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SL LCA/UCA Dirt King vs Total Chaos

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by NueveTundra, Jan 18, 2022.

  1. Jan 18, 2022 at 12:06 PM
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    NueveTundra

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    Exterior: Toytec ultimate 3" lift level, Total Chaos Uniball UCA's, Total Chaos Cam Tab Gusset kit, AcanII smoked headlights, AcanII smoke Tail lights (2.5 gen style), DV8 front winch bumper , Badlands 12k winch with Apex Synthetic, White AUTMATCH Shackles 3/4" D Ring Shackle, Apex Winch shackle, Trail Ridge mirrors ,Icon Rebound Pro 17"x8.5" +25, Cooper Discovery STT Pro 285/70R17, PowerStop drilled n slotted rotors W/Carbon pads, Rigid flood flush mounts rear bumper , WeatherTec rain guards , OEM black side badges , Rigid Amber Radiance Pods. Energy Suspension Red Rack and Pinion Bushings, EAG front mesh Grille, RCI HighLift bed mounts. Rough Country DS2 Steps, A.R.E OverLand Canopy with Ascend basket, Stickers: ToyTec lifts windshield banner, Red Strange Music window sticker(back cab), White Strange Music sticker(back canopy), White Rigid sticker x2 (canopy sides), white Official BigFoot Research Team (Back Canopy) Interior: Alpine double din touch iLX-650 , JL C5-653's (front) JL C1-650x (rear) , JL JX400 4 channel amp , JL JX500 mono amp , 2 JL 12" subs , WeatherTec floor mats, Kenwood F/R Dash Cams, Black steering wheel emblem overlay, Tekonsha P3 Brake controller, ToyTec "Fresh" Scent coilover air freshener, Under the Hood: Koyo all aluminum radiator, Mishimoto red silicon hoses , XS Power 3000 amp battery , LAlectric 300 amp Alternator , K&N replacement filter. Online LED store accessories Fuse/relay box. (Identified) Dirty Deeds 8" Cat back exhaust with DD resonator delete/axel over converted into dump. Coming soon:
    SL= Stock Length
    So I'm wondering who's running what and any considerations to make when choosing between the two.
    Off hand I know the Total Chaos arms are Chrome molly and come with some nice Sway links. But for the price of both could get Dirt King plus RCVs. :monocle:

    so what are some real world experiences with these.
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2022 at 12:24 PM
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    Cruzer

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    I've got the boxed stock length TC LCAs. Definitely not cheap but I got it here and used this 10% code.

    https://www.polyperformance.com/tot...length-chromoly-boxed-lowers-for-07-18-tundra
    10% off coupone code: COLINSMITHSLO

    Main reason why I got these are for the firmer bushings. The stock LCA rubber bushings are a joke. I prefer to crawl my truck and I usually whack my alignment after every trip - I've since learned to do my own alignments. I've wheeled several times after getting the TC LCAs and have not had to redo my alignment.

    Used to have skid plates for the OEM LCA, won't be needing it with these :D since it's already smooth underneath, nothing to get caught on.

    The TC LCAs can also give you a lot more positive caster.... a little too much in my case as I've snapped 3 CV axles (I think) and have dialed it back since.

    upload_2022-1-18_12-16-6.jpg
     
  3. Jan 18, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    NueveTundra

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    Exterior: Toytec ultimate 3" lift level, Total Chaos Uniball UCA's, Total Chaos Cam Tab Gusset kit, AcanII smoked headlights, AcanII smoke Tail lights (2.5 gen style), DV8 front winch bumper , Badlands 12k winch with Apex Synthetic, White AUTMATCH Shackles 3/4" D Ring Shackle, Apex Winch shackle, Trail Ridge mirrors ,Icon Rebound Pro 17"x8.5" +25, Cooper Discovery STT Pro 285/70R17, PowerStop drilled n slotted rotors W/Carbon pads, Rigid flood flush mounts rear bumper , WeatherTec rain guards , OEM black side badges , Rigid Amber Radiance Pods. Energy Suspension Red Rack and Pinion Bushings, EAG front mesh Grille, RCI HighLift bed mounts. Rough Country DS2 Steps, A.R.E OverLand Canopy with Ascend basket, Stickers: ToyTec lifts windshield banner, Red Strange Music window sticker(back cab), White Strange Music sticker(back canopy), White Rigid sticker x2 (canopy sides), white Official BigFoot Research Team (Back Canopy) Interior: Alpine double din touch iLX-650 , JL C5-653's (front) JL C1-650x (rear) , JL JX400 4 channel amp , JL JX500 mono amp , 2 JL 12" subs , WeatherTec floor mats, Kenwood F/R Dash Cams, Black steering wheel emblem overlay, Tekonsha P3 Brake controller, ToyTec "Fresh" Scent coilover air freshener, Under the Hood: Koyo all aluminum radiator, Mishimoto red silicon hoses , XS Power 3000 amp battery , LAlectric 300 amp Alternator , K&N replacement filter. Online LED store accessories Fuse/relay box. (Identified) Dirty Deeds 8" Cat back exhaust with DD resonator delete/axel over converted into dump. Coming soon:
    @Cruzer hehe was checking out your build again might as well ask this also. How are the orbit eyes treating you and do you daily with them?
     
  4. Jan 18, 2022 at 2:28 PM
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    Cruzer

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    My truck is a daily driver but fortunately my daily commute is only 12 miles round trip.

    I thought the OEs were gonna make me all loosey goosey at the rear but I haven't had any issues with turns or additional body rolling. Drove up to the mountains this past weekend to play in the snow and the truck handled the curves much better than before. The new Alcan springs are a bit stiff but that's what I ordered. Gonna hit up some trails in early February to get a feel for the new springs and OEs. I'm already thinking I need to remove a leaf, one of the bottom ones, to get a little more flex going. I'm up a total of 9" at the rear so I've got some room to play with.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2022 at 2:48 PM
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    cctxquicksand

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    I went with dirt kings and rcv axles with the same logic as you. I’m still waiting on both to arrive but if they do before you pull the trigger I will surely get back to you with my thoughts
     

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