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JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tcBob, Feb 24, 2015.

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  1. Jun 14, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    I don't have adjusters but the red actually looks really good with the blue damn.
     
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  2. Jun 16, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Fuck rubber bushings.

    I needed to replace my ball joints, so while I was at it I decided to upgrade to poly bushings because the earlier year jba came with rubber and paint them black. I’ve always hated the red.


     
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    What a hellish experience. I made a mess when burning out the rubber. Still have to change the BJ but I threw em back on anyway.

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    Ugh, this is in my future lol

    What poly bushings did you get?
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2019 at 8:59 PM
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    So the rubber bushings that come with the original kit are junk? Mine should be delivered next week. Should I plan on replacing the bushings it comes with now or wait and do them later?
     
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  6. Jun 17, 2019 at 2:01 AM
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    The poly ones from jba

    Only old ones come with rubber. All new ones come with poly so you’re good.
     
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  7. Jun 17, 2019 at 3:46 AM
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    When did they start coming with poly bushings? I bought my JBAs when they still had the Ball joints that usta rust

    Edit I bought them of Jan 2018 7846968A-4487-4571-8C11-9EDBA5748835.jpg
     
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  8. Jun 17, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    If you have a zerk fitting then you have poly.
     
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  9. Jun 17, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    Thank you :thumbsup: One less thing I need to worry about!
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    Good to know. I still hate rubber bushings lol
     
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    Is it even worth the upgrade? I don't even have zerk fittings lol

    Mine are the OG high castor ones from like 2016!
     
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  12. Jun 17, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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    good to know. I'm at 220k now, so i'm starting to think more long term, AKA less wheeling to wheel, more keep up with maintenance to keep her running smoothly
     
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    I've used the swingout like 15 times since it's been on lol.

    So I guess for my old JBA UCA's, a set of these and I'll be golden for a while
     
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    I think it’s worth it, yes. Seeing as my truck is pretty much only used for wheeling, the miles they see are very hard so I wanted to make the upgrade.
     
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    Since I don't have a zerk fitting, I couldn't even maintain the poly bushings unless I drilled and tapped for one huh
     
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    Mine at least as the threaded spot for a zerk, and just has a little plug in it. I bought zerks for em. You can kinda see it here covered in soot.

    Edit: self tapping zerks are a thing as well. Don’t know if they work in steel but worth checking.

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    Has anyone been able to clear the JBA UCA with 265/70R17 with 5" backspacing? Tired of the Light Racing ball joints and would love to get these. Also anyone with 5" backspacing running spacers to clear?
    Thanks.
     
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  18. Jun 18, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but The T4R has more caster build in as far stock vs the tacoma so I’m going to assume that it’s the same way for the JBA ucas. You do you need so much caster...running 35 or 37s?
     
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    What kind of grease do I use? Can I use Mystic #2 red grease?
     
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