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LR Upper Control Arms

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ryan07, Jul 25, 2014.

  1. Jul 25, 2014 at 6:46 AM
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    Ryan07

    Ryan07 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    (SPC UCA's)
    Went and had my yearly inspection today and I was told I need new bushings and a ball joint on my passenger side UCA , any idea the best place to order the parts?
     
    Last edited: Aug 10, 2014
  2. Jul 25, 2014 at 7:06 AM
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    SMKYTXN

    SMKYTXN If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    SPC will actually replace your control arms for free. Give them a call and let them know that the bushings have failed. Several members have received brand new control arms and then sent in their old ones.
     
  3. Jul 25, 2014 at 7:25 AM
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    Ryan07

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    Thanks for the info, I called and they gave me a email to send my info to. Thanks, hope everything works out.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2014 at 7:36 AM
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    SMKYTXN

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    Let us know if it works out.

    Here's my writeup on replacing the bushings if they don't replace them. I didn't know about the warranty when I replaced my bushings.
     
  5. Dec 6, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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    Everything went well, SPC sent new UCA's and I sent back the old ones. Good service all around, I installed and I'm happy with them. They were very professional and didn't ask any dumb questions or give me a hard time, thanks guys.

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  6. Dec 6, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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    Those two UCAs look quite different from one another. Is it the angle or did they change design?
     
  7. Dec 6, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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    Ryan07

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    Different bushings and the new UCA's no longer use the OEM washers.
     

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