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Control arms

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Andrewkcrow84, Sep 25, 2022.

  1. Sep 25, 2022 at 8:53 PM
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    Andrewkcrow84

    Andrewkcrow84 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I put a 2.5 in lift and I want to put new upper and lower control arms, tie rods, and sway bar. what's a good kit that won't break my bank?

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  2. Sep 25, 2022 at 9:01 PM
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    Mully

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    Look for people selling them, I went with Total Chaos UCA, Dirt King LCA, got new DK UCAs in the box, Warfab tie rod sleeves, and Heim joints. Got a deal on everything by waiting for sales. Good luck with your truck.

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  3. Sep 25, 2022 at 9:02 PM
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    Geeves77

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    If your LCA’s are in pretty good condition, Save your money on those in my opinion.
     
  4. Sep 25, 2022 at 9:02 PM
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    Nice ride Mully!!!
     
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  5. Sep 25, 2022 at 9:21 PM
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    Dig the truck.
     
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  6. Sep 25, 2022 at 9:22 PM
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    Andrewkcrow84

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    Geeves, think I could get away with only doing upper ?
     
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  7. Sep 25, 2022 at 9:32 PM
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    Bkicks333

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    Nice setup. What’s the spare situation look like ?
     
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  8. Sep 25, 2022 at 10:00 PM
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    Mully

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    This, works great, Moab tested, and will fit a 35" tire also.
    Been using it for years now.

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  9. Sep 25, 2022 at 10:05 PM
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    Mully

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    Yes, check out SPC or JBA. I ran stock lowers and SPC uppers for 40K miles.
    Worked great.
     
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  10. Sep 26, 2022 at 7:24 AM
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    I run stock lowers and JBA’s with a Fox 2.5 setup. Unless you have a long travel need, stock lowers are a solid arm with a reliable bushing.

    While we’re on the UCA topic, Accutune has a new set for the taco. Looks pretty decent, and their geometry doesn’t move the wheel back like most with built in Caster. The SPC’s would be a good choice for that adjustability as well.
     
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  11. Sep 26, 2022 at 7:32 AM
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    OP: Define “breaking the bank”. Are you doing the work?

    Economy; MOOG.
    Midlevel; Toyota OEM
    Bespoke; TC, Camburg, Dirt King, etc.
     
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  12. Sep 26, 2022 at 7:33 AM
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    I just ordered the dirt king heims and paid less than 9. Felt like this was the best bang for the buck
     
  13. Sep 26, 2022 at 7:33 AM
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    I might have to dm you about this loving it
     
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  14. Sep 26, 2022 at 7:36 AM
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    im currently working to install a set of 4wp57006b uca with moog lca, i could probably replace the bushings and ball joints but i needed the control back after adding a 3" lift.
     
  15. Sep 26, 2022 at 12:44 PM
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    I am doing the work myself. Just really need uca, tie rod, and sway bar. I'm not dropping $900 on control arms, I don't rock crawl and most of the stuff I do is not super crazy
     
  16. Sep 26, 2022 at 12:47 PM
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    I just went through this myself. If didn’t want to spend 900 or more I would’ve got the jba or Spc
     
  17. Sep 26, 2022 at 12:47 PM
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    I’m on 37s now with stock everything lol. Just 5100s. No sway bar.
     
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  18. Sep 26, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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    SSTT0816

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    JBA Upper control arms are ready great also. Look them up.
     
  19. Sep 26, 2022 at 12:56 PM
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  20. Sep 26, 2022 at 1:09 PM
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    All I can say from my experience is don't go with SPC UCA's. I have 20,000km on mine and bushings are clunking really bad already. They might cover them under warranty, but it sucks to redo the job.
     

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