Ironman Pro Forge UCA

Looking to get some UCAs before I throw my new bilstein set up on. Seems that JBA's and SPC's are front runners here for price and adjustability. Came across these Ironmans and they look to be relatively new on the market. They look beefy and use OEM/OEM like bushings and balljoints which is good for ease and cost of future replacements but does that also just make them a glorified OEM style UCA? Just wondering if anyone that has these can comment any experience or if any suspension gods can provide their .02 here. Their specs don't provide a lot of actual detail but rather seem generic. Is there any gain of adjustability or travel with these?

From their website:

• The Ironman 4x4 upper control arms (UCAs) are engineered for the Tacoma to directly replace the OEM UCAs.
  
  Ironman 4x4 upper control arms are forged with 4 degrees of caster correction for ideal wheel alignment from zero to full tuck, correcting the vehicle’s geometry back to OEM specs, generating outstanding performance and ride quality.
  
  The Pro Forge UCAs feature drop forged construction resulting in improved strength to weight ratios, increased directional strength with reduced stress concentrations in corners and filets. The precision of drop forging consistently results in superior in strength, weight savings, and manufacturing tolerances when compared to machined, rolled, or other cast processes.
  
  Wrapped in a hardened zinc coating, these UCA’s have up to 75% more corrosion resistance when compared to traditional paint or powder coating. This zinc coating provides maximum effectiveness at warding off the oxidation that typically leads to rust and corrosion.
  
  We use OEM style ball joints and bushings that are tested and manufactured to strict Japanese specifications that are readily available at every dealership and parts store. They feature a fully hardened stud bound in a watertight sealed machined housing which doesn’t allow for contaminates to be introduced into the joint with grease guns or outside environment.
  
  These feature packed control arms when paired with our suspension kits translate into unmatched off-road performance, and on-road ride quality for your rig.
  
  
• SPECIFICATIONS
  PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
  • Pro Forge Technology – Improved strength to weight ratio, with Increased directional strength reduced stress concentrations in corners and filets Increased strength and weight savings compared to machined, rolled, or cast parts
  • Optimize Wheel Alignment at Raised Ride Height
  • More Clearance for Larger Tires and Increased Lift
  • Drop forged construction – 6082 T6 Drop Forged Alloy Construction. Zero tolerance manufacturing process compared to rolled steel and tubular constructions
  • Hardened zinc coating – 75% more corrosion resistance over tradition paint or powder coating
  • Built in 4 degrees of caster – for optimal wheel alignment at zero and full tuck, resetting the vehicle’s geometry to OEM specs.
  • Optimize Wheel Alignment at Raised Ride Height
  • High Strength and Durability
  • Sealed ball joint – doesn’t allow for contaminates to be introduced to the joint through a dirty grease gun.
  • OEM ball joints and bushings – tested and manufactured to strict Japanese specifications, with parts available at every dealership and parts store
  • Manufactured in and conforms to Australian Design Rules (ADR)
  • Kit is sold as a pair
  WHEEL & TIRE FITMENT INFO: Factory Wheels & Tires: Yes Aftermarket Wheels & Tires: 17" or larger wheels with max 4.75" back space

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm sealed Ball Joint that is nice, and OEM Bushings. Not bad to look at either.

 

The weight savings and oem ball joint has my attention.

 

I really think the use of OEM bushings is a bad move. They limit free movement of the control arm as it attempts to move up and down and can even limit overall travel supposedly due to its design.

It otherwise looks like a fantastic stronger and better than OE solution.