Upper Control Arms Advice Needed…….

[RK Racing]

The Fox 2.5 DSC come in a standard and extended travel version.... adjustable for up to 3" of lift..If you have the extended travel version you will absolutely need UCA"s at 2.5" of lift to make room for the extra travel without binding...I highly recommend
also considering investing in aftermarket rear leaf spring pack ...It will make a huge difference in your desert " Bombing Runs " ?
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[RK Racing]

I also did not know about the extended travel. I’ll check part numbers later this evening, but I do not believe I have the extended travel.

 

[Bluestem]

I haven't seen anyone recommend SPC's yet. I know there are a few of us on here running them. They have a greaseable ball joint and make adjusting camber and caster very easy on the Ranger. I've been really happy with them for the year I've had them. Usually a bit cheaper than most other options. They are a proven builder as well so you know you're getting a good product.

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/2...4lAovm5SoyQRI_3DBp4i14pz9uvwLerxoClgIQAvD_BwE

 

[Whiplash]

I also did not know about the extended travel. I’ll check part numbers later this evening, but I do not believe I have the extended travel.

After a little more digging...the Fox DSC Factory Racing are not extended travel unless they have been altered by removing internal shims ( not likely) I was confusing them with the Fox 2.5 DSC Elite series that my buddy has on his Tacoma , and are extended travel....Graphics and color are the the same / or very similar....

 

[Wes Siler]

I haven't seen anyone recommend SPC's yet. I know there are a few of us on here running them. They have a greaseable ball joint and make adjusting camber and caster very easy on the Ranger. I've been really happy with them for the year I've had them. Usually a bit cheaper than most other options. They are a proven builder as well so you know you're getting a good product.

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/2...4lAovm5SoyQRI_3DBp4i14pz9uvwLerxoClgIQAvD_BwE

SPC makes a quality product. Probably the best option for those of you doing mix-and-match setups.

But, I have to note, as all the back and forth about travel, wheel specs, getting rear suspension to match performance of front, etc etc in this thread, the best option for those who haven't already started buying stuff remains simply going with a cohesive SYSTEM, where every part is designed to work together.

This is the best setup I've tried: https://www.stage3motorsports.com/rngrbp51-19-22-ranger-old-man-emu-bp51-package.html

Pair it with the one-inch Faction Fab wheel spacers on the stock wheels (also from Stage3) and you will have a turnkey, bolt on setup that will perform correctly and cohesively. No Carolina squat, no borked scrub radius, no problems with alignment, no rear spring wrap, and no conflicting damping rates front to rear. I could go on, but you get the idea.

 

[Whiplash]

SPC makes a quality product. Probably the best option for those of you doing mix-and-match setups.

But, I have to note, as all the back and forth about travel, wheel specs, getting rear suspension to match performance of front, etc etc in this thread, the best option for those who haven't already started buying stuff remains simply going with a cohesive SYSTEM, where every part is designed to work together.

This is the best setup I've tried: https://www.stage3motorsports.com/rngrbp51-19-22-ranger-old-man-emu-bp51-package.html

Pair it with the one-inch Faction Fab wheel spacers on the stock wheels (also from Stage3) and you will have a turnkey, bolt on setup that will perform correctly and cohesively. No Carolina squat, no borked scrub radius, no problems with alignment, no rear spring wrap, and no conflicting damping rates front to rear. I could go on, but you get the idea.

I agree with the cohesive setups. since RK already has the Fox 2.5 , UCA choice will not make much of a difference in ride...for the rear leafs the firmer Deaver leaf pack are a good match with the linear damping of the Fox and King shocks... I'm using the ICON 2.5 , firmer digressive shock, with the softer progressive ICON spring pack... good match...
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[D Fresh]

SPC makes a quality product. Probably the best option for those of you doing mix-and-match setups.

But, I have to note, as all the back and forth about travel, wheel specs, getting rear suspension to match performance of front, etc etc in this thread, the best option for those who haven't already started buying stuff remains simply going with a cohesive SYSTEM, where every part is designed to work together.

This is the best setup I've tried: https://www.stage3motorsports.com/rngrbp51-19-22-ranger-old-man-emu-bp51-package.html

Pair it with the one-inch Faction Fab wheel spacers on the stock wheels (also from Stage3) and you will have a turnkey, bolt on setup that will perform correctly and cohesively. No Carolina squat, no borked scrub radius, no problems with alignment, no rear spring wrap, and no conflicting damping rates front to rear. I could go on, but you get the idea.

Nothing against the BP-51s.

But, did you pay for the "best setup you've found?" Or was it provided to you?

 

[RK Racing]

And I believe I am a little more confused now, then when I first asked the question about upper control arms……… I have a better understanding about the ball joints, Heim joints, uni-ball and so on. I’m thinking Camburg uni-ball or the high end camburg which I believe I do not need. Icon = some like them, some hate them. No open or shut decision here……

 

[D Fresh]

And I believe I am a little more confused now, then when I first asked the question about upper control arms……… I have a better understanding about the ball joints, Heim joints, uni-ball and so on. I’m thinking Camburg uni-ball or the high end camburg which I believe I do not need. Icon = some like them, some hate them. No open or shut decision here……

Welcome to modding vehicles and forums?


There's usually at least two camps on every subject.

Speaking of which, you didn't sully your truck with Dave's tailgate damper did you?

 

[RK Racing]

Welcome to modding vehicles and forums?


There's usually at least two camps on every subject.

Speaking of which, you didn't sully your truck with Dave's tailgate damper did you?

Not yet….lol. The upper control arm decision should be pretty easy right now, but it’s not. I guess I’m going to have to shoot from the hip.

 

[D Fresh]

Not yet….lol. The upper control arm decision should be pretty easy right now, but it’s not. I guess I’m going to have to shoot from the hip.

Good for you!

I was gonna have go delete all of my arguably helpful posts if you had.


UCA install is fairly straight forward.

I'm still in the install the coilovers and get it aligned camp. If you can't get the truck aligned with your level of lift then you NEED UCAs. If not, you don't.

Unless you're jumping your Ranger out there in the desert. Then you might need them even if you can get it aligned. But you better be looking at new lower control arms too. And if you're doing that just jump to mid/long travel.

 

[RK Racing]

Good for you!

I was gonna have go delete all of my arguably helpful posts if you had.


UCA install is fairly straight forward.

I'm still in the install the coilovers and get it aligned camp. If you can't get the truck aligned with your level of lift then you NEED UCAs. If not, you don't.

Unless you're jumping your Ranger out there in the desert. Then you might need them even if you can get it aligned. But you better be looking at new lower control arms too. And if you're doing that just jump to mid/long travel.

I will probably beat on the truck a little bit more than I should so I feel the upper control arms would be a good investment from the get go. I have been going to Glamis sand dunes for about 28 years now.

 

[D Fresh]

I will probably beat on the truck a little bit more than I should so I feel the upper control arms would be a good investment from the get go. I have been going to Glamis sand dunes for about 28 years now.

I get it.

APG has/had probably the best long travel kit available. While the entire kit may no longer be available, their billet UCAs are and are available for steel or aluminum spindles. If I wanted the most real world desert tested UCA for a Ranger I'd go that route.

In any case I'd look for billet over tubular if breakage insurance is what you're buying.

 

[Whiplash]

I will probably beat on the truck a little bit more than I should so I feel the upper control arms would be a good investment from the get go. I have been going to Glamis sand dunes for about 28 years now.

Me at Glamis this past summer....Over 40 years of Glamis experience here...

 

[RK Racing]

Me at Glamis this past summer....Over 40 years of Glamis experience here...

Sand highway runs….. the up-and-down Sand highway to olds…… the next to gecko Road runs…… runs to duner’s diner……. Swing set runs And so on.

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