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Which UCA's ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GroupW, Oct 22, 2013.

  1. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:07 AM
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    GroupW

    GroupW [OP] Well-Known Member

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    3 inch lift with Toytec Boss and All Pro UCA's up front. AP expedition leafs with Bilstien 5100 shocks in the back. 255/85/16 Cooper S/T Max tires. All Pro skids, rear bumper and sliders, Hidden winch mount with XRC 8000 winch. Dual Optima batteries with IBS combiner/isolator and solar. CMC. Auto sliding rear window mod, hidden CB, CVJ axles and plenty of other little mods.
    I'm trying to decide on which UCA's to put on my 2013 DCSB. I have an OME lift with stock UCA's and want to improve things. So far, I'm looking at Camburg, Total Chaos, Icon, and All Pro. To me they all look like quality items.
    My questions are: Who has what, and for how long? How many miles and in what conditions? Any issues, problems, and maintenance required? I guess I'm looking for first hand product reviews.
    If there is a thread that I didn't find in my search, I'd love to have a link.

    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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    The LR ucas have a ball join instead of a uniball, it could lead to problems down the road but I don't think I've read a bad review about them. The tc's are pretty popular and are very robust, as with any uniball UCA it will need maintenance, grease the zerks evrey oil change and I usually put a dab of tri flow on the uni ball and articulate it up and down. You can't go wrong with any of them though.
     
  3. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    SoCaltaco65

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  4. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    AllMountainToy

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    Installed the LR ucas on my 2011 DCOR about 5 months ago. No problems at all. was able to have them dialed in when aligned. Wheeled them a few times.

    I have these in conjunction with my OME 3" lift.

    No complaints at all.
     
  5. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    Another +1 for the LRs I forgot about, you can adjust them, the only other ones that are adjustable are the heim jointed ones from tc (about $900) and the icon heim jointed ones (about $1100).
     
  6. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    Sandman614

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    LR, several months, no problems.
     
  7. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:33 AM
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    mh.meier

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    both camburg styles, no problemos.
     
  8. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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    darkgreentaco

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    King RR C/O's, Extra mustard, All-Pro expdtn Leaf, sesame seed bun, Icon UCA's Fox Resi's BAMFsliders, sweet candy coating, LCAskids, diffcover 17" Addicts Yukon 4.56 Mt/r kevlar
    How much are you willing to spend?
     
  9. Oct 22, 2013 at 10:24 AM
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    Not so much about how much as it is about getting the right part. From what I've seen, and for my use, I don't think I need to go over about $700.
     
  10. Oct 22, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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    There was a set of used camburgs in the buy /sell section for $375 obo. I saw it too late though :( keep your eyes peeled and you can get a good deal on lightly used ones!
     
  11. Oct 22, 2013 at 10:34 AM
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    chipnoreo

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    I wanted TC. Found someone selling some used ones with new bushings for $400. Been good so far... though they are squeaking right now since I haven't greased them since I put them on in July... guess I need to go lube my balls...
     
  12. Oct 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM
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    Its always best to keep your balls lubed.
     
  13. Oct 23, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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