1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

uca question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by krisjw101, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Jul 21, 2009 at 10:52 PM
    #1
    krisjw101

    krisjw101 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2009
    Member:
    #12574
    Messages:
    199
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kris
    Spokane,WA
    Vehicle:
    09 Tacoma 4x4
    Autobot in my rear window
    what exactly is the major difference between a tc uca and the stock one. I dont really understand why they need to be changed when a truck is lifted.
     
  2. Jul 21, 2009 at 11:00 PM
    #2
    SocalMan22

    SocalMan22 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2007
    Member:
    #1146
    Messages:
    8,080
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve-0
    So*Cal
    Vehicle:
    06 PreRunner Dbl Cab
    What Mods!
    From totalchaos
    When aftermarket lifts are installed on these model vehicles the OEM suspension design looses caster. By altering the factory caster, the vehicle will lose on road handling & performance and has a tendency to wander when driving down the road. TC developed the UCAs to add caster to the suspension when aftermarket coil over shocks and other lifts are installed. This will increases overall handling and aids in the alignment of the vehicle.
     
  3. Jul 22, 2009 at 9:59 AM
    #3
    krisjw101

    krisjw101 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2009
    Member:
    #12574
    Messages:
    199
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kris
    Spokane,WA
    Vehicle:
    09 Tacoma 4x4
    Autobot in my rear window
    ok thank you very much.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2009 at 10:30 AM
    #4
    wiscdave

    wiscdave Lets Do It!

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2008
    Member:
    #5392
    Messages:
    2,530
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    Tundra Rock Warrior
    Past ride - 3" OME 885s&Shocks/ TSB 1.5AAL/ AX184 Rims 285 Firestone destination ATs/ 2 Shallow mount P310s in Supercrew Box - Punch 601s, Beefed up Hunter Brush guard, Tint, Fog light mod, AFE Drop in, AC and Fog light mods, scangauge
    Anyone every alter the stock uca to work, add some length to the arms?
     
  5. Jul 22, 2009 at 10:34 AM
    #5
    mjp2

    mjp2 Living vicariously through myself Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Member:
    #924
    Messages:
    21,863
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Milton Juevo Portimous II
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    '06 TRD Access Cab, v6, 6-speed
    Scaffolding and a painted grill
    The Light Racing arms are the closest you'll find to that solution. They use a stock-style joint rather than a uniball where they mount to the top of the spindle.

    The stock ones are stamped steel. If you're gonna modify them yourself, you're better off starting from scratch and designing something from the ground up as it'll be faster to develop and the end product can be far stronger than what came from the factory.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top