Sorry if its a noob question, but how would you go about gaining more flex with a 3" lift, of course removing swaybars but what else could you do, if u switched out the stock lca would that help? Again this might sound stupid but could u make a long arm setup work with a 3" they havr em for 4.5" lifts thats only 1.5" more.

 

Softer springs will help.

 

I think the LAs would hit the curve in the unibody but I'm sure you could slot the frame but thats probably more work than you're looking to do.

Softer springs and some better LCAs would be the best upgrades.

 

Why do you need more flex from your 3"?

You can only get so much...

 

What would be good lca's for a 3 lift

 

Rough country has a nice set.

 

if you have a 4.5" lift short arm lift and upgrade to long arms you get more flex dont you?

 

Usually yes.

Honestly best people to ask if you can put LAs on a 3" kit is Grimus on here(from RC) or Eric at staangs fab, www.staangsfab.com

 

There is a difference between 3" and 4.5" lifts.

But yes, you are correct. So why not move to a different lift?

 

Coil Springs don't really effect flex. If you look at alot of pictures that tire will hang down to the point the spring is not even touching the body anymore on alot of people's long arm trucks. The tire will travel the same path as far as the control arms move. Right up until it hits a fender well or bump stop, and right on down until something stops it, like the bottom of the control arm swing or the shock being fully extended. Spring does not change control arm travel. Longer control arms, or control arm drop brackets will, but you'll have trouble finding any pre-made for a 3" lift. Most people with 3" lifts and long arms make their own long arms.

 

So if I, upgraded the lca's to the ones like rc offeres would I gain flex?

 

Get some flex link uppers and lower and you'll get a good amount more flex out of it. the factory control arms are a big limiting factor in how much travel there is.

 

yes if you get adjustable ones with flexable ends. on the axle side you need to redo the mounts with a johnny type joint in mount to really get some flex

 

I just lookd on the rc website it says there adj. Control arms are for 4-6.5" lift.

 

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