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5100s top setting....new UCA yes or no?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by drobb, May 4, 2016.

  1. May 4, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    Hey Guys........For the people that have installed 5100s on the top setting. How is your alignment and fwy wandering feel?

    I ask because with my Tacoma I did 5100s without new UCA and it felt squirrley. I did Kings on my Sequoia with new UCA and it rode perfect! I know that's not exactly apples to apples :)

    Trying to decide if I can go with 5100s up front on the top setting without new UCA and keep the current ride feel of the Tundra.

    Thanks for any info.
     
  2. May 4, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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    If got 10k miles on the top setting and no UCA, no issues here once I got a good alignment done. Took a few trips and talking with the tech but all is well.
     
  5. May 5, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    Thanks burrito and thx to the Moderator that put my post in the correct location :)
     
  6. May 5, 2016 at 11:10 AM
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    I installed 5100s at the top setting about two weeks ago, had it aligned at the same time. The alignment was way out after installation. Kept the stock UCAs. Other than felling slightly stiffer, which I like, they ride and steer great. I did lose about 1 degree of castor, but I haven't noticed a difference in steering. I'm going to ride for a month or so before I add new tires, but so far so good.
     
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  7. May 5, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    I had my 5100s on top settings with 1 shim for about 8 months and stock UCA. They seem to get it in alignment, but it doesnt seem to hold very long. Just got my 3rd alignment since the 5100s
     

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