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Ball joint UCAs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Archertl33, Jul 27, 2022.

  1. Jul 27, 2022 at 3:39 PM
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    Archertl33

    Archertl33 [OP] Active Member

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    I have a 3.5 inch lift. I currently have all pro uniball UCA's. They work well and all, but i am getting kind of tired of cleaning them and lubing them all the time. Otherwise they get noisy.
    I was thinking of going to a ball joint uca. Is one brand better than another? JBA, SPC, Nitro gear, ome, ect.
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2022 at 3:44 PM
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    Key-Rei

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  3. Jul 27, 2022 at 3:52 PM
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    drizzoh

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    Very happy with my JBA HD's. You're describing the exact reasons I didn't go uniball. I like that these have full grease fittings and beefy ball joints which also have more articulation than a uniball. Also less finicky than the SPC's with less moving parts.
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2022 at 4:12 PM
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    stickyTaco

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    I've been running SPC for 7 years now with no issue. I give them a couple pumps of grease every oil change but haven't had to do anything beyond that over the past 50k miles.
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2022 at 10:10 AM
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    DG92071

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    JBA High Caster UCA's. They use very common and inexpensive Chevy truck ball joints that last forever, are available in Anytown USA, and no squeeking!
     
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  6. Jul 28, 2022 at 10:29 AM
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    jlemmond

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    Another JBA user here. No problems.
     

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