Bailey's 2010 Tundra w/ FWC | Adventure Build & Photos
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BJ'sFJ
BJ's Tundra :)
TOTAL CHAOS Upper Control Arms
Elka Suspension 2.5s Front & Rear w/ High and Low-speed compression adjustment
Toytec Block in the Rear
Firestone Ride-Rite airbags
Here is almost the exact same setup (without the airbags)
https://www.toyteclifts.com/lktunkit-elka-performance-suspension-complete-kit-07-tundra.html
No issues with the CV boots
Thanks.
Is there a general consensus among Tundra owners on when aftermarket upper control arms are needed (at a certain lift height)?
Kpack
Adventurer
Not totally sure on the newer generations of Tundra, but on the 1st gen you will need new upper control arms if you put any sort of coilovers in that allow more droop. Otherwise the UCA will likely sustain damage and/or the upper ball joint will fail. I don't think it necessarily has to do with lift height. It's probably a good idea to get them anyways for a number of reasons.
Using aftermarket uniball UCA's allows you to take advantage of the increased range of travel offered by coilovers, and will be stronger than the stock UBJ's. Plus I believe in most cases they increase the caster beyond what you can obtain by stock, which is supposed to allow more control while turning.
I love my Camburg UCA's. Never had any noise from them at all, and they have allowed me far more wheel travel than stock. And if I can install them, anyone can.
BJ'sFJ
BJ's Tundra :)
Upper Control Arms are recommended once you hit 2"-3" of lift. Wandering or darting of the vehicle can occur with too much lift and stock UCAs. The TOTAL CHAOS ones are designed for lifted applications and allows the suspension to align easily and also increases ride quality.
Note: UCA's are a requirement on extended travel coil over shocks. As stated above, running the stock UCA will strain the ball joint and lead to failure.
Been running TOTAL CHAOS since 2012 and wouldn't ever go with anyone else
rruff
Explorer
Some people go up to 3", but that is just stupid. If you want good suspension performance and caster, stick to <2". 1.5" is pretty much the sweet spot and is also the amount of lift the TRD Pro has. I'd keep it under 2" even with UCAs.
The_Dude
Adventurer
Picked up some skid plates from TOTAL CHAOS while I'm in SoCal
Keeps the belly protected and the skids are nice and smooth
Nice! I have a combo of a bud built and pp engineering. Mine stops just before the transfer case as well. You have any worries of damaging yours?
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BJ'sFJ
BJ's Tundra :)
Not worried about it. Don't plan on dragging the truck across rocks
BJ'sFJ
BJ's Tundra :)
Been a customer of TOTAL CHAOS since 2012 and recently stopped by for a visit. While I was picking up my skid plates I talked with Nicole about something cool for Overlanders and Adventure-Campers. I am full-timing out of my Raven Four Wheel Campers and am currently spending time in SoCal. Anyone who flags me down gets a FREE TC Patch. Thought this might be fun for those who spend some time in the dirt and collect patches
Note: One per location
Hint: Look for the reflective TOTAL CHAOS decal on the back door of the FWC
Current Location: Arroyo Salado Primitive Campground
Hope to have some friendly faces stop by
-Bailey
Note: One per location
Hint: Look for the reflective TOTAL CHAOS decal on the back door of the FWC
Current Location: Arroyo Salado Primitive Campground
Hope to have some friendly faces stop by
-Bailey
