Total Chaos UCA how-to Install

SILVER06TRD · 09-14-2008, 08:12 PM

Got the total chaos uca's intalled this weekend. With help from Chris it took about 2hrs with only a few minor bumps. They make a night and day difference compared to stock and allow for proper alignment and ride quality. These were installed on my 06 TRD with skyjacker coilovers and AAL's.

go over the instructions and ensure you have all your parts.

note: for some reason my zerks were difficult to get started and hard to tighten. they were actually 3/8. take your time and don't strip em, i did and had to get some generic metric one's at auto zone..the went in by easily by hand.

supplied 3/8 zerk

auto zone one's on the left compared.

start by removing the wheels and placing the truck up on some stands.
remove this bracket (10mm) and un-bend the clips that hold the line.

remove some of the rubber shroud to give yourself some room to see and work. it's easy to just pop it over the plastic clips.

remove the ball joint bolt (19mm)

loosen the top nut (22mm)

you will have to bend the inner fender well just a bit to get the top bolt out. don't worry...it's not as bad as it sounds. use some channel locks and take you time. it helps to have someone look down from the top and guide where to bend. to work the bolt out Chris used a hammer and a 1/4" extension. as you tap it out you may need to continue to bend it some more. just bend as you go so you can see exactly where you're at.

note: remember that when you put the bolt back in; you'll be putting it back in from the rear. so, it's ok if it wedges a bit against the fender when you tap it out.

once you get it out, install it the reverse of the way to you took it out so that it's easier to get in.

install the assembled arm, put the bolt in from the rear and tighten to 83ft lbs

install the ball joint bolt, collars and washers..be sure to review the instructions so you have the correct order.

we used used zip ties to attach the line back to the arm. double check to be sure it will have enough movement free play.

it's basically the same thing on the diver side. here are some more pics of where to bend, how to feed the upper bolt and the finished product.

note: see if you catch it?? one of our bumps

bend here

re-install your upper bolt the opposite way.

align and enjoy....if you want em i have my alignment numbers hit me up and i'll post em. all the credit goes to Chris 4x4 awesome bro! thanks again

jolayiv · 09-14-2008, 08:16 PM

Great write up!

SILVER06TRD · 09-14-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jolayiv

Great write up!

SF devil....thanks

chris4x4 · 09-14-2008, 08:33 PM

Nice write up, Lenard!
I had a great time! We had alot of laughs wich Im sure was the cause for the delays we encountered.

One thing to note: WHen re installing the bolt on the driverside, be carefull when working around the fuel lines near the cab. The bolt will be up against them, just be carfull not to bend or damage the lines.

tacomaman06 · 09-14-2008, 08:37 PM

great write up man!!! sounds like you and chris had a kickass saturday!!!

luk8272 · 09-14-2008, 08:43 PM

Great job fellas. Looks great.

SILVER06TRD · 09-14-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

great write up man!!! sounds like you and chris had a kickass saturday!!!

thanks bro....

Ridgerunner · 09-15-2008, 07:06 PM

RIGHTON Chris!!!!! Truly a gentleman here AND we are lucky to have him and his expertise in this group!!!!

By the way-what are the benefits of these new UCA's over stock-and should I put em on my '01?

tacomaman06 · 09-15-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

RIGHTON Chris!!!!! Truly a gentleman here AND we are lucky to have him and his expertise in this group!!!!

By the way-what are the benefits of these new UCA's over stock-and should I put em on my '01?

hey uncle frank......the uca's allow for correct alignment angles when you lift a truck. you probably dont need it for a stock setup, but it may make a difference in the ride.

Ridgerunner · 09-15-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

hey uncle frank......the uca's allow for correct alignment angles when you lift a truck. you probably dont need it for a stock setup, but it may make a difference in the ride.

AH OK T-thanks

I like it just the way it is anyways-I guess ol unk is gittin older

tacomaman06 · 09-15-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

AH OK T-thanks

I like it just the way it is anyways-I guess ol unk is gittin older

nah......not older.......wiser

!!! in the case....im gettin older too......i need sleep soon!!!

Ridgerunner · 09-15-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

nah......not older.......wiser

!!! in the case....im gettin older too......i need sleep soon!!!

HAA thanks neph

chris4x4 · 09-15-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

AH OK T-thanks

I like it just the way it is anyways-I guess ol unk is gittin older

To add: when used with longer shocks and springs, you get more travel.

tacomaman06 · 09-15-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

To add: when used with longer shocks and springs, you get more travel.

yep.....thanks for covering the bases brotha!!! i knew i was missing something!!

ksj · 11-23-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by silver06trd

note: see if you catch it?? one of our bumps

Installed it upside down once, eh?

I biggest bump I had was when I tapped the bolt in and it knocked the second sleeve and the last 1/2 bushing out (bolt installed from the top). Had to take it all out again to reinstall the bushing and sleeve...

roxspin72 · 11-23-2008, 08:33 PM

I will have to save this one in my fav. What about them C/O... Never knew skyjacker made those. How much, and how do they perform???

chris4x4 · 11-23-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ksj

Installed it upside down once, eh?

I biggest bump I had was when I tapped the bolt in and it knocked the second sleeve and the last 1/2 bushing out (bolt installed from the top). Had to take it all out again to reinstall the bushing and sleeve...

I belive that was the one Silver06TRD did. We were haveing a good time jokeing around and all, and werent paying enough attention. I quickly realized the problem though, before it was installed.

09-14-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
SILVER06TRD Junior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9035 Location: AZ Posts: 15 06 TRD 2006 Access Cab Manual V-6 de-badged, color matched grill, trd intake, trd short shifter, 3" skyjacker coilovers, rear aal, doug thorley long tube and y-pipe, trd cat back, uni-chip	Total Chaos UCA how-to Install Got the total chaos uca's intalled this weekend. With help from Chris it took about 2hrs with only a few minor bumps. They make a night and day difference compared to stock and allow for proper alignment and ride quality. These were installed on my 06 TRD with skyjacker coilovers and AAL's. go over the instructions and ensure you have all your parts. note: for some reason my zerks were difficult to get started and hard to tighten. they were actually 3/8. take your time and don't strip em, i did and had to get some generic metric one's at auto zone..the went in by easily by hand. supplied 3/8 zerk auto zone one's on the left compared. start by removing the wheels and placing the truck up on some stands. remove this bracket (10mm) and un-bend the clips that hold the line. remove some of the rubber shroud to give yourself some room to see and work. it's easy to just pop it over the plastic clips. remove the ball joint bolt (19mm) loosen the top nut (22mm) you will have to bend the inner fender well just a bit to get the top bolt out. don't worry...it's not as bad as it sounds. use some channel locks and take you time. it helps to have someone look down from the top and guide where to bend. to work the bolt out Chris used a hammer and a 1/4" extension. as you tap it out you may need to continue to bend it some more. just bend as you go so you can see exactly where you're at. note: remember that when you put the bolt back in; you'll be putting it back in from the rear. so, it's ok if it wedges a bit against the fender when you tap it out. once you get it out, install it the reverse of the way to you took it out so that it's easier to get in. install the assembled arm, put the bolt in from the rear and tighten to 83ft lbs install the ball joint bolt, collars and washers..be sure to review the instructions so you have the correct order. we used used zip ties to attach the line back to the arm. double check to be sure it will have enough movement free play. it's basically the same thing on the diver side. here are some more pics of where to bend, how to feed the upper bolt and the finished product. note: see if you catch it?? one of our bumps bend here re-install your upper bolt the opposite way. align and enjoy....if you want em i have my alignment numbers hit me up and i'll post em. all the credit goes to Chris 4x4 awesome bro! thanks again

09-14-2008, 08:16 PM	#2
jolayiv A witty saying proves nothing Joined: Aug 2008, #8757 Location: Eastern N.C. Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 156 07 DC TRD 4x4 Off-Road 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 AVS Vent Guards, Rear TSB, Hose clamp MOD, Locker MOD, Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow	Great write up! __________________ Semper Fidelis ~Wish List: Weathertech floor liners, 5100's all around, Re-tint windows, and 265/75-16's.

09-14-2008, 08:33 PM	#4
chris4x4 Western Aliance: Fix it Division Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tempe ,Az Posts: 4,671 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate	Nice write up, Lenard! I had a great time! We had alot of laughs wich Im sure was the cause for the delays we encountered. One thing to note: WHen re installing the bolt on the driverside, be carefull when working around the fuel lines near the cab. The bolt will be up against them, just be carfull not to bend or damage the lines. __________________ The simplest solutions are often the most clever..............they are also usually wrong.

09-14-2008, 08:37 PM	#5
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 11,070 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	great write up man!!! sounds like you and chris had a kickass saturday!!! __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockemoney decals and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

09-14-2008, 08:43 PM	#6
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,755 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	Great job fellas. Looks great. __________________

09-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#8
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11-23-2008, 08:33 PM	#16
roxspin72 Enjoying my addiction Joined: Feb 2008, #4659 Gender: Guy Posts: 723 Speedway Blue, TRD SP/PKG #1: 4X4, 6 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0 L Coming soon: ??? Rear shocks, w/Dakar 2.25" Leaf Pack. 4.56 Gear, TC UCA's, Diff drop.	Nice write up: I will have to save this one in my fav. What about them C/O... Never knew skyjacker made those. How much, and how do they perform??? __________________ *2008 TRD Sport 4X4 Access Cab* UNDER CONSTRUCTION Just Facing My Addiction!!!

11-23-2008, 08:51 PM	#18
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