Experience with Ironman UCAs? (1 Viewer)
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No experience with Ironman UCAs. But if this is part of a suspension upgrade with a lift you will need adjustable UCAs to get the alignment numbers proper. SPC is a great brand. Very adjustable and durable. I live in the brine and salt and have been running these for a few years. A little hose wash and they still look brand new. Alignment ended up being better after the upgrades than stock numbers and it's still holding. I can absolutely let go of the steering wheel on a flat straight road and it just tracks perfect.
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Not sure that is 100% correct; they sell these UCAs with their lifts, and the geometry seems to work for lifted trucks.
I’ll let you know once I get mine installed.
I think they have 4deg built in to allow for the stock adjustments to then be within spec.
Couple things they point out.
they are forged rather then fabricated which “supposedly” has less variables then being welded and potential warping
They have a standard uniball which can be replaced almost anywhere in the world in case it breaks. Others have proprietary pieces that may be hard to replace in a pinch.
And doesn’t need maintenance and greasing.
that’s their marketing talking points. But will let you know how it goes.
I think they have 4deg built in to allow for the stock adjustments to then be within spec.
Couple things they point out.
they are forged rather then fabricated which “supposedly” has less variables then being welded and potential warping
They have a standard uniball which can be replaced almost anywhere in the world in case it breaks. Others have proprietary pieces that may be hard to replace in a pinch.
And doesn’t need maintenance and greasing.
that’s their marketing talking points. But will let you know how it goes.
I could absolutely be wrong on a 1"-1.5" suspension lift. But higher than that adjustable UCA's, well, they are what you need to get the alignment numbers back. If it is a kit that already has the UCA angle advanced to a fixed point then your going to work with that fixed point. No more, no less.
Like I said. I have no experience with Ironman suspension kits. Maybe they are onto something and it's another way they keep costs down? Really curious how it goes? Could you post your alignment numbers before and after the work?
Oh! never asked. how much of a lift are you shooting at?
here is a new install video from IM with the UCA
Mine arrived. Will be installing soon
Mine have been on the cruiser for a few gas tanks at this point and I’m happy with them, that frozen alignment can on the other hand... The install was quick and the arms look solid but I suppose time will tell how the bushing and ball joint hold up. After running TC UCAs for ages, I’m looking forward to rubber bushings and a ball joint.
Not true that you need adjustable UCAs to align in spec, in fact almost all aftermarket UCAs (aside from SPC) are non adjustable. All that is needed from the UCA is an additional 3-4 degrees of caster. The alignment adjustment is in the LCA just like in a stock configuration.
If I’m doing a 2 inch ome kit can I use stock UCA? You’re saying I can just adjust faster to get to spec? I was looking at trying to find offset bushings for the UCA but couldn’t find any
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Will it actually be 2”? This can depend heavily on your build and front end weight. IF the shop can get them in range your adjusters will be maxed out, taking away the ability to tweak it in the future. Plus if they can’t get them in range you will just have to get them installed and redo the alignment at that point.
A decent set of UCAs isn’t very expensive and is the right way to do the job.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve heard a lot of mixed reviews so while I have it down to a rolling chassis wanted to tackle everything
