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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  • @Ironman4x4America
    @Ironman4x4America2 жыл бұрын

    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!

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    @TinkerersAdventure

    2 жыл бұрын

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    Жыл бұрын

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    @grantsims1729 Жыл бұрын

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    @TrevorDyck2 жыл бұрын

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    @TinkerersAdventure

    Жыл бұрын

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    @traviscovey16026 ай бұрын

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    @cjcowie72 Жыл бұрын

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    @JL-fly75 ай бұрын

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    Finally a mechanic that uses science & not feel, bias & essentially guessing to educate.

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