Express AWD control arm options

[stuntman mike]

Hey gang,
I was talking to my buddy while installing my insulation this past week about my suspension lift (torsion key and shocks). I mentioned the stock control arms/ball joints could be a weak link when it comes to the upgrades that are common for these vans. He suggested I look into Cognito parts, well I used Rockauto for my parts reference and was pleasantly suprised by the options they had for lifted applications. Cognito had pretty parts, but at a performance shop price of $570/pr. The options on Rockauto have single control arms from $30-$180 that offer +2 degress if camber or adjustable +/-3 degrees of camber/caster.

I am prepping a new set of wheels and shopping for rubber. If I can get better geometry from new control arms, it could save the tires some odd wear, right? Maybe even ride better, I dunno just thinking.
I haven't seen anyone mention using different control arms. Did I miss a thread?

 

[Scotty D]

These moog arms are the ones I am planning on installing once I get back from baja
RK80826 .
Unless this thread produces something better that is

 

[stuntman mike]

These moog arms are the ones I am planning on installing once I get back from baja
RK80826 .
Unless this thread produces something better that is

Any update on the control arms?

 

[kntr]

I'm curious too. New tires are going on Thursday.

 

[Teacher88]

What did u guys go with and did it make a difference?

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[stuntman mike]

I did the moog arms. Probably didnt need the extra camber adjustment as mild as the suspension upgrade was. At least they're clean.

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[Scotty D]

I did the moog arms. Probably didnt need the extra camber adjustment as mild as the suspension upgrade was. At least they're clean.

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How are you liking that combination? Did you do a 2 or 3 inch lift?
I still have not gotten around to doing mine yet and need to order in some parts!

 

[stuntman mike]

I forgot to take measurements before the van went up on the lift, but I think it was only 2"ish. I used different torsion keys, 4/1 rear leaf springs (discovered that's all the brake lines would allow regarding travel), and the +2" bilstein 5100 shocks. 275/70-17 BFG KO2. The van was smooth before the change as OEM parts were only 4-5yrs old. If anything, I think it might be a little stiffer now. I usually keep it pretty empty, but can load up a week's worth of camping gear and a dirt bike on occasion without much change.

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[Scotty D]

I forgot to take measurements before the van went up on the lift, but I think it was only 2"ish. I used different torsion keys, 4/1 rear leaf springs (discovered that's all the brake lines would allow regarding travel), and the +2" bilstein 5100 shocks. 275/70-17 BFG KO2. The van was smooth before the change as OEM parts were only 4-5yrs old. If anything, I think it might be a little stiffer now. I usually keep it pretty empty, but can load up a week's worth of camping gear and a dirt bike on occasion without much change.

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Yeah , I was able to do about 2 inches with the stock a arms but my alignment guy said the camber was maxed out.
I have heard those shocks are very stiff . I wonder how they will do on washboard.