Anyone try JBA A-Arms?

[Localmotion]

ive got about 2k miles on the ucas and was wondering if anyone had issues with them squeeking? It seems just my passenger side has the issue. It appears it is coming from the bushing.

 

[Seattle206]

My JBA's came in today. I like how Marlin provides a free dvd on Jesus.

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

What numbers should I be asking the alignment shop for? 2016 4Runner SR5 lifted 3" with a ToyTec Ultimate kit.

 

[eelliiss]

Marlin (JBA) just swapped out my red set for a set in the "raw" - they're currently with the powder coater getting finished. I opted to not have the pressed in bushings that they normally come with and got a set of the Total Chaos bushings instead. Can't wait till they're done, then I can install my lift

Pics?

 

[deedubb]

Here's the finished product
I had them coated to match the Dobinson's teal color springs

 

[Seattle206]

Installed my JBA's over the weekend. Drives much smoother than before than stock UCAs. Gonna tweak it some more this weekend since my new tires will slightly rub the body mount during full turn compression.

 

[eelliiss]

here's the finished product
i had them coated to match the dobinson's teal color springs

n-i-c-e.

 

[alphabeast]

For those show have installed the JBA A-Arm, did you remove the sleeve) that comes assembled) and grease the outside of it? Since everything comes assembled, I cant tell if any type of grease was applied between the sleeve and bushing or if its even needed.

 

[Seattle206]

They come with a thin layer of grease when your receive them. You don't need to remove the boot to grease the joint. There is a zerk fitting on top of the ball joint where you would need a grease gun to pump grease into it. I just pump enough grease where the boot begins to swell.

 

[Simpleman74]

Installed my JBA's over the weekend. Drives much smoother than before than stock UCAs. Gonna tweak it some more this weekend since my new tires will slightly rub the body mount during full turn compression.

am I reading that you lost caster?

 

[alphabeast]

They come with a thin layer of grease when your receive them. You don't need to remove the boot to grease the joint. There is a zerk fitting on top of the ball joint where you would need a grease gun to pump grease into it. I just pump enough grease where the boot begins to swell.

Sorry I wasnt clear.. I was referring to the sleeve & bushings that the sheer bolt goes through, not the ball joint.

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

Anyone here want to donate a set of factory uppers to me before tossing them? If not local I'd of course pay shipping.

 

[Slowgoat]

I put some JBA UCAs on this weekend.

 

[SoAZ4Runner]

I recently came across this site that sells JBA A-arms for 03+ 4runner's.. I'm not sure if that includes ours or not. Does anyone have a pair of their A-Arms? if so, how do you like them? Any downsides?

Here's their site
Tacoma Upper Control Arms

My brother has these on his 2012 Taco. If you're still interested maybe I can get him to jump on my account and answer some q's. I think he loves them.

 

[adam2562]

My brother has these on his 2012 Taco. If you're still interested maybe I can get him to jump on my account and answer some q's. I think he loves them.

thanks man.. but that post must have been from 2+ yrs ago. i've already got SPC arms and i like them but i need the updated ball joints and they never responded to my email

 

[Jdavera]

I just order one of these and wondering if they come pre grease and what type of grease is recommended ?

 

[trey99ek]

I have a set but they are the old version ball joints. So far no issues after 10k miles.

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[Seattle206]

They come with a little bit of grease. Just give it two shots of synthetic grease. I used whatever was in my grease gun, Mobil1 Synthetic. If you squeeze too much it'll leak out of the boot any time you turn or flex leaving a mess.

 

[JLRSR5]

What backspacing is everyone running on their wheels? I have Method NVs with 4.75 backspacing which I'm worried about fitment with the JBA UCA's and 285's. I emailed JBA and they said I should be okay with 3/8 to 1/2" to clear. But I've also read some reviews on tacomaworld who rub on the UCA.

Website says they need to be 4.5 backspacing.
What's everyone else backspacing?

 

[alphabeast]

Just installed my Toytec Boss Kit with JBA A-Arms. Here are the alignment numbers I ended up with. Ignore the "Before Measurements".