Camburg UCA’s

Superdave1.0 · Feb 22, 2024

cwk84 said: ↑

Not sure. The way everyone explains this makes it more confusing. There is a reason why everyone misunderstands the whole UAC high caster thing. Everyone gets those to clear tires but I had my tech put more caster via the lower control arms so I never needed after market UACs. Everyone says something else on this topic and it’s confusing.
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Confusing to some. Not all. Might try and read the posts, in this thread, from the person you quoted.

Increasing caster at the UCA, means moving the wheel back. Toward the cab mount and rear wheel well.

For large tires, caster should be gained by moving the LCA away from the cab mount. That's why SPC UCA is the best in this department, it has near unlimited caster and camber adjustability.

cwk84 · Feb 22, 2024

Superdave1.0 said: ↑

Confusing to some. Not all. Might try and read the posts, in this thread, from the person you quoted.

Increasing caster at the UCA, means moving the wheel back. Toward the cab mount and rear wheel well.

For large tires, caster should be gained by moving the LCA away from the cab mount. That's why SPC UCA is the best in this department, it has near unlimited caster and camber adjustability.
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I formerly apologize for not having read more carefully.

Would you happen to know a shop in SoCal who knows how to adjust them? I’m in the process of upgrading to a larger size tire and Dobinsons suspension. The SPCs are the only ones I’d consider but I’m worried that the run-off-the-mill alignment shop won’t know how to adjust them.

Superdave1.0 · Feb 22, 2024

cwk84 said: ↑

I formerly apologize for not having read more carefully.

Would you happen to know a shop in SoCal who knows how to adjust them? I’m in the process of upgrading to a larger size tire and Dobinsons suspension. The SPCs are the only ones I’d consider but I’m worried that the run-off-the-mill alignment shop won’t know how to adjust them.
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Well, some here would recommend me. I've lifted about 100 Tacoma/4runners at this point. I work at a shop in Huntington, I do alignments there. You could bring it there.

Or 88 rotors, RPM garage, Sibi built, etc could get you dialed in for tire clearance and alignment.

TN1000 · Feb 22, 2024

Superdave1.0 said: ↑

Well, some here would recommend me. I've lifted about 100 Tacoma/4runners at this point. I work at a shop in Huntington, I do alignments there. You could bring it there.

Or 88 rotors, RPM garage, Sibi built, etc could get you dialed in for tire clearance and alignment.
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What garage are you at in Huntington? Camburg?

Superdave1.0 · Feb 23, 2024

TN1000 said: ↑

What garage are you at in Huntington? Camburg?
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toku58 · Mar 8, 2024

cwk84 said: ↑

Dude I have 32.8” which is essentially a 33” and I didn’t do any cutting. I have stock UCAs. That’s the point. If I added either more caster or more offset I’d need to chop. I have a 16x8 0 offset. But the downside of this is that my truck doesn’t track on the freeway. It wanders. And that’s where high caster UCAs come into play. But they would require chopping for even a 32.8” tire.
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Sorry I haven't been around for a while.
Before you chime in on something? Please go back a actually read what led up to the post. Or at the very least read post #11.
Higher Caster UCA is a Terrible idea!!

TN1000 · Mar 21, 2024

toku58 said: ↑

-What does 2.5 coilovers have to do with a CMC??

-I don't understand why you would try and talk someone into cutting his $40K+ Brand new truck just to fit tires that are approximately 1" larger than stock?
[33" tires can fit without any cutting of metal. (If you do it correctly, Only minor trimming of the plastic lower bumper)]

-Why would you advise anyone to set their Caster way out of OEM specs? (Do you believe Toyota doesn't know their vehicles?) Adding 4 degrees of Caster ("BAM") you will over stress your rack-n-pinion steering and lead to premature failure.

-You claim SPC are crap??? Where is your data to prove your Opinion?? (It's like bashing on a guy for upgrading to Dana axles, by saying military axles are the only way to go)

-Uniballs are awesome! 90% of the people who get them will never use them to it's potential!

-You are 100% correct! "There is a right way and a wrong way to lift these trucks" (But you think Cutting into your frame to fit a tire that already fit before you added high Caster is the right way???)

Read the links in my sig.

I try and provide good solid data to avoid unnecessary issues with your truck. There is nothing in it for me. My truck is done correctly! I can fully stuff my 33" tires on a 2" lift while turning without any rubbing!
The stock UCAs can fit the 285's with very minimal trimming of plastic. But with the 3" lift you can't get to CAMBER to the ideal setting. Adding CASTER will only create more issues!
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I'm curious about everything you said in regards to offset. Is all that true with 0 offset or even -10, or is it in regards to stock which is +25 offset?

YotaHead858 · Mar 22, 2024

I'll stray away from the topic of suspension geometry and let the more seasoned guys continue.. lol

I'm running King's 2.5 EXT's. With that, I'm running Camburg UCA's with the x joint so no uniball on mine. What I like about them is that they're sealed units.
Additionally, I have their dust cap which keeps dirt out. (I think newer Camburg UCA w/ uniball have options for dust caps as well.. Someone correct me if i'm wrong on this)
Uniballs aren't bad though, just need to keep up with maintenance and keep them clean. I'm running them on my FJ Cruiser and have and any issues or squeaks for the past 3 years of having them on.

YotaHead858 · Mar 22, 2024

^^ here's what i'm running btw
https://camburg.com/shop/suspension...ma-05-performance-x-joint-upper-control-arms/

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