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Light Racing or Total Chaoss UCAs???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RBoyd0325, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. Feb 22, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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    RBoyd0325

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    its a toss up for me on these two, and i wanted to see what you guys think about them. maybe give me a little insight. thanks
     
  2. Feb 22, 2012 at 9:58 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Do you need maximum articulation , or a booted ball joint and adjustability ?
     
  3. Feb 22, 2012 at 10:06 AM
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    what would be best for max articulation
     
  4. Feb 22, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    There are quite a few threads on this subject just search for them. Correct me if im worng guys but It depends on your needs, if you just need clearance from an aftermarket spring and to maintain correct alignment after a lift and you dont go hardcore off roading LR should suit your needs. TC is geared toward off roading, it gives you more travel i believe because it has a uniball as opposed to the ball joint the LR has. Both help to keep proper alignment specs after a lift 3" or higher.
     
  5. Feb 22, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    A uniball type UCA will have more articulation that the LR UCA
     
  6. Feb 22, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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    I went with the uniball and damn are they smooth my ride is 100x better.
     
  7. Feb 22, 2012 at 10:19 AM
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    I chose the LR UCA's because I wanted a booted ball joint for my winter driving conditions
     
  8. Feb 22, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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    Do the LR's have any less flex than uniballs with extended travel shocks? I have the FOX extended travel CO's...At full droop, my CO's top out before the UCA binds. I don't know about compression though. I never fully compressed the suspension with the springs removed. So, not sure if the shock or UCA would be the limiting factor.
     
  9. Feb 22, 2012 at 10:23 AM
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    Get uniball if you're running ext travel c/o
     
  10. Feb 22, 2012 at 10:38 AM
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    I answered my own question here. Extended travel CO's are not restricted by the LR UCA's. Extended travel CO's provide more down travel. The up travel movement is the same between the extended and standard CO's. The question is (for me) do the LR's restrict uptravel on coilovers?
     

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