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New UCA's installed...did it lower my truck a little???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 375taco, Nov 14, 2010.

  1. Nov 14, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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    375taco

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    I just installed the Built Right UCA's and that was a pain in the ass, but I wasnt rubbing cab mounts before now i am...I went with the OME lift. I installed the coilovers and I rubbed so I added a 1" top plate spacer and It was awesome a little higher in the front but after a little breaking in and wear of 5k miles it leveled out a little bit. Well yesterday I installed my UCA's and it seems like the front is a little lower....? Im rubbing cab mounts again and it sits level when the front was a little higher before...am I inagining things or is this normal? I didnt think it was possible because the shock is connected to the LCA and the frame...guideance or info. Thanks
     
  2. Nov 14, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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    907taco

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    ultimate lift kit ( toytec ) ome dakar leaf pack , w/ extended length billies, LR uca's, Pro comp 7089s, KM2's 285 70 17, neoprene seat covers, weather techs, CBI sliders w/kickout, URD ss, cab mount chop, VHT night shade tint>tails,3rd B-light. Debadged. Grillecraft grille, rear diff breather mod. CBI Moab front bumper, warn M8000 winch, HID kragens 7", Hella's micro fogs. retrofit headlights HIDS, LED solutions maps/license! 886 back up light mod,
    got any pics. sounds like it settled a bit. I just recently installed my ultimat lift with LR uca's, mine settled a bit after install, i am running 265 75 16 tires, i have a small rub issue because of it, just waiting to for it to settle more before i raise mine back up to 3" of lift. I think your right about uca should not have lowered your truck at all, I am guessing it your truck settled some more, BTW what size tire are you running.
     
  3. Nov 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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    OP: Did you get an alignment?
     
  4. Nov 14, 2010 at 1:02 PM
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    The issue is with the UCAS the added caster allows you to have the proper alignment. Now that moved the tire back in the wheel well where it is supposed to be, but the cab mount is in the way. If you have your alignment specs and your tire size I can help you fix it.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2010 at 2:21 AM
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    i am taking it in today to get the alignment done. 33x12.50R17 w/ 4.47 backspacing... ill let you know how it goes after agignment. i know the UCA's will change the alignment when i install them. thanks for the info
     
  6. Mar 15, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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    Question for you. I just got my 3" Pro Comp lift installed. Had stock UCA and recently added LR UCA and now my rubbing is much worse than before. Here's the specs:
    275/70/18,
    and Alignment specs are
    Front left -0.2 Camber
    Front left 2.4 Caster
    Front left 0.07 Toe

    Front Right -0.2 Camber
    Front Right 2.8 Caster
    Front Right 0.05 Toe

    Any help will be much appreciated. Not sure where to go from here. But when I turn too fast or go up driveway it rubs and my traction control sometimes beeps...Not fun.

     

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