UCA Upper Control Arms Explained (Very relevant to our Broncos and the IFS)

TeocaliMG said:

I love his channel, still waiting for some coverage of the Bronco. He actually understands the benefits and shortcomings of IFS and SFA like almost no other channel out there. And the Bronco Remedies a few of the problems with IFS that Toyota never has, most importantly tire package space.

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Tricky Dick said:

I didn't watch, did they touch on uniballs? A shiny new aftermarket UCA with a uniball can have less usable range than a ball joint, something else to consider before upgrading.

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swooshdave said:

Although this is for the Toyotas I thought it was extremely well done and explains a ton about what an UCA does and how. Very relevant to our Broncos and the IFS.




It seems the Toyota is pretty limited at the extremes by the body, we are very fortunate that Ford knew the Broncos would be modified to the extreme and made the wheel openings as big as possible. So we have less to worry about hitting the body but knowing how the alignment and placement of the suspension works makes accommodating the larger wheels/tires easier.

Do you always need an aftermarket UCA? Not always but they sure look cool.

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Tricky Dick said:

I didn't watch, did they touch on uniballs? A shiny new aftermarket UCA with a uniball can have less usable range than a ball joint, something else to consider before upgrading.

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swooshdave said:

Please don’t touch my uniball, Monsieur Tricky Dick.

And watch the video, you lazy bugger.

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lakesinai said:

Thanks much! He us a good teacher explaining suspension. Part of the reason I have not yet upgraded my suspension or tires is that I have not yet understood the whys and hows and the consequences and ramifications. This video is a help. I'd like to see more, including how coilovers are better or worse, and how they achieve lift, and how that affects ride quality on and off road.

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Tricky Dick said:

But I really am lazy, and videos take too long.

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swooshdave said:

It’s actually worth the watch and it’s better than the “videos” you usually watch. I assume.

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Tricky Dick said:

IT WAS ONE TIME. Who could have known @604Bronco would set me up like that?!

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