UCA's True Functions and Misconceptions | Toyota Aftermarket UCA Part 1
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When do I need new UCA? Does UCA clear larger tires? Increase wheel travel? Increase strength? I will show you what exactly a UCA upgrade does and does not do. You will understand the principles and see the truth through misconceptions.
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0:00 UCA Function
2:08 Wheel Alignment
6:06 Clear Larger Tires
10:20 Suspension Travel
13:27 UCA/Ball joint Strength
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Good stuff, Kai. For clarification, Ironman 4x4 UCAs provide around 2 degrees of caster correction for 4 degrees of total caster capability. We'll update our website so that's more clear. Keep up the great videos!
@TinkerersAdventure
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have pinned this comment so that the viewers will get a better idea!
@robertespinoza2740
Жыл бұрын
@@TinkerersAdventure I have a 2015 tundra with 3 inch lift and 295/70r18 and my tires are close to the upper control arm will one of these help me with that ?
@foxbodyfan0521
Жыл бұрын
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@kenwilliams896
Жыл бұрын
@@robertespinoza2740 I run 35s on my iron man set up and love it, no issues
@user-dt6cf4cf4m
Жыл бұрын
Can't find information about compatibility Ironman UCA and lift 3"?!
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@JasonLee-lv7tm
Жыл бұрын
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@BookwormSkates
4 ай бұрын
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@TinkerersAdventure
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I follow all your journey as well. Very inspiring. Good luck with your new 100 series build.
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Great video! I’ve got a basic lift on my 5th gen T4r. 5100s set to 1.75, stock springs, 1 in spacer in the rear. I’ve often wondered these things you’re covering. I’m just getting into the 4x4 world. Thanks!
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Great video thanks so much for the content as I did a 3 in lift on my tacoma with out changing the UCA's and killed my tires and control arms. Now I am putting a proper lift.
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@85mackey1
2 жыл бұрын
This guy and the car care nut are the only Toyota oriented channels worth watching. Bastion of knowledge for sure.
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This is great. I have 34x10.5 ko2 on my 4th gen with just a Daystar leveling kit an 1.25 spider trax spacers. With a heat gun and a bit of trimming on the front bumper everything clears no rubbing. I don't think I'll change anything until the Xreas suspension blows. And and maybe not even then. Thanks for the eye opening info. 👍
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