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Issues with new SPC UCA’s

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoscout19, Mar 6, 2021.

  1. Mar 6, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    17A679DA-218D-4BAC-B640-2880FCEE0CD1.jpg Hey guys! So I recently installed bilstein 5100’s w/ OME springs. After I finished the lift I went and had my new icon alloys put on my 285/70R/17 milestar Patagonia’s. After the new wheels and tires were put on, I had zero rubbing even at full lock. Cleared perfectly! But since my kit that I ordered came with SPC’s UCA I figured let’s go ahead and switch them out no big deal. After I installed the new UCA’s I had MAJOR camber issues. I figured the alignment shop would be able to fix it. I took it in this morning and they said the UCA were maxed out and couldn’t get it 100%. My tires are still bowing inward and the alignment is off. I received the truck and when I went to leave I had to do a 4 point turn because I was rubbing so bad. I’ve considered putting the stock UCA’s back on because I had no issues or try and take it to a shop that deals with more aftermarket parts. What do you guys think I should do? Thanks for the help!
     
  2. Mar 6, 2021 at 10:42 AM
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    What setting is the ball joint cam at?
     
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    Take a pic of ballpoint so we can see
     
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    So this is my before and after from the alignment shop. I know last night I had to have the ball joint all the way back toward the shock to get somewhat straight. But it was still 3D679932-B960-44C8-83BC-F31FFB1A1904.jpg 1C6B52D7-ECDB-4E94-800D-46BD671B6268.jpg
     
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    #1 reason why I always recommend JBA's, caster etc is already built in. Most shops have zero fucking clue how to do SPC adjustable UCA's
     
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    That's wrong 100% supposed to be flipped 180*
     
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    Square side of the UBJ alignment plate goes towards the wheel. lol
     
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    That’s why I joined the army I guess can’t follow pictures and instructions ‍♂️. So flip the ball joint 180* and should be G2G?
     
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    Yep. You'll still need to find an alignment shop that knows what they are doing though. A tech should that knows SPC's would have caught that mistake in a second.
     
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    Hopefully the alignment shop will fix/refund... did you provide them the instructions when they installed them?
     
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    So they didn’t charge me because they couldn’t get it 100% I’m about to flip it like you guys said and try again Monday. Thanks guys I’ll keep it posted
     
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    Can some post a pic of what it’s supposed to look like?
     
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    Anyone got a pic of theirs on their rig?
     
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    Wow sorry OP :bananadead:
     
  19. Mar 6, 2021 at 11:22 AM
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    Mine is kicked all the way back so I have 4.5 degrees of caster. Doesnt help with cab clearance much but a saw and hammer fixed that.

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