PandaGS300

Hey everyone had a question.

I am in the market for new upper control arms, went to an alignment shop after doing inner and outer tie rods and was told they were bad. Said the toe was out and couldn't get the tires to face in properly.

Figured since the car have over 130k miles on it and they were the originals it wouldn't be a bad thing to replace. Seems easy enough to do anyway.

Wanted to know what you have used to replace your UCA with.

Choices for the poll are:

1 - SPC
2 - Megan
3- ROCA Bushings (didn't see the ball joint for this though)
4 - OEM (average $350-$400)

Let me know your thoughts, its much appreciated in helping me figure out which direction to go in.

I will eventually do BC Coilovers and 19' wheels so might as well do everything right first.

Thanks again

juvi22003

iTrader: (2)

I don't think Roca make control arms for this model i looked a couple times didn't see one. I bought the Megan and looks pretty good i just ended up returning them because it wouldn't fit with my air struts.

Spc always produce good quality and cant go wrong with oem....

MikeFig82

iTrader: (13)

I've had my Megans UCA's for almost 2 yrs now. No complaints here.

PandaGS300

What suspension are you running? I want to run BC Coilovers soon just want to make sure there arent any issues with fitment

Category5

BC's with SPC's..... Not a single issue.

Mcon

iTrader: (1)

I have SPC'S and D2 Coil and NOT a single issue.

Lutkis

I got rejected in MOT because of front right upper ball joint being loose.
My local dealer (authorized Toyota maintenance/repair shop) is asking for $680 for one UCA!

I think I'll just order the Megans..
They're half the price the dealer is asking for one UCA.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Front-...dV3Llr&vxp=mtr


Edit: He gave me the price of the rear UCA's.
The fronts are "only" $560 a piece.

Mcon

iTrader: (1)

Lutkis,

Let me know later if you buy and how work in you car. I maybe buy another GS and use that ones for my other GS. Thanks

Lutkis

Yeah I will, but I'll propably change them in the spring.
I won't be driving the car in the winter months.

firelizard

iTrader: (1)

I got mine from eBay, less than a hundred bucks a side. I don't forsee any issues.

eyecon7

iTrader: (2)

I have the Thin SPC and they suck. I guess the new design is a lot better. What do you guys torque the bolts too? Im in the market for either the new design or Serial Nine UCA.

rufr

I went with OEM UCA since I am planning to keep the car. If you have a lowered car then SPC