Camburg experience?

mjp2 · Nov 3, 2009

chris4x4 said: ↑

Im not so sure about the 1.25" uniball offering more than the 1" versions.....Seems the 1.25" Uni. hits the spring before the 1" ones do......
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It's mostly on the up-travel that the gains are seen.

When I was running 1" uniballs I mangled the uniball housing by compressing the suspension too much. I actually got the UCAs to contact the inner fenderwell when running the Light Racing Jounce Shocks in place of the standard bumpstops.

With the larger uniball it should allow that much compression without the binding I had with the 1" ones. I've seen pictures of the Tacoma suspension cycled both with the 1" and 1.25" UCAs and the larger uniballs do give a bit more travel.

Of course, everything else has to be set up just right to take advantage of it and not everyone will cycle the suspension enough to warrant the upgrades.

chris4x4 · Nov 3, 2009

mjp2 said: ↑

It's mostly on the up-travel that the gains are seen.

When I was running 1" uniballs I mangled the uniball housing by compressing the suspension too much. I actually got the UCAs to contact the inner fenderwell when running the Light Racing Jounce Shocks in place of the standard bumpstops.

With the larger uniball it should allow that much compression without the binding I had with the 1" ones. I've seen pictures of the Tacoma suspension cycled both with the 1" and 1.25" UCAs and the larger uniballs do give a bit more travel.

Of course, everything else has to be set up just right to take advantage of it and not everyone will cycle the suspension enough to warrant the upgrades.
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Thanks Mike.

mjp2 · Nov 3, 2009

chris4x4 said: ↑

Thanks Mike.
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It's nice to be questioned every now and then. Keeps me honest.

chris4x4 · Nov 3, 2009

mjp2 said: ↑

it's nice to be questioned every now and then. Keeps me honest.
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lol!....

AriZonaD54 · Nov 27, 2009

I have Camburg's UCAs and I'll be removing them shortly. They are bullet proof and perform well, but they squeek and for some reason it drives me bonkers. Ive tried greasing 'em up and it helps, but not entirely. Probably going to LR UCAs or TC.

sandbagger · Aug 20, 2011

Bullets[OP] said: ↑

First, let me thank everyone for their input! You've all been really helpful!

Now let me answer a couple pretty valid questions and for the record I didn't take any offense or ill will from any of the questions. All were valid and helpful.
I think this quote from DrRabbitFurHead sort of addressed most of the questions asked so I'll use it. But If I've forgotten something let me know.

I think Dr nailed the points about how he listed how most of us look at our choices. I never considered the TC UCA's because of their price. I also didn't give much consideration to the Icon's for the same reason, out of my price range and I'm probably not that kind of off road driver that needs that kind of equipment. I stick mostly to Forestry Roads because I'm too afraid of hurting my expensive truck!
So I looked into the Camburg's and Light Racing because of their pricing and seemed they would correct any alignment issues caused by the lift kit. I only intend on ever lifting my taco 3" no more. I finally settled on the LR UCA's because they were a little less expensive and I'd read a few threads on them with some pretty happy TW members commenting about their LR UCA's.
However, I came across a good deal on some purchased but never installed Camburg UCA's. This lead me to wanting to get some opinions from those who own them about their thoughts and if any of them would state they would get something different next time.

Basically, I'm on a budget and trying to do the best I can with it. But didn't want to buy some Camburgs just because I found a deal but have been better off with the LR.

Now ya'all now where I'm coming from. Feel free to chime in again!
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I just installed a set of camburg 1.25" uniball UAA's on my 2010 Tacoma with 3" lift and 33" BFG KM2 Muds and it wont line up.
I can only get 1.9 - 2.0 degrees on the caster, and cant get 0 degrees camber with the eccentrics on the lower arms maxed out.
I called camburg and talked about it, and they said, yes this happens and that I needed to send the arms back to be modded by putting heim joints on the other end in place of the bushings, at a cost of $500 !
Needless to say Im a bit po about it because camburg said the 1.25" UAA's would correct any alignment problems with a 3" lift, and big tires.
Now I wish I had bought the TC's

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