Upper control arms question

[speed docl]

I have a 2016 LC200 that I'm finally building out with a BP51 system to start. Shop that is doing the work is pretty adamant about using ICON delta uca's while I was thinking SPC's. Are they really better? Thanks guys.

 

[MrCWineMan]

For whatever it’s worth, Slee uses SPC’s and that’s what’s on my rig with BP’s - no issues.

 

[speed docl]

Yup I agree. Not sure why they are so big on the ICONS. I'm sure they are good quality etc but the SPC is very widely used. Thanks.

 

[Angelo1]

Because they look cool. Lol! Which reminds me, I need to clean the my rig after taking this pic and take a bristle to the bits of rust.

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[speed docl]

Thanks Angelo1! Any noise issues? I've seen a few posts about that issue

 

[Angelo1]

Thanks Angelo1! Any noise issues? I've seen a few posts about that issue

No noise whatsoever. Maybe people forget to take the black cover plate off occasionally and use compressed air to clean out the top joint and wipe it clean.

 

[speed docl]

Great to hear!! They do look sweet! Thanks again. Looking forward to this build!

Gobi roof rack
40in rigid light bar up there
ARB bull bar
Warn winch
BP51's all around with 2722 coils in rear
ICON delta UCA's
SLEE sliders
Rear rack mounted Rigid back up/scene lights
Already have a set of fuel wheels and Toyo's on it

 

[bloc]

While I haven’t put arms on my 200 yet, from past experience with poly I’d try pretty hard to avoid having any of it in future suspension parts. Icon arms accomplish this.

 

[stevopike]

UCA’s, ICON vs SPC vs Dobinson

forum.ih8mud.com

read post #8

 

[bloc]

Do any arms accept OEM bushings? They will limit articulation somewhat but are bombproof and basically can’t have the noise issues of poly/heims.

 

[speed docl]

Do SPC UCA's have this issue also??

 

[crikeymike]

Do any arms accept OEM bushings? They will limit articulation somewhat but are bombproof and basically can’t have the noise issues of poly/heims.

Dobinsons uses OEM bushings, provides maximum NVH dampening, just like stock.

Sure, they're not as loose in articulation as the poly bushing type with the non-vulcanized sleeve in the middle, but they still do offer full up and down travel.