Upper Control Arms for lifted applications

[AlexJet]

I'm looking for "enclosed" joint Front Upper Control Arms for 3" lift application.
I have Total Chaos arms on my other 4Runner. Those are good arms, but the uni balls are not surviving well harsh Canadian winters with salted roads.
So far I found:
SPC (25480) - $486 USD / $728 CDN. SPC Ball Joints ($90 usd)

Rancho (RS64903)

Tough Country (50935) - $375 USD / $ $625 CDN

Does anyone have any personal experience and recommendations?


UPDATED:

Camburg (CAM-310079) - $599 USD / $960 CDN. MOOG Ball Joint ($35 usd)

JBA - $696 USD / $1050 CDN. MOOG Ball Joint, Toyota Bushings

 

[AlexJet]

Uniballs are lasting maximum 2 years and 30'000km. I'm getting tired of constant replacements... and cost of replacement is 250 a set by the time I'm getting them in Canada.

 

[propain]

Camburg Balljoint UCA, they are covered. No issues, 2 winters and 7k miles in. Used in Heavily Salted roads.

 

[Localmotion]

try jba. Ive got a pair and couldn't be happier.

 

[bloodninja]

Uniballs are lasting maximum 2 years and 30'000km. I'm getting tired of constant replacements... and cost of replacement is 250 a set by the time I'm getting them in Canada.

I know TC says you don't need to lubricate them, but is that with regularly wiping them clean and lubricating them? I've had mine for about one year/12,000 mi now and they still look brand new, though our conditions are different. Is your experience typical of the TC uniballs? Just trying to plan

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[gm350reratliff]

I run the SPC arms on my 4th gen and Camburg ball joint arms on my 5th gen. Both UCAs have been good but I like the huge amount of adjustability with the SPCs. I haven't had any issues with either UCAs other than the Camburgs don't have much additional caster built in and after 63k miles on the SPCs one of the ball joints has a little play in it.

The JBAs look good also but I haven't ran a set of those yet. I do like that they use a GM style bolt-in ball joint. I'm sure you could find one of those ball joints just about anywhere.

 

[old.ink]

I hear SPC are really good for our winter in Canada :canada: Those UCA will me my next mod

 

[AlexJet]

I know TC says you don't need to lubricate them, but is that with regularly wiping them clean and lubricating them? I've had mine for about one year/12,000 mi now and they still look brand new, though our conditions are different. Is your experience typical of the TC uniballs? Just trying to plan

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I think it's more typical to all uniballs. Friend of mine had Icons. They were good for first 2 years, but then they start behaving like TC. Heard on the forum people are having issues with Camburg too in North climate. Seems like uniballs are just designed for dry warm environment...

 

[bloodninja]

I think it's more typical to all uniballs. Friend of mine had Icons. They were good for first 2 years, but then they start behaving like TC. Heard on the forum people are having issues with Camburg too in North climate. Seems like uniballs are just designed for dry warm environment...

Eek. Thanks man

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[AlexJet]

I hear SPC are really good for our winter in Canada :canada: Those UCA will me my next mod

Good to know.

BTW, I was reading that many customers complained about SPC being too squeaky at the bushings... Did they ever resolved that?

 

[4runnin4mylife]

Look at JBA's... My $.02!

 

[Jhalko]

Good to know.

BTW, I was reading that many customers complained about SPC being too squeaky at the bushings... Did they ever resolved that?

SPC had a lot of rust issues at one point, I've had my Cambergs for two winters with no issues. If adjustability is most important SPC might be best.

 

[deedubb]

Another JBA vote....though the recommendation keeps getting skipped over

 

[old.ink]

Good to know.

BTW, I was reading that many customers complained about SPC being too squeaky at the bushings... Did they ever resolved that?

Yup they repaired this problem I think on June or July last year. My friend has one for 3 years, no rust, no noise. And they cost 480$ at amazon!

 

[scottydoo79]

My last 2 4runners have had spc uca's. 50k on my 4th gen with zero issues. Ive seen and looked into the jba's and I think they might be the ones I try next just based on the design. I think they would hold up well.

 

[bofa]

For those with JBA, are you using standard or HD?

 

[JSparky]

If you go JBA inquire about their bushing options.. last time I spoke with them they were working on some new compound that helps reduce squeaks and creaks.

 

[deedubb]

For those with JBA, are you using standard or HD?

I think there was 1 guy on here who was running the HD and said it was overkill....(if I recall correctly)