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  1. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:21 AM
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    They are Uniball so I have been told you can do more adjustments to them as opposed to a stock UCA.... More fine tuning from my understanding...
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM
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    I know they have more travel than a ball-joint, I don't recall them being adjustable.
     
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  3. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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    They aren't but they have a greater range of angles than the stock set up. And there aren't special alignment numbers for lifts.

    MSU - Get it to stock alignment and you'll be good to go.
     
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  4. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:28 AM
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    ^^^truth. They correct the stock geometry when you are pushing 3" of lift or more, making it easier to align properly. The uniball simply allows maximum articulation for the Upper A-Arm without binding up like the factory ball joint, yielding more travel.
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    That's what I meant.
    There has been a lot of talk on the alignment numbers. From what I have read stock numbers aren't ideal for ~3" lifts.
     
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  6. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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    RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT SPECS AFTER INSTALLATION:​
    TOE - Within Factory Specifications​
    CAMBER - Within Factory Specifications​
    CASTER - 3 to 4 Degress (Aftermarket A-Arms are designed to provide additional positive caster on lifted applications for better handling)​
     
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  7. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:37 AM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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    I'm fine at the stock numbers w/ my ~3 inch lift. There is an in-spec range that allows a little more caster if you want it, but getting right on stock has kept me in a good place...::shrug::
     
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  9. Jun 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM
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    Same here. One of these days I'll get those UCAs purchased and I'll go with the recommended specs set out by the manufacturer.
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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    Yea, stock Caster spec is 1.2 -2.7 which is a pretty wide range to begin with, wherever works and drives right.
     
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  11. Jun 17, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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    d29xl springs ( have a roof basket, rtt and rack ).

    Question is. I understand the taco lean, read all about it. But why is my passenger side still a half inch higher, or drivers side a half inch lower.

    Anyone else have this going on?
     
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  12. Jun 17, 2013 at 10:41 AM
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    Do you have dual batteries or a toolbox or other extra weight on the driver side?
     
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  13. Jun 17, 2013 at 10:41 AM
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    Did either of your Dakars have a " + " or a " - " ?
     
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  14. Jun 17, 2013 at 1:47 PM
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    Ah that makes more sense. Thanks!
     
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    They ended up giving me a mix pack.

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    :bananadance:
     
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    + on the driver's side
     
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  20. Jun 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM
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    In that case , add a 1/4" top plate spacer on your driver's side
     
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