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Broke built right uca alignment spacer

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Cred92, Jan 20, 2018.

  1. Jan 20, 2018 at 2:03 PM
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    So I was putting on some new to me built right uca I bought on the forums. Well I got the driver side arm on fine, then installing the passenger side I didn’t realize the arm had drooped and the allignment spacer got caught on the cclip as I was tightening it and the lip on the lower spacer broke. So now idk what to do.

    Do I just wait and try and contact built right Monday and try and get a ride to work then borrow a company truck, or can I put back the stock arm for a bit? Or put both stock arms back on?
     
  2. Jan 20, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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    Depends on how far/ fast you have to drive to work.

    If it were me I wouldn't hesitate to throw the stock arm on and at least see how it drives (your alignment will be wonky)

    Im not known to be the most cautious person, but I wouldn't want to put others in danger if your truck isn't controllable.
     
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  3. Jan 20, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    Yea I put the stock arm back on the passenger side I only drive 5 miles if that to work jus depends if I can get that part really hope I can.
     
  4. Jan 20, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    pics??
     
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    oh psssh, run with the messed up misalignment spacer while a new one comes. Shouldnt have an issue.
     
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    Lol I already put the factory arm back on the passenger side, so one aftermarket one factory I figure it’ll make it to work. Anybody had to buy a replacement one of these hate to pay a ton but got too guess.
     
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    You don’t think that would’ve torn up the uniball?
     
  10. Jan 20, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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    Just take any burrs off that would be above the uniball surface off with a file.
     
  11. Jan 21, 2018 at 4:13 PM
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    Anybody had to buy replacement allignment spacers?
     
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    Did you ever get spacers? I'm running into the same issue
     
  13. Nov 7, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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    Yea you have to call the truck shop http://sdtruckshop.com/contact/, they manufacturer the built right control arms I ordered a replacement they are expensive though.
     

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