control arm to frame mount damage ?

[limeade]

That’s what @Artec told me via email too so I put them on. I’m not 100% comfortable with the amount of thread past the bolt though. This is the LCA to axle, the shock bolt looks the same way

Mine have more thread showing than yours, including the shocks. For the LCA bolts, maybe the bolts at the frame mount are longer and you can swap them out?

I don't think I'd be comfortable with that little thread showing either. I like a little sticking out past the nut.

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[BDinTX]

Took me a few tries but this is what I ordered:

And this is what it looks like now:

 

[dvolpatt]

I am planning on rock crawling my JLR and looking at chassis protection. I have seen a couple pictures of damage to these control arm mounts on the frame. Wondering if it will be an issue worth addressing with skids. I have found a set for the rear but nothing for the front....
https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...l-arm-frame-side-skid-plates-jl-wrangler.html
Rusty’s says they will be working on a front weld on version soon.
Anyone find a first hand need for these skids ?

I know this is an old thread but couldn't find a more recent discussion of this.

I managed to damage the front frame side LCA mount. The damage was minor and I plan to straighten the bent section, but I think there is a decent chance of it happening again. I have skids on all the lower mounts, and the rear frame mount, but haven't seen anything for the front frame mount. I was curious if anyone knows of a way to protect this area?

I just ordered these from Barnes 4WD. Hoping to avoid any further damage.

"JL & JT Front Frame Lower Control Arm Skidplates"
https://barnes4wd.com/products/jl-jt-front-frame-lower-control-arm-skidplates

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