JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

I had the boot around the joint rip after my first day out wheelin. Anyone else had this problem?

 

Just got done throwing some JBA's on the 02. Good combo with the OME 881/bilstein 5100's. The all pro expo leafs in the rear are tall!

 

I'll hit up Marlin.

 

Hey guys, I've breezed through most of this info but it's a lot and unfortunately TW's search function sucks. For my truck running the TRD Baja suspension and TRD 16" wheels with 265/75/16 tires, should I go with the stock replacement arms or the high caster? Is there any risk of rubbing the arms on my wheels/tires. I don't plan on lifting more in the front, just looking for a little added travel and strength as well as an improvement in alignment numbers.

 

Same question as ThatguyJZ asked lol. Between stock and std high caster which would be best for the Baja suspension? How much caster gain is there in the high caster version compared to stock version.
When would the HD version be needed? Is it just thicker walled tubing I am assuming thanks for the help I have been debating which uca but these look like the ones I will go with

 

I would say the High Caster version is if you are over 2.5 inches of lift.

 

baja suspension is like 1” lower than others that have kings or icons measured center hub to fender flare so its prob under 2.5 lift then

 

Ok thank you. Been looking at uca and never gave these a look till i started pokin the thread.

 

Went to get an alignment with the hopes of getting 2.0 to 3.0 caster. unfortunately that dream with have to put on hold because of froze up lower control arm bolts

 

Ugh gotta love that shit huh? When I put my new UCA's in I had the guys remove all the cam assemblies and lube the fuckers up.

 

Lucas Red n Tacky goes on everybody's lower cams that I do installs on. This was one that came off of a 2011 Texas truck. Thing barely came out.

 

Not anti-seize?

 

Lucas Red n Tacky has Anti-Seize in it, and it won't wash out either. Really good stuff. It's like Franks Red Hot, I put that shit on everything.

 

Good to know.

 

I never was able to get my lower control arms cam bolts to move either. Luckily my numbers were still within decent range.
I'm waiting for JBA to offer lower control arms!

 

Now that would be the absolute bomb

 

Cut em out and put whiteline bushings in. Then use greasable cams.

 

Hi guys. 17 OR DCSB. Currently running stock UCA's and would like to upgrade to the JBA's. I have a 2" OME lift and running 285/70R17's. My alignment #'s are below. Should I go with the high caster?

 

Just got these in for my 1st gen, and stoked to install them, but the instructions are a little rough. I can't figure out how these are supposed to be pressed into the spindle. Do I have to disassemble the ball joint? If so, how do I take off the cap without the specific tool he uses in the video on the JBA website? TIA for the help.

 

I have the JBA high castor UCA installed and I am getting significant rubbing when turning right but not left. My tires are rubbing on the upper control arms when turning right. I have good alignment numbers with about 3.1 castor for both sides with the toe and camber close to zero after the JBAs were installed. I do have 285 75 R16 tires with a 3 inch lift up front. I tried the 1.25 inch spidertrax spacers but instead got major cab mount rubbing. Would you recommend the 0.25 inch spacers and are the stock wheel stud bolts long enough for them? Would a 3/4 inch Bora spacers be a better option? Just looking for some pointers.