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SPA Upper control arms

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Hi06silver, Mar 5, 2019.

  1. Mar 5, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    Hi06silver

    Hi06silver [OP] Fat. Thumbs.

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    Am I missing something or are these just cheaper because they need a little putting together maybe?

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  2. Mar 5, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    Smiley

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    I'm running them, lots of guys do.
    No problems for me.
     
  3. Mar 5, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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    Hi06silver

    Hi06silver [OP] Fat. Thumbs.

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    I am gonna buy them, just wondering if there was a difference. I'm assuming the bushings just pop in and don't need pressed or anything.
     
  4. Mar 5, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    None yet
    Have you tried contacting SPCA?
     
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    You'll need a press to get the old ball joints out and you get the reducer in. The snap ring just provides some extra insurance.
     
  6. Mar 5, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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    Mwray8909

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    They are very simple to be put together. And they are also what I will be putting on my truck.
     
  7. Mar 5, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    LT75

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    I’m running them too. The work great. Wait a couple days. They are usually $480 on Amazon. But I guess $39 isn’t that much of a difference.
     
  8. Mar 5, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    Hi06silver

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    Did you get the upgraded longer ball joints they offer/recommend?
    Anybody care to chime in on things that I should replace while I'm doing this? bushings/wear parts etc.? thanks in advance
     
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  9. Mar 5, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    I didn't buy them from Amazon did I can't comment on what else they recommend.

    I checked the lower ball joints, sway bar links, and installed new coil overs when I did them.
     
  10. Mar 6, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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    r1-superstar

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    I just purchased these but ask Darren @BOSS4x4s for pricing.


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