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New style SPC UCA with xAxis Joints? Anyone notice?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nd4spdbh, Dec 28, 2017.

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  1. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    Has anyone noticed the new tacoma SPC UCA's?

    http://www.spcalignment.com/component/spc/?task=part_description&pid=25470


    Gone are the specride bushings in favor for their new xAxis joints (essentially a sealed heim joint) as well as gone is the tublar front part of the UCA in favor for a full cast piece and you reuse the OEM Dished washers.

    Same part number.


    Also any one know what the difference is between the 4 runner / FJ uca (part 25480) vs the 2nd/3rd gen tacoma ( 25470)?
     
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  2. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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  3. Dec 29, 2017 at 12:32 AM
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    I believe the difference is the diameter of the threaded portion of the ball joint. The FJ/T4R ones are a tad bigger in diameter compared to the Tacoma. I learned that the hard way.
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2017 at 6:46 AM
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    I have these sitting in my garage. I'm hoping to get them put in within a few weeks.

    SPC specficially told me to not lube these. None.
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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    got any pics of them up close?
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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    Ahhhh you are right. the SPC ball joint part number for the taco vs the 4 runner is different! good catch!
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm someone posted these before, and they do like shall I say FUCKING SWEET.
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2017 at 2:21 PM
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    When it's finally not 50 below I'll try to get out there and take some pics.
     
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    even pics not on the truck. Be interesting to see the construction and those joints closer up.
     
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  11. Jan 4, 2018 at 12:38 AM
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    Stumbled on another thread about them

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/spc-warranty-and-new-uca-design.515809/


    On a side note I received a pair of their upgraded ball joints with zerks (25001) as a warranty replacement and to my surprise they are not coated in the yellow zinc like the previous ones. These new ones have what looks like a typical grey zinc coating. Hopefully they protect just as well as the old finish did.

    Edit: Confirmation from an SPC rep says that it's a new Geomet 720 finish that will be on other products as well.

    IMG_20180104_011715.jpg
     
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  12. Jan 4, 2018 at 12:49 AM
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    Wonder what the weight difference is... I can see the advantage of having a 1 piece design, no point of failure on the arm anymore. I still have a brand new set sitting in my garage waiting to be installed. TBH I don’t think the x joint is really a huge huge improvement over just a simple bushing.
     
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  13. Jan 4, 2018 at 6:57 AM
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    I hope they are not any better, just made mine installed 1 month ago. Just like with anything, the longer you wait, the more you want the new one.
     
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    I'll just be happy if they squeak less. I was having constant issues with the SpecRide bushing on my drivers side - which is why SPC sent me these new ones.

    I feel like I've been having issues with these UCA's since I put them in, but I will say, they've given me perfect alignment and their customer service is pretty great.
     
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    Is this the new arm and bushings? I tried getting my wife to send me pictures of everything but it’s hard to tell when I’m not there and she doesn’t send me everything :annoyed:
     
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  16. Jan 8, 2018 at 12:31 PM
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    yeah those are them, this has been discussed in the suspension section of tw
     
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    No, those aren't it. I put them on yesterday. Sorry, forgot to get pictures. But I believe they're up on the SPC website now.

    So far so good though. They're already quieter than my SpecRide bushings.

    edit: Yeah, here they are:
    http://www.spcalignment.com/component/spc/?task=part_description&pid=25470

    They have the forged arms.
     
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  18. Jan 8, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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    The spc part # 25480 is not compatible with the tacomas?
     
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    Negative, you need 25470 for a tacoma
     
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