Upper Control Arms

I lifted my 2010 DCLB a couple weeks ago with bilstein 5100's all around but now my alignment is a little jacked up. I want to invest in new upper control arms but I was wondering if I could get some advice on best value etc.. I need to save money so I would like to not spend an arm and a leg. Thanks.

 

You need a better alignment shop.

 

SPC are probably your best bang per buck.

 

So you don't think I need new UCA's?

 

5100s are a max height of 2.5 inches which makes it a 50/50 chance.

My money is on a poor alignment.

What setting are you using and what was your actual lift height?

 

My 5100's are set to the max height. The tow is good but the wheels are angled in. I can already see uneven wear

 

I'll second this. There's no reason with that much lift you can't get a decent alignment. I ran stock UCA's with 3" of lift for two years with acceptable alignment.

 

Wow thanks. Maybe I'll save the money and just get another alignment.

 

Yeah man there are good shops, and shitty shops. I took my truck to Pepboys one time and it was so out of alignment that the traction light was on. Call around and talk to the tech if you can and explain what you want. Let them know you want more Caster than what their stock spec sheet calls for because of the lift. If they seem confused by that go to a different shop.

 

Here is my alignment printout from the shop that lifted my truck.

 

Thanks bro!

 

Do you wheel the truck really? If going to wheel it alot I would recommend new upper a arms

 

What in the fuck, that caster is way too low.

 

I like to hit the dirt once and a while but I really don't do anything crazy

 

Yea my tires are going to be ruined if I don't do anything soon. I drive far for work everyday too.

 

Low caster won't fuck up your tires, it'll just piss you off causing bump steer and wandering.

 

As per your alignment sheet your caster is not even close to the min. setting. I would go back and ask for 2.5 on caster.

 

Buy some LR UCAs

 

I have them, and they have been great, the first run had some issues, but the new version are fine.

 

X2 best bang for your buck and also you'll be able to go any alignment shop and they should be able to easily align it after.