Colorado B.S. Thread

These are one of the best choices for UCAs. Don't put lube on the uniball, it is stainless, and the lube will only attract dirt. I am going to see if I can get in on this (talk to the Fiancee.)

 

Nice, where is that at?

The bank holder?

 

how do they lub themselves then?

i'm still in the research stage of UCAs and don't know all i need yet on the uniball designs

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Uniballs are a precision part with tight tolerances which can lead
to occasional noise. Cleaning and lubricating them with WD-40
or a teflon dry film can minimize that issue. Do not use harsh
chemicals or grease that attracts dirt to clean &
lubricate the uniball as it will damage the Teflon liner that is
bonded internally. Over time the pivot bushings will also need
to be cleaned and lubricated. Use grease that’s designed
specifically for polyurethane. Not using the correct grease can
cause the bushings to squeak abnormally. The best method to
grease the bushings is to remove the arms from the vehicle,
disassemble, clean and lubricate. When using a grease
gun, loosen the upper arm bolts so you’re able to pull the
washers slightly away from the outer bushings to relieve
pressure prior to greasing. Some grease guns operate at
1300 psi. and can damage the bushings applying too much
pressure.

 

Yep.
Cleaning, meaning to use dry lubricant and wipe clean, then re-installing is recommended. Some people on this site spray the shit out of their uniballs. They then come back to the forums complaining of worn out or loud uniballs.

The Teflon is self lubricating.

 

I need to get the Body Mount chop done, tired of rubbing every time I pull in the driveway.

 

I'm back and I'm alive! I buried my snowmobile like 5 times lol the deep stuff the snow was like popcorn snow so it was shitty.

 

good to hear man....snowmobiler died this weekend up at buffalo pass you might have heard already...

first few feet of the snowpack is crap snow...definitely makes for some weird feeling snow

 

I use Tri-flow Dry on my TC uppers

 

its up between idaho springs and empire. other than the wind it was a good time and a lot of fun.

 

I did its crazy going through the un treked areas it would jus break lose 12 ft from you on flat ground.

 

I ended up getting my color matched grill from town and country toyota, cant beat $180 bucks straight from a dealer. I hated all the chrome on my truck, have since painted the front emblem too. Only thing left is the rear bumper.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...ed-oem-grilles-175-shipped-brand-new-box.html

 

I never lubed my UCA's and they're rusted to shit and louder than any LT truck you've heard.

WD-40 makes them worse over time, but dry lube with teflon is good.

They talk about it a lot on the LT thread. You can get it at bike stores.

The uniballs don't need to be drenched in spray, just a little before you go wheeling will do.

 

The DSM uniballs are Stainless, and I am pretty sure the TC/Camburg/Icon uniballs are chrome.

 

Camburg....


Uni-Ball Arm Specs:
- Tubular chromoly upper a-arms
- Uses Aurora 1.25" uniballs (Made in the USA)
- New flush mount hardware and spacers
- Uniball spacers CNC machined from heat-treated stainless steel
- Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings with thick inner sleeves
- Includes grade 8 and high strength 12pt hardware
- Stainless steel ABS line clamps
- Powder coated gray finish
- Maximum wheel backspacing = 4.50"

 

"Uses Aurora 1.25" uniballs (Made in the USA)"

As far as Google knows, Aurora is a company that does metal coatings.

 

Does it say if they use stainless for the uniballs? I am having a hard time navigating the site.

 

You guys are having a long conversation about balls. Sean is prolly drooling haha.