums but they don't specify rear.

 

[JB1]

I have no intentions of lifting or lowering. Just figured it would be easier. No nuts and threads to rust. No worrying about joints shifting. Plus just a cleaner look to me.

On a side note anyone know the torque specs for the rear upper, lowers, and panhard? I have seen some specs on forums but they don't specify rear.

Ya I think it’s a great idea, I just didn’t know they offered that

I used the TQ specs from my lift kit instructions

http://bds-suspension.com/instructions/022309-022509.pdf

 

[Joshwaa]

Thanks for that however from trying to take one of the upper control arms off last night and failing I think that it is much more than 120ft/lb. Gonna try again with a breaker bar. I think Spence will make pretty much whatever you ask for as he did for my air ride uppers and color matching my sway bar.

 

[JB1]

Thanks for that however from trying to take one of the upper control arms off last night and failing I think that it is much more than 120ft/lb. Gonna try again with a breaker bar. I think Spence will make pretty much whatever you ask for as he did for my air ride uppers and color matching my sway bar.

Let us know if you find a definite factory TQ spec

 

[JB1]

Few more of the Core4x4

 

[GIJoe2010]

Curious question on the Hellwig sway bar: Is that the 7709 (stock height) or the 7883 (for lifted vehicles)?

 

[JB1]

I have the 7709, it fits all Ram 1500’s (2wd, 4wd, lifted/lowered or stock) since it does not include the endlinks

 

[GIJoe2010]

Thanks. I just snatched up one from a member here and was curious if there's any difference . . . besides the inclusion of the "lifted"/extended end links (2 or 4 inch) in the 7883 kit.

 

[JB1]

Thanks. I just snatched up one from a member here and was curious if there's any difference . . . besides the inclusion of the "lifted"/extended end links (2 or 4 inch) in the 7883 kit.

Your good to go, just use your stock end links.

 

[GIJoe2010]

Thanks much, I’ll be installing it this weekend

 

[2010 Infantry Vet]

These adj rear control arms are beneficial to 6" lifts so the rear wheel can be put back in its correct position. I noticed on my lifted ram, the rear wheel is pushed more towards the front of the truck. These arms can be extended to move the rear axle more to the bavk of the truck. My only concern with moving the rear axle back, is driveshaft length.

 

[ram1500rsm]

This is what is listed on the torque specs sheet we have aorund for the Upper and Lower control arms
Isn't 200ft/lbs a bit too much ? ********
I put 114ft/lbs on my rear trackbar per a post i found from somebody suggesting that.
In my JK, the trackbars were set at 125ft/lbs, and the bolt was 21mm, which if i remember is the same in the RAM 1500 ?

https://www.ramforum.com/posts/802220/

 

[Joshwaa]

I put upper and lowers to 170ft/lbs nothing has broke yet so guess it is ok?