UCA Bushings

Lets talk UCA Bushings. Did 5100' and OME 888 coils up front and a Deaver AAL out back when I first got the truck. I now have about 10K miles on the suspension and have noticed a strange popping sound from the front driver side at times while wheeling. Usually under flex situations. Doesn't happen often, but its something I've finally investigated.

I've narrowed it down to my UCA Bushings and am just curious if I should just replace the bushings or safe some coin and go with a new set of UCA? Reason I ask is, was this just a bushing that was made on Friday before quieting time and bad luck? Or, is there maybe something more to it? If I replace the bushings am I just placing a band aid on a "bigger" problem? Nothing else upfront seemed to be out of place or have any strange play. I'm new to Tacoma's and wheeling so I'm unsure of my best path forward here.

Thanks and let the shenanigans begin!!!!

 

I may have some Energy Suspension bushings for the uppers that I'm not going to use. I'll take a look when I get home and get in touch.

 

Maybe your alignment is out? If this could cause uca issue. Lots of members have lifted and kept stock uca.

 

Thanks man.

 

Truck was aligned after the first tank of gas with the lift, so 320ish miles after install. Who knows, maybe it happened in that time frame.

 

Found em, if you want them, let me know.

 

Usually UCA recommended only if going over a certain amount of lift. Unsure of the exact threshold but have heard suggestions of around 2" or less = no UCA. In fact have heard if you add UCA without enough lift you can actually cause problems there too....so it depends I guess.

 

Check your LCA cam bolts. 100lbs torque. Bet the alignment shop didn't torque them down. Common clunk prob.

 

This is a good starting point.

 

My bet is it is the forward body mount bushing some also call the radiator mount. It is a known issue search for radiator mount or forward body mount. The bushings wear through due to poor installation causing metal on metal contact.
It is almost in your wheel well, so I am sure it could sound like it is coming from your UCA