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Kibbetech UCA experience

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by doctor_phil, Dec 23, 2021.

  1. Dec 23, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    doctor_phil

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    All the things!
    I have those listed in my complete list of 2nd/3rd gen Tacoma UCA's, but I've never seen anyone mention them on TacomaWorld.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/complete-list-of-ucas-for-the-3rd-gen-tacoma.738745/

    There's currently a relevant discussion going on about a VERY similarly designed UCA over here...

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/thoughts-on-send-it-suspension-billet-uca.748343/

    Regardless, what in particular are you looking to find out? The main design take away for any UCA is the following:

    Rubber bushing vs Poly bushing vs heim joint

    And...

    Ball joint vs uniball

    This video should answer any questions you have regarding those design elements.

    https://youtu.be/d4A3QGLEpTQ

    I don't believe you'll find any difference (benefit) from a billet UCA or a tubular UCA. Most of the suspension forces are transferred to the frame through the LCA, and the UCA doesn't see nearly the same forces. I've had both billet and tubular UCA's and never noticed a difference in performance.

    Edit: But yes, those things are gorgeous. And have a price to match that beauty.
     
  3. Dec 23, 2021 at 12:07 PM
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    I have experience pounding the shit out of my truck with T.C. uppers and lowers. Uppers tubular, lowers boxed. I have Expidition series on lowers. Don’t think I would buy anything else, just my 2 cents
     
  4. Dec 23, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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    This reply more than answers my question. I was mainly wondering about strength of the part. Seeing as how kibbe mainly designs TT's that get beat to shit, his UCA's are probably stronger than anything I'd throw at the truck in its lifetime. Probably complete overkill on my planned build. (No truck yet, just a deposit placed)
     
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