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Dirt King LCAs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by qnyla, Jan 11, 2014.

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  1. Jan 11, 2014 at 7:43 PM
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  2. Jan 11, 2014 at 7:50 PM
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    Yes, I have them and they are awesome ! I am running their uppers and lowers just waiting for my new CO's and I intend to post a write up for them. Their stuff is built very well and very well thought out down to the the steer stop plate on the lower. They made it out of stainless so you can even custom grind it to set your steer stops exactly wher you want them and the stainless does not rust.
     
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  3. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:37 AM
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    BTW - Tell them Jason referred you on TW, they are working on getting much more info out on TW and upgrading their web site too.
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:42 AM
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    Anything from Dirt King is Top notch!!!
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:49 AM
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    Only cause you already have them.
     
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  6. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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    i would go tc just cause i dont like the look of that uniball cup...doesnt look gusseted or anything.
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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    Thats the first thing I noticed too. It just looks a bit weak hanging out there all by itself.
     
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  8. Jan 12, 2014 at 1:05 PM
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  9. Jan 12, 2014 at 3:19 PM
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    That's not for the Tacoma...or it doesn't look like any of the ones I've seen
     
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  10. Jan 12, 2014 at 3:20 PM
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    Tc does not have the uniball in the arm...they put the uniball in a adapter....so therefore I'm still sticking to my statement.
     
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  11. Jan 12, 2014 at 3:22 PM
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  12. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:12 PM
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    I'm obviously biased because I have the Dirt King UCA's and LCA's but I did a bit of research before my purchase :

    • The TC's do not have greasable LCA's on the "race" model either and I will be honest I just didn't like the look of the TC regular model and the extra uniball adapter etc...just not a fan.
    • I think the Dirt Kings are more comparable to the TC "race" model. Does anyone with a stock length set up actually run a secondary bypass anyway ?
    • The TC Race model is $1799, the Dirt King is $1425.
    • The TC's "race" model are not gusseted at the cup either and the Dirt Kings are gusseted at the bushings and at the bump the TC's are not reinforced at the bushings.
    • The TC's do NOT have a built in/on steer stop location on either model so your spindles smack the LCA's and put little dents and marks in it. Your OE steer stop just mashes against the LCA and if your happen to articulate at slower speeds at lock the scratches and dents to the LCA are pretty brutal. The Dirt King LCA has a stainless steel steer stop ( looks like a gusset by the cup ) The stainless steel can be custom ground to set your steer stop as needed and will not rust after grinding in fact mine look polished.
    • Take a look at that TC logo sticker on the LCA it looks like a little kid made the sticker with a pair of scissors...The Dirt King has an awesome machined brushed stainless plate :)
    • I love to buy local and Dirt King is right here in sweet home San Diego !
    To each his own huh, just thought I'd share what I compared.
     
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  13. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:14 PM
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    You're 50% wrong :) The pic below is the TC "race" model for a Taco which is what the Dirt King is more comparable too IMO...and $375 cheaper.
     
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  14. Jan 12, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    ok i see.....at that point you might as well buy a long travel kit....way to much for just a lca
     
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  15. Jan 12, 2014 at 7:21 PM
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    Anybody have photos of Dirt King LCAs on a Tacoma?
     
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  16. Jan 12, 2014 at 7:22 PM
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    Do you need spacers for stock wheels with the Dirt King LCAs? The TC race series LCA requires spacers per the TC website.
     
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  17. Jan 12, 2014 at 7:58 PM
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    I can take a pic for you tomorrow, they look great. There is a pic of a raw set on their site which will give you a look at the shape etc. TC does say that you need a spacer for a stock length lower on their site and I always assumed it must have something to do with how much bigger the uniball set up is vs the OE lower ball joint maybe ? I have aftermarket wheels so I can't speak to that issue. You should call Dustin at Dirt King tomorrow to ask about the spacer issue.

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  18. Jan 13, 2014 at 9:37 AM
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    Here you go, sorry the flash on my iPhone wasn't working too hot.

    DK LCA.jpg
     
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  19. Mar 22, 2014 at 1:53 PM
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    Well I just purchased my set of DK lCA. I am excited to build this mid travel setup. Got tc cam gussets and all pro spindle gussets. I will be adding a air bump one day too
     
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