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Problems with Camburg uniball UCA's?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by fishinsteeg234, Apr 9, 2010.

  1. Apr 9, 2010 at 8:33 PM
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    fishinsteeg234

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    AriZonaD54

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    do a search brotha. lots of information on this subject that will help you understand UCAs and the shortcomings of each brand.
     
  3. Apr 9, 2010 at 10:44 PM
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    Camburg Uniball are badass for sure and will help fix alignment. I got the cheaper version of those (Camburg ball joint UCA)that reuses your stock ball joint, they fixed my alignment issues. Also to consider/research: Light racing, Total Chaos, Icon, and AllPro.

    I'm 90% sure all of those aftermarket UCAs aide in getting proper alignment after lifting.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2010 at 8:22 AM
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    i used to have camburg arms on my first gen and they worked great. money well spent. personally i like camburg better than TC

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    the only thing that sucks about uni-balls UCA's is you gotta keep them clean to prevent early wear and tear and they can be noisy. they are a race truck style part and that's just bound to happen. if you keep them clean and lubed up with some dry teflon spray you'll be fine. :thumbsup:
     
  5. Apr 10, 2010 at 8:34 AM
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    ^great info! i had camburgs installed but the shop threw away all documentation. where do you get dry teflon spray?
     
  6. Apr 10, 2010 at 8:36 AM
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  7. Apr 10, 2010 at 8:51 AM
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    I like mine but could never get the exact alignment I wanted and later found out others had the same problem. They will require a lot more maintenance then the normal ball joint with a boot around them. I had the squeaking problem and thought for the longest time it was because i couldn't get them clean enough but found out my coils on 2.5 SAW coilovers were rubbing on the sway bar and now that I have fixed that, no more squeaking!
     
  8. Apr 10, 2010 at 8:52 AM
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  9. Apr 10, 2010 at 9:14 AM
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    just clean up the uni ball really well. then spary the lube on it and let it dry. then your good to go. i do this prob once every 2 weeks and they dont sqeak much.

    now my bushings and heim steering...thats a different story. :D
     
  10. Apr 10, 2010 at 7:58 PM
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    fishinsteeg234

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    Great info, just ordered mine today actually and cant wait! thanks for the help
     
  11. Apr 10, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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    sweet man, you'll be happy with them. :thumbsup:
     

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