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JBA Offroad Upper Control Arms And Suspension MEGA Thread BS thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tcBob, Feb 24, 2015.

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  1. Jul 13, 2015 at 6:37 AM
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    @tyfoon11 Have you had an alignment yet with the HD arms?

    I've been to two different alignment shops with the HD arms installed and neither shop can adjust the truck to more than 1* positive caster without going into positive camber territory. I did not have this problem with the original JBA UCA.

    Alignment specs with JBA HD UCA

    Left.......... Right
    0.7° Camber 0.5°
    0.9° Caster 1.0°
    -.03° Toe 0.03°


    I'm going contact Marlin later today.
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2015 at 8:27 AM
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    How much lift do you have? Or what set-up. Curious...
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2015 at 8:56 AM
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    I never measured post suspension "lift". My original '09 suspension was wore out, so replaced with OME nitrochargers, OME 885 coils, Dakar leafs. I'm guessing i'm around 2-2.5".

    For reference, here are my alignment numbers with both model JBA UCA's

    JBA UCA's (coil bucket hitters)
    Left.......... Right
    0.8° Camber 0.7°
    2.2° Caster 2.4°
    -.01° Toe 0.02°

    JBA HD UCA's
    Left.......... Right
    0.7° Camber 0.5°
    0.9° Caster 1.0°
    -.03° Toe 0.03°

    :mad:
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2015 at 9:05 AM
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    I haven't had alignment done yet. just got them on week before last, then went on a wheeling/camping trip this weekend. gave them a pretty good workout, everything seems ok so far as I can tell. its hard to see though because I'm pretty caked in mud, so after I wash it today i'll have another look. will have alignment done this week when I get time
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2015 at 9:29 AM
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    Just ordered the HD myself. Let us know what Marlin says if you could.
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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    Bent UCA + 1,500 mile road trip = uneven wear on tire. With 1* caster, truck drives okay around town, but feels a little too responsive at highway speeds.
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2015 at 12:54 PM
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    appointment for alignment set tomorrow afternoon
     
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  8. Jul 14, 2015 at 7:54 PM
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    Sorry guys, got stuck late at work, missed my appointment. I need a job that pays me to stay at home and mod my truck :(
    anyone hiring?
     
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  9. Jul 14, 2015 at 7:59 PM
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    Let me know when you find something like that! Lol [emoji106]
     
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  10. Jul 15, 2015 at 3:33 AM
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  11. Jul 15, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    After market Arms are required with longer shocks so at full droop the arms don't collide with the coil spring. From what I see there you're using the stock Tacoma Bilstein setup which has the same travel as stock and no coil collision issues with the stock UCA. These arms are more suited for the longer Fox, King shocks so you're not realy gaining anything..just my observation..I could be wrong about your Bilsteins as I'm assuming they are stock Toyota shocks.
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    Yes, only if you have the longer shock with more travel. The stock shocks and bushings will work fine within the stock range of movement..longer shocks like kings or fox will tear the bushings. I just ordered a set of JBA arms so I will give full report here on install and travel results.
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2015 at 7:48 AM
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    Now that's customer service! That's part of the problem with new products- got to work out all the kinks. Glad he's a stand up guy and taking care of his customers. Sub'd for future purchase...
     
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  14. Jul 17, 2015 at 9:12 AM
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    Dropped my truck off for an alignment last night. Wrote him a note telling him what I wanted my numbers at and if I could get a print out. Hopefully he does what I asked. I'll post up my numbers if I get them.
     
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  15. Jul 17, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    Probably have the only 2nd Gen with an 8274 in the world.

    You ever hear back from Marlin on this? Thanks.
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    image.jpg
    :facepalm:
    So before it was
    Left. Right
    Caster. .57*. 1.18*
    Camber. .90*. .76*
    Toe. .31*. .8*
    After: Left. Right
    Caster. .92. 1.08
    Camber. .74. .64
    Toe. .03. .01

    My pap took it to get aligned. And he said the guy said the caster adjusters were locked he was afraid they were gonna break. But he got the rest as close as he could. He said they would be fine. Well........ I guess we shall see. Ps I sprayed the alignment bolts/cams for 2 1/2 weeks with penetrating oil. Damit just wish it was closer to what I told him 0/0/2.5 Wow that looks so much better on my phone but when it posts the spaces are all fuked up.
     
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  17. Jul 17, 2015 at 5:05 PM
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    Dang I hate to hear that. I was going to buy a set. Then I saw the posts about the clearance issue. Now this. It sounds to me like JBA needs to do some testing before releasing a product. UCAs contacting the coil bucket and failing to provide caster(the entire reason for having them) are some pretty major problems that would have easily been noticed had they been tested properly. I hope for the sake of you have that have purchased these arms that JBA gets their stuff together. As for me, Camburg it will be.
     
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  18. Jul 17, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    Probably have the only 2nd Gen with an 8274 in the world.
    I think OL dude will make it right.:cool:
     
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  19. Jul 18, 2015 at 3:02 PM
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    Looks like you need new bushings and this kit.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...lem-solver-caster-camber-cam-bolt-kit.317057/

    Bushings are Whiteline #
    $155 W53312 Front Control Arm Bushing, Black
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  20. Jul 18, 2015 at 4:57 PM
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    I've looked at the moog kit but have heard that it's not always the right one. And somebody. I think homertaco? Had the adjuster(washer) break loose.
     
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