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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. Nov 30, 2020 at 11:31 AM
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    A bunch a cool stickers, a bada ass MetalMiller Tx Longhorns grill emblem painted Hemi Orange, JBA long tube headers with o2 sims, Diff breather mod, Red LED interior lights, Fancy head unit that plays ipod n movies, Also DIY install factory stuff like, factory cruise control, factory intermittent wipers, OME nitro struts with 886x springs and toy tec top plate, JBA high caster UCA's for better alignmnet and dey beefier too, Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs in da rear with the gear, U bolt flipper, Ivan Stewart TRD rims with 33" K Bro 2's, some bad ass weather tech floor liners so I don't muck up my interior, an ATO shackle flipper for mo travel in da rear wit the gear, also super shiny Fox 2.0 shocks back there too, all sorts of steal armor for bouncing off of the rocks like demello sliders, AP front skid, trans skid, n transfer skid, demello gas tank skid, and a tough as nails ARB bumper with warn 8k winch, I'm sure there's more
    Not sure what size they are, but yes, and some grease for the bushings and ball joints.
     
    Texoma, Nov 30, 2020
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  2. Nov 30, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    Same crap everyone else got
    Great, Thanks!
     
    MAG GRY TACO15, Nov 30, 2020
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  3. Dec 5, 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    Is anyone running jba high casters and fox 2.5s? Coilovers are on the way and the jbas are close at full droop to my 5100s, was wondering if a proper coilover is the same diameter as a 5100/885

    Thanks
     
    IvanhoeTaco, Dec 5, 2020
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  4. Dec 5, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    No problems for me with that setup.
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    Rides great and no rub.
    [​IMG]

     
    outxider, Dec 5, 2020
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  6. Dec 5, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    Awesome thanks guys!
     
    IvanhoeTaco, Dec 5, 2020
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  7. Dec 5, 2020 at 6:52 PM
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    Now that I have you here how's the ride quality with these coil overs I'm running some weight up front are the Springs enough to still get 3" of lift?
     
    IvanhoeTaco, Dec 5, 2020
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  8. Dec 5, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    I swapped to 14in 650lb springs from the get go knowing I was adding weight. It's sitting around 2.25-2.50in of lift. I need to crank it up a bit more. Ever since adding the winch/agm battery, it sagged a bit.
    It rides really good once I learned what the DSC settings do per low/high speed. I adjust accordingly and it felt really good. It could probably be better if take a bit more time with it, but for now it works for me.

    You will not be disappointed with it.

     
    outxider, Dec 5, 2020
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  9. Dec 6, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    Anyone replace the old style bushings with the new ones?
     
    trippen1999, Dec 6, 2020
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  10. Dec 11, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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    2002 Tacoma. Just got jbas installed and aligned. The tires rub on the fenders closest to the cab when turning. Any 1stgen owners with a suggestion

    71096591-D466-45B1-B346-E549BEB00EF6.jpg
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2020 at 4:58 PM
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    A bunch a cool stickers, a bada ass MetalMiller Tx Longhorns grill emblem painted Hemi Orange, JBA long tube headers with o2 sims, Diff breather mod, Red LED interior lights, Fancy head unit that plays ipod n movies, Also DIY install factory stuff like, factory cruise control, factory intermittent wipers, OME nitro struts with 886x springs and toy tec top plate, JBA high caster UCA's for better alignmnet and dey beefier too, Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs in da rear with the gear, U bolt flipper, Ivan Stewart TRD rims with 33" K Bro 2's, some bad ass weather tech floor liners so I don't muck up my interior, an ATO shackle flipper for mo travel in da rear wit the gear, also super shiny Fox 2.0 shocks back there too, all sorts of steal armor for bouncing off of the rocks like demello sliders, AP front skid, trans skid, n transfer skid, demello gas tank skid, and a tough as nails ARB bumper with warn 8k winch, I'm sure there's more
    More castor. Should be ideally 3.8*
     
    Texoma, Dec 11, 2020
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  12. Dec 11, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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    According to the shop any higher on the caster he won’t be able to get camber within spec. Does that sound wrong ?
     
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  13. Dec 11, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    1.5in Bilstein 6112 Front,1in Alcan Leaf Rear with Bill 5100's. Battle Armor side step,bull bar, and rear step.
    Yes that sounds wrong. I had to go to an off road specific shop. What some mechanics do not understand is that these UCA's are built to have higher caster numbers so the stock numbers no longer apply. If it were the stock UCA's and the mechanic was going off the numbers in their alignment machine then they would be correct. New JBA UCA's=non-standard caster numbers. I have a third gen but my toe and camber at around 0 and the caster is 4.5 and the truck drives so great!! Also when I am at full lock and mostly turning left with a bump I get rubbing too. My tires rub the ROckBlokz mudflaps I bought. It bothered me at first but now I am not so worried. It happens.
     
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  14. Dec 12, 2020 at 4:49 AM
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    Did you get the high castor arms or the stock castor arms?
     
    Texoma, Dec 12, 2020
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  15. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:16 AM
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    The more i read about UCA, the more confused i get. One said only SPC UCA has the ability to move the wheel forward. While the other UCA maker moves it back??
     
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  16. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:04 AM
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    I got the high caster arms. I’m going back to the shop when they open at 8. So I should have them try and get as close to 3.8° on both sides with camber & toe at 0°? Thanks for the response!
     
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  17. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:07 AM
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    Yes, I pm'd you the alignment#'s youll need. The tech should have no problem getting them within the spec I gave you.
     
    Texoma, Dec 12, 2020
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  18. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:08 AM
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    SPC adjustability is a gimmick. There is only one logical position the SPC control arms should be set at.
     
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  19. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:08 AM
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    Awesome thanks for the info! Hopefully the tech can get it right this time
     
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  20. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:53 AM
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    This image and these numbers were sent to me from JBA after I bought the UCA from them. This is an optimal numbers sheet straight from the manufacturer of the UCa's.

    taco alignment numbers.jpg
     
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