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Adding a Lift With TRD Pro UCAs?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Rguest3, May 21, 2018.

  1. May 21, 2018 at 5:35 AM
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    Rguest3

    Rguest3 [OP] 2018 TRD Off-Road Premium

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    Since the TRD Pro Suspension has a 1" lift over stock, can the TRD Pro Upper Control Arms work (Correct Alignment) with an Icon 3 1/2" Lift?

    Are they the same as the Stock UCAs? Or do the have more Castor built in?

    Thanks
     
  2. May 21, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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    Rguest3

    Rguest3 [OP] 2018 TRD Off-Road Premium

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    I was hoping to go with a Stage 1 Icon lift and not have to replace them.
     
  3. May 21, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    I’m running an OME suspension that’s given me a little over 3” of lift. I’m running stock UCA’s and the only thing that didn’t get into spec on the alignment was the caster. I have no issues with rub with stock UCA’s
     
  4. May 21, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    I ran the same setup on my previous 4Runner and surely tested the limits and don’t recall seeing and damage to the coils from the UCA at full droop. It’ll be something I keep in mind.

    I am considering UCA’s but given what I’m using it for I can wait a little bit before I bite that bullet.
     
  5. May 24, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    Rguest3

    Rguest3 [OP] 2018 TRD Off-Road Premium

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    Thank you for the info.

    I am glad that I did not end up ordering the TRD Pro Suspension for my 2018 TRD OR Premium 4R. It's a nice suspension for what it is, if you don't want a lift. But, as an option at $2100 it does not make sense to me to get it if a lift kit is in the near future.
     
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