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Trying to decide what UCA to get? Any suggestions?

Discussion in 'New Members' started by SCsilvertaco831, Feb 25, 2019.

  1. Feb 26, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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    j.mega

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    Welcome, I'm new here too. Anybody have any input on the icon tubular UCA with Delta Joints?

    I got a decent deal so i went with them, installing them soon. JBA was my initial pick.
     
  2. Feb 26, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    Out of curiosity why?

    Truck looks sweeet btw
     
  3. Feb 26, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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    The SPC’s have more adjustability for camber/caster and you don’t have to deal with uniballs and bushings.

    Also I feel like the TC arms are mostly made for 2” lift and I am only lifted about .5”-1.0”.

    Thank you!
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    So no go on the uni balls?
     
  5. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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    Which ones do you prefer? Uni ball or not?
     
  6. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    I would never run a uni ball
     
  7. Feb 26, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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    The way I see it is they are more maintenance than a balljoint. And if you buy the right control arms the ball joints are easily replaced if need be.
     
  8. Feb 26, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    Any reason to get the heavy duty ones? Or the $500 should be fine? Also this upgrade should take care of any steering wheel vibrations experienced on the highway?
     
  9. Feb 27, 2019 at 3:23 AM
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    Only if you are jumping the truck, and steering wheel vibrations is generally a tire is out of balance to bad inner and outer tie rods.
     
  10. Feb 27, 2019 at 6:31 AM
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    Wheels are balanced, front end looks fine no problems there. The only time I haven’t experienced steering wheel vibrations was when I got alignment and wheel balance done at the same time. The owner before me lifted the truck but left stock control arms. From my understanding UCAs will help with the alignment issues. At least that’s what the last shop said
     
  11. Feb 27, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    Alignment yes, steering wheel shake not likely
     
  12. Feb 27, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    Thank you, I appreciate all your input. Hopefully I can get this figured out, super annoying
     
  13. Feb 27, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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    Anybody can balance a tire, but a lot places so a shitty job at it.
     
  14. Feb 28, 2019 at 5:46 AM
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