JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

Whew....nice.

*even if the JBA sticker is peeling off in that one picture.

 

After researching my options and reading all of these posts, I had decided to order and install these UCAs on my taco. They looked okay, when I opened the box and seemed to be a big improvement next to the stock arms.
Installed and immediately noticed a problem. Had already been aligned but once the new UCAs were on with tires on the ground, it became very noticeable that the camber was worse than with the stock arms.
Performed an alignment and drove okay, except the right tire kept rubbing the rear inner fender. Measured everything of concern and found the passenger UCA approximately 3/8" angled toward the rear. And both arms are shorter than the stock arms.
Has anyone else had this problem?
I know the guy is reputable but I don't want replacements. Will he do the right thing and refund my money?
I'm already going to be out for another alignment...

 

They're in my glovebox, currently, but they were all good. One of the better alignments I've ever had, since I stopped working by as a mechanic.
Alignment tech said it was strange that one wheelbase was shorter but we both wrote it off as tire or psi imperfections.

 

I'll post the pics of the arms and final alignment specs.
But it's not possible to complete the install of the arms incorrectly. There's only one way for it to all bolt together and fit.

 

Tires were kept closer to original size to not have clearance issues. 265/75R16.
Truck is now sitting, until fixed. I've had problems in the past that make me not take second chances.
The real bummer is that I only chose to use these because of his good reputation and product reviews. Now, I'm worried it's going to be difficult to get a refund...

 

I appreciate the input. I'll post the outcome.

 

Trying to, now.

 

Email sent.

 

Those pre-alignment numbers were from my garage alignment with level and tape measure. I live far from town and didn't want to drive all that way without it being close. Almost had it green!

 

For everyone asking about 285/70 and TRD Pro Wheels Rubbing, this set up does not rub anywhere (No UCA, No Fenders and No Body Mount). OME 885, Camburg UCA and 285/70-17 KO2.

Even tho @Blackout14 tried making sure that "I was missing the point and not understanding when I asked", this set up is flawless so far and has been tried to make rub.

 

Ball Joints

 

Have not got to Fully Stuff yet, I am not worried about the slight rub on full stuff as much as I was on possible UCA rub that you were sure of. I can trim plastic and cab mounts if is an issue, but wouldnt be able to do anything with an UCA Rub.

 

Definitely following this carefully......

 

It's not a normal area to rub driving on flat ground, with stock wheels, near stock tire size (265/75R16), and aligned nearly perfect.
It is most likely an unfortunate error by the manufacturer.
BLACKOUT14, you very often sound like a schil or someone making these JBA UCAs.

 

Depending on the tire even 265/75/R16 can run the uca/cab mount/ fender liner. Just saying. And if you're lifted a stock range alignment is not what you want, cause your suspension geometry is no longer stock.

 

Alignment was done accounting for the lift. This shop even takes frame measurements and looks at psi beforehand. And they account for driver's weight, during aligning, with sandbags. Not many alignment shops do any of those things anymore.

 

The tire is a Falken Wildpeak AT3W and so has very minimal sidewall edges. The tire circumference is rubbing only on the passenger side and only on the very outer edge of the tread. While it is very minimal, it was enough to signify a concern. After measuring it sides, it was apparent the arms were crooked. It looks like the arm tube was attached to the bushing tubes at a different angle than the driver side UCA.
I've had a response thanking me for my pictures but no response regarding the actual concern, as of yet.
I would like to state that I am not trying to "call out" the manufacturer for making a mistake. I am merely attempting to see if anyone had any similar experiences with their Tacoma and what they may have learned throughout the process.

 

BLACKOUT14... The winking emoji never displayed. Haha