Do You Need Adjustable Control Arms?? Jeep Gladiator Core 4x4 Install

Welcome back to another video!
In this video im going a little more in-depth on the "whys" and "hows" about Adjustable Control arms.
Check out Core4x4.com and they are even giving 5% off using the code JKGG.
Installing a set of adjustable control arms is a fairly simple project, and we gain alot from them.
After installing the 1.5" teraflex leveling kit on my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, i wanted to add a set of front control arms to help add a little caster, as well as add some stronger components for offroading. I chose the Core4x4 arms for a few reasons, they are affordable, they are available in various powercoated colors, and they use Johnny Joints. Im a fan of Johnny joints on a Jeep like this because they are very versatile, great for offroad use (flex and misalignment) while still being quiet and soft on the street. Johnny joints are also very easy to rebuild if you ever need to replace them.
Like ive mentioned in various videos, we have offroad tested the Jeep Gladiator stock, as well as with 35s. Now that we have added a front bumper, winch, and control arms, its time to test it out offroading with 37s!!
So, in short. If you have a lifted Jeep (TJ,XJ,JK,JL,JT, or any Jeep with control arms) then i highly suggest a set of adjustable control arms. Even if your jeep is stock, this will be a great upgrade from factory components.
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[@JKGearandGadgets]

How much lift are you running on your Jeep? What control arms are YOU running? If you do need an upgrade, then Core4x4 is offering 5% off to you guys with the code “JkGG”

[@bradcallander7789]

JK Gear and Gadgets thanks I am trying to find an do the best set up for my JT Overland build an then do axels later, at least do good suspension, have a good Thanksgiving

[@mattmcdonough707]

I’m running a set of 8 teraflex adjustable arms with monster Jonny joints and 4 inch springs . Before the addition of the adjustable arms it rose terribly, after the arms much better along with teraflex track bars .

[@ifp123]

16-K mile JKU:4.5" AEV lift, 37's, stock axles, Tera Flex HD ball joints. Should I go for all lowers, or all 8 control arm to replace stock items? I've wheeled 4 times, moving up to blue, blue/black trails next month.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

With a 4.5” lift I would suggest starting to upgrade all 8 arms, or look into a long arm kit

[@dc5631]

I put a spacer for the hanger bearing I'm running 4.5 evo lift. It worked like a champ

[@Robstunner]

This is without question the best informative video on suspension I’ve seen without being mind numbing and boring. I already knew most of this stuff and still watched all of it. Great video!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you 🤘

[@joshberry4301]

I think there is room for more of these type of informative videos. Very informative and well articulated. 👍

[@ocampofitfammily1931]

Lifetime warranty.. no questions asked, you break it they replace...not bad

[@fremontwright7623]

440 likes, 2 dislikes. Don't take it personal Ben. The two dislikes are probably because Cassie isn't in the video.

[@Matt49er1]

What 1.5 inch spacers are you were you running front and rear?

[@KJsProjects]

Love my core4x4 short arms for my ZJ lift. I went with their tier 1 because I wanted rubber bushings as it was my daily driver. It was really nice to dial in the pinon angle. Shout out to them, my track bar came with a larger johny joint than what would fit the bracket. I called them up, they asked for a pic, and had a replacement to me in two days. Excellent product, excellent customer service, and their prices are very fair in my opinion. Edit, I'm running a 4.5 inch lift.

[@bsideadventures2180]

Thank's Ben you're hard work is very appreciated.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Ben thank you for the explanation on different options. Many folks never open the hood or look at the underside of their vehicles so they’re clueless as to how it all works... Really appreciate all of the upgrade videos you’ve been producing.

[@laakeaaulaumea6942]

Me and wife love watching your videos, we just got ourselves a gladiator and your videos helps us with what upgrades to do first and size tires for everyday used. Keep up the good job.

[@gasparm]

Excellent video. I purchased a Gladiator a few months back and this video was exactly what I needed to learn a little more about lifting it. Keep up with this great content and your channel is going to grow even more.

[@jakobwest4811]

I appreciate the longer informative videos. Great job as always Ben

[@cb.4409]

Your delivery and mannerisms, make your videos the most informative and easier to follow. Appreciate it and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@neilwheeler8533]

Man, this is probably the best tutorial on Jeeps I have ever watched...and I've watched dozens. Very well done. Im beginning an overhaul on my 2001 TJ and am very glad I found this video. Informative and straight to the point. Thanks!!

[@JP-ic1fi]

Thanks Ben, love your videos. I recently switched from Rubicon Express arms to Metalcloak adjustable front and rear, uppers and lowers along with their 3.5" lift. Jeep drives much better now.

[@fox351swap]

Great info for people who are new the jeep life and experienced offroaders

[@jasonfish4546]

This is why I love your videos. I literally typed in “do I need adjustable control arms?” And BAM you pop up yet again and explain it the best. Keep it up man!

[@80smxpro41]

Wow! This is by far the most informative video out there. I hope you do more like this explaining our Jeep's front to rear. Yes it's a little long but so informative we need more like this. Big like on this.

[@marcsciarrotta3109]

Awesome video! Your explanation was very easy to understand for a beginner such as myself. Thank you. I am going to order the whole set of T2 CAs. Was up in the air with the Rough Country, but you just sold me on the Core 4x4 set thanks to your thorogh explanation. Appreciate the time you took to do a great vid!! 🤘

[@Jonh741]

I had the same ones on my JK. Will also put them on my JL. Great company and great control arms. Love them!

[@Cman815]

Love your content Ben, I always find myself going back to your channel and gathering information from you to help my build. Thank you!

[@tyson8447]

Just purchased all 8 control arms for my TJ from core4x4 and used your code! Thank you for the information and the discount!

[@trjnsd6874]

Thank You for all this info and education! I was looking at Core4x4 arms because I drive a lowly WK Hemi, and with only a 2” spacer lift and larger than stock tires, my rear tires rub on the front edge of the rear wheel well. My suspension place suggested moving the rear axle back a bit, but didn’t know a company that made adjustable arms for the WK. Now I do, plus I have your video! Thanks for the soon to be used discount! This is my daily driver, but I have it off road a few times a year.

[@BILL_BO_jangles]

I really appreciate the long winded explanations and all the details.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

great job Ben, always a wealth of knowledge

[@coryhodge4043]

Awesome Video! I appreciate how clearly you are able to explain this. You really know your stuff man!

[@clevelandsmith8580]

Thank you so much for taking the time out to make this video my wife and I recently purchased a 2018 JL Sahara that came with a 2.5 inch rough country suspension lift and it drives like crap this video explains everything I didn't know looks like I'll be investing in adjustable control arms and trackbar

[@MangoTangoJKU]

I am running Core 4x4, TIER 4, front control arms on my JKU. 3.5" of lift. I am wanting to buy the rear arms soon. Great video Ben!

[@frankmccue6337]

Just developed depth wobble due to worn bushings. Great timing for this video. Just ordered a set. "THANKS" for the great vid

[@machine2747]

Bought a full set for my 2022 Gladiator after watching this. Thank you for all the useful info!

[@00ninja00]

Awesome video!! I like these type of videos because I learn a lot being a newb. Thanks!

[@scottxb]

Wow - Amazing video. You always do such a great job explaining things and make them seem simple! Nice job!

[@amingrullon3860]

You’re the man!!! Thank you for another great video. Very informative and entertaining. Love your channel.

[@drew6878]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to explain this. It helped me make the decision to get all 8 control arms.

[@dheerajshahdadpuri8340]

Thanks! I am planning to install control arms on my Gladiator and your video really helped me gain some vital knowledge.

[@TheOneSupremeBeing]

I needed this info when I first lifted my Jeep. Would have saved me time, money and frustration. Invaluable information for beginners. Nicely done! Thanks!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I’m hoping this will help out some new jeep owners, especially since a lot of gladiator owners are new to the Offroad side

[@TheOneSupremeBeing]

@@JKGearandGadgets I went with the Tier 3 btw. 3 years no issues. Rock solid.

[@rocklobsterjeeper4920]

This is great. I really appreciate your explanation of these concepts.

[@zacktravelstheworld]

Thanks for the video, bought a full set with your code for the Gladiator! Best video out there!

[@cavman250]

Wow! GREAT job of explaining this in a "layman's" type of way. A lot of people think this is a complicated mod, it really isn't. I have a 2018 Rubicon JL unlimited that I bought with a skyjacker 3.5 to 4.0 inch lift kit. I wasn't happy with the "drop" brackets they used in the kit. It eliminated the ground clearance that I gained with the new springs to a certain degree... I bought a complete set of Synergy adjustable control arms, got the spec control arm measurement per lift online, installed those babies and my JL is a beast off road! Nice video man! Love the Synergy control arms too with their Dual Durometer bushings!

[@mickelito07]

Fantastic explanation, very clear and easy understanding... reagrds from Mexico!

[@tazito1972]

You're the absolute best Ben💪

[@martinmartell2252]

best video I have seen on this subject. well done!

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Enjoying your channel. As a new JT owner, good info. Thanks for the video!

[@jasonsilverberg8327]

Running iron rock off road 3link on my xj with bout 6 inches of lift. Absolutely love them. Running stock control arms on my wife’s wj with a 3 in lift. Definitely gonna be looking at core 4x4 for adjustable front lowers for hers👍

[@adamrabideau2983]

Just ordered the tier 2 front lower control arms for my jk. Gonna do the rest within the next few weeks. Thanks for the video!

[@iDrum4God1]

Dude- your explanations are awesome, thank you. Personality on point, too.

[@original_silverdee]

Very cool, I’m gonna start with the lower control arms and see how that works out, thanks for the info, much appreciated

[@superMrCODman1]

bought a set of core 4x4 front LCAs and they are great!

[@kammcannon5206]

Your great at taking technical info and making it easy to put hands on for a novice like me

[@mikehoffman3690]

Helpful explanation. And the red control arms are a good look. We are running Teraflex Apline upper and lowers.

[@WilsonAbrego]

Awesome video dude. I appreciate the info provided in this video. Keep them coming.

[@auntjanet2346]

Ben I feel like you undersold these arms a little bit. Calling them "budget friendly" arms leaves a Rough Country taste in my mouth lol Core 4x4 are the real deal. Guys, if you just want a lift and big tires for the "look" the Tier 2 are your budget friendly option. If you want the real deal, beefy, beat on them, forged Johnny joints step up to the Tier 3 or Tier 4, they are great arms at a good price! Made in the USA and they all have an unbeatable "you break them, we replace them" lifetime warranty. Plus free shipping in the USA plus 5% off? You can't go wrong. I have no affiliation with Core 4x4, I've just owned them for four years and they've held up great.

[@BigRed804]

I must be missing something because I don’t see tier 2 for the gladiator and I don’t see free shipping with that code or any.

[@auntjanet2346]

@@BigRed804 This was posted over a year ago, so I guess they don't ship for free anymore. If you use the code "pajeeps1" you'll get 10% off vs 5, which will cover your shipping. And no, there is no Tier 2 for the Gladiator.

[@BigRed804]

@@auntjanet2346 awesome thank you!

[@slackers_unite]

Ben, thanks for this video. After I lifted my JL 3.5" with a Teraflex 3.5 ST3 lift, I knew that I needed some adjustable control arms. After doing some research and finding out that Core's parts are made here in the US and I trust that you wouldn't put trash on your rig, I just bought the full set of Tier 3 control arms using your discount code saved me $58...woo hoo!! Just got them today and man are these beefy. The video doesn't do the size justice. Along with free shipping and no tax for outside of Utah ordering & a lifetime replacement made this a no brainer. Thanks again and for all of the great videos..

[@HumanBean520]

Nice! Just got these same ones last week!

[@briandell3852]

Added Core4x4 control arms front and back to my TJ, even their base units are great!!

[@jimmyk2330]

Great video as always Ben, this info will help a lot of people. JKS 3.5” lift with their fixed front and rear lower control arms. My Jeep is a once a month or two off roader so ride is more important than flex right now. Will be upgrading the uppers here real soon. Once the Jeep isn’t a daily driver I will be upgrading the lowers to adjustables with johnies.

[@zacktravelstheworld]

How is the JKS with the full core arm kit? Mine is getting installed this week on my new Gladiator!

[@jimmyk2330]

@@zacktravelstheworld I don’t have the Core arms, I have the JKS Manufacturing arms, fixed lowers and adjustable uppers.

[@joegenshlea4605]

Best explanation on the interwebs! Thanks!

[@HowCoolRolls]

Great video Ben! I learned a ton, please do more of these basics vids 👍

[@Gray_Wolf33]

Nice video and great job explaining it all. I have the Teraflex LCA but the fixed length ones since we’re just running a 2.5” lift. Castor is about 4.5 which is ok I think, drives great on the highway.

[@childswill]

Great sales pitch because you convinced me. Of course I did some research and you can beat the lifetime warranty. I was set to use your discount code, but then noticed they offered a military discount and it was 10%. Sorry, but I’ve used your product codes before. Thanks for all the videos and entertainment, keep them coming.

[@BluJeep]

Thanks! Very clear and helpful so I can do it myself! Keep it up!

[@tommywainst7171]

Great video ben. Very basic, but important info

[@andrewcrane6020]

Love the content glad you had a great time out West

[@bill2401]

I was looking at core4x4 greatmprices love the gladiator.

[@rambokd]

Had these upper and lower on my TJ they were 👍

[@tompoh8860]

Love your channel! So informative. Learning a lot. Thank you sir

[@thewanderer577]

Excellent information! I’m running Mopar lift but see the need for better control arms cause I do serious rock crawling. Thanks!

[@trishalouonthedriveway6027]

I know it's a month old video, but thanks it was very helpful. I have a 99 XJ with a 3 inch lift and 31 inch BFG KOs (7 years old, definitely need new tires) The lift was put on by the previous owner and still has factory Control arms. I've been looking for new Lower Adjustable ones So thank you for the amazing info 😊

[@MOTOWNN]

I had Core4x4 tier 4 control arms and then went to a Clayton long arm kit on the WJ cant beat the quality of the Clayton kit

[@Family4Wheelin]

Great Info as always Ben!

[@unwrangler11]

Thanks for the install information, it was very helpful as I’m planning on a similar build.

[@aulorenzo1498]

Great video.. This is what us jeep owners need to see

[@aarsm9]

Great video! It cleared up my understanding.

[@michaelfrench1706]

Great Video! would love to see more in depth videos like this one

[@apexpredator_jku]

Nothing I can say about the comprehensive content that hasn't already been said but Ive noticed the overall production value has gotten so much tighter & clean...transitions, jump cuts, edits, angles, close ups etc....everything just seems more cohesive. Good stuff Benjamin!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you! Hopefully one day I’ll get a garage so I can make the videos even better. This winter is going to kill me lol

[@apexpredator_jku]

@@JKGearandGadgets the post production process is often the unsung "hero" of these videos. Shooting is the easy part, it's taking the raw footage, putting it in a pot and cooking it up for it's final presentation is where the tedious work is.

[@offroadjeep6035]

Ben's channel is on the threshold of blowing up. Aside from what you mentioned he can explain things in a way that even dummies like me can understand.

[@samsoncarr9950]

I knew something from CORE 4x4 was coming. Im running 3.5" lift on 35s. Just got their front tier 3 track bar for my jk and that thing is pure beef, tier 3 controll arms are coming soon. Perfect discount for the holidays.

[@garymolony8880]

Best information on jeep upgrades on utube. Yes i have moved to the dark side. I brought a JK. They not as popular in Aus than the US but wow they good off road. Not so much on road but i didnt buy it for that. Love your channel

[@moabwheeling]

Great explanation on how control arms work and if you need them or not Ben. I use adjustable Rubicon express control arms upper and lower and for what type of 4 wheeling I do they work just fine . Looking forward to your next video Ben . Until next time take care .

[@davidwells3662]

Enjoy following both y'alls channels.

[@Scott-1903]

Great info thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I have Clayton Offroad's 2.5" Overland lift that I am getting ready to install.

[@ElitehustleM]

Another great video ben!!! Thx man!

[@tonystark19631]

Great video explaining control arms. I think you just sold me a set for my JT!

[@miguelmarlowe6]

Very well thought out and explained, thanks.

[@lesszabo5625]

Really like your videos, great information. I have the Skyjacker 3.5in. lift and it drives and flexes fantastic. The lift is on a Gladiator

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Yes.. I would love some, can I afford the upgrade, probably not. Great video mate

[@stevenmeszaros1641]

Just bought front and back tier 4 including both track bars. Waiting for shipment and should be in by Thursday

[@robertfoster2531]

Dude. Great job. Really appreciate it. Rob

[@TexaSteven]

I just got a 2020 Jeep 2 door sport, yeah the cheapest one I could get. But I did add the 2” Mopar lift with 35” KM3’s. I really like the height but I do think I need a better track bar and maybe some upgraded control arms like the ones you just installed because I feel like there is a lot of play in the steering going around curves making it a little white knuckle while driving. And I’d like to add some JKS quick disconnects for it as well. But you make all the mods look so easy to install I’m jealous of your skills man.

[@muddertruker]

Awesome video! I learnt a lot about lift kits now! Please do some more ‘dumbed down’ videos! Cheers!

[@mayhemmuscle1616]

Amazing video! Everything I wanted to know. 👌🏾

[@09GOStang]

Thanks for the info! I'm a new Jeeper. Have a Willys that I cut the fenders on with 33's. Looking to lift it a little more and eventually 35's. Pretty sure all the suspension is stock. Thanks again.

[@danhambrick6331]

Been waiting for this one.You have been wearing their hat for a while.

[@mickeythompson8770]

as with a normal pinion angle at a minus 2 to 3 degrees..its been a long time but awesome vid bro!!!!

[@crwallis2208]

I'm running Core 4x4 on the rear of my lj and Rubicon Express fronts have held up well

[@EngineerPrepper]

Very well explained... great job.

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Gotta love the death wobble..Lol..Just purchased a set of Core 4x4 tier 4 w/bend for 98 ram diesel bent my stock ones.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

U could mark center line of hub transferred on to tape onto fender w/plumb line, then to put it as close to original back. Instrument operator surveyor button pusher last trade.

[@RMAC81]

Great Video.. I have a full set of Tier 3's for my JKU. Just haven't found the time to get them installed

[@kertiszman]

Another great video explained here. I did a 3.5” lift on my JT 6mths ago and having a pop noise coming from passenger front side. I have check all nuts from installation to tie rod and even replaced steering stabilizer and I am using steer smart yeti XD drag link. I know all parts have been bolted down to spec. Here’s my issue…as I said popping noise, passenger side. I change only the lower control arms on front end. I haven’t done it yet but I feel like after watching this video I now need to replace all control arms with adjustable ones. Hopefully it will correct my issue.

[@rickyeager354]

thanks for the lesson, love your channel

[@drillbittreed10]

Wow this video blew my mind. I didn't know there was a lot to this. Will I do this on my own maybe. I have a 2012 JK Sahara 4 door.also glad to see you didn't dig up the yard again lol.

[@garylowzik9187]

Thanks for the great information. really helpful.