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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TRD2006, Oct 20, 2013.

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  1. Oct 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM
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    I installed the 5100's a while back and just curious of I need upper control arms after the install, the truck seems to wander all over the road going down the highway, and the steering wheel seems jump when you hit a bump I believe it's called bump steer, the truck was lifted 2.5" in the front by compressing the stock springs and was lifted in the rear with a 2" add a leaf. I'm just trying to see if the upper control arms are needing replaced?
     
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  2. Oct 20, 2013 at 2:10 PM
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    did you get an alignment?
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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    It varies apparently from truck to truck but I have the same set-up with no issues for over 2 yrs now. No wandering & tread wear is fine.
     
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  4. Oct 20, 2013 at 3:04 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Any lift over 2", and you loose caster. New UCA's that have added caster will correct this issue, and allow for proper alignment.
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2013 at 3:05 PM
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    Okay because my alignment was still done " the best it could be"
     
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  6. Oct 20, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    Yeah, they will allow for more camber, to try and eek out a little more caster. Most often, its barely in specs.
     
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  7. Oct 20, 2013 at 3:24 PM
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    But that should fix both issues?
     
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  8. Oct 20, 2013 at 3:27 PM
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    New UCA's, like Light Racing, or Total Chaos, will fix everything. They add caster, allowing the Camber to be set closer, or better, than it is now, while adding Caster to stop the wandering.
     
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  9. Oct 20, 2013 at 3:29 PM
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    Where would be the best priced place?
     
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  10. Oct 20, 2013 at 3:30 PM
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    Check with our vendors. Try Downsouth Motorsports.
     
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  11. Oct 21, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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    Does anyone know if anyone is running a GROUP BUY or anything on the Light Racing UCA?
     
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  12. Oct 31, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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    I have the OME complete with the 885's and am looking into some new UCA's, just don't know which ones to buy, LR or total chaos? i haven't much information on what owners prefer.
     
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  13. Oct 31, 2013 at 12:18 PM
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    I have OME 886 and I like my LR UCAs. Got them front Metal Tech 4x4, also Fat Bobs Garage had a good price.
     
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  14. Oct 31, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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  15. Oct 31, 2013 at 12:39 PM
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    Yeah i'll probably go with LR's...just doing some more research on uni ball vs ball joints. I live in southern california but Oregon is home and the roads are rocked and salted pretty much from Nov- Mar.
     
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    Yup. Pretty good bang for the buck
     
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    check out headstrongoffroad.com

    best prices and will beat any price from another company. I highly recommend them.

    As far as UCA's, can't go wrong with Icon Tubular/Total Choas/Camburg/LR.
     
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