Time for UCAs. Keep it stock or upgrade to aftermarket?

[dfinn]

My UCAs are shot and it's time for a replacement. My shop is telling me that they can't get the OEM parts, I've got some calls into online parts places and am waiting on calls back. I can't tell if these are available online or not.

My shop is also suggesting that if I plan to run 37s (I do) that the OEM UCAs will not hold up very well to that. It searched some old threads on here and it seems like the consensus is that OEM is fine and aftermarket is just bling, but is that still true with 37s. I'll be doing Geiser springs, probably mid perch and BFG K02s (small 37s).

Interested to hear opinions and know if anyone knows if OEM is actually available anywhere.

edit: I did just find an ebay seller named fordgenuineautoparts that has listings for both left and rear so I assume they are actually available.

 

[98rangerdave]

For what it’s worth I’ve had the Camburg 1.25 uniball uppers almost 2 years now, about 21,000 miles in them and uniballs are still super tight, zero clunk or slop. Driving is 90% street, 10% offroad so I’m sure that plays into their longevity. Ran them with eibach springs and the OEM springs, both without issue. I’m currently running 37s (only 2,000 miles) and haven’t ran into any issues. For my setup I’m sure these Camburg arms are 100% overkill, but I’m happy with them.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

My UCAs are shot and it's time for a replacement. My shop is telling me that they can't get the OEM parts, I've got some calls into online parts places and am waiting on calls back. I can't tell if these are available online or not.

My shop is also suggesting that if I plan to run 37s (I do) that the OEM UCAs will not hold up very well to that. It searched some old threads on here and it seems like the consensus is that OEM is fine and aftermarket is just bling, but is that still true with 37s. I'll be doing Geiser springs, probably mid perch and BFG K02s (small 37s).

Interested to hear opinions and know if anyone knows if OEM is actually available anywhere.

edit: I did just find an ebay seller named fordgenuineautoparts that has listings for both left and rear so I assume they are actually available.

They are in stock at Rockauto and cheap

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[dfinn]

Which of those is OEM? I don’t see any Motorcraft options for SVT.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Yes, Motorcraft is not available, but these are.
DORMAN 524601 {#AL3Z3085B} Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Left Upper; SVT Raptor
SUSPENSIA X15CJ0661 {#AL3Z3084B} Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Right Upper; SVT Raptor
SUSPENSIA X15CJ0662 {#AL3Z3085B} Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Left Upper; SVT Raptor
MOOG RK622934 {#AL3Z3085B} Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Left Upper; SVT Raptor
MOOG RK622933 {#AL3Z3084B} Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info
Front Right Upper; SVT Raptor

MEVOTECH CMS401190 {#AL3Z3085B, MS401190} Supreme; Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info Front Left Upper; SVT Raptor		CAD$118.95
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MEVOTECH CMS401189 {#AL3Z3084B, MS401189} Supreme; Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info Front Right Upper; SVT Raptor

 

[dfinn]

I did see those but wasn’t sure about buying something non OEM.

 

[funkified]

i literally bought some OEM UCA's yesterday, and the online store I got it from said 3-4 weeks out. The dealership said 2 weeks out but they were $50/ea more. The delay is because theyre coming from the US, so you would prob get them faster than me.

 

[dfinn]

For what it’s worth I’ve had the Camburg 1.25 uniball uppers almost 2 years now, about 21,000 miles in them and uniballs are still super tight, zero clunk or slop. Driving is 90% street, 10% offroad so I’m sure that plays into their longevity. Ran them with eibach springs and the OEM springs, both without issue. I’m currently running 37s (only 2,000 miles) and haven’t ran into any issues. For my setup I’m sure these Camburg arms are 100% overkill, but I’m happy with them.

Those look nice. They look real similar to the Icon tubular ones that my shop offered as an alternative to the more expensive billet options.

 

[Clockton]

Call SVC. https://svcoffroad.com/collections/2010-2014-ford-raptor-f-150-parts

 

[dfinn]

Their UCAs look really nice but it's not quite in the budget and it would require me having 0 offset wheels which I'm planning on eventually but will be a bit down the road. I'm kind of leaning towards those camburg 1.25 tubulars at the moment.