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Need Upper control arms

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by coolandrew0, Jul 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM.

  1. Jul 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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    coolandrew0

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    Looking for new upper control arms I have a 3.5in lift currently have the rough country control arms been blowing through balljoints every 4 months or so. I do off-road pretty regularly with my truck. seeing what’s out there getting tired of replacing balljoints. my lower TTX have been in the truck for over 120k with zero issues
     
  2. Jul 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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    GotExhaust

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    Hi, we can offer Freedom Offroad UCA's. We have them with a standard ball joint as well as an option that has a uniball for better articulation and durability. They are both for 2-4" of lift over stock.

    We also can offer Core 4x4 adjustable UCA's

    Message me if you would like a quote.
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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    Danke5305

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    I run dirt king uniball heim but its over kill to be honest with no issue other than the few times i sent my wheel into the fender.
     
  4. Jul 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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    Owenhall

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    I have some spc ones they have worked for me so far.
     
  5. Jul 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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    Saskabush

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    Elka 2.5" DSC w/ Deaver Stage 1, Archive Hammer Hangers, SPC UCAs, Timbren bumps, TRD baja wheels, 265/75r16 Wildpeak AT4W, Greenlane Sliders, Warn slimline bumper, N-Fab spare tire box mount.
    3.5" is way too high. I suspect you'll have problems with ball joints no matter what UCAs you get. At that height just about any ball joint will be at their max range of motion. Either lower it down to at least 2.5", or look into drop bracket lifts.
     
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  6. Jul 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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    cj13058

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    Dirt King works for well for me. I'm at 2.5+ in. suspension lift. I do not have caps that cover the joint/zerk.
     
  7. Jul 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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    coolandrew0

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    Wanted to go as high as I could without a drop bracket as I didn’t want it to get caught up in the snow
     
  8. Jul 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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    ZColorado

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    At that height you will have non-stop problems. You probably have zero down travel, and your CVs are probably maxed. You likely need a drop bracket lift to lift that high.
     

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