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UCA and brakeline relocation bracket

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Haikin, May 19, 2018.

  1. May 19, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    Haikin

    Haikin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone else seen the metal brake line contact the bottom of the upper control arm like this? I’m afraid at articulation it’s gonna rip this thing out.
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  2. May 19, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Bend your brake line so you have clearance. That's kinda scary!

    Edit: What brand UCA is that?
     
  3. May 19, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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  4. May 19, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    Haikin

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    Bend with my hand? Or some pliers? They re total chaos uppers
     
  5. May 19, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Yep…
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    Try your hands first but bend the tube over/into a large radius. You don't want to kink it by bending sharply in one spot. I would bend for clearance and check your UCA range of motion by jacking up the front of your truck.

    EDIT: just go slow, a little bit at a time.
     
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  6. May 19, 2018 at 12:26 PM
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    Haikin

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    I will try that and update with my results
     
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  7. May 19, 2018 at 12:36 PM
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    If you’re doing it in place then definitely use your hands. Go slow and easy and try not to complete the bend in 1 spot as that stuff kinks easily. If you have to use any tools try to use something that’s soft (rubber handle) or has a rounded edge.
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2020 at 8:14 PM
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    Hey did you ever get to bend the brake line without issue? I have the same exact problem with the same UCA on the driver side.
     

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