Mopar LCA swap

[WagzDad]

Where is the best place these days to order the longer Mopar LCA and get them quickly? I've read a lot of the older threads but couldn't find some of the suppliers that were mentioned.

Allmoparparts.com

they are a VS of this forum. They have a. VS thread and you can PRIVATE MESSAGE Benny, the site rep, and request a discount shipping code. I think one of their shipping centers is in the DFW area.

You should also look through the marketplace section for a set. Many that installed the mopar +2 kit added adjustal LCAs to further enhance the caster.

Sponsored

 

[FlashGordon]

Where is the best place these days to order the longer Mopar LCA and get them quickly? I've read a lot of the older threads but couldn't find some of the suppliers that were mentioned.

Ordered a few weeks ago from https://www.allmoparparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=68322798AA

Free shipping code was: FS2020

Ordered on a Wed night and had them delivered that Sunday. Total was $61 for both LCAs.

 

[jmcdtucson]

Where is the best place these days to order the longer Mopar LCA and get them quickly? I've read a lot of the older threads but couldn't find some of the suppliers that were mentioned.

allmoparparts.com last I heard

 

[DadJokes]

I have some concerns about when/how to tighten the LCA bolts/nuts:
If you tighten at fully extended position - the silent blocks will be at the stress in normal driving position and even higher stress at fully compressed position.
It looks that the best way to tighten is when car is at normal driving position (when resting on its suspension). This way it has to flex only half way (+-) during compression/decompression arm travel and should last longer due to lesser stress.

How did you tighten yours?

I used the factory tightening procedure while Fully on the ground.

I don’t recall the torque figure you go to or the degrees the nut is rotated after reaching that torque figure but I chose this method. My 150lb-ft torque wrench would not go high enough so that’s also why I chose the factory tightening procedure. Just use a marker to mark the nut and mark the frame however many degrees after, then hit it with an impact a little at a time to creep up on making the lines match up. No bushing binding.

 

[txj2go]

Allmoparparts.com
they are a VS of this forum

forum versus what?

I think one of their shipping centers is in the DFW area.

I read somewhere about mopar parts in Dallas. I did extensive searching on google maps and could not find them so I thought maybe they weren't around anymore, since I had been reading old threads.

Well anyway I'll try to find them again.

 

[blnewt]

forum versus what?

He meant a site sponsor, just use the code @FlashGordon posted and you're good to go!

 

[blnewt]

I used the factory tightening procedure while Fully on the ground.

I don’t recall the torque figure you go to or the degrees the nut is rotated after reaching that torque figure but I chose this method. My 150lb-ft torque wrench would not go high enough so that’s also why I chose the factory tightening procedure. Just use a marker to mark the nut and mark the frame however many degrees after, then hit it with an impact a little at a time to creep up on making the lines match up. No bushing binding.

Yeah, I just maxed my 150 ft lb torque wrench than went another 45 degrees w/ my 2ft breaker bar, probably a bit over 190 ft lbs but close enough

 

[txj2go]

Ordered a few weeks ago from https://www.allmoparparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=68322798AA
Free shipping code was: FS2020
Ordered on a Wed night and had them delivered that Sunday. Total was $61 for both LCAs.

I ordered today, free shipping code still worked but it invokes "ground" shipping instead of the expensive FedEx option. I'll report when they arrive.

Edit- package arrived Monday Nov. 9, shipped to Texas from New York.

 

[Hound Dog]

I got the Mopar longer arms. I just couldn't get the right angle on things to break the nut loose. I went by my local shop after work and talked to a mechanic that does the work I don't have the patience for. Played on my phone for a bit and $50 later they were on. I have to get it on the freeway to see how it tracks at speed in the next couple of days.

 

[boontis]

Love this thread - very helpful! I have two questions that I don't think were answered already:

1 - do you need to get a wheel alignment after installing the longer LCA's? I just had a RC 2.5" lift installed recently and paid for an alignment afterwards. Would anything other than castor change?

2 - I'm in Canada and am looking for the best place to buy the Mopar LCA - is a dealer my only option that won't kill me on duty/taxes/shipping?

Thanks in advance!

 

[txj2go]

Love this thread - very helpful! I have two questions that I don't think were answered already:

1 - do you need to get a wheel alignment after installing the longer LCA's? I just had a RC 2.5" lift installed recently and paid for an alignment afterwards. Would anything other than castor change?

2 - I'm in Canada and am looking for the best place to buy the Mopar LCA - is a dealer my only option that won't kill me on duty/taxes/shipping?

Thanks in advance!

Most alignment settings are not adjustable so no need to pay someone to do it. The caster is set by the length(s) of the control arms. Actually if you buy a lift kit containing adjustable control arms then you could adjust the caster but with the mopar LCA you are stuck with what you get. Camber is built into the front axle, can't be changed. Toe-in is not really changed by the lift itself but is the only setting that is easily changed. Whoever does the install for you can easily do the adjustment to center the steering wheel.

 

[limeade]

Love this thread - very helpful! I have two questions that I don't think were answered already:

1 - do you need to get a wheel alignment after installing the longer LCA's? I just had a RC 2.5" lift installed recently and paid for an alignment afterwards. Would anything other than castor change?

2 - I'm in Canada and am looking for the best place to buy the Mopar LCA - is a dealer my only option that won't kill me on duty/taxes/shipping?

Thanks in advance!

Your toe setting won't change with just a control arm install.

 

[Category5Bronado]

Can anyone verify the torque specs?

 

[limeade]

Can anyone verify the torque specs?

190 ft. lbs. on both LCA bolts.

 

[Category5Bronado]

Just got mine on my stock JLUR and it drives amazing now. It’s like a totally different jeep.

Sponsored