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Tc uca Uni-ball question?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Sky, Feb 24, 2014.

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  1. Feb 24, 2014 at 3:40 AM
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    First of I painted my truck Satin flat black,.... well faded satin flat black lol, it has 5100s up front and J66's as well as billy 5150s in the rear, 285/ 75/16 Falcon wild peak A/T, Axis regulators painted satin black, with a tan rings! brush bar with 30 in led light bar , Custom rear Bumper, Straight Pipe. Led Hi/Low, and led fog lights, Flat Black Interior!
    Mite need to rebuild a set of Total Chaos UCAS, and just want to know which uni-ball is better

    The Aurora uni-ball
    or

    The Fk stainless steel
    any info would be good

    Thank you!
     
    Sky, Feb 24, 2014
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  2. Feb 24, 2014 at 4:27 AM
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    Just a bump for ya. I have the same question.
     
    09tacoLI, Feb 24, 2014
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  3. Feb 25, 2014 at 11:55 AM
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    The Aurora uniballs.
     
    KayStrait, Feb 25, 2014
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  4. Feb 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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    Your rationale behind the selection would be informative. Perhaps a list of Pros and Cons for each would be of use. :eek:
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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    First of I painted my truck Satin flat black,.... well faded satin flat black lol, it has 5100s up front and J66's as well as billy 5150s in the rear, 285/ 75/16 Falcon wild peak A/T, Axis regulators painted satin black, with a tan rings! brush bar with 30 in led light bar , Custom rear Bumper, Straight Pipe. Led Hi/Low, and led fog lights, Flat Black Interior!
    Yes please...lol
     
    Sky, Feb 25, 2014
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  6. Feb 25, 2014 at 1:08 PM
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    Maybe hit someone up in the LT section, there are probably plenty of folks with some experience with both.
     
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  7. Feb 25, 2014 at 2:19 PM
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    The way they are made, and the material they use. Uniballs are uniballs at the end of the day but the Aurora are better quality altogether.
     
    KayStrait, Feb 25, 2014
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  8. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    Get the FK. Why? The Aurora uniballs are harder. Harder means they will make more noise.
    But....wait.....Isnt harder better?
    Not always. Both are more than enough for the Tacoma, and if the FK breaks, your truck was hit by a bomb.

    But.....Isnt harder longer lasting?
    Not always. I had 75,000 squeak free miles on my FK's, and they could have gone another 40k.

    But....Aurora uni's will get me more chicks....right?
    No. Chicks dig balls.....Not uni balls.
     
    chris4x4, Feb 25, 2014
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  9. Feb 26, 2014 at 12:35 AM
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    Thank... lol its like sells pitch and good one too... thank you again
     
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  10. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:12 PM
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    which type of uniball does the TC come with from the factory? is it FK?
     
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  11. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:19 PM
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    Yes now it is.
     
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  12. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:24 PM
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    Thanks skip!
     
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  13. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:24 PM
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    does the Icon tubular UCA use FK as well?
     
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  14. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:30 PM
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    Most of their websites usually say what they use. No idea about icon.
     
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  15. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:33 PM
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    From what Ive seen, yes. The Icon arms have better bushings, and cool dust covers. I think the Icon arms are a lot like the TC's, but with a bit more thought put into them. They are a nice product.
     
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    Ptfe is the Teflon liner
     
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    Thanks fellas...you guys know your stuff :thumbsup:
     
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    How would these compare?

    Same dimensions, RBC bearing company, Part Number 03-826-16. Meets Mil Spec MS14103-16

    Spec sheet says all stainless inner and outer. Pricing is stupid expensive, but I have some to part with reasonably inexpensive. All new in sealed bags from the manufacturer, USA made.

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