Pro's and Cons for Upgraded Aftermarket LCA's

Just looking for input and reviews of the the aftermarket, off-road LCA options. I know of these 4, am I missing any others? Any red flags for the manufacturers?

TC
https://www.chaosfab.com/product/2005-2015-Toyota-Tacoma-Stock-Length-Lower-Control-Arms-86500

Dirt King
https://dirtkingfabrication.com/products/performance-lower-control-arms-dk-813704


BTF
https://btffabrication.com/collections/toyota-1/products/05-15-tacoma-high-caster-lca


Solo (I know the link is for 1st Gen, they are releasing ones for the 2nd Gen very soon)
https://solomotorsports.com/shop/su...pension-kits/stock-length-lca-tacoma-4runner/

 

May I ask why. Replacing LCA’s

 

I don't know BTF, but you should look real hard at JD Fab for thier front suspension solutions. If WarFab has gotten their solution to market they deserve a look too.

Dirt King and Total Chaos are the industry standard for very good reasons, pick which color you like better.

I ran Dirt King Uniball UCA and LCA on my truck for a long time, the only* downside is that they allow full suspension flex, which means even 33" tires will rub on stock fenders. That's a small price to pay for getting the full travel out of your IFS and expensive coilovers.

*Replacing Uniballs every 18 months or so is just part of life, so I don't consider that a downside; but it is something to plan for if you're going to use performance parts.

 

TC has newer versions called the Expedition series. They retain your steering stops. Also dual shock and single are the same price, the last time I checked. I have the dual shock, and they are awesome. No complaints.

a bit dirty, but you get the idea

 

My vote is for BTF. It moves the LBJ forward, gaining firewall clearance. It also uses a moog balljoint which means a longer life, quieter and you retain the factory steering stop for connection to the spindle.

 

I've been daily driving the TC +2 with kings for about a year now with no issues. I don't notice any additional noise from the front but the deavers squeak like a cheap mattress.

 

I have some Uniball dirt kings I got rebuilt from a TW member. I can't speak for the other options, but my firsthand experience with the DKs has been excellent. They've been great through high speed dirt, rocky trails, and a couple really hard drops on stumps and trunks creeping through the woods.

Even here in northern VT where the salt murders everything, I have had zero problems with the stainless FK uniballs.

There was the occasional noise or squeak for the first couple thousand miles but especially after I put them through some high speed dirt they quieted right down. Zero problems. They'll probably outlive the truck.

I clean them out when driving is real muddy and put tri-flo on them once in a while. With the kind of complaining people do about them I was a little worried they would piss me off, but quite the opposite.

 

Emailing JD to see if they sell separate LCA's for non LT https://jdfabrication.com/collections/05-15-6-lug/products/tacoma-05-18-2-long-travel-kit

Also just messaged WarFab, thanks!

 

As far as I know JD Fab doesn't do mid-travel only long travel. It'd be awesome if they did

 

Right now I'm on one OEM, and one Moog. I want more strength, and don't mind the additional clearance.