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[abuck99]

You'll want to get your camber to be as close to zero as possible- with Stock UCA as you turn the camber adjustment bolts to increase the caster correction- you negatively affect camber ( its give and take as I understand it).

Also the angle at which the ball joint resides in a stock UCA on a lifted truck is generally close to its maximum articulation- so you basically add stress the ball joint and boot as the suspension articulates = shorter life span, torn boots, or worse, sudden failure. The benefit of an aftermarket UCA is that it compensates for the lifted angle, puts the ball joint closer to its pre-lift orientation for better range of motion- and allows for a predefined increase in caster correction with out sacrificing camber adjustability.

 

[FamilyCamper]

I may have to cancel my order because i had to call six people before anyone would tell me the truth about the back order.

I can’t wait six months.

Maybe i’ll try dobinson and arb/ome

Yeah I found the exact same issue. There are too many people/companies (suspension connection, nitro gear, justdifferentials) involved. Seems to be more of a money making business instead of other companies who are really trying to deliver the best Offroad products to users. I have dobinsons with the extended IMS shocks and it's a great ride. No rubbing on the arm and the right technician at Firestone was able to get alignment within spec. I think I have a little over 2 inches lift in the front

 

[cruiserpatch]

FWIW, I was able to get 2.6 deg caster that made her pretty steady on the highway speeds.

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This is with OEM arms? How?

These are my numbers maxed caster

 

[ClassyJalopy]

This is with OEM arms? How?

These are my numbers maxed caster

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Yes, mine were OEM arms which I installed after I was fed up with the uniball UCAs from Nitro.

 

[cruiserpatch]

100 Series LCA bushing removal tool kit

The lower control arm bushing No. 2 has always been a pain to burn, cut, or press out. The BPT-1 fits perfectly over the inner sleeve of the bushing to make the job easily doable for DIYers. The tool comes with one foot of grade 8 threaded rod, two coupling nuts, and four washers. I recommend...

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Hope ya like it!

 

[cruiserpatch]

Added these bad boys to my truck and to the website:

70 Series One Stone Armrests

Accepting Pre-Orders now! Arrival date dependent on interest. Popular in Australia, the 70 Series One Stone armrests add extra support to the door card perfect for extended road trips and off-road adventures. The 70 Series style feature a magnetic reverse side and an extra cup holder for added...

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200 Series One Stone Armrests

Accepting Pre-Orders now! Ship date expected mid to late January Popular in Australia, the 200 Series One Stone armrests add extra support to the door card perfect for extended road trips and off-road adventures. The 200 Series style feature 3M adhesive tape on the reverse for easy installation...

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[Bomar]

How hard was it to modify they to fit?

 

[cruiserpatch]

How hard was it to modify they to fit?

From Adrian Kelly, One Stone owner.

I removed the magnets, drilled new holes for the metal door card bracket, and added 3M tape to the top of the door card.

Had to do a lot of dremel, fit, repeat to get a perfect fit.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Looks like a great solution - I need a pair for the second row (for the kiddos) - do you think these might fit the rear doors too?

 

[cruiserpatch]

Looks like a great solution - I need a pair for the second row (for the kiddos) - do you think these might fit the rear doors too?

I had another ask me the same thing. My hunch would be yes but with similar modifications required.

I'm bringing 10 sets of 200 series armrests and 10 sets of 60/70 style into the states so you'll more than likely get a chance to try it!

I'll fit one up and post photos.

 

[Exiled]

I've gone around and around trying to figure these One Stone Armrests out and I have a set of the 200 series sitting on my workbench. I'm apprehensive of the space between the cupholder on the 70 series version and the steering wheel, I don't want any interference. At the same time, I have significant discoloration of the top of the door card on both 100s and something like this would cover it up forever. They work better on the 80 series, I think. I'm thinking of painting the 200 series version (no cupholder but available only in black) to match the interior of the 100 and give those a try.

 

[Bomar]

I've gone around and around trying to figure these One Stone Armrests out and I have a set of the 200 series sitting on my workbench. I'm apprehensive of the space between the cupholder on the 70 series version and the steering wheel, I don't want any interference. At the same time, I have significant discoloration of the top of the door card on both 100s and something like this would cover it up forever. They work better on the 80 series, I think. I'm thinking of painting the 200 series version (no cupholder but available only in black) to match the interior of the 100 and give those a try.

Is the contour of the door about the same?

Yeah I have same concerns of hitting hand on cup holder

 

[cruiserpatch]

Is the contour of the door about the same?

Yeah I have same concerns of hitting hand on cup holder

I was nervous that it would be too close to wheel like Adrian suggested but it’s really not bad for my body type (5’11” and skinny).

I’ve been wearing big jackets and have hit the cupholder a few times with my sleeve but it’s more like a gentle brush than forceful contact.

 

[cruiserpatch]

Very on brand...

Cruiser Patch Trail Carnage Award Morale stickers

Break an axle? Loose a tire? Make sure your friends know about it with the Cruiser Patch Trail Carnage collection! Stickers measure 3" in diameter. White on black weatherproof prints. Collect them all!

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[MongooseGA]

Is the arm rest available perhaps without the cupholder feature?

Love the damage award patches. Don't forget tie rod ends.

Edit: Just caught the last line "Collect them all!"

MF those are some expensive patches.

 

[cruiserpatch]

Is the arm rest available perhaps without the cupholder feature?

Love the damage award patches. Don't forget tie rod ends.

Edit: Just caught the last line "Collect them all!"

MF those are some expensive patches.

Arm rests are not available sans cupholder but you can get the 200 Style which achieve the same thing. Only available in black though.

200 Series One Stone Armrests

Accepting Pre-Orders now! Ship date expected mid to late January Popular in Australia, the 200 Series One Stone armrests add extra support to the door card perfect for extended road trips and off-road adventures. The 200 Series style feature 3M adhesive tape on the reverse for easy installation...

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Those are nice because they require no modifications.

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Tie rods. That's a good one albeit uncommon lol

They are definitely not stickers you want to collect

 

[cruiserpatch]

Replacing a 100 series door handle:

1. Remove door card etc.
2. Peel back vapor barrier and clear sticker over the door handle bolt access hole (see photos of 3/8” drive extension in hole)
3. Using several combinations of 10mm wrenches, ratchet & sockets, swivel bits etc, remove 3x 10mm bolts holding handle to door
4. begin frustration. use screwdrivers etc to remove the door lock and latch clips from the metal rods…
5. reverse process

Mirror:
1. remove door card
2. remove mirror
3. if only replacing glass, tilt glass inward, pop out with force from bottom, tilt back, slide glass down
4. insert new glass. give it a *whack* bingo

in the above case, i had to replace the whole mirror (see photos)

 

[James Bentley]

Replacing a 100 series door handle:

1. Remove door card etc.
2. Peel back vapor barrier and clear sticker over the door handle bolt access hole (see photos of 3/8” drive extension in hole)
3. Using several combinations of 10mm wrenches, ratchet & sockets, swivel bits etc, remove 3x 10mm bolts holding handle to door
4. begin frustration. use screwdrivers etc to remove the door lock and latch clips from the metal rods…
5. reverse process

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Mirror:
1. remove door card
2. remove mirror
3. if only replacing glass, tilt glass inward, pop out with force from bottom, tilt back, slide glass down
4. insert new glass. give it a *whack* bingo

in the above case, i had to replace the whole mirror (see photos)

What reseller did you go with for the door handle and mirror?

 

[cruiserpatch]

What reseller did you go with for the door handle and mirror?

I had a spare handle lying around from the old door I bashed in when I rolled the truck.

I found the mirror from Hasan Khan on facebook. It came without the glass though so I need that...

 

[cruiserpatch]

My buddy Radek replaced his steering rack bushings because his VSC/TRAC system kept locking up the wheels during turns...

He sent me these photos which explained everything