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Should I get new UCAs?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tanner.b16, Jan 5, 2023.

  1. Jan 5, 2023 at 9:44 AM
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    Tanner.b16

    Tanner.b16 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys, I just installed a 3 inch lift on my truck. It’s a 07 pre runner. Will I need to get new UCAs? Thanks guys. And if anyone wants to throw their truck photos up with a 3 inch lift a comparison between it with 265 and 285 tires, please do so! Don’t know which i’m going with yet.
     
  2. Jan 5, 2023 at 9:46 AM
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    CalcityRenegade

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    Likely. Only going for an alignment will tell you if they are going to be required to align it correctly.
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2023 at 10:26 AM
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  4. Jan 5, 2023 at 10:30 AM
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    3.5 toytec, with 285's tires rub on UCA in tight turns.

    20221010_183703.jpg
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2023 at 1:59 PM
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    It’s going into the shop in 2 weeks (they’re backed up). Any good brands to go with, or just the RC generic ones?
     
  6. Jan 5, 2023 at 1:59 PM
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    Tanner.b16

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    How bad is the rubbing? Do you think I could run them with just a 3 inch?
     
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  7. Jan 5, 2023 at 2:17 PM
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    Yes get ucas. I have tubular ICON Deltas and they're great
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2023 at 2:37 PM
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    Very hard to make tight turns /U turns in city conditions. Offroad no problems. JBA UCA's

    20230105_143432.jpg
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  9. Jan 5, 2023 at 3:32 PM
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    I am not authority on the topic as I am still running OE UCA's. But with the bit of research I've done, I think I will go with SPC as they are tried and true.
     
  10. Jan 5, 2023 at 3:33 PM
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    Do you have wheel spacers? If not, the offset may be part of your issue.
     
  11. Jan 5, 2023 at 3:43 PM
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    I honestly have no idea, I bought truck as is.
     
  12. Jan 5, 2023 at 3:50 PM
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    Determine if you need to replace/work on the LCA. Good probability your alignment cams will be seized.
     
  13. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:14 PM
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    2015 prerunner 3/2E97A80AE-F630-42BE-9F0F-8DD9EB29AC49.jpg Toytec lift. 17x8.5 -10 wheels 285/70/17 JBA ucas. Zero rub.
     
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  14. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:18 PM
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    Is it just my rim offset that makes the tires rub?
     
  15. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:21 PM
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    What wheel and offset are you currently running?
     
  16. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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    And expensive!
     
  17. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:23 PM
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    Not really, the billet ones are over 1000
     
  18. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:23 PM
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    thanks man! I think that’s what i’ll be doing.
     
  19. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:26 PM
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    With my set up. My alignment specs are. 0 camber .05 toe in 4* caster(driver side) 4.25(passenger side)
     
  20. Jan 5, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    2020 w/ 17x8 +15 offset (factory rims). 265/65 new 285/70 now 2.5" spacer in front, 1" inch block in back. Everything stock no rubbing. 20200222_081606.jpg 20221228_133751.jpg 20221228_133808.jpg no trimming.
     

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