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Hi guys. Just wanted to drop a quick write-up of the @Ironman 4x4 USA Pro Forge UCAs. Now that I've had them on for a few months and have done some heavy wheeling with them, I thought I would share my experiences.
I had been running SPCs for a few years but I kept running into the issue of the balljoints sliding on the arms even when torquing them above SPCs recommended numbers. This would probably happen 50% of the time when I would wheel a difficult trail. While not the end of the world, it was definitely an inconvenience. Having to reposition the ball joint after a run or sometimes during gets old quick.
After looking around I decided to go with the Ironman UCAs mostly because I've had a really good experience with their bumper and Foam Cell Pro suspension. Although there wasn't much info out there, I thought I would give them a shot.
My first impression on receiving them were that they're very BEEFY, well built, and the fit and finish are excellent. The hardware for securing the brake lines is great, and the rubber bushings look like they are meant to take a beating. The BJs felt good too.
Installing them was simple and only took about 1 hour in my driveway. Alignment went well and I'm around +4 on caster with a 3" lift. Also the ride is great with no noise.
I've had them on for 5 months now and have run some tough rock gardens at Windrock, done a week of sub-zero wheeling in the Ozarks, and Golden Spike, Hells Revenge, and Top of the World in Moab. I've also done a few hundred miles of high speed off road driving too. All in all probably close to 15K miles on them and they have performed great.
A few weeks ago I had to replace front diff output seals and had to drop the knuckle from the UCA. I was amazed when checking the BJs that they still felt new. Just as smooth and stiff as when I installed the arms. I was honestly a little shocked because I have put them through the wringer. I was impressed.
When I was researching, I couldn't find much info so hopefully this can help the next guy. Its been all good so far. No complaints.
I had been running SPCs for a few years but I kept running into the issue of the balljoints sliding on the arms even when torquing them above SPCs recommended numbers. This would probably happen 50% of the time when I would wheel a difficult trail. While not the end of the world, it was definitely an inconvenience. Having to reposition the ball joint after a run or sometimes during gets old quick.
After looking around I decided to go with the Ironman UCAs mostly because I've had a really good experience with their bumper and Foam Cell Pro suspension. Although there wasn't much info out there, I thought I would give them a shot.
My first impression on receiving them were that they're very BEEFY, well built, and the fit and finish are excellent. The hardware for securing the brake lines is great, and the rubber bushings look like they are meant to take a beating. The BJs felt good too.
Installing them was simple and only took about 1 hour in my driveway. Alignment went well and I'm around +4 on caster with a 3" lift. Also the ride is great with no noise.
I've had them on for 5 months now and have run some tough rock gardens at Windrock, done a week of sub-zero wheeling in the Ozarks, and Golden Spike, Hells Revenge, and Top of the World in Moab. I've also done a few hundred miles of high speed off road driving too. All in all probably close to 15K miles on them and they have performed great.
A few weeks ago I had to replace front diff output seals and had to drop the knuckle from the UCA. I was amazed when checking the BJs that they still felt new. Just as smooth and stiff as when I installed the arms. I was honestly a little shocked because I have put them through the wringer. I was impressed.
When I was researching, I couldn't find much info so hopefully this can help the next guy. Its been all good so far. No complaints.
