Need recommendation on Control Arm!

[iAlex684]

I just got Toytec Ultimate Kit installed a few days ago. I still have my stock Control Arms but my boots are ripped and leaking grease. Should I get aftermarket control arms? Or should I just get the ball joints replaced? If you recommend aftermarket what's the best? And what are good low budget control arms?

 

[mavrick1903]

Aftermarket. My vote. Are you rubbing? Are you at the last tire/wheel/lift setup and rub free, as well as aligned? If no, aftermarket arms. Upper anyway. Lower is another show.

 

[iAlex684]

Aftermarket. My vote. Are you rubbing? Are you at the last tire/wheel/lift setup and rub free, as well as aligned? If no, aftermarket arms. Upper anyway. Lower is another show.

I'm on 265/70R16 I don't have any rubbing issue

 

[atxrunner]

2003 2009 Toyota 4Runner 2007 2014 FJ Cruiser Upper Control Arms 2WD 4WD | eBay

I may give these a shot... cheapest uca's ive found for lifted 4th gens

 

[NZDZRT]

Make sure you check out JBA Offroad

Made in USA, fantastic articulation in a BJ design!

NZDZRT

 

[iAlex684]

Made in USA, fantastic articulation in a BJ design!

NZDZRT

how long have you ran JBA?

 

[NZDZRT]

JBA UCA's

how long have you ran JBA?

I put them on a month ago. So far, I have done just one offroad trip, the Crown King Trail. It's pretty rough and long. Did lots of obstacles. I don't go crazy, but I don't baby it either. The BJ is an easily obtainable Moog for a 1/2 GM truck. I knew I didn't want uniballs, that's what steered my decision. The BJ is NOT what limits the travel on this design. Check out the JBA Offroad site, they have some great pics. Also, I don't know if they will fit your truck. In any case, they are worth a look!

NZDZRT

 

[Drunner97]

2003 2009 Toyota 4Runner 2007 2014 FJ Cruiser Upper Control Arms 2WD 4WD | eBay

I may give these a shot... cheapest uca's ive found for lifted 4th gens

Those look like Camburg BJ arms. Probably the chinese version like the others are the SPC chinese version. I absolutely love my Camburgs.

 

[gm350reratliff]

I don't think they look anything like Camburg UCA's. They also use a totally different balljoint. I wouldn't mind trying a set of JBA HD UCA's if my SPCs ever break. One advantage the JBAs definitely have is using a chevy 1/2 balljoint. Not that those are very robust but you can probably find a replacement balljoint no matter where you are.

I know there's been a lot of hate towards the SPC/Light Racing UCA's but the set I run have been good to me.

Here's a pic of the Camburg UCA on my 5th gen for comparison.

 

[scottblink23]

I have about 20k miles on icon UCAs and I'm very happy with them!

 

[cajone5]

Has anyone tried the ebay arms linked in the OP?

 

[morphious]

Has anyone tried the ebay arms linked in the OP?

[MENTION=86063]wyanrard[/MENTION] Has them.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/154103-wyanrards-2003-sr5-v6-build-thread-picture-thread-3.html#post2107945

 

[iAlex684]

I put them on a month ago. So far, I have done just one offroad trip, the Crown King Trail. It's pretty rough and long. Did lots of obstacles. I don't go crazy, but I don't baby it either. The BJ is an easily obtainable Moog for a 1/2 GM truck. I knew I didn't want uniballs, that's what steered my decision. The BJ is NOT what limits the travel on this design. Check out the JBA Offroad site, they have some great pics. Also, I don't know if they will fit your truck. In any case, they are worth a look!



NZDZRT

I might try theses out. 450 isn't bad since it has more articulation then uniball and its grease able

 

[daka320]

I put them on a month ago. So far, I have done just one offroad trip, the Crown King Trail. It's pretty rough and long. Did lots of obstacles. I don't go crazy, but I don't baby it either. The BJ is an easily obtainable Moog for a 1/2 GM truck. I knew I didn't want uniballs, that's what steered my decision. The BJ is NOT what limits the travel on this design. Check out the JBA Offroad site, they have some great pics. Also, I don't know if they will fit your truck. In any case, they are worth a look!

NZDZRT

Where did you have those installed? Looking for places here in the valley that will install owner parts.

 

[NZDZRT]

Did it myself...

Where did you have those installed? Looking for places here in the valley that will install owner parts.

So I know it's done right! :roll:

Seriously, UCA's are super easy. Just need to align after.

NZDZRT

 

[wyanrard]

[MENTION=86063]wyanrard[/MENTION] Has them.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/154103-wyanrards-2003-sr5-v6-build-thread-picture-thread-3.html#post2107945

Yeah, I have them. Just keep them greased, to me they're needy on grease.