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Stay away from Ebay UCA

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by splat5666, Mar 13, 2019.

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do you see whats wrong with this

  1. should be longer

    93.8%
  2. should be offset more

    6.3%
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  1. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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    splat5666

    splat5666 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I got these UCA from E bay they are wrong and they dont want to give me my money back. what do you all think

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  2. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:32 PM
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    splat5666

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    blitz.auto on ebay
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:32 PM
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    beertimecontinuum

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    The offset is to add caster after a lift.
     
  4. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:32 PM
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    Yup... knock offs, but yeah
     
  6. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    Exactly why I never buy anything off of eBay.
     
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    What is wrong with them?

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  8. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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    I put them on they hit the springs and I got no alignment all settings were pegged over no caster at all.
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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    This.
    The offset is to add more caster after the front end is lifted. However that doesn't guarantee that it'll be align-able. Only way to know is to install them set your ride height and have it aligned.
    Personally I wouldn't trust knockoff Chinese eBay suspension components for any hard offroading, depending on the circumstances a failed UCA could lead to hundreds or thousands of dollars of damage to adjacent components.
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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    this...details always help :)
     
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  12. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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    What does their info state? No returns or guaranteed to fit? Can start a dispute thru the bay.
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  13. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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    Bummer, file a complaint with PayPal.
     
  14. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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  15. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    I was wondering should they be longer
     
  16. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    Pictures? What kind of lift do you have?
     
  17. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    If they are hitting the spring on your CO, probably.
     
  18. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    I have but it takes 10 days in the mean time i have my truck on jack stands waiting for Icon UCA
     
  19. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    The tubing on the Total Chaos ones looks like a smaller OD and slightly longer. Might be the difference that's causing the interference.
     
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  20. Mar 13, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    I took them back off when I got home from the Alignment shop no pic I do have one before i cranked up the springs to lift would that help
     
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