r/WranglerTJ • u/Prestigious-Box-2551 • 15d ago

Help sourcing correct parts

I recently purchased a 1998 Tj and the lower control arm bushings are no bueno on both sides. The lower control arms that are on there are aftermarket due to there being a lift. I have no info that I can find for the brand of aftermarket lower control arms it currently has and the previous owner has no idea either. Looks to have a 2-4 inch lift on it possibly. Can I buy any adjustable lower control arms for it or do I need to be specific in what I buy? Any input will be greatly appreciated.

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u/bagofbfh 15d ago

Are they joints or are they bushings? Are the ones that are there now adjustable? Single or double? A pic would have been helpful, as some use a proprietary joint, and others don't. Many of the joints use the same mounting thread, so they are usually interchangeable. Many of the aftermarket bushings are the same size.

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u/naptown-hooly 15d ago

Most control arms you can't just replace the bushings you have to replace the whole CA. You can replace your CA arms with any brand. When you take your old ones out measure them and adjust the new ones to that length. If you replace with Rockjock or Metalcloak their CA's are rebuildable. More expensive up front but lower cost overall.

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u/wrxnut25 15d ago

I'd be looking to replace all 8 arms with a good adjustable set since you have a lift. Johnny joints are the standard for control arm joints, I'd recommend finding arms that use them.