the.jl.adventure
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- First Name
- JJ
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- May 18, 2020
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- Grand Rapids
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- 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
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- Executive Chef
Controls arms should definitely not be lose, they are designed to be squeezed down onto. There is an internal metal sleeve that the control arm mount clamps onto, pinching it in place. Then it is the job of the bushing to provide the flex, as the metal sleeve stays in place. A loose control arm just spells disaster, and will really do a number to the internals if its banging around in there. hope that helps you figure it out. I am very happy now that I tightened mine down to 175 ft/lbs, no more creaks for me! :D (others have gone up to 190 ft/lbs and been happy as well.)Probably to overcome manufacturing tolerances, they make them loose so they can move. That is my best guess, I'm going to loosen mine to the 100fp in hopes of eliminating my creaks.
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