uca question

02libertykj · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 7:10 pm

whats the best cheapest uca for a 3 inch lift and what model are the extended rancho shocks?

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun May 05, 2013 8:28 pm

Aftermarket ??
Only one there is worth buying
JeepinByAl

And Bilstein and OME is the way the go

02libertykj · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 9:38 am

tommudd wrote:

Aftermarket ??
Only one there is worth buying
JeepinByAl

And Bilstein and OME is the way the go

yeah aftermarket and ok awesome your a huge help

NewOldTimer · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 3:12 pm

tommudd wrote:

Aftermarket ??
Only one there is worth buying
JeepinByAl

And Bilstein and OME is the way the go

To "expand" on this a little. ....

Stock UCA's will work with a 2.5 - 3 inch lift, but there can be "rubbing" issues with the lift coils.

Jeepin' by Al has without a doubt the best aftermarket UCA's available.
They aren't cheap, but you only have to buy them once.

Rocky Road Outfitters has their "Rockfather" UCA's available.
They are less expensive than JBA's, but have a less than stellar reputation among KJ owners.

The Rancho shocks you're seeking are no longer manufactured, and virtually impossible to find new.
Bilstein, or Old Man Emu (OME) are your best alternatives to Rancho, and both have great reviews
from those who are using them ( such as myself).

Hope that helps.....

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 11:03 pm

I don't currently own a KJ but, I still miss the ol' girl. See them everywhere and reminisce. Anyway. When I buy another... It will get OME shocks, 2.5" springs and UCAs from JeepinByAl. Along with my own custom clevis spacers and OEM spacers in the rear. Probably get Al's y-link extension, and IF I keep it IFS, DEFINITELY have to have that steel front diff!

Anyway, not to get OT... Al has UCAs.

02libertykj · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 12:11 am

thanks guys definatly a hugeeee help im gonna go with rocky road upper control arms only cause there cheaper and they have moog ball joints and also gonna take out my rear sway bar and do shocks in the rear

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 12:35 am

02libertykj wrote:

thanks guys definatly a hugeeee help im gonna go with rocky road upper control arms only cause there cheaper and they have moog ball joints and also gonna take out my rear sway bar and do shocks in the rear

Hope they fit and you can live with the noises there poly bushings make,and no that grease zerk can not be greased when they are installed.If you have a issue don't expect Glen to be any help at all.

Good luck,you will need it.

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 7:21 am

02libertykj wrote:

thanks guys definatly a hugeeee help im gonna go with rocky road upper control arms only cause there cheaper and they have moog ball joints and also gonna take out my rear sway bar and do shocks in the rear

Cheaper today, more costly in the long run
Good luck :roll:

HedsIc · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 9:18 am

02libertykj wrote:

thanks guys definatly a hugeeee help im gonna go with rocky road upper control arms only cause there cheaper and they have moog ball joints and also gonna take out my rear sway bar and do shocks in the rear

Save a lousy $95 now but end up costing you way more later down the 'rocky' road. Doesn't seem worth the gamble to me personally.
Good luck though. Maybe you will be that lucky 1 that doesn't have problems.

Just in case, Set aside a saving account or line of credit. Start saving so you have the money to fix all the issues you'll encounter.

JeepMorrison · **Joined:** Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:34 am **Posts:** 1236

When I first installed aftermarket upper arms on my co workers KJ they didn't fit at all. Almost 1/2 inch off on one side. Needless to say he had to go with Als. Slide right in with no promblems. I have the Rocky Road arms in my garage that he bought and they wouldn't give him a refund becuase the "box was open". Pure bull ship their part disnt fit and the welds look like barnacles. My sister can weld better than that. My co worker gave them to me as a secret santa gift....hahaha funny guy.

Just go with JBA

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02libertykj · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 11:48 am

i might do that now

gottorque · **Joined:** Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:03 am **Posts:** 100

I bought my JBAs after the shop wanted like 275 bucks for a new factory upper control arm and install...on just one side. Well upon install of my new jba arms, I found the other side was bad too. Also did a clevis lift while I was under there (great time to do it btw). Now its all aligned and feels solid

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Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2013 11:46 pm

I ordered STOCK uca's from RRO once. 6yrs and I haven't seen them or my money back, yet. Good luck.

02libertykj · **Posted:** Wed May 08, 2013 3:16 pm

i got skyjacker nitro 8000s

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