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drop bracket + flex + uca's

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by KingofRedwood, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Aug 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM
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    Anyone in here with experience in drop bracket flex? I got 6" pro comp lift and Im looking to upgrade icon CO's and UCA's. I've heard drop bracket reduce the flex and I'm not sure if the Icon UCA's will be more than enough for the lift. I like the look of Icon UCA but I don't want to waste the bucks for other stuffs.

    LR UCA's is the option
    Not sure TC UCA's because I"ve heard the "squeak" complaint

    Any input will be very appreciated
     
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  2. Aug 14, 2011 at 10:13 PM
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    I've heard that DB lifts reduces front flex, and went with a 3" because of that reason.
    Bump for more info :popcorn:
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2011 at 10:17 PM
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    With a drop bracket don't your alignment specs stay the same? I'm not quite sure how that all works out..but if they do then you won't even need new upper control arms. However if you do get an adjustable coilover and crank it you should probably invest in a pair.
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2011 at 10:17 PM
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    I wouldnt waste the money on icon uca's. Stick with TC they are a proven company and the majority love them.
     
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  5. Aug 14, 2011 at 10:23 PM
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    grease your bushings and use triflow on the uniball and even the TC long travel kit is silent.
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2011 at 11:09 PM
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    I got the light racing uca's and there adjustable like the icon's just not as pretty, oh and half the price. I also have king coils. My alinement is now spot on.
     
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  9. Aug 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM
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    I know everyone love TC but I also heard people complaint about TC they squeak after a while. I'm not sure it is different if I'm on road only.
     
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  10. Aug 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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    My TC's have been silent for almost 4 years now.....Still on the original Uniballs too.....
     
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    the truck wandering too much and I did some research around and people said replacing uca's will help.
     
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    how lovely it is to have whole punch of you responding to my concern. I'm kinda business right now at work... will read up and if I have more questions to ask. Thanks guys
     
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