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Thoughts on Tuff Country uni ball UCAs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sardog2111, Jun 19, 2016.

  1. Jun 19, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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    sardog2111

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    looking for input on tuff country uni ball UCAs anybody running them? Are they any good? Just trying to get more adjustability out my 05 Tacoma UCAs. These seem to be the cheapest of all brands which it what kinda concerns me.
     
  2. Jun 20, 2016 at 3:12 PM
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    Anyone??
     
  3. Jun 20, 2016 at 3:17 PM
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    Well personally I wouldn't cheap out on something like UCA's. If anything at least get somethings that's in the middle of the price range.

    I know it's not what your asked but cheap and UCA's just shouldn't go together to me.
     
  4. Jul 14, 2016 at 10:55 AM
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    So we're basing quality on price alone here? Are you able to detail why one would not want to go with a less expensive UCA?
     
  5. Jul 14, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    I have the ball joint versions, so far I like them. Didn't break the bank and did what I needed.

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  6. Jul 14, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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    How long have you had them? Other suspension modifications?
     
  7. Jul 14, 2016 at 1:38 PM
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    About 2 months now, I have the pro comp 3" coils and struts up front. They're a pain to install, super tight fitment but otherwise worked out well.
     
  8. Jul 14, 2016 at 4:38 PM
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    The only useful bitch I've seen had to do with sidewall rubbing on a tire at full lock. That has to do with the section width of the tire / width of the rim / back spacing of the wheel - none of which was reported with the bitch (which then made the original bitch un-useful) . A minor rub could be fixed by a set of wheel spacers if it became necessary.

    If they actually hit the other suspension parts - like the old JBA originals did - we would have heard about it immediately on here - bad news is endlessly repeated. JBA fixed the problem - and no more comments. If the Pro Comp 3" doesn't hit them - pretty good idea of whether there is a problem...........

    The price has little to do with the actual quality - when its one of these items that gets "market priced" versus "value priced". One is based on popularity - the other on the cost to produce. All of the tubular, welded arms have virtually the same material cost (almost nil), very little welding - and they get fit-up by clamping in a fixture or jig. If the actual cost to produce the highest priced tubular arms were known - it would cause many to turn red and breathe hard.......... Just think of the extra $150 - $300 as a donation.
     
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