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Cheapest Aftermarket 1st Gen UCA 2019

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by pollymath, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:55 AM
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    I'm considering running some 285/70R17 on stock wheels.

    I've got spacers now, but I'm not sure I want to continue running them. They sorta jack up the alignment, create additional tire wear, make the turning radius wider, and of course are one more thing to worry about on long road trips. That being said, I've ran mine nearly 20k without issues.

    If there exist an aftermarket uniball UCA for under $250, it might be worth going that route, small lift, and 285s. If not, I'll need to stick with skinnier tires.
     
  2. Apr 19, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    I'm not aware of any cheap UCA's. The least expensive ones I'm aware of are SPC.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    Which ones are you looking at? All I'm seeing is $500-$700 for those.
     
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    That's about as cheap as you'll get without a sale. I think I paid $425ish for mine but it was on a Black Friday deal.

    Unless you find used $250 isn't going buy any.
     
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    ok. Even at $425 I could buy two high quality low-offset wheels that would push the wheels out far enough to clear 285s.

    So I guess I'd be better of doing that or just getting narrower tires.

    Kinda pisses me off too, as the 2nd Gen Tundras get lots of options under $400.
     
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    Not sure if you mean wheel spacers or suspension lift spacers.

    If your only concern is tire clearance, stick with 265/70 or 255/85 tires. It's the best solve for the headache. You won't find upper arms under $500 for these trucks.

    Alternatively you could buy wheel spacers for $150+/- but I would never run spacers.
     
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    Or drop down to 16” rims and run 285/75/r16s Michelins Defender LTX with a very slight rub. A great tire size for 16 years and running. I bet the ride will be better than 17” rims.

    You have good options above as well. Save your money on the UCA$ and go the tire option routes.
     
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    Been running 1.5" wheel spacers for 20,000 miles no problems. I used a torque wrench and installed longer studs for solid engagement of fastening nuts.

    I also have Bilstein 5100s ready for install, just trying to decide whether I want to keep stock-ish tire size, go to 255/80R17 or something shorter and wider.

    I have my eyes set on Falken AT3Ws. No interest in other tire.

    Those Freedom Suspension UCAs look fine for $300, but that's still more than I'd like to spend when I can just select a different tire or hold out for lower offset wheels.
     
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    There is no sense buying an imitation with unknown reputation for half price when it comes to something as pivotal (punny) as a control arm. Better off saving cash for a while to get SPC or Camburg or Solo or TC and know that what you bought will work propely and last years.

    Roll a 265 or 255 tire, not only will it save you headache from rubbing but it will save you gas.
     
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    Old thread but just to make a point for any who are wondering; the cheapest UCAs for a 1st gen that are actually good are the JBA's at around $460 retail.
     

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