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Importance of new UCAs?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 06tacomakev, Jan 8, 2012.

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  1. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:35 PM
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    I have a 3in lift with stock UCAs and tire kingdom aligned my truck and they said it is in spec :confused:
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Different set up on the first gens. If you want the alignment right, then you will need different UCA's.
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:39 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    It can be "in spec." , but that means your Camber is going to be at its outter limits, and you will have no caster, or very very little. I said this in another post, but "We got it in spec." means, "We got your Camber at .9* (or worse), and your Caster at .3* (or worse), and we are happy to take your money, and send you on your way! Thank you, and be sure to see us again when your tires are worn to shit in 10k miles! :) "
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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    ok i understand what your saying now. but would it really be that fast? ive already put about 5k on my tires and they still look brand new
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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    Get UCA's
     
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  6. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    It varies on how they did the alignment (is camber .9*, or .5*...), and how you drive. Check the outside tire wear, and compare it to the inside wear. They should be close to the same. Without being able to see the printout of the alignment, its hard to guess what they did exactly.
     
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  7. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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    says 1.1 left camber and .8 right camber
    2.1 left caster and 2.1 right caster
    .03 left toe and .05 right toe
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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    No
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    No what?:confused:
     
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  10. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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    His opinion is you don't need UCA's
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:05 PM
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    so with those numbers i posted above what do you say OZ?
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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    No is my answer to his question. 2 years and no issues or problems for me.
     
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  13. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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    I agree with what Chris said .
     
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  14. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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    Hold on chris, I have put 30K on my KM1's and they are wearing even with lots of life left. The guy that did my alignment has 30 years experience and said if were his truck he would not buy aftermarket uca's.
     
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  15. Jan 8, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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  16. Jan 9, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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    Thats an awful lot of Camber. You should be around .4* or less.
     
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  17. Jan 9, 2012 at 5:44 AM
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    Everyone has a different view. If your truck is driving fine, and tires are wearing fine, then leave it be. Most have Caster issues, as a 2.
    to 3" lift leaves very little Caster left in the geometry. Between .5* and -.1*. Less Caster can lead to wandering (the truck, not you). Mostly felt in an area with poor roads, or a large road Crown, or off roading.
     
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  18. Jan 9, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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    awesome thank for that tip
     
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  19. Jan 9, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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    damn. I just dont want to drop $600 on new UCAs :(
     
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  20. Jan 9, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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    Yeah, its a large bill to swallow, BUT, Its worth it. You never hear of anyone regretting the purchase of their aftermarket UCA's.
     
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