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REBELLE DAY 3 COURSE LAYOUT (10/14)

Ash Springs - Dumont Dunes

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Rodeo X Rigs

Here's some builds from the last Rodeo X Rigs event! Who's going to the next event Saturday 6/21 at Liberty Station in San Diego? Share some of the Total Chaos builds we missed!

07 Toyota Tundra - 2016 Toyota Tacoma

2022 Toyota Tundra - 2010 Lexus GX460

2024 Toyota LC250 - 07 Toyota Tundra

2016 Toyota Tacoma
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Total Chaos has been tried and true for over 25 years. We still see some of the OG suspension kits driving around causing CHAOS.

Who has any old photos they reminisce on of them putting the OG suspension kits to use?

With a never ending range of vehicle options coming out and a variety of options between stock length upper control arms to long travel kits.
Are you building something new? Or revamping a classic?



84-95 Toyota Pickup Long Travel Kit



96-04 Toyota Tacoma



05-15 Toyota Tacoma



2024+ Toyota Tacoma

 

Do you guys sale misalignment spacers for upper control arm. 2nd gen tacoma

 

We do! Shoot an email to info@chaosfab.com with a photo of your TC uppers and we'll get you taken care of!

 

Awesome, I will send a picture tomorrow. Thank you for the quick reply

 

Here at TOTAL CHAOS we use our sh*t. So when it came time to build our 2024 Toyota Tacoma we ensured it was built to handle everything we throw at it. The same quality of work that goes into our personal vehicles, goes into every part that leaves our building. Countless hours of testing and quality control go into building a product you can count on to cause CHAOS.

Everything is built with a purpose, designed to go fast and be capable from the desert to the mountains.

Front Suspension

• TOTAL CHAOS - UPPER CONTROL ARMS
• TOTAL CHAOS - LOWER CONTROL ARMS
• KING SHOCKS - 2.5 INCH DIAMETER ADJUSTABLETOTAL CHAOS - FRONT WELD ON BUMP STOPS
• TOTAL CHAOS - FRONT CAM TAB GUSSETS

REAR SUSPENSION:

• TOTAL CHAOS - CHROMOLY REAR LINKS
• TOTAL CHAOS - REAR LINK SKID PLATES
• KING SHOCKS - 2.5" DIAMETER ADJUSTABLE

CUSTOM FRONT BUMPER
TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION’s in house fab team designed and fabricated a custom bumper and skid system that integrates with the stock bumper.




CUSTOM BED CAGE
TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION’s in house fab team designed and fabricated a custom bed cage to store the spare tire, cooler, tools and other items to compete in this years Rebelle Rally

Bed stiffeners

• TOTAL CHAOS REAR BED STIFFENERS

 

Who already has 35's on their 4th gen?


Here are some shots of the BFG All Terrain KO2 Tires on ours!

 

TOTAL CHAOS will be on vacation starting Friday, July 4th until Sunday, July 20th for Summer Break.

Our dedicated team has earned a much needed summer break to spend quality time with their family and friends!

Get phone orders in before 2pm on Thursday, July 3rd so your parts can ship before we lock up.
Online orders placed after that will ship Monday, July 21st.

We appreciate all of our customers that support our brand - we will be back recharged and refreshed on Monday, July 21st.

How are you causing CHAOS this summer?

 

We're no strangers to innovation and originality. It's no secret that the Toyota lower ball joint design on the 1st Gen Tacoma, 3rd Gen 4Runner, and 1st Gen Tundra is known to be a weak link. When ball joint failure occurs, the lower control arm will separate from the spindle and fall to the ground causing serious damage. To fix this problem we designed the first bolt-on billet machined 1″ lower uniball conversion.​

TOTAL CHAOS is full of employees who are enthusiasts. We invest in our vehicles and gain hands on knowledge to give us the ability to make components that are built to to withstand years of abuse and CHAOS. In 2018 Mike spent countless hours creating a hand-made prototype of the lower uniball conversion. He then went out and logged 5,000 miles on the part to ensure the concept was legit, and ready for the machining phase.

2 years and 4 months in the making from prototype to first units out the door! Made in the USA and designed to last a lifetime with periodic maintenance. Mike is always ready to go full-send and the proof is all in the photos below!





Two kits are available to work with either OEM Toyota tie-rods or the TOTAL CHAOS heim steering upgrade. Built-in locating pins and a registering center ring lock into the spindle and lessen the shear load on the mounting hardware. With a durable Cerakote™ finish and all hardware included this is a perfect upgrade to your stock lower control arms or your TC long travel kit. Click your application below for more information on our lower uniball conversion!


















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HUSH THE SQUEAKS!!!

All New Bushings and Waterproof Grease


WE HEARD YOU!
We finally have the perfect combination of grease and a brand new urethane bushing compound that we spent 8 months developing and testing on our personal fleet of TC equipped Toyota’s. Our new bushing supplier offers state of the art CNC molding equipment that provided a smooth and precise pivot surface. Their heating and curing processes make this bushing compound the highest quality that we can offer our customers.


Hush Butter our icky-sticky grease solution, partnered with our brand new custom bushing compound is the game changer in the squeaks and noise that used to be associated with TC urethane bushings!

This new bushing rolled out and has been supplied in all of our TOTAL CHAOS suspension systems purchased after March 15, 2025.

At TOTAL CHAOS continuous improvement is the name of our game. We are constantly trying to advance our products in order to remain the leader in performance bold-on suspension systems.



UCA PREP KIT
Prep your suspension systems the way the crew at TOTAL CHAOS does it! This complete package is designed to provide you all the necessary parts and tools needed to fully prep a set of TC UCA’s.

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HUSH BUTTER SYNTHETIC BUSHING GREASE w/PTFE 14oz

Minimize Bushing Noise. Maximize Suspension Performance.

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NEW vs OLD


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See you in the Dirt!!










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Performance parts require periodic maintenance regardless of driving habits and local conditions. In this article we take a look at how to maintain upper control arms and address their common wear items such as urethane bushings and uniballs. We recommend inspecting TOTAL CHAOS aftermarket suspension and related equipment the same time as your oil change. The instructions below are similar for most TOTAL CHAOS upper control arm models. Read our official How To Grease Polyurethane Bushings for step by step instructions. TOTAL CHAOS upper control arms fit: Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Dodge, Nissan, Chevy, GMC and Mitsubishi vehicles.

Uniball Maintenance
Keeping your uniballs clean with soap and water is the easiest step. Periodically apply a dry PTFE lubricant to extend the component’s life. We use TriFlow or FinishLine dry lubricant.

Bushing Maintenance
Dry or worn out bushings compromise ride quality and do not allow the suspension to cycle freely. Periodically greasing your upper control arm bushings and inner sleeves is crucial for component longevity.


TOTAL CHAOS Upper Control Arms can last for years with just basic maintenance.
How Do I Know What Is Squeaking?
Inspect your parts. People often assume that their uniballs need to be lubricated or serviced when they hear a noise coming from under the front of their vehicle, but most often we find that it is the bushings that are the source of the noise. In general, if you hear the noise when the suspension is cycling up and down – such as over a speed bump, the source is likely the bushings. If you hear a noise or feel a clunk through the steering wheel when turning, the source could be the uniball. Another item to inspect when diagnosing excessive noise is your aftermarket shock upper and lower rod ends.

Urethane Bushing Lubrication & Maintenance
Learning how to maintain upper control arms starts with greasing the bushings. To grease TOTAL CHAOS upper control arms on the vehicle, it is not mandatory to have the vehicle jacked up with the wheel off. However, that will make the process much easier. First loosen the factory thru bolt or 2 bolts holding the pivot bushings together. This decreases the pressure at torque spec and opens a void for the grease to expand when being pumped into the zerk fittings. With the bolt loose, pump grease into the zerk fitting until you can see the excess grease bleed out from between the bushing “hat” and the plated end washer. After adding the grease, tighten the control arm bolt back to factory torque specifications.



Important Bushing Maintenance Tip
If you do not loosen the pivot bolts, the grease being pumped into the fitting does not expand and refill the inner grooves of the TOTAL CHAOS bushings. The grease has nowhere to go. The pressure will cause the bushing sides to mushroom, swell and be damaged. If you see the bushing start to deform, immediately stop pumping more grease, grab a small metal pick, and push in the ball on the zerk fitting to release the excess pressure.

Are you more of a visual learner? Check out the video below on how to maintain upper control arms!
What Grease Does TOTAL CHAOS Recommend?
TOTAL CHAOS recommends using HUSH BUTTER SYNTHETIC BUSHING GREASE W/PTFE or an equivalent PTFE marine grade water proof grease. Avoid using lubricants such as white lithium, any type of penetrant, or spray style lubricant. They can degrade the quality of the bushings.



Why Does The Grease Matter?
All greases are not the same. To properly maintain your polyurethane bushings, you should grease them regularly. Sometimes the polyurethane bushings can make annoying squeaking noises, but proper lubrication can quiet them down. Greasing the bushings will also reduce friction and allow the suspension to smoothly travel through the full range of motion without binding.

How Often Should I Grease My Upper Control Arms?
Generously grease them during installation, and after the first 500 miles. We recommend you doing your post-install hardware retorque at 500 miles. Then every 5K miles after that. Depending on climate, environment and usage your maintenance mileage may vary.


TOTAL CHAOS UCAs are designed for easy maintenance.
Can I Over Grease My Upper Control Arm?
As long as the through bolt is loose and the end washers are not sealed with torque pressure to the outside hats of the bushings, you cannot over grease them. The excess grease will ooze out the sides. Wipe excess grease that pinches out after re-torquing the factory hardware.

What Happens When I Over Grease My Upper Control Arm?
If you do not loosen the pivot bolts and washers, you could mushroom and deform the form of the control arm bushings – this compromises the fitment and function. If the damage is excessive the bushings will have to be replaced.

What Type Of Lubrication Do Uniballs Require?
Do not use WD40 or petroleum based products. They attract dirt and can accelerate wear. We recommend TRI-FLOW Superior Dry Lubricant or FinishLine Dry Lube.

Are you more of a visual learner? Check out the video below on uniball maintenance!


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