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Amazon UCA's?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Kittenmittens4U, Jul 22, 2017.

  1. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:11 PM
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    Kittenmittens4U

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  2. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:14 PM
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    02YotaGuy

    02YotaGuy Guy With A Red 80 Series

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  3. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:18 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    There are some things in life that shouldn't be a price point purchase. The seller's feedback tells you all you need to know
     
  4. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:22 PM
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  5. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:26 PM
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    They seem like a new seller so I can't trust the feedback rating. I just can't afford any of the name brand uniballs at the moment and I'm not interested in the Lr/Spc arms.
     
  6. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:27 PM
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    02YotaGuy

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    I just noticed that they don't make them for first gens. That's disappointing.
     
  7. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:29 PM
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    Why not SPC LR UCA if you don't mind me asking, thanks.
     
  8. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:35 PM
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    eon_blue

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    Would not trust 'em, off-brand with no reviews....SPC UCAs can be had for not much more, and are tried and true.
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:37 PM
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    This, I have over 25K on my SPCs, great product.
     
  10. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:38 PM
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    Same here, almost 20k on mine and they've been great.
     
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  11. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:39 PM
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    Check this out.

    IMG_0073.jpg
     
  12. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:40 PM
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    I'm not sure how true this is, but I've heard that it's easier to knock the Spc's out of alignment and that a uniball will have better articulation. I plan on getting some tc, icon, or camburgs eventually, so I just wanted to run a cheaper option for a while.
     
  13. Jul 22, 2017 at 10:44 PM
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    I have never had that problem, and yes, I also want a pair of TC uniball arms. They are awesome.
     
  14. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:05 PM
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    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    Wait for a used set of uniball uca's from a reputable company to come up on here or CL. Other than that you're most likely l going to be replacing the cheap-as-possibly-sourced uniballs before long in those Amazon deals and not really saving that much - especially if you pay someone to do it. How hard to you plan on beating your front end up that you think the SPC's won't hold alignment? That's a sincere question. :cool:
     
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  15. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:16 PM
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    Keep saving don't buy something that is cheap to put on a 30k+ truck. Waiting to get the ones you want will pay off in the long run
     
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  16. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:18 PM
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    This. I've learned the hard way more than once to wait and do it how you actually want the first time, more than once.
     
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  17. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:23 PM
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    This.
     
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  18. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:31 PM
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    As hard as possible! I'll probably just save up a little more and get a quality uniball.
     
  19. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:36 PM
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    Very true, but my 98 Tacoma wouldn't even fetch 30k back in 98!
     
  20. Jul 22, 2017 at 11:38 PM
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    Still cost you money to buy it. You don't want it to leave you in a ditch with a broken ball joint on a Friday night now do you.
     

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