Suspension and Body Lift FAQ

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Jounce Shocks
Just when you thought 4 standard shocks aren't enough, here's an additional 4 more to compliment what you already have. These shocks will give you the ability to take your vehicle to the next level outside of getting a long travel kit. The key to utilizing the jounce shocks are using them at the last 2-3 inches of suspension travel. These shocks help to control the initial shock load much better compared to stock. It will not bounce back like rubber and keeps the spring from compressing as much thus making it possible for the bounce to return in a controlled fashion.

Manufacturer(s)
Lightracing JounceShock System Part# 25780 (complete), #25762 (front) and #25784 (rear)
Donahoe Racing (utilizes the Lightracing Jounceshock System but revalved to Donahoe's specification)

Donahoe Racing

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Body Lift
Body lifts are different from suspension lift in that this technology just separates the body from the frame. This modification is not highly recommended as a primary method of lifting your vehicle. I would highly recommend that you do the suspension lift first prior to attempting the body lift. Since a body lift furthur separates the body from the frame there are some safety concerns so please keep this in mind. Many users perform the body lift to help minimize the rubbing experience even after doing the suspension lift. Currently the maxmimum size you can install for a body lift is 1.5". With the 1.5" body lift, you do not need to make any adjustments to the fuel or steering. Installation takes anywhere from 2-4 hours.

Manufacturer
Roger Brown Body Lift - Available in 1 ~ 1.5" of lift. Highly recommend the heavy duty hardware kit (option add on kit)

Product Review Thread
SR5 4x4 - 1.5" Body Lift

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Upper Control Arm
When aftermarket lifts are installed the OEM suspension design looses caster. By altering the factory caster, the vehicle lose onroad handling and performance and can have a tendency to wander when driving down the road. The aftermarket upper control arms add caster to the suspension when aftermarket lifts are installed. This increases overall handling and aids in the alignment of the vehicle.

Note: If you plan to retain your stock wheels and add larger tires (commonly applies to 285's), you will experience heavy rubbing at the upper control arms. By installing one of the available aftermarket upper control arms, you will be able to avoid the excessive rubbing experienced on the arms.

Manufacturer(s):
Total Chaos Fabrications Part Number 3500T-AP-A-ARM-05
All Pro Offroad
Camburg
Donahoe Racing Part Number 5-8550

Total Chaos Fabrications


All Pro Offroad


Camburg


Donahoe Racing

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Heavy Duty Rear Lower Control Arms

ManufacturerDesign
All Pro OffroadAdjustable 1.75" X .281 wall DOM tubing, Johnny Joints
Man-A-Fre1-3/4" x .250" wall DOM tubing, Polyurethane Bushings
[url=http://www.sonoransteel.com]Sonoran SteelRubicon Express Super Flex Joint, 1/4" wall DOM tube


All Pro Offroad
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Man A Fre


Sonoran Steel


Heavy Duty Rear Upper Control Arms

ManufacturerDesign
All Pro OffroadAdjustable 1" x .156 wall DOM tubing, Johnny Joints

All Pro Offroad
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