Do I really need upper control arms?

Do I really need upper control arms?” is a question we come across often. People will say, “But I am only lifting my vehicle a couple inches, how will I benefit from upgrading the upper control arms?” TOTAL CHAOS UCA'S are designed to function best in the 2″-3″ of lift zone and were designed make your vehicle easier to align. These hand-crafted arms are fully rebuildable and replacement parts are always in stock.

https://www.chaosfab.com/upper-control-arms/

 

What’s the required backspacing for these? I’m wondering if they’ll work with the stock TRD OR wheels for the time being 16x7 +25 with a 255/85/16

 

with a 16" wheel we recommend 16" x 8" | 4.5" backspace Tire: 285/75R16

your current setup with that width the tire may scuff the UCA. Would recommend getting that wheel a bit further out so you don't have any contact.

 

Just got mine installed yesterday with Bilstein 6112. . Got a good deal and couldn't pass up. The shop was able to dial my alignment pretty good too.

 

Are you running the stock OEM wheel with that set-up? What size tires are you on?

 

yes stock OEM off road wheels. With the 265/70/16 For now. I have wheels coming hopefully next month.

 

What size wheels, and tire combo?

 

17x8.5 0 offset Rrw rr7-h with 285/70/17 falken wildpeak.

 

I take it those are the Race Relations wheels? If so, that's a nice looking wheel for the Tacoma! I have their RRW rock sliders on my DCLB . Good solid quality sliders for the price I paid for them. I am also thinking of the very same wheel/tire/suspension configuration as I have been happy with theRRW sliders, and their customer service. I am on 265/75-16 SL Falkens with the stock 16" wheel currently, and love the tire brand on my TRD Off Road.

Future plans are for upgrading to the 6112's and 5160's with a planned complete leaf spring swap out upgrade, hopefully Deavers with their bump stops and brake line extensions. I have a Leer cap and a full Sherpa racks both over the cab and over the cap, and I will have to figure out what leaf spring weight rating I am going to need for the total weight with camping gear and other "stuff" (storage boxes, refrigerator, solar lithium battery, solar panel, camping gear, etc. etc., etc.) I will need when my wife and I take our long overland trips.

Thanks.

Cheers!