My local Toyota dealer forgot a skid plate bolt and over tightened the filter housing. Then they told my wife it needed an alignment even with perfectly wearing tires. After the alignment she needed new tires because they screwed it up so bad.
I'm sure there are good techs out there but my...
My stock pads squealed bad, I tried everything. Replacing them was the only thing that worked. I picked up wagners best pads and the squeal is gone. These new style pads do not need grease or lining to keep from making noise. Must be something new. The best part is they aren't as grabby anymore...
Thats what I was told and I asked about the gap as well. They told me that the arms are designed to be pulled in a little when the long bolt is tightened.
I have the same concerns. I looked at your build (nice by the way). It shows yours came with the 8 washers. I hope you removed the inner washers by now. Since that is what they are saying that causes the failures.
I just put these UCA's in last week. I have the latest version #4 and of course this thread interest me. I needed them to get some additional caster after a 2.5'' lift. I couldn't have been happier with them until I saw the UCA comparison thread.
I have contacted SPC and expressed my concerns...