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Let's talk Icon's new Delta Joint

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 12TRDTacoma, May 12, 2017.

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  1. May 16, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    You need to look up what a troll is.
     
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  2. May 16, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    "In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the intent of provoking readers into an emotional ..."

    yep, you are a troll.
     
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  3. May 17, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    No, that would be old news. Their uniball UCAs had optional caps for a while... I've only watched the video once but the spindle/knuckle bolt seems to be one solid part with the ball so not a uniball. Seems like a hybrid and time will tell if it's a step forward or a shitty gimmick. I'm not convinced with the wiper seal at the bottom but with regular greasing this design idea has the potential to last longer than a uniball
     
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  4. May 17, 2017 at 1:38 PM
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    Exactly. It is not a uniball with an upper cap. Lubing the uniballs gets old and the noise gets even older, we'll see how this design fares out. Hopefully it is better than both a ball joint and a uniball.
     
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  5. May 17, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    Is there any pics from the bottom? It can't be sealed on the bottom right?
     
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  6. May 17, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    it can be, just like a balljoint
     
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  7. May 17, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    No, there's no boot. It's a wiper seal only but with regular greasing (especially after wheeling) it should be fine
     
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  8. May 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    So doesn't that make it a uniball? It's just a uniball with a sealed top?
     
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  9. May 17, 2017 at 3:43 PM
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    No, a uniball is just that. A ball; and the bolt usually goes thru it. This looks like ball and bolt are one solid piece
     
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  10. Jun 2, 2017 at 10:39 PM
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    I just ordered some. I'll report back soon. My uniballs took a shit and squeek to high hell. I'm thinking my lower seals crapped out and started letting in debris which I notice while cleaning them occasionally. The top cap with the O-ring is solid and hasn't failed. Coming up through the bottom. Hoping the new design will keep a tighter seal around the ball and the grease will definitely help. Stay tuned:D
     
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  11. Jun 2, 2017 at 11:11 PM
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    Do you run Icon upper arms, or some other make uppers?
     
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  12. Jun 2, 2017 at 11:21 PM
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    Yes. I have the billet heims
     
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  13. Jun 2, 2017 at 11:23 PM
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    Hell yeah, let us know how it fares out for you! I'm interested to see if they really live up to be what they claim they are.
     
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    Will do..
     
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    There are no lower seals on a uniball, It's just a steel ball in a steel race with teflon separating the 2. The DJ has a wiper on the bottom to keep grease in and crap out.


    My Tubular Delta joint arms arrive Friday for my T4R.
     
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    How much $ are they?
     
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    Any updates from anyone yet? Does anyone physically have these in their possession?
     
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  18. Jun 8, 2017 at 2:15 PM
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    Close to $300 for a retrofit set. Hmm

    What's up with that retarded zerk? Can that be swapped or are we supposed to buy some shitty proprietary needle adapter from Icon too?
     
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    Standard zerk for low clearance areas. A lot of U Joints use the same zerk.

    What you need.
    $14 Lincoln 5803 Hand-held Grease Gun Needle Nozzle with Hardened Steel Tip, 1/8" Female NPT Thread, 2.76" Length, Used for Lubrication of Flush-Type or Hard-to-Reach Hydraulic Fittings
    https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Lubrication-5803-Grease-Needle/dp/B0002SR6XE

    There are some needles out there that adapt to your "normal" ball end grease gun.
     
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