New Bilstein UCA's
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dezertbomber
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Been out for a bit. Summit Racing has 2 left in stock per their site: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...IUfWFSqvrO-j9r3MjqViMs5clVjVs_14aAtNbEALw_wcB
Jetboy
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Step 1: order $99 UCAs from Upper Control Arms For Hilux 4wd,2wd Extended 2"-4" Off-road Accessories Hilux Revo - Buy Control Arm For Hilux Revo,Upper Control Arm,Hilux Revo Suspension Control Arm Product on Alibaba.com
Step 2: Put Logo on
Step 3: Sell for $699
I'm sure these are fine, but like most UCA's they're about $500 more than they should cost.
This is what forged aluminum arms should cost: ($275)
Toyota Forged Upper Control Arms (05-21 Tacoma) | Rough Country
My only issue with the RC ones for $270 is that it sure look cast, not forged based on what looks like casting marks on the photo. Cast arms are probably fine strength wise. Just not accurate labeling. But also that the engineering isn't great - at least the long side should be closer to a wide flange beam to make them lighter and it wouldn't take any more effort or cost to cast that way with a better tooling design.
Step 2: Put Logo on
Step 3: Sell for $699
I'm sure these are fine, but like most UCA's they're about $500 more than they should cost.
This is what forged aluminum arms should cost: ($275)
Toyota Forged Upper Control Arms (05-21 Tacoma) | Rough Country
My only issue with the RC ones for $270 is that it sure look cast, not forged based on what looks like casting marks on the photo. Cast arms are probably fine strength wise. Just not accurate labeling. But also that the engineering isn't great - at least the long side should be closer to a wide flange beam to make them lighter and it wouldn't take any more effort or cost to cast that way with a better tooling design.
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PrisonMike
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How difficult is a DIY UCA swap?
rdruss
Senior Member
Not too bad, took me about 4 hours or so as I recall. I didn't have to remove my battery, was able to get the shaft out/in with it in place.
mrblah
Senior Member
yes. So these would be a great alternative to TC UCA and are priced accordingly.
Jetboy
New member
Doesn't matter. There's not enough load on the UCA to matter. And there's not enough chromoly in the arm to change the cost more than a few dollars. There's only about $10 of 4130 in a set of arms.
