How much lift is too much for stock UCA's?

[hondafmx1000]

Hey i was looking at the toyotec ultimate lift i wanna lift 3 inches or so, but was wondering if that was gonna be too much for my stock UCA's. anywho just wonderin

 

[Singtoe]

I don't think you will ever have a problem with the UCA's. You might have issues with lower control arms but you should have any problems if you go with a tried and tested name brand lift..

 

[bulger22]

What are the ToyTec's adjusted to when You order them pre-assembled? I put them on as they came and it sits well higher than the rear with 1 year old 891's weighed down with a sub, amp and tool box.

I was thinking of lowering them a notch, but don't know how far to torch. Also I have already torn both cv boots and was also curious about the UCA's. :-/

Not trying to high jack the thread, but didn't feel it was necessary to start another with the same basic question.

 

[Gerdo]

I'm sitting at more than 3" in front (probably close to 4") and am running the stock arms.

 

[00_4runner]

You will have other problems if you exceed a certain amount of lift in the front before you have problems with the UCAs. New UCA are usually put it to minimize rub on new tires not because there is too much lift. You'll be fine with the toytec preset. However my new driveshaft angle was a bit steep and I had some vibration from the driveshaft and had to lower it. 2.25-2.5 was a sweet spot for me. In terms of how many threads equals how much lift, toytec lists it on their page. Dont quote me but i think its for every 1/8 of an inch its 1/4 of actual lift (be it positive or negative).

 

[hondafmx1000]

k thx guys, my buddy has a taco, and he was telling me that if i lift it like 3 inches or so that id need to get new ucas because the camber of tires and it wont allow as much travel and articulation. but im def a noob on here so im just trying to learn as much as i can. i figured the toyotec lift is good for the money and a name brand and the front coilovers look really nice so id realy like to get those with my tax return (hopefully!) im running bone stock right now but soon to change.

 

[brian2sun]

It's less about the amount of lift and more about the shock length. A longer shock will allow more droop and that will bind the ball joints and CVs. The control arms themselves will be ok though.

Some people use limiting straps also to stop the droop before it binds things, but you shouldn't have to worry about that with a basic 3" kit.