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Any body found these or other good LR UCAs for a good or better price?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 12taco, Jan 22, 2016.

  1. Jan 22, 2016 at 5:58 AM
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    I found these Fabtech Uniball UCAs on www.headstrongoffroad.com for $575.99 and was wondering if thats a great price or some where else has them for better or even a different set that might be better for a better price just want to see some options and opinions! I have a 2012 Tacoma SR5 4x4 to be lifted 3" inches in the front and 1" in the back "ReadyLift SST kit" not gonna be doing "Offroading" just hunting driving through fields and very light stuff DD also. Help Please!
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  2. Jan 22, 2016 at 6:04 AM
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    1. Those are not "LR" (Light Racing, a brand name) UCAs, but I'm sure they are of perfectly good quality.

    2. For the uses you mention, I wouldn't suggest uni balls. They require much more maintenance, and tend to be much noisier, than ball joint UCAs.

    3. In that price range, you should look at LR UCAs and JBA UCAs.
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2016 at 6:08 AM
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    Thanks sorry for the ignorance pretty much new to lifting and anything with suspension any suggestions on places to look?
     
  4. Jan 22, 2016 at 6:12 AM
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    Light Racing Upper Control Arm Set for 05+ Tacoma
    $485.91
    from wheelersoffroad.com
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    something like this?
     
  5. Jan 22, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    headstrong has LR brand UCAs for 375.00
     
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  8. Jan 22, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    where can I get them for under 600?
     
  9. Jan 22, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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    I know its not the best lift but i mean all I will be doing is hunting and VERY VERY lift offroad ... like driving through a field
     
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    do I need lift block to bring the back up level and I want 3" and ive seen where these only get like 2.5"
     
  12. Jan 22, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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    What is your total budget to work with?
     
  13. Jan 22, 2016 at 2:08 PM
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    Tires and lift 1300-1500
     
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    Not anymore 485.00 now.
     
  15. Jan 22, 2016 at 2:09 PM
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    And you want to include tires/wheels and a full 3 inch lift with new UCA's for 1500.00?
     
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  17. Jan 22, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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    Ucas are a maybe if alignment cant be done good
     
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    3 inch lift you will need them
     
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    Guess it goes to 2k then
     

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