Aftermarket Upper Control Arms (UCAs) - Filthy Motorsports
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- A detailed overview of aftermarket upper control arms (UCAs) for IFS vehicles including a comparison of SPC, Moog, and Icon Delta Joint ball joints and spherical bearings (uniballs) by Ben Brazda, owner of Filthy Motorsports.
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No music. No goofy opening. No one with a camera close up on their faces yelling at us. Simply to the point with useful information. I wish everyone else would do this...
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This is the best explanation of upper control arms! I was an idiot before and now I am an educated consumer. Brilliant
Every time you do a video I learn more. Once again, clear, utter lack of nomenclature and incredibly informative. thank you for making these. I love learning this stuff and you present really well.
Thanks for the feedback, I'm so glad to hear it!
What is the maximum angular travel of Moog ball joint
So far the best videos I’ve seen. I love the very well detailed explanation. God bless you.
Very well presented! Nothing I didn’t already know, but clear and concise. Job well done.
This is an incredible presentation. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Awesome explanation, super stoked to see more content. Staying tuned!
Cheers!
Great video breaking the differences down. To me it seems you are being very impartial and that kind of straightforward breakdown is very much appreciated when trying to make product decisions. Definitely subscribing for hopefully more good content like this.
🙏🏽Thank you Ben for doing this subject on Ball joints. I typically stick OEM on 1stgen Tundra 4wd AC. I am looking too get a new set of UC's & I want the best design along with a very durable Balljoint system.
Thank you for the info! Very knowledgeable and user friendly. Appreciate you!
Thank you so much for making these videos. No bro hype with just facts. I love the pros and cons of all the setups. Your the man!!
That is exactly what we were shooting for, so glad to hear it came out that way! Cheers!
I wish I could like these videos more than once. Honestly, the best videos on the internet I've found for understanding the equipment I want to put on my Taco. I'll definitely be by the shop whenever I'm in Boulder.
I'm so glad to hear it, thank you!
honestly one of the best, most descriptive, informative video's ive ever watched!
I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!
Thumbs up again for the re-upload. Very informative and interesting even for someone who doesn't have a truck that uses UCAs. The section about ball joints is quite interesting!
Thanks! So glad to hear it!
Very detailed and clear explanation. Learnt so much from you Ben. Awaiting for future videos. Keep up the great work. Cheers
Thank you, so glad to hear it!
"learnt" 😂
Awesome video. Many people need to watch it before deciding about uca. I really like how you went deep into the ball joints. Made me figure few things out and that was great comparing.
Glad you liked it!
Best information I've seen. Excellent online learning and support.
I came to learn about upper control arms and got more than I bargained for. Superior job explaining btw. love the presentation with visuals and all. You explain things very well.
Sol glad to hear that, thank you!
I hope people realize the value of your videos Ben! I tell everyone that asks me about my suspension setup to buy from filthy motorsports. I wish i knew about your page before i ordered my setup with another company. God bless you and your peers !
I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!
Very informative video specially the cut section part. Thank you for such a nice video lecture. One thing I wanted to know about maximum angular travel allowed by Moog ball joint
Thank you. Even though there are many out there that want to have that race look, it seems to come at a steep price point! This video clip answers so many questions and in detail. This education is awesome!
So glad to hear it, thank you!
Wow! I'm getting a lift done and replacing my UCAs. Very informative vid and now you provided such great information that I at least know how to shop for parts better and to be able to find a shop that is knowledgable on how to align my truck with the new UCAs.
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic video. Very well done. This really helped me understand the differences between the UCA’s and made my next decision easy. Thank you.
Great to hear!
This was the best explanation of ball joints and value I have seen great job
Thank you, Tony!
Thanks Ben for such a great video. I changed where I am getting my SPC control arm aligned at.
Cheers!
Super educational! Thanks for taking the time to do all the cutting, etc.
I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!
Another quality video! Definitely interested in the SPC UCA for my full setup.
You're an outstanding presenter. Please keep up the good work. I'm loving the education.
Thank you, much appreciated!
Thank you so much for this. First time upgrading my upper control arms. This showed me so much. Great video
Glad it helped, thank you for letting us know!
I was about to buy race UCAs for the FJ. Looks like SPC is the way to go for my application. Great video!
Wow awesome videos thanks a lot. Just stumbled upon them looking at your website. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the delta joint upper arms for my 98 tacoma TRD 4x4 V6 but now thinking twice and looking at the SPC's
So glad to hear it! They are both excellent options!!
Excellent video. Very thorough and precise. Great channel.
Much appreciated!
Finally! After reading through so many forums and articles where it seems like its just preference on getting control arms with a 3" leveling kit on a 15 silverado. Good to hear real information and why you should replace them.
Great educational video! Thanks for the class and your time for doing it. I’m definitely going to subscribe to your channel.
AWESOME video, Sir. I was debating the ICON Delta vs the SPCs and JBAs on a 5th gen T4R, but this settles it SPC it is! I look forward to watching more of your videos!
I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!
I was debating with SPC or Camburg for my 2016 4Runner. I’m lifting mine to 2.5” and 1.5” spacer. I guess I might just go SPC it’s cheaper and for its purpose. My 4R is my daily and never Offroad it yet. No plan so far.
Thank you for this! Very clear. Was looking forever for answers i didnt know i needed. Then this. Learning complete! Thanks again!
Haha, so glad to hear it, glad you watched!
Best deep dive into ball joints I've seen!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Best ever video explaining this! Thanks
Oh wow, thank you!!
thank you for the education. your presentation is excellent.
Wooow excelent information, thank you for the outstanding research, very easy to understad for those of us that start to modify a Truck suspensión and with this information we can do the rigth way 😀😀
You are very welcome, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Best explanation I have found on YT about UCA
Thank you!
You really are one of the best out there. Thx for the great info!
Fantastic video and awesome explanation, thank you!
Nice class FOR FREE, lots of learning my man, thanks for sharing
You are very welcome, thanks for watching!
Excellent video! keep up the good work.
Learned a lot from this video. Thanks for all of the info.
Outstanding video. Very informative and well done. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Dude... AWESOME video. Thank you so much for all of the info.
So glad to hear it!! Thank you!
Awesome video ! Thank you for passing on your knowledge !
You are very welcome, thank you for watching!
Thanks for the info. Now i am curious about the spc's. Might switch out the fabtech uniballs. Although i just found the replacement spherical bearings for $50 ea. The first set lasted me about two years. I'm in Massachusetts with alot of salt and calcium in the winter. And i go wheeling in the spring, summer and fall, lots of mud.
Great stuff guys! Learned a lot while folding laundry 😆
Glad to hear we made your chores more enjoyable!
This video is so detailed and awesome!
Thanks so much!
Excellent presentation.I learn a lot.THX you..keep up the good work
Thank you!
Nicely done Ben.
Thanks!
Amazing video!! Thanks for all the information!
So glad to hear it, thanks for watching!
Good video. Very informative. I have a 2017 4runner and doing a Dobinsons lift kit and planning on putting 285s tires. I was not planning on replacing the upper control arm until now. Watching the video is making wonder if I should go ahead and upgrade the stock arm. Is the stock arm strong enough. I am not going to rock climbing or race a baha dessert. Just need the lift for flood zones and crossing creates when going to the mountains. Thank you for your time
Great video well explained like always...
I would like to see a comparison between MAZZULA/ CAMBURG/BAJAKITS/DIRTKING UPPER CONTROL ARMS billet and boxed..and if you recomend those for daily driven or race purposes or weekend warrior..thanks in advance...
Watched this video soon after the shop I go to recommended SPC UCA’s for my 2013 4Runner Trail. Even when others are going with Total Chaos, etc, he recommended SPC’s for durability and less maintenance.
Thanks for sharing, we hear that a lot from our customers!
Awesome videos..i learned allot thru them all thank you
Thanks for making this video
Really enjoyed it.
Glad to hear it!
wow. such great information. Great work!
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
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3 Questions caused by your great/extremely educational video; Scenario: Have a 2017 Tacoma OR DCLB. Have an OME BP-51 kit (front and rears) preparing to install soon and am staying as close to no lift as possible for now (maybe go up 3/4-1"). I'm not increasing tire size (265/70/16) yet, may one day go to 265/75/16. Prepping truck for comfortable daily driving (bad back) and weekend getaways with a slide in four wheel pop up camper (arrives in June). Also doing air bags in rear to balance camper load as needed. I'm not blazing off road but I do hit old dirt and rock roads for camping and at a good pace. I'm looking for quality/reliability/ease of service and most importantly, dialed in alignment. So here's my dilemma's/3 questions: #1- I was going to go w/OME's uca's but now I'm not sure if I should consider the SPC's or the Icon Delta uca's. What are your thoughts between the 3 uca's given my scenario? #2-Since I'm more daily driver than weekend warrior and have air bags, I'm beginning to lean towards Icon RXT leafs instead of the OME's, because RXT's appear to be more progressive. Suggestion? #3-Front bump stops. For progressive reasons and lower height I'm leaning towards Wheelers Off Road stops instead of Timbren. Suggestion?
Great videos Ben. Thank you for sharing your attention to detail and providing the visuals with your cut aways. One suggestion though, and it’s only because you asked. Please, please try to drop the power-block cadence. Yours isn’t horribly bad but it would be such a huge improvement to your presentation. Everything else is so on point.
Thank you for the feedback!
Thanks again for a wonderfull presentation !!!
Thank you for watching!
What a wealth of knowledge. Great videos. You are making me want to drive 30 hours to come to your shop. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
So glad to hear it, thank you for watching!
great video answered many of my questions
Glad to hear it!
This is great information thank you for the video
Great video on UCA’s!
Thank you!
So I was on Amazon trying to buy uca ball joint and lower ball joints for my 4runner, but moog problem solver was getting bad reviews, like they fail prematurely or what not. Even some CZcams vid out there. So I opted for OEM for that reason. But those SPC uca look real nice.
Awesome...thanks for the education!
This is very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent job 👏
Very good info Thanks
again great explanation
Amazing job, you make more of these, you will boom.
I'm trying! They are just a tremendous amount of work! :)
Filthy Motorsports i bet man. Thank you for your hard work.
What about lower a arms? SPC as well ?
I’m gathering parts for my 07 frontier 4x
Rural Colorado has rough roads and extreme weather......this will be my 3rd time replacing front end .
moog was okay but got eaten up within 2 to 3 years
great video with explanation i was interested in ordering camburg UCAs and lowers would they be compatible with BDS full suspension lifts i believe there billstiens that are in there 3 3.5 lifts in trying to do 35s on tires?
Very helpful video , thank you sir !
PS. You have a new subscriber 👍
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
That was incredibly useful.
You definitely explained the uniball well.....thanks
Thank you for watching!
Amazing video
Great video thank you! Been trying to decide what uca to put on 21 Colorado 4x4 with Eibach adjust coil over 2.5” lift front 1” rear . Def want polyurethane bush & beefy ball joint. Mavotechs any good ?
This stuff should be thought in high school to everyone By this guy.
Haha!
First time watching and I have to say one of the best most informative videos Ive seen. I am looking to do all new suspension and UCA for my first gen Tundra and almost pulled the trigger on the Camburgs but after this video and my application I think SPC is what I need. I would like to know if the SPC has the possibility to slide out of spot when under serious pounding? Also do you have a video on coil over brands and your thoughts? Thanks again!
Thanks for watching and yes, the SPCs would be an excellent choice. When installed correctly they don't move, even under aggressive use. As for shocks, send us an email and we can make some recommendations!
Great explanation! I am getting the SPC UCA for my 2018 4Runner and having it installed by Toyota. What kind of maintenance is needed for the SPC UCA or are they low maintenance control arms?
Just valvoline lithium grease in zerks and your Good
Hi, Ben! Could you please tell me what type of grease should I use for the uniball. How often I should to clear old and put new one?
Very informative. When are you going to do a similar full video on lower control arms?
Thank you! There is not much to be said about LCAs, they rarely every need to be replaced outside of a long travel suspension system. Do you have any specific questions about LCAs?
Learned a lot thank you
GREAT vid.. thanks!
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Awesome! Thank you for the sub!
insane value in this video. curious if there is any updates you think could be added in past 5 years?
I notice King offers Camburg UCA in their advanced kits. Other than for racing does Camburg also offer an endurance UCA with Moog ball joints?
so glad to find your channel, very well explained! Can I ask a question, product-specific. I installed the Old man emu BP51 front coil over on the 4runner but kept the factory UCA. The reason being 1. I won't install larger tires and 2. I wanted to do minimal lifting (less than 2"). The BP51 has ride height adjustment which I did, to the lowest lift, but it somehow still gave me a 3" lift! Now I face an issue, the remote reservoir hose is trightly jammed under the UCA. What aftermarket UCA allows wider arch/more clearance? Or, if my current situation is a real concern? Will the downward movement of the factory UCA damage the hose?
I now know truck-fu a little better now, thank you so much!
Lol, glad we could help!
Nice, what you recommend for a upgraded control arm upper for a gmc yukon xl lifted 2 inch torsional bar lift in front? Need heavier duty than oem
Awesome! Very informative. I am thinking of adding 33s to my 2004 Ford Expedition XLT Sport and doing some modifications but didn't know where to start and this video has helped me more than you know. I figured I had to replace the upper and lower control arms but never thought of the type of ball joints. I am not planning to make it off road but just would like to have sit a little taller and meaner. I was also thinking of using Bilstein shocks but then there is the option of using shocks like those from the Raptor.
Can you give me some insight on what else I would need?
Do I also need to change the wheel hub bearings?
Thank you!
So glad to hear it! Send us an email with the vehicle specs and plan and we would be more than happy to help you out! Cheers!
Great video As always Ben
What kind of grease would you recommend and how often to grease the SPCs? I do lots of muddy oilfield road driving.
Great question, I use Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease for everything (but just about any full synthetic grease is a great choice). Greasing the UCAs (and joints) is really easy to do every oil change if you keep it with your oil change gear but even every other or every 3 oil changes is plenty. Cheers!
@@Filthymotorsports A related grease questions; as I watch the removal and installation of bolts and nuts in videos for suspension components I notice that the threads and tapers of the hardware doesn't have antisieze or grease applied either from the factory or when the new parts are installed. Is there a reason the hardware is installed dry in these locations? Wouldn't use of a lube in these places make subsequent removals less dependant on large hammers? As long as the hardware is torqued to specs retention shouldn't be an issue.
I have a 2020 Silverado and was wanting to level it 1.5”. If I choose a lower strut spacer or icon coilovers for example to level it, would uca’s be necessary since it’s so mild? If so what would you recommend for a daily driver that won’t be seeing any off-roading
Hey Filthy..What ball joints and Tie rods do you recommend for my 97 T100 3.4l 4x4 xtrCab? Mainly highway yet we do hit the trails and dunes from time to time to keep it fun...any suggestions? Hope to hear from ya soon, as Im going to be replacing them next week. Thanks much FM
Great breakdown on the types of joints. Giving the actual Rockwell C numbers on the hardness test would be beneficial to some. Simply comparing hardness of the ball without the race it sits in doesn't mean much, it's the system. There are instances where I may use parts into the HRc 60 range for one application and only in the 40s for another depending on the ductility required for that joint at my day job. I assume the test were done with one of the file kits? Or do you have a bench top indenter type machine?
The hardness of the balls in these applications isn't critical considering the ball joints are (should be) well lubricated at all times and, as such, wear on the ball joints isn't a common issue and thus should not be a significant deciding factor when selecting UCAs. Great question!
I have a 1999 Limited 4Runner with a stock front suspension.
Is this overkill if I plan on running nothing larger than 285's?
Thanks for all the info...it helped a lot.