Thank you! Now I have the balls to do it myself! Not to mention I’ve done the shocks with 5100 adjustables already, might as well finish the job! Thank brother!
Thanks so much for the upload. Was looking for something like this. I have a new set of UCA's here, I'm just waiting on my new coilovers to come in. Doesn't look too bad, especially with this step by step video to follow
I literally LMAO when you dropped that washer! Been there so many times. Nice touch adding the washer drop sound to the end of the video. Looks like you're a fellow FD brother, stay safe man!
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think the 'washer drop' will be my new ending sound to my videos! And yes, been on 13 years now with the fire department! Stay safe!
Eric kyle To be honest, if you’re comfortable with normal mechanical work, have a complete set of tools and you have the time, it really is pretty straight forward. Good luck!
Thank you for making these videos.You so helped me out.Your tundra looks sweet! I got a 2008 tundra and i’m installing UCA’s, toytec boss coil over suspension lift,and coach builder shackles. My rims are a +25 offset. Do you think i can fit a 295/70r18 nitto ridge grappler without doing the body mount chop? I’m getting ready to order tires and install everything soon. I’m on the fence about tire size. I would be so happy if my truck sits like yours.
chuck sprouse I’m glad you enjoyed my videos! That’s awesome that you’re going to make some modifications, are you going to record it? My truck is now sitting on Bilstein 6112/5160s on the top setting with +3 coachbuilder shackles. I actually dropped from my stock TRD wheels (18”) to these Methods that are 17” and 0 offset. I’ve got 35” KO2s and they were rubbing before I did the body mount chop. I’d highly recommend looking online and consulting forums (aka people smarter than me) about tire fitment. I’m not very good at determining that kind of stuff. Sorry!
Nice video bro. What's your opinion on the Freedom Off Road UCA's now that you have had them a little while? I am strongly considering goin with them. Did they contact the coil bucket at all, I have seen some people saying they had to grind the coin bucket down a bit which I'm ok with if needed. Thanks
Thanks for watching! I didn't make any alterations to mount the Freedom UCAs. To me, they slid right into place as I expected them to do so. For me personally and with the components I went with (Bilstein 6112s on top setting), they have worked great. If you're trying to be a baller on a budget like me, I'd highly recommend them! As with any 'major' suspension change (adding aftermarket UCAs and loosening the LCAs to slide everything in) I definitely needed an alignment afterwords. The person doing my alignment had no issues bringing everything into spec.
5:17 "OH BOB SAGGIT!" How much did you torque the top 2 bolts since the bottom cotter pin is 81 ft lbs. I went on tundra forums and seems like they torque the 2 top bolts 173 ft lbs, is that correct on your end? Also what greese fitting did you use? Is it possible to use any greese fitting like you can use on the drive shafts or does it have to be a specific exact type?
Haha! Bob Saget!! If you check out my other videos, I have one for the UCAs. I did tighten that bolt down to 173 ft/lbs. As far as grease fittings, I'll see if I can check if it fits my same grease gun that I use on my drive shaft.
If I recall correctly, there wasn’t enough room with the firewall to insert it from the other direction. Besides, it may be best to just reassemble the way it was originally put together.
They’re great. I’m not doing any crazy rock crawling or off-roading so dropping big money on my suspension was unnecessary. These have been a great upgrade over stock. No regrets.
Jeff Parker 173 ft/lbs. I had to split up my videos into a ‘UCA install’ and ‘Bilstein 6112 install’ due to it being too long. In the other video, at 8:46 you can see my notes that I torqued everything down to.
I'm running 35's on Bilstein 5100's adjustables (no spacer lift) and have no rubbing whatsoever. Will I starting rubbing on the frame after doing this? Thanks.
Hard to say. I would guess that if you have no rubbing now, you probably won't with upper control arms. BUT these upper control arms are to bring alignment back within spec after gong 2-4" of lift. How much lift do the 5100s provide and have you had any issues getting the truck aligned?
Absolutely no noise. Hard to say how the upper ball joints are doing because I believe my lower ball joints and tie rod ends are now in need of replacement.
If you are in fact asking how the washer was oriented on the knuckle.. I assume you're asking where the knuckle meets the upper ball joint and there was not a washer there. If you are asking how they were oriented on the upper control arm, I cannot honestly remember as I did this 5 months ago. If you pause the video at 5:12, you might be able to get a better idea. Sorry I could not help you more.
I ran the stock 4600's with a spacer lift until I finally swapped them out for the 6112s. I did it at the same time that I did this upper control arm video but TH-cam would not allow me to post the full video as it was too long. You can see the other portion where I installed the 6112's here: th-cam.com/video/ldcosmCUG7Y/w-d-xo.html
Any update on your upper control arms?? I have a 6" lift will this work with any lift? Also, where did you order them from and how much?? Thanks in advance!!
After looking over Freedom Off Road's website, it looks like the only control arms they currently have is for 2"-4" lifts. So far, I have zero complaints. They haven't given me any issues and are working better than I could have ever hoped. In fact, I did not realize how worn out my old upper ball joints were until I installed these! I purchased them off of ebay as I found them for a little cheaper there brand new!
Thank you! Now I have the balls to do it myself! Not to mention I’ve done the shocks with 5100 adjustables already, might as well finish the job! Thank brother!
I'm pretty confident I can replace my ucas now having seen your videos. Awesome job explaining things!
I’m happy to help. It is an involved process, but not super difficult. Good luck!
Thanks so much for the upload. Was looking for something like this. I have a new set of UCA's here, I'm just waiting on my new coilovers to come in. Doesn't look too bad, especially with this step by step video to follow
I literally LMAO when you dropped that washer! Been there so many times. Nice touch adding the washer drop sound to the end of the video. Looks like you're a fellow FD brother, stay safe man!
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think the 'washer drop' will be my new ending sound to my videos! And yes, been on 13 years now with the fire department! Stay safe!
Looks simple enough. Can’t wait to get this done of my truck
Eric kyle To be honest, if you’re comfortable with normal mechanical work, have a complete set of tools and you have the time, it really is pretty straight forward. Good luck!
“My daughter reminding me to put the washers on” 🤣. Great stuff. Get a like for that.
How are your ucas holding up? Have you done much offeoading with them ? Ty for the video
Thank you for making these videos.You so helped me out.Your tundra looks sweet! I got a 2008 tundra and i’m installing UCA’s, toytec boss coil over suspension lift,and coach builder shackles. My rims are a +25 offset. Do you think i can fit a 295/70r18 nitto ridge grappler without doing the body mount chop? I’m getting ready to order tires and install everything soon. I’m on the fence about tire size. I would be so happy if my truck sits like yours.
chuck sprouse I’m glad you enjoyed my videos! That’s awesome that you’re going to make some modifications, are you going to record it? My truck is now sitting on Bilstein 6112/5160s on the top setting with +3 coachbuilder shackles. I actually dropped from my stock TRD wheels (18”) to these Methods that are 17” and 0 offset. I’ve got 35” KO2s and they were rubbing before I did the body mount chop. I’d highly recommend looking online and consulting forums (aka people smarter than me) about tire fitment. I’m not very good at determining that kind of stuff. Sorry!
I got billstien 6112 for my tundra too, however I went with the uniball UCA from freedom off-road will update when they're on!
Nice video bro. What's your opinion on the Freedom Off Road UCA's now that you have had them a little while? I am strongly considering goin with them. Did they contact the coil bucket at all, I have seen some people saying they had to grind the coin bucket down a bit which I'm ok with if needed. Thanks
Thanks for watching! I didn't make any alterations to mount the Freedom UCAs. To me, they slid right into place as I expected them to do so. For me personally and with the components I went with (Bilstein 6112s on top setting), they have worked great. If you're trying to be a baller on a budget like me, I'd highly recommend them! As with any 'major' suspension change (adding aftermarket UCAs and loosening the LCAs to slide everything in) I definitely needed an alignment afterwords. The person doing my alignment had no issues bringing everything into spec.
How did the new upper control arms hold up? I'm in definite need of changing mine and still debating OEM vs aftermarket.
I’ve got no complaints about them at all. For me, they’ve been a very good choice.
@@BargainPaper thanks, good to know. I may go aftermarket then. Appreciate the info
5:17 "OH BOB SAGGIT!"
How much did you torque the top 2 bolts since the bottom cotter pin is 81 ft lbs. I went on tundra forums and seems like they torque the 2 top bolts 173 ft lbs, is that correct on your end?
Also what greese fitting did you use? Is it possible to use any greese fitting like you can use on the drive shafts or does it have to be a specific exact type?
Haha! Bob Saget!!
If you check out my other videos, I have one for the UCAs. I did tighten that bolt down to 173 ft/lbs.
As far as grease fittings, I'll see if I can check if it fits my same grease gun that I use on my drive shaft.
Preload the UCA before torquing to spec.
I can't find a video about how to do the passenger side it looks more difficult difficult to take the long bolt out
How do you like the freedom off road co troll arms? I almost bough them but ended getting the Zone Ucas and awaiting the shipping
They work great for what I use the truck for. No complaints!
@@BargainPaper So stoked for you man! If the zones are not good I will honestly get these!
Do you really have to put the long bolt back where you took it out can't you put it on thru the other side?
If I recall correctly, there wasn’t enough room with the firewall to insert it from the other direction. Besides, it may be best to just reassemble the way it was originally put together.
How did that brand hold up? I just bought a set for my 05 Tundra
They’re great. I’m not doing any crazy rock crawling or off-roading so dropping big money on my suspension was unnecessary. These have been a great upgrade over stock. No regrets.
What was the torque on the long bolt through the uca?
Jeff Parker 173 ft/lbs. I had to split up my videos into a ‘UCA install’ and ‘Bilstein 6112 install’ due to it being too long. In the other video, at 8:46 you can see my notes that I torqued everything down to.
How’s that UCA holding up?
No complaints on my end!
I'm running 35's on Bilstein 5100's adjustables (no spacer lift) and have no rubbing whatsoever. Will I starting rubbing on the frame after doing this? Thanks.
Hard to say. I would guess that if you have no rubbing now, you probably won't with upper control arms. BUT these upper control arms are to bring alignment back within spec after gong 2-4" of lift. How much lift do the 5100s provide and have you had any issues getting the truck aligned?
'Good Gawd' lol... I'm somewhat mechanically inclined, can I do this myself?
I'll be honest, I wouldn't say that this is a very difficult swap. Pretty straight forward!
how have they held up over the two years?
Doing great! Holding up as good as I hoped!
So how did those cheap Chinese ucas turn out? Any noise, how's about the ball joint?
Absolutely no noise. Hard to say how the upper ball joints are doing because I believe my lower ball joints and tie rod ends are now in need of replacement.
@@BargainPaper thanks for taking the time to reply.
@@myharley5616 Thank you for taking the time to watch my video.
How'd you orient / put in offer the washers onto the knuckle?
If you are in fact asking how the washer was oriented on the knuckle.. I assume you're asking where the knuckle meets the upper ball joint and there was not a washer there. If you are asking how they were oriented on the upper control arm, I cannot honestly remember as I did this 5 months ago. If you pause the video at 5:12, you might be able to get a better idea. Sorry I could not help you more.
Somewhere you changed the stock 4600s out for 5100s?
I ran the stock 4600's with a spacer lift until I finally swapped them out for the 6112s. I did it at the same time that I did this upper control arm video but TH-cam would not allow me to post the full video as it was too long. You can see the other portion where I installed the 6112's here:
th-cam.com/video/ldcosmCUG7Y/w-d-xo.html
Nice tundra
Thank you sir
Any update on your upper control arms?? I have a 6" lift will this work with any lift? Also, where did you order them from and how much?? Thanks in advance!!
After looking over Freedom Off Road's website, it looks like the only control arms they currently have is for 2"-4" lifts. So far, I have zero complaints. They haven't given me any issues and are working better than I could have ever hoped. In fact, I did not realize how worn out my old upper ball joints were until I installed these! I purchased them off of ebay as I found them for a little cheaper there brand new!
Hey how have them UCAs held up so far?
Literally zero issues! Very happy with my purchase. For what I do with my truck, it meets all of my needs.
Hey man how big was the first bolt you removed? I'm trying rn
Are you talking about the UCA ball joint? I do not remember offhand. The socket kit I used is a metric impact kit that ranges from 12 mm to 22 mm.
@@BargainPaper OH I see, I just ended up taking it in to be done since I stripped it haha
That nice chinesium control arm!
Jeffrey Turnage I know! It even has a sticker!
What size socket did you use for long bolt?
I think a 19
19mm
@@sethbarber9361 thanks bud
Always a pain in the a$$.Working on anything.Never smooth.Customers all think it’s just easy.
Part 2?
What are you looking for?
6112s I see.?