Aftermarket UCA advice
08-15-2012, 05:19 PM
#1
Flatlander
Thread Starter
Aftermarket UCA advice
I have been looking at a few UCA's that will help correct the balljoint angle from a leveling kit. It's not wearing, but I lose some suspension travel which is something I would like to regain. A full lift is not an option due to short people and elderly that have to still be able to get in and out of my truck.
I have looked at Camburg and Chaos, has anybody tried or heard of the ReadyLift UCA? The price is much more reasonable and it *looks* like it will do what I need. I just can't figure out how it corrects the angles
http://www.readylift.com/c-431-ford-...l-arm-kit.aspx
Any input is appreciated!
I have looked at Camburg and Chaos, has anybody tried or heard of the ReadyLift UCA? The price is much more reasonable and it *looks* like it will do what I need. I just can't figure out how it corrects the angles
http://www.readylift.com/c-431-ford-...l-arm-kit.aspx
Any input is appreciated!
08-15-2012, 07:14 PM
#2
Flatlander
Thread Starter
Next question is- how do uniballs hold up in extreme snow/ cold/ salted crappy roads?
08-15-2012, 08:16 PM
#3
http://www.camburg.com/store/susp-sy...ll-upper-arms/
Looks cheaper than Readylift.
I had Camburgs on my 4runner (2.5" lift) for 4 yrs in Northern NJ and they held up great in the snow/cold/salt roads. Not sure it'd get as cold as up where you are but it's been in 10°F weather with no issues. I would assume they hold up better than stock ball joints.
Looks cheaper than Readylift.
I had Camburgs on my 4runner (2.5" lift) for 4 yrs in Northern NJ and they held up great in the snow/cold/salt roads. Not sure it'd get as cold as up where you are but it's been in 10°F weather with no issues. I would assume they hold up better than stock ball joints.
08-15-2012, 09:04 PM
#4
Flatlander
Thread Starter
http://www.camburg.com/store/susp-sy...ll-upper-arms/
Looks cheaper than Readylift.
I had Camburgs on my 4runner (2.5" lift) for 4 yrs in Northern NJ and they held up great in the snow/cold/salt roads. Not sure it'd get as cold as up where you are but it's been in 10°F weather with no issues. I would assume they hold up better than stock ball joints.
Looks cheaper than Readylift.
I had Camburgs on my 4runner (2.5" lift) for 4 yrs in Northern NJ and they held up great in the snow/cold/salt roads. Not sure it'd get as cold as up where you are but it's been in 10°F weather with no issues. I would assume they hold up better than stock ball joints.
08-15-2012, 11:23 PM
#6
Senior Member
Originally Posted by BobbyC
I had no issues with them in 4 yrs. No lube, no maintenance, no replacement joints, no play, nuthin. They look like the same joints I had on the 4runner.
I have no problems recommending the Camburg arms. Dammit... now you got me looking at them.
08-16-2012, 12:04 AM
#8
Senior Member
now i must plug RPG!!! I'm going with their parts all around on my truck the UCA's aren't officially on the market yet but i've seen the photo's and like all the rest of their stuff these will be top notch. Also fairly comparable with camburg's cost
Last edited by Wilkinz027; 08-16-2012 at 12:38 AM.
08-16-2012, 12:09 AM
#10
Senior Member
Originally Posted by BobbyC
Actually, my truck is in the body shop right now b/c of a douchebag hit'n'run that side swiped my truck while parked. I'm on the fence about keeping it or trading it in for a Raptor or another FX4.