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ICON Tubular Unibal UCAs Question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ROGU3 PR3DATOR, Jan 21, 2012.

  1. Jan 21, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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    ROGU3 PR3DATOR

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    I've got an ICON stage 2 on my truck right now,and would like to not mix and match suspension parts. That said I was looking into getting Light Racing UCA's because of the adjustment options they allow for camber/castor. Anyone know if the ICON Tubular UCAs are adjustable in a similar fashion? Or are they closer to Total Chaos UCAs? I PMd a guy that is supposed to be a vendor for them on here but got no response.
     
  2. Jan 21, 2012 at 2:59 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    They are like the TC UCA's
     
  3. Jan 21, 2012 at 5:13 PM
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    Thanks. Bummer though. Back to the Light Racing I guess. Anyone running the ICONs?
     
  4. Jan 21, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    No "Bummer" about it. UCA's either get teh alignment right, or dont. TC's get the alignment spot on. Yes, the LR's give more adjustments, but you dont need them. Get the 2* + of Caster, and .2* Camber, and you never have to adjust the ball joint again.
     
  5. Jan 21, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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    So with the TCs you adjust the ball joint during install or something which allows for proper alignment? I'm not too familiar with suspensions in general.
     
  6. Jan 21, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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    chris4x4

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    With the TC's, you just install them, and get it aligned. No messing with the uniball. Same with teh Icons.
     
  7. Jan 21, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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    So whats the point of adjustables if the uniball ones are just install and align?
     
  8. Jan 21, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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    The LR's are less expensive, and "can" be adjusted more precisely if desired.
     
  9. Jan 21, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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    by "can be adjusted" do you mean, Sure you can adjust them, but its not really necessary?
     
  10. Jan 22, 2012 at 11:27 PM
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    Bump for more info
     
  11. Jan 23, 2012 at 6:16 AM
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    I have the ICON/Donohoe billet UCA on a 4WD 2008.
    The truck holds alignment very well, and we have beaten it pretty hard a number of times in Baja.
    Have no experience with the tubular - the billets do look good, also.
     
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    Bump more info on the icon uca's!
     

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