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 Upper control arm ??
#970010
10/31/09 04:19 AM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 66
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I recently added a 2" spacer to my sporty and noticed the upper control arms arms are kinda close to the coils now any way to change or add a BJ spacer?
94 Zj custom suspension and other stuff
01 F250 tow hoe 5" exhaust
00'sporty 3" lift 235's
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: minydigger]
#970011
10/31/09 08:25 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 587
Rock Warrior
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LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting .....
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: 69442]
#970012
10/31/09 01:43 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 66
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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94 Zj custom suspension and other stuff
01 F250 tow hoe 5" exhaust
00'sporty 3" lift 235's
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: minydigger]
#970013
10/31/09 02:48 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 336
Mudrunner
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check out this site: http://upyourkia.com/Everet of this site makes these. I myself along others at 4x4wire.com use this kit. Includes: 3" Front Lift Spacers 3" Rear Lift Springs 3.125" Rear Bump Stops w/hardware Front Sway Bar Drop Legs for Lifted Sportage Hope this helps.
2002 4dr Kia Sportage 4X4
Tires:235/75/15, Wheels: Black 15x8 Steel ProComp 2.5" B.S., Hubs:Warn Manual, Lift:3" UPYOURKIA, Trailer Hitch, Cargo Rack, Clinometer.
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: 2002_Sporty]
#970014
10/31/09 08:10 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 66
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I have already built the spacers and got tj coils for the rear so the lift is complete and installed. Just was wondering if there was any ways to relieve the upper Ball joint some.
94 Zj custom suspension and other stuff
01 F250 tow hoe 5" exhaust
00'sporty 3" lift 235's
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: minydigger]
#970015
11/01/09 01:30 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,224
Body Damage is Cool
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Take some pictures and show us your dilemma. Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: Everet]
#970016
11/02/09 02:57 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
Roll Me Over
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I searched and checked....all over creation on this forum.....
I know that someone else posted about Asia for Longer Forks for the Sporty...
Anybody???????????
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: Hydra747]
#970017
11/02/09 07:03 AM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,476
Body Damage is Cool
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longer forks will not relieve the stress from the upper c arm joint
you need a spacer there or fab a new control arm
'96 4d mechanicaly stock so far, rims, spoiler, Cooper AT tyres, Factory LSD, Manual Warn Hubs, handmade exaust, ELECTRIC FAN!!! 3,1'' Lift, PALM GPS http://members.cardomain.com/fokion
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: fokion]
#970018
11/02/09 08:48 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
Roll Me Over
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My idea was that if we find this company then maybe they have other modifications available for the IFS setup in our Sportages? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Upper control arm ??
[Re: minydigger]
#970019
11/06/09 02:17 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,396
Body Damage is Cool
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If you was to add an upper BJ spacer and left the lower control arm alone the differant angles of the two control arms would through your allignment so far off you would never get it alligned and your bump steer would be bad. A better way to keep your upper arm from hitting is keep your sway bar attached or add a limit strap. I have 4 inches of lift and with over 100,000 miles, trips to Moab and a little sand and snow jumpping mine has never hit.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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