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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4RunnerGuy916, May 1, 2023.

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  1. May 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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    Something I would like to add regarding the Dobinsons UCA's, they come with machined balljoint caps standard. I know for Dirt King you pay extra for the caps. I thought that this was great after I received mine since I did not know that they were included.
     
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  2. May 3, 2023 at 11:38 AM
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    Ill be the odd duck and say Icon tubulars have been great... with upgraded bushings and Delta Joints
     
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  3. May 3, 2023 at 12:08 PM
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    Dobinsons Billet are a dream!
     
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  4. May 3, 2023 at 12:43 PM
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    surprised no one mentioned SPC yet. Over 25K on mine, but I just replaced the ball joints as a preventative. No issues. Just grease every ~5K
     
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  5. May 3, 2023 at 12:48 PM
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    I like spc also but a little confuse on adjusting the ball joint
     
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  6. May 3, 2023 at 1:44 PM
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    Yes, I saw people were having that issue with jba. When I installed the struts I had to turn them so they wouldn't hit. I believe my issue is the bushings, maybe their worn out. But the jba arms do add a good bit of extra down travel.
     
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  7. May 5, 2023 at 7:21 AM
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  8. May 20, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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    I was gonna go with dobinson but decided to change my mind, so they’re up for sale if anyone wants them

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  9. May 20, 2023 at 11:37 AM
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    Why not the Dob's. They're brilliant once installed!
     
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  10. May 20, 2023 at 11:39 AM
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    I won’t be needing them for my set up, they’ll just be overkill
     
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  11. May 20, 2023 at 12:36 PM
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    Damn those are beautiful. Put them on!
     
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  12. May 20, 2023 at 8:31 PM
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    Y’all make great products. I just didn’t want the heim joints. I prefer the rubber bushings for my daily driver and sometimes off road application. Appreciate you though.
     
    raimieb, May 20, 2023
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  13. May 22, 2023 at 7:43 AM
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    No problem. These wont wear out or squeak like a uniball on the spindle pivot will, if thats a concern.

    more info on that here
     
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  14. May 22, 2023 at 6:41 PM
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    But you already have them? What's overkill? What about them chabged your mind?
     
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  15. May 22, 2023 at 8:30 PM
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    totally agree. Maybe you save 300$ by using another brand. Those billets are amazing and durable in every way.
     
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  16. May 22, 2023 at 8:34 PM
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    confused by the article. It says both heim and the other type wear out quicker. My main concern was the joints that mount to the frame. So went with the oem style rubber.
     
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    No worries. Some see the heim at the frame and think its the same as a uniball at the spindle. Spindle pivot has a lot more movement in the joint than the frame side does which can cause premature noise etc. Most will see that joint wear our much sooner than the frame side pivot. Just wanted to make sure you were aware. For simplicity and affordability OEM rubber works.
     
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    OME or Camburg
     
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    Mike-you have been very helpful for me thus far, and when I pull the trigger on my new suspension, I will be buying from Exit Offroad! More questions will probably be coming your way too. haha
     
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    Is there a tubular, low maintenance that has adjustable castor and camber?

    Dobinsons looks sweet but castor doesn't look adjustable.
     
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    I'm seeing it has castor built in and not adjustable
     
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  23. Sep 17, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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    Running the JBA's seriously thinking of going back to stock.
     
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    SPC is a combination of tubular and cast steel
     
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    Why?
     
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    Tired of them pissing grease everywhere. I just installed their upgraded ball joints and they leak worse then the old ones.
     
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    I've had jbas for over 2 years now. I know what you mean about the grease getting everywhere. Makes a mess, unless you keep pressure washing or wiping the old grease away everytime you grease them. I had to install new ball joint boots a year ago after that my boots are tight and don't leak.
     
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    Dobs billet 4 degrees of caster built in. Perfect alignment. No grease issues.
     
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    That pushes the wheel forward, correct?
     
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  30. Sep 17, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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