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UCA Choices Explained

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dziner, Dec 21, 2016.

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  1. Dec 21, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    At least this thread was helpful in the beginning...
     
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  2. Dec 21, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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    I run SPC light racing UCAs because they articulate well, were at my price point, and I've seen no evidence that uniballs are stronger. Perhaps the billet ones are less likely to have a failure but they are expensive and the money I saved i spent elsewhere on my tacoma
     
    IronPeak, Dec 21, 2016
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  3. Dec 21, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    After many recommendations from TW members I bought LR UCAs as well. They've done well. I did have one ball joint show a little play during an alignment check. SPC sent me replacements for both sides no questions asked. Great customer service. They just asked that I send the old ones back.

    They don't look as cool as some others but they make alignment specs much easier to meet when lifted. Forward caster FTW!
     
    Kyitty, Dec 21, 2016
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  4. Dec 21, 2016 at 9:46 PM
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    I hit the ignore button. Half the posts on the thread are now gone. :)
     
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  5. Dec 21, 2016 at 9:48 PM
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    What's going on? What spam is everyone talking about?
     
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  6. Dec 22, 2016 at 5:07 AM
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    Thanks for the info. List has been updated.
     
    dziner, Dec 22, 2016
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  7. Dec 22, 2016 at 6:36 AM
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    Oh man, looks like I missed a good ol internet argument!!
     
    EatSleepTacos, Dec 22, 2016
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  8. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:05 PM
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    Will i get a lift on the front end just by installing Icon upper control arms with the stock dampers on my 2015 DCSB?
    My goal is to level or increase the height on the front end.
     
    tsubasa, Dec 24, 2016
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  9. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    Justinlhc, Dec 24, 2016
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  10. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:27 PM
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    My signature pic shows the option I went with. Why did I choose them? They're local to me.
    Also everyone else has Total Chaos or SPC. I like to be a little different.

    Plus, they're 'Beautiful'.
     
    genconex, Dec 24, 2016
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  11. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    Huh? UCAs don't provide lift. Neither do shocks. Only taller, or preloaded coils do. All the answers are on this forum.
     
    spiralout462, Dec 24, 2016
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  12. Dec 25, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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    Stuff.. and things
    Why can't either of these come for first gens :pout:

     
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  13. Dec 26, 2016 at 11:07 PM
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    I'm probably going LR SPC's when the time comes. Affordable and (hopefully) won't corrode in the mag chloride infested roads.
     
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  14. Mar 19, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    does it also help with alignment?
     
    themanbearpig012, Mar 19, 2017
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  15. Mar 19, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    I'm seriously looking at the jba's . There a few bucks cheaper then the LR ones . JBA are 449 and use a moog
    Replacement ball joint!
     
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  16. Mar 19, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    I went with Fabtech. I knew I wanted uniball and got the Fabtech for 575.00 delivered.
     
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  17. Mar 19, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    been running ICONs' for about 4 years now. Had to replace the uniballs about a year ago. Been good so far
     
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  18. Mar 20, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    Yes it does.

    We designed it and made the necessary adjustments to make sure alignment was brought back to spec.

    JT
     
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  19. Mar 21, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    How much do they run? for a '15 tacoma ?
     
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  20. Mar 21, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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