Had the same problem. Try to loosen the bolt more or use 90degree attachment by locknlube. It needs to have an exact angle so the hrease wont just leak out.
Guys, I have Delta Joint With Poly Bushing for my 2008 FJ cruiser.I lookat Icon website, looking for replacement bushing, where to find it? any help please?
Doesn't look like Icon monitors the comments/questions here but I will give it a shot...What is the purpose of loosening the bolt going through the bushing? I can't get to that bolt because of where the reservoir is mounted.
We include maintenance recommendations with every set of Delta Joint retrofit kits and complete Delta Joint upper control arm kits. We recommend greasing your Delta Joints every 3,000 miles for optimal, noise free performance. Thank you.
Thanks you sir. This really helps. I'm actually considering purchasing the icon upper control arms for my 2011 Tundra. So I'm definitely glad you all made this video. 👍😎
@@GrmpaJA yeah. I sprayed all joints and contact parts with tri-flow bike chain lubricant and that solved the problem. Note that I tried other dry spray lub but it did not work. So like every oil change I spray it with tri-flow. And ji more squeek! Only thing is that, Im not sure which part exactly the squeeking is coming from cause I just spray all joints with it.
A needle style adapter can be used for most grease guns to apply grease via the flush zerk. We also inlude a traditional style zerk for those that do not have this tool. Example: www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Lubrication-5803-Grease-Needle/dp/B0002SR6XE
All of our Upper Control Arms now come standard with the ICON Delta Joint. It's a heavy duty high angle ball joint that combines the durability of a ball joint with the performance characteristics of a uniball. It's fully greasable and comes with a 5 year warranty.
ICON tubular UCA's have built-in caster correction for lifted applications, but are not adjustable. If you would like additional caster adjustment, please consider ICON's billet aluminum upper control arms that feature on-vehicle caster/camber adjustment. Thanks!
@@Rooster_king Sure they did bud. And dust cap is optional. And it uses double sided tape:) Buying Delta UCA'c is a rookie mistake. I regretfully installed Delta Icons on my 2023 Tacoma. Live and learn.
What was the lesson you learned? What is wrong with the delta joints? Note the delta joint is not maintenance free and was never advertised as such! Any hard core performance part will require maintenance. The benefit of the delta joint is that it gives you what you need from a uniball (off road) and works like a ball joint (on road) and does a hell of a job marrying these two extremes! Is it as good as a 100% dedicated uniball, no! Is it as good as a 100% ball joint for normal daily driving?..I do not know enough to speak on that side and assume no....especially from a maintenance view. However, if you have a dedicated off road machine or live in an area where 80% of your driving is dirt / off road, perhaps dedicated uniballs are going to be better than deltas. However, for those of us who use our rigs (4Runner) as daily drivers 70-80% on road / highway and want serious off road capability, please name another option that is better than Delta joint including very little needed maintenance when used on road most of the time?
Question: I’m about to get 33s and ICON suspension installed on my 2nd gen Tacoma you think I would need a diff drop/spacers to keep the drive-line and CV angle closer to stock? I would hate to stress those components....what’s your thoughts🤔
Hello David, after years of extensive testing on our R&D vehicles, we haven't seen the need to use any sort of differential drop spacer on the Toyota Tacoma with an ICON suspension system. Thanks!
Hello Icon/Scott. Does you lifts, specifically your Stage 7 for 5th Gen 4Runners come with front diff spacers? Also, are the lifts compatible with KDSS ? ... Thank you
The stage 7 is compatible with KDSS, you will just not use the sway bar relocation kit that is included in the front coilover set. Icon does not make a diff drop kit. I use Dobinson's diff drop kit with my customers. I know that Scott in the vid used ToyTec with his personal vehicle.
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What kind of grease is recommended?
Damn, just about the point where i crossed my legs and got keen to listen and watch thru your video, it was over!
When are you going to do a video on the maintenance of the Delta Joint.
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When you loosen through bolt to grease the bushing, does it mess with your existing alignment?
Tried doing this, and it appears the zerk fitting isn't taking in the grease from the gun. I'm I doing something wrong?
I have the same problem too
Had the same problem. Try to loosen the bolt more or use 90degree attachment by locknlube. It needs to have an exact angle so the hrease wont just leak out.
Guys, I have Delta Joint With Poly Bushing for my 2008 FJ cruiser.I lookat Icon website, looking for replacement bushing, where to find it? any help please?
What about dry graphite? It works awesome under pressure and doesn’t attack dirt like greases or oils
I can replace uniball with delta joint ?
FML!! I had just applied white lithium grease to my uniball UCA before watching this video!!! it doesn’t have a dust cap either, son of a #%*+%#!!!
Go clean it fast
So what’s the spec on the through bolt lol?
Mine are squeaking badly on my F150. Do I grease with trick on rack ?
How about a PTFE specific dry lube for the uniball?
Doesn't look like Icon monitors the comments/questions here but I will give it a shot...What is the purpose of loosening the bolt going through the bushing? I can't get to that bolt because of where the reservoir is mounted.
I'm sure it's to allow the grease to penetrate where it is tight. Btw. buying Delta UCA's is a rookie mistake.
What about using a CRC 03044 Dry PTFE Lubricating Spray on the UCA ball? Mine pop and crack all the time and its super annoying.
How about how to maintain delta joint? My delta joint squeak like a mouse every time I hit speed bumps.
We include maintenance recommendations with every set of Delta Joint retrofit kits and complete Delta Joint upper control arm kits. We recommend greasing your Delta Joints every 3,000 miles for optimal, noise free performance. Thank you.
ICON Vehicle Dynamics what kind of greas for the delta joint?
I asked ICON this question in Instagam. They advised that Valvoline synthetic grease (red) works great.
I can’t find the rings for the dust cover on the tubular arm on your website
www.iconvehicledynamics.com/accessory/14820/icon-accessories-uca-cap-adhesive-kit-sold-direct-only/
Can this cause shaking while driving? My truck has been shaking.
Feel free to send us an email so our tech team can help diagnose what this may be ☺
Thanks you sir. This really helps. I'm actually considering purchasing the icon upper control arms for my 2011 Tundra. So I'm definitely glad you all made this video. 👍😎
Awesome, that's great to hear Juan!
are you saying everytime i adjust the ride height I need an alignment?
Greased the uca bushings but still has squeeking. Any other ideas how to fix this squeeking?
How'd you eliminate the problem?
@@GrmpaJA yeah. I sprayed all joints and contact parts with tri-flow bike chain lubricant and that solved the problem. Note that I tried other dry spray lub but it did not work. So like every oil change I spray it with tri-flow. And ji more squeek!
Only thing is that, Im not sure which part exactly the squeeking is coming from cause I just spray all joints with it.
Is there a special adapter that needs to be used for the Zerk fitting on the Delta Joint?
A needle style adapter can be used for most grease guns to apply grease via the flush zerk. We also inlude a traditional style zerk for those that do not have this tool.
Example: www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Lubrication-5803-Grease-Needle/dp/B0002SR6XE
Awesome. Thank you!
Do an AAL tutorial
Is their certain torque spec for through bolt?
Factory spec is what the instructions say for the 3rd gen 4Runner. I would check their install instructions for your specific vehivle
Why didn't they make the ball joint like an OEM with a grease fitting instead of teflon??
So its low maintance.
All of our Upper Control Arms now come standard with the ICON Delta Joint. It's a heavy duty high angle ball joint that combines the durability of a ball joint with the performance characteristics of a uniball. It's fully greasable and comes with a 5 year warranty.
I have the tubular arms but I'm getting a squeak and my ride feels pretty stiff and bumpy is there any ways to fix this
Have you greased the pivot bushings recently? If not, we recommend adding grease every 3,000 miles (or every oil change) to reduce friction and noise.
ICON Vehicle Dynamics would you recommend using a PTFE LUBE in the ball joint to help with the squeaky noise?
Can you adjust the caster on the tubular UCAs?
ICON tubular UCA's have built-in caster correction for lifted applications, but are not adjustable. If you would like additional caster adjustment, please consider ICON's billet aluminum upper control arms that feature on-vehicle caster/camber adjustment. Thanks!
What kind of grease is recommended for UCA Bushings?
Jacob Craig from what I understand poly bushing need silicone based grease.
Imagine if Icon made UCA's that didn't require maintenance with sealed ball joint and rubber bushings
They did its called a delta joint
@@Rooster_king Sure they did bud. And dust cap is optional. And it uses double sided tape:)
Buying Delta UCA'c is a rookie mistake. I regretfully installed Delta Icons on my 2023 Tacoma. Live and learn.
What was the lesson you learned? What is wrong with the delta joints?
Note the delta joint is not maintenance free and was never advertised as such! Any hard core performance part will require maintenance. The benefit of the delta joint is that it gives you what you need from a uniball (off road) and works like a ball joint (on road) and does a hell of a job marrying these two extremes! Is it as good as a 100% dedicated uniball, no! Is it as good as a 100% ball joint for normal daily driving?..I do not know enough to speak on that side and assume no....especially from a maintenance view. However, if you have a dedicated off road machine or live in an area where 80% of your driving is dirt / off road, perhaps dedicated uniballs are going to be better than deltas. However, for those of us who use our rigs (4Runner) as daily drivers 70-80% on road / highway and want serious off road capability, please name another option that is better than Delta joint including very little needed maintenance when used on road most of the time?
What is the torque spec for the through bolt for a 5th gen 4runner?
Follow stock torque specs. Mine is 85ft lbs. Im still having squeeking sounds even after greasing. Do you have this same problem?
Question: I’m about to get 33s and ICON suspension installed on my 2nd gen Tacoma you think I would need a diff drop/spacers to keep the drive-line and CV angle closer to stock? I would hate to stress those components....what’s your thoughts🤔
Hello David, after years of extensive testing on our R&D vehicles, we haven't seen the need to use any sort of differential drop spacer on the Toyota Tacoma with an ICON suspension system. Thanks!
Hello Icon/Scott. Does you lifts, specifically your Stage 7 for 5th Gen 4Runners come with front diff spacers? Also, are the lifts compatible with KDSS ? ... Thank you
The stage 7 is compatible with KDSS, you will just not use the sway bar relocation kit that is included in the front coilover set. Icon does not make a diff drop kit. I use Dobinson's diff drop kit with my customers. I know that Scott in the vid used ToyTec with his personal vehicle.
So that’s what that noise is lol.
@JacobCraig Bacon
Can the Tubular UCA become loose and affect steering over a period of time or offroading?