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Hello all. I’m going to be installing a 3.5” lift soon and wondering if control arm drop brackets are worth it along with adjustable control arms? The kit I’m purchasing has all 8 adjustable arms, just not sure if the drop brackets would be worth adding.

I’m also wondering if the front upper track bar reinforcement bracket is worth it? I do want to do a sector shaft brace, most are built into the track bar bracket with the exception of Metalcloak who has them as 2 separate pieces. So I’m contemplating just purchasing the sector shaft brace from Metalcloak vs the brace and track bar bracket.
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The Jeep will ride and handle better with the drop brackets but they aren't required. We run them on both Jeeps lifted 3.5" and rarely ever scrape them off road. The metalcloak ones are plenty beefy to take contact with a rock without issue.
 

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I'd recommend them. They keep the roll center closer to stock which is safer and generally more comfortable.
 

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All you need is every suspension item I have in my signature. My triangular 4 link rear will be added soon.
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