3" LIFT & Alignment UCA's

***toku58*** · 04-01-2007, 04:09 PM

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***docindahouze*** · 04-01-2007, 04:25 PM

you are one sick man toku. i'm deeply concerned, i'm suggesting that you be sedated immediately and undergo a full psychological evaluation.

oh yeah, i knew this already, good for you to post this up though. HAHA.

***toku58*** · 04-01-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by docindahouze

you are one sick man toku. i'm deeply concerned, i'm suggesting that you be sedated immediately and undergo a full psychological evaluation.

Thanks Doc!! From you I take that as a compliment!!!

***Adventure North*** · 04-01-2007, 05:03 PM

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It's like a women walking around all day on the tip of her toes. (To be 3 inches taller) Yes! Her foot is designed to articulate into this position. But overtime she will have some serious problems. Because her feet wern't designed to walk that way, for extended periods of time!

But do it correctly? And give her a comfortable pair of pumps to wear? Now she is 3" taller and the risk of injury or complications is now greatly reduced!

Toku- TN's very own orthopaedic surgeon. Better send this notice out to all those pretty little ladies wearing those clear heels.

***toku58*** · 04-01-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Adventure North

Toku- TN's very own orthopaedic surgeon. Better send this notice out to all those pretty little ladies wearing those clear heels.

LOL!!! To be honest?? I don't really know what PUMPs are???
I knew I'd catch some ribb'n for this thread!!

haloplayerhater · 08-27-2007, 03:55 AM

I understand, sex is way better with a partner!

voodoochile · 08-27-2007, 07:27 AM

I'm going to sell my lift and use the funds to get laid.
Thanks for the practical advice, Toku!

tonythemarine · 08-27-2007, 12:37 PM

what about sex with a doll? is that like a lift with some crappy UCAs?

voodoochile · 08-27-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythemarine

what about sex with a doll? is that like a lift with some crappy UCAs?

It's probably indiscernible from a set of rear airbags. Just my guess, though. I haven't tried either one.

lambone · 08-27-2007, 02:06 PM

I just bought a set of Bilstien 5100's from downsouthmotorsports (ebay) and plan on lifting the front end 2" to level it out and give my tires a little more clearance. I have 265 muds that rub if going over a bump in a hard turn.

My question is would the TC UCA's be a big improvement over the stock handeling with just the 5100 lift?

When I changed the stock tires to the mud tires I noticed a lot more wheel "feedback" in the steering wheel. And the truck seems to float around the road a bit more. I'm not sure how much of this is just the tire, and/or how much it could be improved with the UCAs. I know they help, but how much?

I guess my question is would you put the TCs on a stock truck? Or with 5100 2" leveling kit vs Toytec or Coilovers 3".

Thanks

***Adventure North*** · 08-27-2007, 02:18 PM

An aftermarket UCA will not improve on steering or wander so long as you have or will have your truck aligned properly. Problem with going up to around 3" of lift is you can only get the alignment specs so close to ideal, which of course results in road wander. At only 2" of lift you should be able to have your truck aligned properly without the need for them. Tire size and tread pattern do not effect your alignment but can effect road feel, most likely what you have noticed. Aftermarket UCA's will not change that.

Heltah-Skeltah · 08-27-2007, 04:05 PM

I can confirm with 2-1/2" of lift the caster is way off. Camber is also just out of spec.

lambone · 08-27-2007, 05:41 PM

thanks AdventureNorth!
maybe someday if I have extra $ to burn...or when I get another spell of upgradeitus.

jtrovato · 12-01-2007, 06:54 PM

Is the caster adjustable on our trucks? When I got my alignment done after the 5100's at 2.5", the caster is the only spec that was off and they said they could not adjust it on our trucks. Right now it's set at 0.55 degrees and 0.75 degrees, so it's about a full degree less than it should be. From reading the tech article on Tire Rack, this is why I have the slight wandering and decreased stearing effort at highway speeds. Is the TC UCA the only way to adjust caster back to where it should be or is there something else we can do on our trucks?

***toku58*** · 12-01-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrovato

Is the caster adjustable on our trucks? When I got my alignment done after the 5100's at 2.5", the caster is the only spec that was off and they said they could not adjust it on our trucks. Right now it's set at 0.55 degrees and 0.75 degrees, so it's about a full degree less than it should be. From reading the tech article on Tire Rack, this is why I have the slight wandering and decreased stearing effort at highway speeds. Is the TC UCA the only way to adjust caster back to where it should be or is there something else we can do on our trucks?

The Caster is adjustable. TC UCA's are one way All Pro UCA's are another.