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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4Wheelin4Banger, Jan 15, 2013.

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  1. Apr 3, 2015 at 11:12 AM
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    OZ-T

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    What made you decide JBA over the LR UCA's your Cromness ?
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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    The JBAs are more $$ and are not adjustable :confused:
    Maybe he likes the color of the JBA :cool:
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2015 at 11:51 AM
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    Thx.

    Color is okay by me :D. I think they are stronger based on the images I saw.


    • Beefy construction,
    • lifetime warranty,
    • easily obtainable replacement parts.
    Also,

    • I've seen some broken LR UCA's...
    • While the LR UCA is nice for adjustability, I don't think It's necessary for the alignment numbers I want i.e. 0,0,2.5, etc.
    • LR UCA's are less cost, so there is an advantage there...


    I think they are both good options.



    I will try them.
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2015 at 11:58 AM
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    I was reading the JBA UCA thread on here and I personally don't get how the Moog balljoint nor the OEM bushings are any easier to get than the LR UCA balljoint or LR UCA SpecRide bushings you can buy seperately

    Not bashing the JBA product at all , just that " advantage " didn't seem like that much of an advantage at all
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2015 at 12:06 PM
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    ^Makes sense to me. :)

    Is the LR UCA ball joint greasable? The JBA moog ball joint is serviceable with a zerk grease fitting, so that's desirable for me.
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2015 at 12:07 PM
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    Ah , that makes sense , good to know

    Looking forward to see how they work out for you
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2015 at 1:20 PM
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    Allright. Got all the goods ordered. :bananadance: I ended up using four different vendors to save on cost. I hope they, and the freight carriers, do their jobs right.

    In a few weeks I'm going to dig a grave and bury my old suspension.

    Negative arch for the win :rolleyes: (truck is unloaded, no passengers).

    IMG_20150331_185028_b27d21bb528b18a0f920273f9017439bb44db72d.jpg
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2015 at 1:25 PM
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    Are your axle shims pin through or slide in style ?
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2015 at 2:04 PM
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    Pin through, steel shim from wheelers, comes with longer center pin.
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Apr 7, 2015 at 8:07 AM
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    That was with stock 265/70/16 tires. And the rear was just shy of 3 inches of lift, front about 2.5 inches.
     
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  12. Apr 7, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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    So I'm a total newb at this so I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. I've got a 2012 DCSB with no armor and will be getting the complete emu lift from wheelers with sport shocks, 887s, u bolt flip, dakars etc. I am also getting LR uca for it. Is there anything else I might need such as the extra leaf for the dakars or bump stops?
     
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  13. Apr 7, 2015 at 11:46 AM
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    Let some air out of those suckers and get some compression up a rock, and they'll rub ;)
     
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  14. Apr 7, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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    When you say, alignment numbers you "want", could you please explain. I recently got an alignment at the dealer and did not quite hit those specs (posted below). Could my alignment have been done "better"?

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. Apr 7, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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    Your alignment is good. :thumbsup:

    After I put my new suspension on, I'm going to bring it to the alignment shop and tell them I want:

    • "0" Camber
    • "0" Toe
    • About 2.2 Caster
    Generally speaking camber and toe misalignment is what wears out tires fast, so you'll want those as close to "0" as possible.
     
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  16. Apr 7, 2015 at 4:14 PM
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    Copy that! Thanks. Don't want to be screwing up these new shoes.
     
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  17. Apr 7, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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    I was really impressed with how fast they filled and shipped my order... Too bad they screwed my order to hell and back!

    I ordered 60091 rears... I knew something was wrong when I took them out of the box and they had ring bushing mounts on both ends! Look at the box and it turns out they sent me 60097 shocks!

    On the fronts, I ordered sku OMEN140s Nitrocharger shocks. And they sent me sku OME90000 Nitrocharger Sport shocks.

    On the Dakar leafs, I received two (-) leafs... I was expecting to receive a (+), or at least a (o) to combat Taco lean. Will two (-) leafs be an issue? Should I send one back and ask for a (+) or an (o)?

    Damn it!!!
     
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  18. Apr 7, 2015 at 6:45 PM
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    Installed my kit this weekend and picked up new wheels/tires on Monday. Super happy with the kit so far. Went with 887 no spacers, 90021, Dakar, Light Racing UCA, CB drop, ProComp 7032, and Duratrac 265/75/r16. Got roughly 3" all around.

    [​IMG]

    I have a ridiculously small vibration from 8-12MPH. I have to be paying extremely close attention to notice it. Thinking I need a 3 Degree shim. Opinions?

    Also, seeing some steering wheel vibration at 70mph. Think my tires weren't balanced well.
     
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  19. Apr 7, 2015 at 6:52 PM
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    Truck looks really good!
     
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  20. Apr 7, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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    Yes sir
    Can't answer your questions, truck looks solid though :drool:
     
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