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SPC upper control arms

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Phillipk98, Jun 11, 2017.

  1. Jun 11, 2017 at 5:28 PM
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    Phillipk98

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    Has anyone used the SPC UCAs off toytec's website? I'm piecing together a 4 inch lift and thinking of going with these. Any input is appreciated. Thanks guys.
     
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  2. Jun 11, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    Yep. I use them

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  3. Jun 11, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    Sweet thanks. Do you like them? I'm putting them on an 03.
     
  4. Jun 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    I've had them (along with the OME kit) for over 3 years now. Maintenance-free and no issues.
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  5. Jun 11, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    Hell yeah thanks guys.
     
  6. Jun 11, 2017 at 6:13 PM
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    No issues here. Great customer service as well.
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    How high did you lift your truck?
     
  8. Jun 11, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    3.5"
     
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  9. Jun 11, 2017 at 7:41 PM
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    2010 Tundra Method 20x9 Fat Fives 18offset, 305/55/20 Duratracs, Bilstein 6112/5160, SPC/LR Upper Control Arms, TRD Rear Swaybar, OME/Dakar leafs with CB +1 Shackles, Husky Weatherbeaters, Du-Ha, Extang Solid Fold, Line-X, Toyota Bed Mat, Stoptech Cryo Rotors and pads, Goodridge brake lines, Stoptech STR-660, Rigid Fog Lights, Odyssey Battery, Firestone Airbags with CB spacer, etc, etc... Previous Toyota's: 97 4runner, 02 tacoma, 09 tacoma
    i have them on my Tundra and 4runner for 3+ years, and on my old tacoma for 3 years. Works perfectly.
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2017 at 7:58 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    I gots them too. No issues.
     
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  11. Jun 11, 2017 at 8:35 PM
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    dmeneses1983

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    got them as well and installed them a week ago and no issues. I have a 4" lift in the fron and ride is close to stock
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2017 at 10:21 PM
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    Had them on my Tacoma. No issues. Very adjustable.
    Went with Total chaos with the Tundra.
     
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  13. Jun 12, 2017 at 3:06 AM
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    Thanks guys. Great input. I appreciate
     
  14. Jun 12, 2017 at 3:12 AM
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    How long it took you to install them? Out of 10 being the worst, what's difficulty level?
     
  15. Jun 12, 2017 at 7:19 AM
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    45 mins to drive to the shop and 45 min drive back at the end of the day :p
     
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  16. Jun 12, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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    Such a great product to help insure getting your truck aligned without any issues!!

    Maintenance free design, grease-able zerk on the Ball joint, overall a very solid product!



    -David
     
  17. Jun 12, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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    2-3 on a 1-10 difficulty, home mechanic skills takes me about 30 minutes to swap out. You'll need an alignment afterward (obviously). Save the instructions to give whoever does the alignment.
     
  18. Jun 13, 2017 at 3:47 PM
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    Any write up/ pics//vid?
    Am planning said surgery soon.
     
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    it took about 3 hrs to install. Had a independent shop installed them for me.
     
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  20. Jun 18, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    What would you say max lift capacity with these UCAs? Height wise?
     
  21. Jun 19, 2017 at 6:48 AM
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    I'd say 4'' is max in my opinion.


    -David
     
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    Okay cool! Is that because of the geometry of the axles. Or alignment issues with going higher? How far does your different drop kit come down and help out?
     
  23. Jun 21, 2017 at 7:28 AM
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    Yeah we like the geometry to stay as safe and sound as possible.. 4'' is right around max without doing a drop bracket style lift kit.

    Our Diff Drop kit drops the front part of the diff 1'' or 3 degrees, just to help decrease the angles of your CV's.
     
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    Great thanks for everyone's input!
     
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    I also have em with my OME 614s.
    The SPCs are great. So far about 22k miles and zero issues. Love em
     
  26. Jul 29, 2017 at 4:29 AM
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    ......so what do you recommend for a 6 inch lift? The 25490 won't work?
     
  27. Jul 29, 2017 at 5:19 AM
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    Well the kit you are getting should come with new spindles. At least the first gen sets do. But to better answer this there is @ToyTec Lifts
     
  28. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:20 AM
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  29. Jul 29, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    Would a diff drop help your front end alignment on 2.5-3" lift w/o new ucas??
     
  30. Jul 31, 2017 at 6:29 AM
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    For your axles yes. For your suspension no.
     
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