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New UCA/LCA instead of leveling kit or spacer??

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kevine0001, Sep 24, 2019.

  1. Sep 24, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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    I have a 2017 CM TRD OR. Was going to do spacer or leveling kit, simply to level it and give me about an inch or two of additional clearance. Not intending to go bigger than 285s.

    Anyone ever go with new UCA/LCA instead of spacer, to level the truck? I'm assuming this would maintain the suspension travel and once aligned, would not affect geometry (meaning it won't cause unnecessary wear on other front end parts [CV, bj, etc.])

    thanks for any input
     
  2. Sep 24, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    A new upper or lower control arm isn’t going to affect the ride height of your front suspension. Ride height is dictated by the spring and shock.
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    If your talking about spindle lift it only apply to 2wd
     
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    4WD, just trying to figure out better way to level truck with slight lift other than spacers or expensive lift kit.
     
  5. Sep 24, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    Scuba, thx. will those work for 4wd?
     
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    Yes they will.
     
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