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Has anyone that put a 3" lift on not needed new UCA'S?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tecatequikness88, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. Dec 23, 2008 at 4:08 AM
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    tecatequikness88

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    was wondering if anyone has had any luck with the align shop after lift. going to be putting 3" toytec lift in my 05 with 5100's and really didnt plan on spending the 650 for the total chaos UCA unless its necessar im not a hardcore offroader or anything. but if i need them i guess i will just get em. But i wan to know if otheres witht the lift didnt need them and there truck goes good or not? Any light on this subjec tis wanted thanks
     
  2. Dec 23, 2008 at 10:10 AM
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    I have OME 885's and matching shocks and stock UCA. No problems with 265/75/16. The tires are very close to the UCA but no rubbing.
     
  3. Dec 23, 2008 at 10:16 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    you will not have luck with the alignment, but it will work for a while, even longer if its all high way except for tire life, check out this thread.
     
  4. Dec 23, 2008 at 10:21 AM
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    I didn't get a full 3", maybe 2.5" no spacers. My alignment is fine.
     
  5. Dec 23, 2008 at 10:23 AM
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    chris4x4

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    What are your alignment specs?
     
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    I'm running the toytec 3" w/ 5100's in the front. 265/70/17 tires. The stock UCA's rub on the springs, and the tire rubs on the UCA. This doesnt happen with normal driving, only when articulating. I plan on getting new UCA's when I have the extra cash to throw down..
     
  7. Dec 23, 2008 at 11:15 AM
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    Dunno, the guy at the shop said it was within spec? I plan on getting 886's one day and I know I will be needing new UCA at that time. I don't have any rubbing issues even at full droop.
     
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    09 where are the pics of this 3" lift on your truck?
     
  9. Dec 23, 2008 at 11:32 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    maybe they have incorporated more caster into their design for 09.
     
  10. Dec 23, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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    borderbrat

    borderbrat Watching Chris4x4 o.O

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    hey sonjay where did you get your springs and leaf packs?
     
  11. Dec 23, 2008 at 12:48 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    I didn't have aftermarket UCAs on until about 20k miles into the lift -- tires weren't worn unevenly (to my naked eye at least).
     

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