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Toytec 3" leveling kit, do I need new control arms?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by benzzino, Nov 11, 2016.

  1. Nov 11, 2016 at 6:02 AM
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    I purchased a toytec 3" leveling kit and when I talked to a mechanic from Toyota he said I need to get new control arms for alignment. Does anyone know if this is true? He said that you can never get a good alignment with a 3" leveling kit. If I should get some new control arms does anyone know good ones to get? I was told by the mechanic that SPC control arms for a modified suspension is not made for spacers. Does anyone know?
     
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  2. Nov 11, 2016 at 6:24 AM
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    You don't need them, but it will help with your alignment. I have the SPC ones. Which Toytec lift are you running?
     
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    I am running the tu3, 3" spacers up front with 2" rear blocks.
     
  4. Nov 11, 2016 at 6:33 AM
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    The mechanic told me to get the icon control arms because they have the best adjustments. I rather have a ball joint than a uniball, don't know how well the uniball will hold up compared to the ball joint.
     
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    If you're spending that coin you should have considered spending it on a true suspension lift :D

    If I had to do it again, I would go with Total Chaos. (@csuviper has)
    SPC is pretty solid with alignments, but they always update their product.
     
  6. Nov 11, 2016 at 6:47 AM
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    Ya I was only looking into doing a leveling kit. Didn't know I needed to get new control arms, never saw that info on any of the leveling kits. Are uniball control arms any good?
     
  7. Nov 11, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    You don't technically need them, but it will help with alignment.
     
  8. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    Uniball are good. It is what i got. Little more maintenance keeping them in top shape since they are exposed to the elements.
     
  9. Nov 14, 2016 at 6:15 AM
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    I live in the northeast and right near the ocean so the uniball might not be a good choice with all the road salt during the winter. I think the SPC with a normal ball joint might be my best choice. But thanks for the info
     
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    Any 3" inch lift beyond spacers....new UCAs. For sure to get best alignment/geometry. Especially if you go off pavement. Believe me.. I need new UCAs and skids.
     
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    What brand would you use? Also uniball or ball joints uca?
     
  12. Nov 14, 2016 at 3:36 PM
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    I'm going with the SPCs. Budget wise..a good deal, especially if you get them from ToyTec.
     
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    ICON just released their "Delta Joint" at SEMA. I believe they are going to be replacements for the uniball for the people that live in areas with a lot of moisture/road salts. It is an extreme high angle ball joint. I don't have any more info as far as the product or release date.
     
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  14. Nov 14, 2016 at 3:42 PM
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    I have nothing so far. All their SEMA stuff won't be hitting until just after the first of the year. As I get any updates on info, I will be passing all this along.
     
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    I know Sean will be at SEMA. Bring bail money just in case. Heh heh. Yeah I'm back.
     
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    You mean was...
     
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