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JBA UCA on a 21 TRD Pro with 285/75/18

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Austintaco, Aug 9, 2024.

  1. Aug 9, 2024 at 8:52 AM
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    Austintaco

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    285/75/18 Duratraks, 5.29’s and Powertrax in the rear, Eibach Pro lift coils, JBA UCAs, RAS and CB Plus 3, AT transmission cooler, RAGO dash plate, Boost Tow mirrors
    Looking at UCAs, and reading up on here and the net about common issues or pros and cons. My truck is stock at the moment with the FOX TRD Pro suspension, but I have ordered the Eibach springs.
    Anyone running the JBAs with a similar setup? Decided against SPC and Camburgs. I like the JBA for the maintenance simplicity of changing out the ball joint when needed and their reputation.

    Thank you
     
  2. Aug 10, 2024 at 7:09 AM
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    frichco228

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    why do you think you need new UCA? The TRD pro suspension does not need them, you will not gain anything other than a lighter wallet. New UCA not really needed until front lifts exceed 2.5 inches, and even then some dont need them and get good alignment. 3 inches lift, new UCA required.

    You have to watch aftermarket UCA with stock +60 offset wheels, some UCA designs stick out too far and would rub w stock offsets, so wheels with less offset or wheel spacers would be needed.
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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    285/75/18 Duratraks, 5.29’s and Powertrax in the rear, Eibach Pro lift coils, JBA UCAs, RAS and CB Plus 3, AT transmission cooler, RAGO dash plate, Boost Tow mirrors
    I’m putting the eibach springs on up front and they are supposed to provide 1.5-1.8” over the TRD Pro suspension. That would put me in the realm of possibly needing UCAs. What you mentioned about issues with wheel offset, the TRD Pro suspension, and particularly the TRD Pro suspension when lifted (Westcott, CB, Eibach) is what I’m trying to avoid.
     
  4. Aug 10, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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    I'm running Dirt King/Bilstein UCA on TRD Pro Fox suspension with Coachbuilder Pro shim for a total of 2.5" lift.
     
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  5. Aug 12, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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    mfelton18

    mfelton18 I'M THE PROBLEM

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    Have the JBA's with Eibach suspension and +25mm off set on 275/70r18. I have 1.5 inch of clearance from UCA to tire. I went with the JBA's for the reasons you mentioned. Already replaced the balljoints and was super easy.
     
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  6. Aug 12, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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    joonbug

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    Are you sure it’s 1.5”-1.8” over the Pro suspension? The Pro is already 2” over the other factory trims.
     
  7. Aug 12, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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    285/75/18 Duratraks, 5.29’s and Powertrax in the rear, Eibach Pro lift coils, JBA UCAs, RAS and CB Plus 3, AT transmission cooler, RAGO dash plate, Boost Tow mirrors
    Here’s Lukeskywalker’s comments on it: https://www.tundras.com/threads/eibach-trd-pro-lift-pn-e30-82-079-04-20.120467/

    From Eibach:https://eibach.com/eps-search?year=2021&make=Toyota&model=Tundra&submodel=TRD+Pro+CREWMAX+5.7L+4WD

    Interesting, this from eibach then states 1.3”? https://eibach.com/product-releases...izh_klrt127Bw96Fj3NTcgiDppKSzUTbfERcs0C7kDRZR
     

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