Weld on Lower Control Arm Skids?
- Thread starter bmkrinne
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CalSgt
Hooked
I've done the Artec weld on front CA skids... I would bet they're all the same
I did them because every time I had to work on the front the CA mounts were pinched together, I had to bend them back apart to remove the CA.
I've only had the front apart once since putting them on & they weren't smashed this time.
Cons:
To adjust the lower CA on my jeep they get unbolted at he axle and the JJ gets threaded in or out. With the skids welded in there its a major PIA to get the CA out to get it adjusted, I cant just knock them straight down out of the mounting brackets. I either need to remove the whole CA or use a come along to pull the axle out far enough for them to clear.
I did them because every time I had to work on the front the CA mounts were pinched together, I had to bend them back apart to remove the CA.
I've only had the front apart once since putting them on & they weren't smashed this time.
Cons:
To adjust the lower CA on my jeep they get unbolted at he axle and the JJ gets threaded in or out. With the skids welded in there its a major PIA to get the CA out to get it adjusted, I cant just knock them straight down out of the mounting brackets. I either need to remove the whole CA or use a come along to pull the axle out far enough for them to clear.
WJCO
Meme King
Have you had issues where you think you need it? I've hit them several times and only did real damage once and fixed it with a hammer. And honestly if I had picked a better line, it probably wouldn't have happened.
bmkrinne
Active Member
I was wondering about this! Wonder if all the brands cause issues disconnecting the axle side of the CA. Looks like the artec skids almost cradle the CA.
bmkrinne
Active Member
No, I haven’t had issues but have a couple small dings on the brackets and CA joint. Just really looking for an excuse the use the welder. Don’t want to create issues though
CalSgt
Hooked
Those look way beefier than the JL brackets, the JL brackets are about half that thick and have a lip and bends stamped into them
Spazbyt
Hooked
I think they are talking about PR44s not needing contole arm skids.
WJCO
Meme King
My pic is a jk prorock axle.
TrailHunter
Hooked
I have EVO’s on the stock 44.. I‘m glad they are there. My LCA brackets were taking a beating. The passenger side skid got bent pretty bad and has been crooked for years.. its too hard to straighten it.. but whatever. I like how it gussets the 2 sides together for more strength.
As stated its a little harder to get the ARM out.. but not a big deal to me.
As stated its a little harder to get the ARM out.. but not a big deal to me.
bmkrinne
Active Member
Thanks for posting pics! Looks they can take a beating!
CalSgt
Hooked
LOL What a jackass... I didn't catch the PR44 tidbit in the first post.
Fishfam_jku
Caught the Bug
Have the Synergy LCA skids on all four corners. They definitely have taken a beating and I drag them over everything without worry.
It is a PITA to get the LCAs out without a lift. Still trying to get the rears out to change the bushings.
Short answer, happy to have them.
It is a PITA to get the LCAs out without a lift. Still trying to get the rears out to change the bushings.
Short answer, happy to have them.
bmkrinne
Active Member
Thanks, man. Sounds like all the brands cause issues removing the CAs