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What upper control arms to go with a 6" RCD lift

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Bfb7985, May 26, 2020.

  1. May 26, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    Bfb7985

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    Looking to install a 6" rcd lift soon. Trying to figure out what upper control arm to go with this setup.

    Any other do's and dont's is welcomed

    Thanks,
    Brandon
    04 tundra limited double cab 4.7
     
  2. May 26, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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    If the RCD kit comes with spindles then stock arms should be fine. I'm pretty sure that's the lift my neighbor has and he runs stock arms.
     
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    I like what I have read on uniball systems. Im looking at total chaos or camburg uppers. But it looks like they only support 3" or under lifts
     
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    It looks like the kit comes with new spindles, so I imagine they're taller to fit the stock uppers.
     
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    So going with the uniball types can't hurt then?
     
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    I have the rcd 6 inch lift. It uses stock upper control arms. It comes with longer spindles so no need for UCA's. Mine sit at the same angle that they did stock. Most after market UCA's are made to correct improper angle from a standard 2 to 3 inch lift kit. So it could have a negative effect. Here is how my UCA's look with the truck on flat ground. 20180305_173341.jpg my only suggestion with the rcd lift is don't use the 4 inch blocks that it come with for the rear. I had bad axle wrap with them. I had to get custom leaf springs made to solve my axle wrap problem. Other then that it's a grate lift kit. The dif drop bracket is very beefy and the longer spindles are stronger then the stock ones. I did also have to remove my front mudflaps and do a little trimming on the front bumper to fit the 35s. I also feel like I have a little more travel in the front as well. There is a little more space between the lower control arm and the bump stop.2020-05-27 20.15.47.jpg
     
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