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Upper control arms

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Dgravee, Mar 22, 2023.

  1. Mar 22, 2023 at 4:52 AM
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    Dgravee

    Dgravee [OP] New Member

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    I am wondering if a set of SPC upper control arms would be a worth while upgrade to my front end.

    I got the news that an alignment couldn’t be done because of siezed bushings, so that means I’m taking the front end back apart to replace the lower control arms. I figure while I am in there I am going to do the outter tier rod end - and potentially inners due to corrosion on threads, as well as upper control arms.

    I have an Eibach pro truck coilover installed and just from the naked eye it looks to be riding on the outer edges (positive camber) edge of the tires. Running 285/75r18. Will these UCA help with the alignment or just be expensive parts that make the alignment tech confused. Thanks

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  2. Mar 22, 2023 at 6:08 AM
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    radon222

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    I don't know the answer, just tagging in because I'm probably going with the Eibachs too.

    Your tire size? Obvious typo in your post but are you running 285/75 or 285/70?
     
  3. Mar 22, 2023 at 7:12 AM
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    Dgravee

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    285/75r18 - thanks
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2023 at 7:18 AM
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    Tundra234

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    Here is the sheet that comes with the SPC's that show the alignment options if that helps.
     

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  5. Mar 22, 2023 at 7:37 AM
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    Dgravee

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    I did read over that but I do not fully understand how adjusting 1 part of the alignment affects other aspects.

    I see the camber can be adjusted by basically sliding the upper ball joint inward, which would help with my positive camber. But I only have about 1/2” of space between the factory UCA and the tire currently.

    May be one of those thing you just have to go for it and find out…
     
  6. Mar 22, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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    Tundra234

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    Give Toytec a call and ask for David or Hugo. They install alot of SPC's.
     

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