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My SPC UCA experience. It's not good.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by IvanhoeTaco, Sep 15, 2019.

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  1. Oct 10, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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    The X Axis on the frame is bad. They determined if you loosen the bolts and the noise goes away, then they are bad. I received the "new" replacements. Let you know outcome.
     
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  2. Oct 14, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    Received and installed new SPC UCAs over the weekend, and man what a difference. No more clunking noise. Much thanks to Marie from Headstrong and the guys over at SPC for sending new UCAS.:burnrubber:
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW YOU GOT A BAD BATCH IS TO INSTALL? AND WITH THE NEW AXIS BUSHINGS CAN YOU REPLACE JUST THE BUSHINGS? OR DO YOU NEED TO GET ALL NEW ARMS
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2019 at 12:26 PM
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    I had same issue on my 2015, new SPC's installed this week problem solved. The installer figured out noise went away when it was loosened, said it was a warranty issue. I called SPC they admitted they had a bad batch and quickly sent out the new arms, problem solved. Unfortunately it cost me another $240 in labor to have them swapped out.
     
    gharris767, Oct 24, 2019
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  5. Dec 28, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    Is this the sound? Just installed spc uca I purchased from toytec

     
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  6. Dec 28, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    That sounds a lot like mine did before the exchange. BTW mine has been great since the exchange. Good Luck!
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    who did your purchase yours through? I gonna need to drive the truck
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2019 at 4:55 PM
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    Be mindful for you guys running used SPCs. Warranty is only valid for original buyer.

    Pretty easy to find them new from approved vendors for used prices if you know who to ask.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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    Thanks. How did y’all advise I should do the warranty claim.. through SPC or toytec..

    I’m gonna need the vehicle while they are in transit until installed. Can’t send these with without something to put in there. How did that work for y’all?
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    ToyTec is a vendor. They have nothing to do with warranty of other brands products except facilitating the sale. After the product is yours, it’s you and the manufacturer.
     
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    You should have gotten JBA :p
     
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    If they don’t fix the problem I will..
     
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  13. Dec 28, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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  14. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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    you can call them with the number on the bushing and they will tell you if you got a set from the bad batch
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    I have had my JBAs for alittle over a year now and they are awesome. Recommend to anyone
     
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    I was also recommended spc.. so if it’s a bad batch and spc will own up to it and fix problem then I’m good.. speaks a lot of a company that will own its mistakes and fix the problem. we shall see..
     
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    They have a long history of quality issues, and then coming in with good customer service to make it right. I would rather see the effort put up front and saving everyone the trouble.
     
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    I purchased from ToyTec. I called ToyTec about issue, they said it was a known issue and they would SPC contact me directly. SPC called within 1 day, very pleased with responses from both.
     
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  19. Dec 29, 2019 at 9:08 AM
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    Fairly common to hear that when one tightens down the bolts on the bushing with no load on the suspension. The mounting bolts are supposed to be tightened up with the weight of the truck on its wheels.
     
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    I did this and was a pain to get the torque wrench up there
     
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