SuperPro LCA

Wozzy

Wozzy

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Any opinions on these? Tried doing some searching but could only come up results for the bushings themselves which everyone seemed to agree that SuperPro was a good manufacturer.

I know the golden rule around here is "OEM or go home" but thought these seemed like a viable option.

TRC482 SuperPro Control Arm Kit
 
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Interesting.... They claim that these arms will correct CASTER, not sure how you'd do that with a lca. From what I've seen, caster correcting arms are uppers, not lowers. Not necessarily calling bs, but definitely peaked my curiosity. If they aren't an arm and a leg, may be worth trying if you're in the market....(and then I looked them up) $600 for the pair!? Well, OEM are about $330 a side depending on where you buy them. That's pretty close in price, and I can't find any reviews doing a quick search. I'd want customer feedback first before straying away from oem
 
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So they do offer 2 different ones, one that is supposed to be for factory vehicles (TRC481 and then those for lifted ones, I did opt for the lifted set (TRC482).

I did order a set, just awaiting the shipping information. Was hoping I wouldn't be the guinea pig for this product but looks like there isn't too many people with this product currently.

Will definitely grab some pics as soon as I get them in to compare!
 
81runner said:
Interesting.... They claim that these arms will correct CASTER, not sure how you'd do that with a lca. From what I've seen, caster correcting arms are uppers, not lowers. Not necessarily calling bs, but definitely peaked my curiosity. If they aren't an arm and a leg, may be worth trying if you're in the market....(and then I looked them up) $600 for the pair!? Well, OEM are about $330 a side depending on where you buy them. That's pretty close in price, and I can't find any reviews doing a quick search. I'd want customer feedback first before straying away from oem
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You can do it with lowers as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2YhnldfI50&feature=youtu.be&t=1
 
Wozzy said:
So they do offer 2 different ones, one that is supposed to be for factory vehicles (TRC481 and then those for lifted ones, I did opt for the lifted set (TRC482).

I did order a set, just awaiting the shipping information. Was hoping I wouldn't be the guinea pig for this product but looks like there isn't too many people with this product currently.

Will definitely grab some pics as soon as I get them in to compare!
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Can't wait to hear feedback. I know a lot of us could use more caster
 
Finally got the lower control arms!

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Should hopefully get a chance to install these on Friday evening.
 
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How much you pay for these? I've seen them range for 750-800. Close to OEM but these bushings look a lot more durable.
I ordered a set of mevotech supreme LCAs. Hopefully they hold up long enough for me to swap out the bushings on my oem ones.
 
phatcheeks said:
How much you pay for these? I've seen them range for 750-800. Close to OEM but these bushings look a lot more durable.
I ordered a set of mevotech supreme LCAs. Hopefully they hold up long enough for me to swap out the bushings on my oem ones.
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I was able to get these for $600 from an online retailer (I'd rather not name them since their service was the worst I've dealt with).

The bushings alone make me feel great about going with these, but like you said, only time will tell. There doesn't appear to be too many of these out there (based on reviews and Googling), at least in the U.S.
 
phatcheeks said:
How much you pay for these? I've seen them range for 750-800. Close to OEM but these bushings look a lot more durable.
I ordered a set of mevotech supreme LCAs. Hopefully they hold up long enough for me to swap out the bushings on my oem ones.
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Wozzy said:
I was able to get these for $600 from an online retailer (I'd rather not name them since their service was the worst I've dealt with).

The bushings alone make me feel great about going with these, but like you said, only time will tell. There doesn't appear to be too many of these out there (based on reviews and Googling), at least in the U.S.
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The one thing that would worry me with them is the noise and vibration from these bushings. They may be tougher yes, but will they sacrifice ride quality and noise?
 
That_Titanium_4RNR said:
The one thing that would worry me with them is the noise and vibration from these bushings. They may be tougher yes, but will they sacrifice ride quality and noise?
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That is a great question! I don't think I will be able to give a precise answer on that unfortunately. My vehicle does have 285k miles with the original LCA bushings, yikes! While I do have 5100s up front, my E-rated Ko2's certainly give a firmer ride already but if I get any type of "softness" after the change tonight, I will definitely let you know!

Plan on doing these this evening and hopefully get in on an alignment tomorrow.
 
I come bearing...pictures!

First thing I noticed after getting the LCA bolts out, the size in the cam bolts:

Nut size for OEM; 19mm
Nut size for Superpro; 1"

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Luckily I had a 1" wrench laying around!

Didn't take a picture from the front with OEM LCA's on both sides but did notice this when I was rotating sides. First picture is the Superpro LCA but it seems the angle of the coil and shock is less than OEM, 2nd picture. Maybe I'm just crazy..

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Here's my beautiful OEM bushings and balljoint (nice big ol tear in the middle), glad to knock this off the list.

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Still need to head to the alignment shop, just got wrapped up.
 
I'm really surprised the OEM LCA bushings last as long as they do since any movement of LCA is just twisting the rubber back and forth rather than rotating on the shafts. Should be designed like a swingarm on a motorcycle, that would greatly improve suspension ride and feel.
 
At first looking at these i was thinking... cool ideal. Off center bushing. More adjustable...may just confuse the alignment guys more.
After checking them out more it seems like they add camber, which is not ussually the problem, getting more caster seems to be the issue.
The more you lift the less caster you can get into the OEM system.
Less caster means more road way input...ruts/cross winds.
More caster it tracks straighter with less driver input.
 
I’m just building my own LCAs. I’ll post up pictures after we’re done everything.


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So how did the alignment turn out?
I guess with how the caster and camber is interrelated it may indeed give move overall caster?

If i come off sounding like i know whats what...i am just hobby grade.:pizza:
Didnt mean to rain on your thread, Wozzy.
The price killed it for me, seems like it would be better to do OEM at that price point.
Different UCAs if you need more caster, plus more droop over stock UCAs with aftermarket UCAs.
Can get a $56 LCA off RockAuto...
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