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MORE CASTER?

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by Swegen, Jun 10, 2020.

  1. Jun 10, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    Swegen

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    Assuming an after market set of upper control arms will allow more caster!?
    The problem is twitchy directional stability on highway.
    What control arms are reasonably priced and how big of a job to replace?
    Thanks for comments, info and suggestions
     
  2. Jun 10, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    MI-FL off roader

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    Too many mods and too much money
    These are pretty much the standard in the industry. SPC ball joints can be adjusted to get more caster. Uniballs require maintenance. All these have bushings that will need to be greased every so often. I've been a Total Chaos guy for years, but there are plenty of people happy with the JBAs as well as the other brands. SPC had some QC issues years ago but I think they ironed that out or Filthy Motorsports would not carry them.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4A3QGLEpTQ

    JBA $450-Ball Joint
    https://jbaoffroad.com/jba-std-high...CfIW62fzT57qKMc3MTfAA0639VFdMjtwaAgpUEALw_wcB
    Dirt King $550-Ball Joint
    https://dirtkingfabrication.com/collections/4runner/products/ball-joint-upper-control-arms-dk-812901
    SPC $630-Ball Joint
    https://www.filthymotorsports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPC-UCA
    Camburg $700-Uniball
    https://camburg.com/shop/suspension/camburg-toyota-4runner-03-1-25-performance-uniball-upper-arms/
    Dirt king $750-Uniball
    https://dirtkingfabrication.com/collections/4runner/products/bushing-upper-control-arms-dk-812902
    Total Chaos $800-Uniball
    https://www.chaosfab.com/2003-2009-4Runner-Upper-Control-Arm-Kit-96504.html
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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    MI-FL off roader

    MI-FL off roader T4R Hobby/Addict

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    Too many mods and too much money
    Oh yea I forgot to say Welcome! The difficulty of the job is a relative term in how mechanically inclined you are. I know people who could probably do the job in an hour. The first set I installed took me several hours. But it's really not a bad job overall. Good Luck!
     
  4. Jun 10, 2020 at 8:19 PM
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    nimby

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    Yep, more caster sounds like it will solve your issue and aftermarket UCA's are the way to do that.....assuming all your other suspension components are working properly (LCA's, bushings, ect....).

    MI-FL off roader has the UCA suggestions covered. If I were getting a pair today, I think I'd go with the Dirt King ball joint myself.
     
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