While I might prefer having the OE style brake brackets, the misalignment joints, in place of bushings (that are put under stress in setting the alignment), just makes sense, not to mention that they’ve been noise & problem free, and while I’ve not yet needed replacement parts, I understand that they’re readily available (from multiple sources). What’s not to like?
Not to mention that I have two other manufacturers “orphaned” UCAs, one of which gives a on support/parts, other than offering to sell me the upgraded UCAs at full price. Oh wait, I guess I did mention that.
Not Jason, and therefore not authoritative, but mine have had the ball joints pre-installed. It’s my understanding that they are the same as 07-09 Tundra ball joints, and 555 does offer those, but I have no idea what Jason installs by default. It is my understanding that the “bushings” are Currie Johnny Joints, I assume that they’re a standard catalog item, but don’t know that for sure.