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LR (spc) Upper Control Arms for 2.5 bilsteins 5100 lift ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Marcionilo, Jan 18, 2014.

  1. Jan 18, 2014 at 11:41 AM
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    Marcionilo

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    Should I buy these UCAs? I haven't gotten my alignment where they should be with the 2.5" 5100 bilsteins lift. Anyone live around Los Angeles that can help to install the UCA, if I decide to buy the SPC? Thanks
     
  2. Jan 18, 2014 at 12:19 PM
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    At 2.5" of lift the only way to get the amount of caster you need is with aftermarket UCA's. the LR will work perfect for you.
     
  3. Jan 18, 2014 at 12:54 PM
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    ^^^^^^x2. Light racing UCA's is your answer.
     
  4. Jan 18, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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    I've read that at 2.5" you are good with the Factory UCA's. I'm installing the same setup with Brillstein's and was not planning on replacing the UCA's.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2014 at 2:09 PM
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    I have lifted a few Toyota IFS's 2.5" in the last 3 years. every one of them needed UCA's to get the alignment right.

    IMO i would rather do it right the first time instead of taking it apart twice and aligning it twice.

    Toytec told me that I didnt need them on my Taco (my first toyota), and needless to say it was a learning experience. Taking it apart twice is a PITA. double the downtime and an extra alingment sucks.

    I just try to share my experiences in hopes that it saves someone else the same headache i had.
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2014 at 2:17 PM
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    You would be better off getting UCA's, but you won't necessarily need them. I got mine to align just fine with stock UCA's and billies at 2.5"
     
  7. Jan 19, 2014 at 1:36 PM
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    Thanks for the info. It's going to be a week or so before I do my lift. I will look into UCA's
     

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