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6” lift UCA suggestions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dakota21601, Oct 13, 2022.

  1. Oct 13, 2022 at 8:00 PM
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    Dakota21601

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    Looking for some good suggestions for UCAs for a 6” lift. Don’t want cheap but don’t want CORR level either. Something that will last and look good without being ridiculous. Thanks!
     
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    They recommend aftermarket UCA for anything above 3" lift. I'm using SPC UCA on my 6" lift.
     
  5. Oct 14, 2022 at 5:30 AM
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    If you just want to raplace. Use the the JBA standard OE replacement units. They have zero caster built in.
     
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    SPC
     
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    On drop bracket lifts the new knuckle is extended so that the upper arm isn’t forced down. There’s no tension like a standard 3” lift has. I can always get them in alignment as well.

    I’m a big promoter of upper arms on lifts, just not needed on a drop bracket lift.
     
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    So the JBAs say up to 4” lift but should be good anyhow. I see what u r saying. My knuckles are definitely extended.
     
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    SPCs will give you the most adjustability
     
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    What's CORR level?


    Total Chaos w/ Heim joints option for 6" kits
     
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    u have a link by chance?
     
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    So that being said do I need to buy just OE replacement style or do ones made for a 1-3” left and so on work or do they throw my alignment way off?
     
  16. Oct 17, 2022 at 7:01 PM
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    SPC is your best option. I am running SPC with my setup. Other options wont allow you to get the caster as corrected as it needs to be. If you end up going to a JBA they are not adjustable for caster just have it built in already to return you to stock specs. You will need to contact JBA and see what they recommend. SPC is the answer though 100%. I ran stock for 25,000 miles and the truck is a whole different feel having the SPCs setup correct.
     
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    If you’re happy with your current alignment I would get a stock replacement. I’ve never installed a high caster uca on a 6” lift and I don’t think any really need it.

    i really do like those red arms though.
     

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