JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

And they have arrived and are beautiful, only question I have @Blackout14 is what's up with the " Jesus " DVD he put in the box????

 

This again @Blackout14 I wonder if that kid will come back in here and complain that we are all Californian Girly Boys for mentioning it lol.

 

These are some of the most beautiful UCA's I have seen. They are powdercoated nicely, the metal on top where the Ball Joints are attached look like shiny Stainless Steel. I have not taken them out of the box yet, but I would imagine the Ball Joints come greased???

 

Doesn't Yota Dan make some spray for this stuff

 

To keep shit from sticking to them. I'll find it it's on the wheelers site

 

Wonder how often it would have to be applied???

 

I pumped marine grease in mine.

 

What is Marine Grease? I jave tubes of Mobil One Synthetic grease, that'll work just fine correct???

 

Yes. I used Marine grease because 1. I already had it in the grease gun, and B. Because I expect these parts to see water, a lot.

 

I thought Marine grease was a bit risky offroad because it was prone to catching large particles? I remember when I worked on the equipment side of farming we were told not to use Marine grease on implements unless they used water near those parts (washers, etc)

 

I think maybe that was the problem, that regular grease was more prone to dragging things out of bearings rather then keeping them in. Obviously as you add grease you want the older grease to push away from components. Who knows. Maybe I just had a crazy mechanic lol.

 

Any chance there's an active TW Coupon Code ? I'm looking to pick up a set for my tacoma next time I'm in PA!!!

 

Many people have asked and I believe the answer is no. @Blackout14

 

No!

 

Ordered mine yesterday and we'll see how they install and align soon

 

So, I'm really liking these UCAs - and started to think about purchasing some but which one? My suspension is the OME with 884 springs on a 2013 AC 2.7l - has a bumper up front but aluminum and really not that heavy particularly after removing all the stock stuff. I did not measure before and after so I don't really know how much lift I have. I do, however, get some bump steer and a little tracking on the highway and my caster is less than 2. Will these increase my articulation with this setup and can I stay within good alignment specs with the high caster version? I don't know how much if any the OME shocks extend compared to stock.
Thanks for any thoughts,

 

Standard High Caster

 

I think that is the fastest response I have ever seen on a forum! Thanks. Do you know if my setup with this uca's will extend articulation from stock? I assume it will, but don't really know any of the specs.

 

Still liking my JBA UCA's.....they're under there somewhere. CBI "stuff" was put on this week.