{"product_id":"clayton-front-3-link-long-arm-upgrade-kit-xj-cor-4801513","title":"Clayton Off Road Front 3-Link Long Arm Upgrade Kit for 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIs This for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're running at least 6.5\" of lift on your XJ and want a complete front 3-link long arm upgrade kit with weld-on frame brackets, double-adjustable lower arms, and a single upper 3-link arm\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the complete front-half 3-link long arm upgrade kit for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ. Minimum 6.5\" of lift is required for floor clearance — do not install on builds with less than 6.5\" of lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want Currie Johnny Joints at the frame ends and GIIRO dual-durometer bushings at the axle ends on both the upper and lower arms\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Currie Johnny Joint provides 40° of unrestricted movement with Tough 88 urethane casing for shock absorption and NVH isolation; the GIIRO bushing at the axle end is maintenance-free, self-centering, and NVH-isolating for on-road comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou understand the XJ-specific installation sequence and axle truss restriction\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 3-link brackets must be fully welded before installing the crossmember in the vehicle — this is a sequence-critical step. The optional 3-link truss is compatible with the stock Dana 30 front axle only and will NOT work on aftermarket axles. Aftermarket axle owners must source a compatible truss separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Result\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete front-half 3-link long arm upgrade kit — weld-on front frame brackets, double-adjustable lower control arms, upper 3-link arm (LH\/RH threads), and hardware. Full front 3-link geometry conversion for XJ builds running 6.5\" or more of lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrie Johnny Joints at frame ends (40°, Tough 88 urethane) + GIIRO dual-durometer bushings at axle ends — maintenance-free, NVH-isolating, self-centering. Lifetime warranty on all control arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelding required. Minimum 6.5\" lift required for floor clearance. Optional 3-link truss fits stock Dana 30 only — NOT compatible with aftermarket axles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe COR-4801513 is Clayton Off Road's front 3-link long arm upgrade kit for the 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ. The kit includes weld-on front frame brackets, double-adjustable lower control arms, upper 3-link arm with LH\/RH threads, and all hardware. The 3-link front geometry eliminates the binding characteristics of the factory XJ 4-link upper arm arrangement at extreme suspension travel, providing maximum axle articulation for hardcore off-road use. The frame-end joints are Currie Johnny Joints — 40° of unrestricted movement with Tough 88 urethane casing for shock absorption and NVH isolation. The axle-end joints are GIIRO dual-durometer bushings — maintenance-free, self-centering, and NVH-isolating. The double-adjustable lower control arms allow precise geometry tuning for caster and arm length. The upper 3-link arm uses LH\/RH threads for quick length adjustment without removing the arm. A minimum of 6.5\" of lift is required for floor clearance — this kit is not suitable for builds with less than 6.5\" of lift. The 3-link brackets must be fully welded before installing the crossmember in the vehicle — this is a sequence-critical installation step. The optional 3-link truss is compatible with the stock Dana 30 front axle only and will NOT work on aftermarket axles — aftermarket axle owners must source a compatible truss separately. Lifetime warranty on all control arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAudit Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOR-4801513\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete Front 3-Link Long Arm Upgrade Kit — Front-Half System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeld-On Front Frame Brackets, Double-Adjustable Lower Control Arms, Upper 3-Link Arm (LH\/RH Threads), Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Lift Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\" — Required for Floor Clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame-End Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrie Johnny Joint — 40° Movement, Tough 88 Urethane Casing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle-End Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGIIRO Dual-Durometer Bushing — Maintenance-Free, NVH-Isolating, Self-Centering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 3-Link, LH\/RH Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Sequence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Link Brackets Must Be Fully Welded BEFORE Installing Crossmember in Vehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional 3-Link Truss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with Stock Dana 30 Front Axle ONLY — Will NOT Fit Aftermarket Axles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket Axles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMust Source Compatible Truss Separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime (All Control Arms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\" x 8\" x 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVerified Fitment (OFAS Standard)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ Fits 1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ — All Trims — Front 3-Link Long Arm Upgrade Kit, 6.5\" Minimum Lift Required\u003cbr\u003e❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ (1993–1998) — different front suspension architecture\u003cbr\u003e❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ (1999–2004) — different front suspension architecture\u003cbr\u003e❌ Does NOT fit Jeep Wrangler TJ\/LJ\/JK\/JL — different platform and front suspension architecture\u003cbr\u003e❌ Not suitable for builds with less than 6.5\" of lift — floor clearance requirement\u003cbr\u003e❌ Optional 3-link truss fits stock Dana 30 only — NOT compatible with aftermarket axles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fabrication Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum 6.5\" of lift required for floor clearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not install this kit on an XJ with less than 6.5\" of lift — the 3-link upper arm geometry will contact the floor without adequate lift height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSEQUENCE-CRITICAL: The 3-link brackets must be fully welded before installing the crossmember in the vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not attempt to install the crossmember before the brackets are fully welded out — partial welds or tack welds are not sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeld the front frame brackets and 3-link upper arm mount brackets per Clayton's installation instructions — verify position and angle before final weld-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter brackets are fully welded, install the crossmember in the vehicle per Clayton's installation instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the double-adjustable lower control arms and upper 3-link arm; set initial lengths per Clayton's geometry specifications for your lift height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional 3-link truss:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with the stock Dana 30 front axle only. Will NOT work on aftermarket axles — aftermarket axle owners must source a compatible truss for their specific axle before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet caster and pinion angle with the vehicle at ride height after full installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront alignment (caster, toe) must be verified after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all control arm hardware at ride height, not at full droop or compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWheel \u0026amp; Tire Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with standard XJ wheel and tire combinations at 6.5\" or more of lift. 3-link front geometry affects suspension travel and tire clearance — verify clearance at full droop and full compression with your specific tire size after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Question:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is your current lift height and front axle on the XJ? This kit requires a minimum of 6.5\" of lift for floor clearance — if you're running less, this kit is not suitable for your build. Also confirm your front axle: the optional 3-link truss fits the stock Dana 30 only and will NOT work on aftermarket axles. If you're running an aftermarket front axle, source a compatible truss before ordering.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clayton Off Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51651331817793,"sku":"COR-4801513","price":1297.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/COR-4801513_1-COR.jpg?v=1776528827","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/clayton-front-3-link-long-arm-upgrade-kit-xj-cor-4801513","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}