This is the best explanation of upper control arms! I was an idiot before and now I am an educated consumer. Brilliant

No music. No goofy opening. No one with a camera close up on their faces yelling at us. Simply to the point with useful information. I wish everyone else would do this...

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

We are so glad to hear that, thank you for the feedback!

Every time you do a video I learn more. Once again, clear, utter lack of nomenclature and incredibly informative. thank you for making these. I love learning this stuff and you present really well.

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, I'm so glad to hear it!

@vikaskedare351

5 жыл бұрын

What is the maximum angular travel of Moog ball joint

I wish I could like these videos more than once. Honestly, the best videos on the internet I've found for understanding the equipment I want to put on my Taco. I'll definitely be by the shop whenever I'm in Boulder.

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear it, thank you!

I came to learn about upper control arms and got more than I bargained for. Superior job explaining btw. love the presentation with visuals and all. You explain things very well.

@Filthymotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Sol glad to hear that, thank you!

Nicely done Ben.

@Filthymotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is an incredible presentation. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

I hope people realize the value of your videos Ben! I tell everyone that asks me about my suspension setup to buy from filthy motorsports. I wish i knew about your page before i ordered my setup with another company. God bless you and your peers !

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!

Great video breaking the differences down. To me it seems you are being very impartial and that kind of straightforward breakdown is very much appreciated when trying to make product decisions. Definitely subscribing for hopefully more good content like this.

honestly one of the best, most descriptive, informative video's ive ever watched!

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!

Thumbs up again for the re-upload. Very informative and interesting even for someone who doesn't have a truck that uses UCAs. The section about ball joints is quite interesting!

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad to hear it!

🙏🏽Thank you Ben for doing this subject on Ball joints. I typically stick OEM on 1stgen Tundra 4wd AC. I am looking too get a new set of UC's & I want the best design along with a very durable Balljoint system.

Very well presented! Nothing I didn’t already know, but clear and concise. Job well done.

So far the best videos I’ve seen. I love the very well detailed explanation. God bless you.

Awesome explanation, super stoked to see more content. Staying tuned!

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Very detailed and clear explanation. Learnt so much from you Ben. Awaiting for future videos. Keep up the great work. Cheers

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad to hear it!

@koltonIII

4 жыл бұрын

"learnt" 😂

Wow! I'm getting a lift done and replacing my UCAs. Very informative vid and now you provided such great information that I at least know how to shop for parts better and to be able to find a shop that is knowledgable on how to align my truck with the new UCAs.

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for the info! Very knowledgeable and user friendly. Appreciate you!

Awesome video. Many people need to watch it before deciding about uca. I really like how you went deep into the ball joints. Made me figure few things out and that was great comparing.

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very informative video specially the cut section part. Thank you for such a nice video lecture. One thing I wanted to know about maximum angular travel allowed by Moog ball joint

Thank you so much for making these videos. No bro hype with just facts. I love the pros and cons of all the setups. Your the man!!

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what we were shooting for, so glad to hear it came out that way! Cheers!

Thank you. Even though there are many out there that want to have that race look, it seems to come at a steep price point! This video clip answers so many questions and in detail. This education is awesome!

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it, thank you!

Best information I've seen. Excellent online learning and support.

This was the best explanation of ball joints and value I have seen great job

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tony!

You're an outstanding presenter. Please keep up the good work. I'm loving the education.

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated!

Thanks Ben for such a great video. I changed where I am getting my SPC control arm aligned at.

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Fantastic video. Very well done. This really helped me understand the differences between the UCA’s and made my next decision easy. Thank you.

@Filthymotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Best deep dive into ball joints I've seen!

@Filthymotorsports

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

Super educational! Thanks for taking the time to do all the cutting, etc.

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!

Another quality video! Definitely interested in the SPC UCA for my full setup.

Thank you so much for this. First time upgrading my upper control arms. This showed me so much. Great video

@Filthymotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, thank you for letting us know!

I was about to buy race UCAs for the FJ. Looks like SPC is the way to go for my application. Great video!

Excellent video. Very thorough and precise. Great channel.

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Wow awesome videos thanks a lot. Just stumbled upon them looking at your website. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the delta joint upper arms for my 98 tacoma TRD 4x4 V6 but now thinking twice and looking at the SPC's

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! They are both excellent options!!

Thank you for this! Very clear. Was looking forever for answers i didnt know i needed. Then this. Learning complete! Thanks again!

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, so glad to hear it, glad you watched!

AWESOME video, Sir. I was debating the ICON Delta vs the SPCs and JBAs on a 5th gen T4R, but this settles it SPC it is! I look forward to watching more of your videos!

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!

@vangeloalmazan4799

5 жыл бұрын

I was debating with SPC or Camburg for my 2016 4Runner. I’m lifting mine to 2.5” and 1.5” spacer. I guess I might just go SPC it’s cheaper and for its purpose. My 4R is my daily and never Offroad it yet. No plan so far.

thank you for the education. your presentation is excellent.

Best ever video explaining this! Thanks

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thank you!!

Best explanation I have found on YT about UCA

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic video and awesome explanation, thank you!

Learned a lot from this video. Thanks for all of the info.

You really are one of the best out there. Thx for the great info!

Nice class FOR FREE, lots of learning my man, thanks for sharing

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thanks for watching!

Great stuff guys! Learned a lot while folding laundry 😆

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear we made your chores more enjoyable!

Great educational video! Thanks for the class and your time for doing it. I’m definitely going to subscribe to your channel.

This video is so detailed and awesome!

@Filthymotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Awesome video ! Thank you for passing on your knowledge !

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thank you for watching!

Finally! After reading through so many forums and articles where it seems like its just preference on getting control arms with a 3" leveling kit on a 15 silverado. Good to hear real information and why you should replace them.

Excellent video! keep up the good work.

Outstanding video. Very informative and well done. Thank you.

@Filthymotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Dude... AWESOME video. Thank you so much for all of the info.

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it!! Thank you!

Wooow excelent information, thank you for the outstanding research, very easy to understad for those of us that start to modify a Truck suspensión and with this information we can do the rigth way 😀😀

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, glad to hear you enjoyed it!

Amazing video!! Thanks for all the information!

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

Thanks for making this video Really enjoyed it.

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

wow. such great information. Great work!

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

Excellent presentation.I learn a lot.THX you..keep up the good work

@Filthymotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video on UCA’s!

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great videos Ben. Thank you for sharing your attention to detail and providing the visuals with your cut aways. One suggestion though, and it’s only because you asked. Please, please try to drop the power-block cadence. Yours isn’t horribly bad but it would be such a huge improvement to your presentation. Everything else is so on point.

@Filthymotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

Awesome videos..i learned allot thru them all thank you

Excellent job 👏

Thanks again for a wonderfull presentation !!!

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

great video answered many of my questions

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Thanks for the info. Now i am curious about the spc's. Might switch out the fabtech uniballs. Although i just found the replacement spherical bearings for $50 ea. The first set lasted me about two years. I'm in Massachusetts with alot of salt and calcium in the winter. And i go wheeling in the spring, summer and fall, lots of mud.

Very good info Thanks

Watched this video soon after the shop I go to recommended SPC UCA’s for my 2013 4Runner Trail. Even when others are going with Total Chaos, etc, he recommended SPC’s for durability and less maintenance.

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, we hear that a lot from our customers!

again great explanation

@Filthy Motorsports 3 Questions caused by your great/extremely educational video; Scenario: Have a 2017 Tacoma OR DCLB. Have an OME BP-51 kit (front and rears) preparing to install soon and am staying as close to no lift as possible for now (maybe go up 3/4-1"). I'm not increasing tire size (265/70/16) yet, may one day go to 265/75/16. Prepping truck for comfortable daily driving (bad back) and weekend getaways with a slide in four wheel pop up camper (arrives in June). Also doing air bags in rear to balance camper load as needed. I'm not blazing off road but I do hit old dirt and rock roads for camping and at a good pace. I'm looking for quality/reliability/ease of service and most importantly, dialed in alignment. So here's my dilemma's/3 questions: #1- I was going to go w/OME's uca's but now I'm not sure if I should consider the SPC's or the Icon Delta uca's. What are your thoughts between the 3 uca's given my scenario? #2-Since I'm more daily driver than weekend warrior and have air bags, I'm beginning to lean towards Icon RXT leafs instead of the OME's, because RXT's appear to be more progressive. Suggestion? #3-Front bump stops. For progressive reasons and lower height I'm leaning towards Wheelers Off Road stops instead of Timbren. Suggestion?

Awesome...thanks for the education!

Great video well explained like always... I would like to see a comparison between MAZZULA/ CAMBURG/BAJAKITS/DIRTKING UPPER CONTROL ARMS billet and boxed..and if you recomend those for daily driven or race purposes or weekend warrior..thanks in advance...

This is great information thank you for the video

Good video. Very informative. I have a 2017 4runner and doing a Dobinsons lift kit and planning on putting 285s tires. I was not planning on replacing the upper control arm until now. Watching the video is making wonder if I should go ahead and upgrade the stock arm. Is the stock arm strong enough. I am not going to rock climbing or race a baha dessert. Just need the lift for flood zones and crossing creates when going to the mountains. Thank you for your time

This is very helpful. Thank you!

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Amazing video

Amazing job, you make more of these, you will boom.

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

I'm trying! They are just a tremendous amount of work! :)

@IvandGreat

5 жыл бұрын

Filthy Motorsports i bet man. Thank you for your hard work.

Learned a lot thank you

You definitely explained the uniball well.....thanks

@Filthymotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Very informative. When are you going to do a similar full video on lower control arms?

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There is not much to be said about LCAs, they rarely every need to be replaced outside of a long travel suspension system. Do you have any specific questions about LCAs?

Great info

That was incredibly useful.

Thanks for the information.

First time watching and I have to say one of the best most informative videos Ive seen. I am looking to do all new suspension and UCA for my first gen Tundra and almost pulled the trigger on the Camburgs but after this video and my application I think SPC is what I need. I would like to know if the SPC has the possibility to slide out of spot when under serious pounding? Also do you have a video on coil over brands and your thoughts? Thanks again!

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and yes, the SPCs would be an excellent choice. When installed correctly they don't move, even under aggressive use. As for shocks, send us an email and we can make some recommendations!

Very helpful video , thank you sir ! PS. You have a new subscriber 👍

@Filthymotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

So I was on Amazon trying to buy uca ball joint and lower ball joints for my 4runner, but moog problem solver was getting bad reviews, like they fail prematurely or what not. Even some KZread vid out there. So I opted for OEM for that reason. But those SPC uca look real nice.

What a wealth of knowledge. Great videos. You are making me want to drive 30 hours to come to your shop. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it, thank you for watching!

Thank you so much.

GREAT vid.. thanks! 👍🏽 subscribed

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the sub!

Great video

This stuff should be thought in high school to everyone By this guy.

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Haha!

Just subscribed..great video

@Filthymotorsports

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Welcome Back! Another very informational Video! Question, what are the Degree's of movement between the 4 joints, How do they Compare???

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! All joints exceeded the angle requirement for a mid-travel suspension so having "extra" was irrelevant and not a benefit so we felt no need to post those results. They will all get the job done with margin to spare. Great question!

@anthonyreddy2834

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that makes sense and my choice easier for replacing my uniball or now thinking about just getting the SPC uca.

I now know truck-fu a little better now, thank you so much!

@Filthymotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, glad we could help!

insane value in this video. curious if there is any updates you think could be added in past 5 years?

good info - thanks

Thank you!

Excellent thanks

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Thank you.

Great breakdown on the types of joints. Giving the actual Rockwell C numbers on the hardness test would be beneficial to some. Simply comparing hardness of the ball without the race it sits in doesn't mean much, it's the system. There are instances where I may use parts into the HRc 60 range for one application and only in the 40s for another depending on the ductility required for that joint at my day job. I assume the test were done with one of the file kits? Or do you have a bench top indenter type machine?

@Filthymotorsports

3 жыл бұрын

The hardness of the balls in these applications isn't critical considering the ball joints are (should be) well lubricated at all times and, as such, wear on the ball joints isn't a common issue and thus should not be a significant deciding factor when selecting UCAs. Great question!

I’d love for you to compare some JBA control arms in with these too. Another option worth a look. And cheaper than the spc.

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

JBAs are great, they use the Moog ball joints :)

@zekethefishgeek8690

3 жыл бұрын

What about their delta joints? Still Moog ???

Great video thank you! Been trying to decide what uca to put on 21 Colorado 4x4 with Eibach adjust coil over 2.5” lift front 1” rear . Def want polyurethane bush & beefy ball joint. Mavotechs any good ?

Great video As always Ben What kind of grease would you recommend and how often to grease the SPCs? I do lots of muddy oilfield road driving.

@Filthymotorsports

5 жыл бұрын

Great question, I use Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease for everything (but just about any full synthetic grease is a great choice). Greasing the UCAs (and joints) is really easy to do every oil change if you keep it with your oil change gear but even every other or every 3 oil changes is plenty. Cheers!

@trialmx

2 жыл бұрын

@@Filthymotorsports A related grease questions; as I watch the removal and installation of bolts and nuts in videos for suspension components I notice that the threads and tapers of the hardware doesn't have antisieze or grease applied either from the factory or when the new parts are installed. Is there a reason the hardware is installed dry in these locations? Wouldn't use of a lube in these places make subsequent removals less dependant on large hammers? As long as the hardware is torqued to specs retention shouldn't be an issue.