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I've tried searching all over for some info on this but has anybody used the Kryptonite UCA's on a 17-18 1500? trying to find some feedback on it since it looks comparable to the cognito UCA's. If I somehow totally missed a thread on them then my bad. Just looking to finalize my parts list before i spend money on my suspension. 

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 I'm torn what to do for UCA 's myself. I have my lift kit and tires 37's (McGaughys 7" to 9"running at 9") sitting here in boxes. But still not decided on UCA's.

What are the stats on your lift/tires? Where are you getting everything? 

I always thought of Kryptonite for 2500 trucks. You just don't see much of their stuff on 1/2 tons. Could be just me not sure  That being said they look similar to McGaughys but the ball joint is bolt in. Easy to replace. 

McGaughys is pressed in. But I think the ball joint is better. Especially if you run it in the winter (salt).

Kryptonite is the same price as the Cognito at around $500. 

I wouldn't be afraid to run the Kryptonite's or the Cognito's. They both look strong.

I just can't decide if I want to keep mine all McGaughys or jigsaw puzzle it. Grrrrrr

 

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2 hours ago, dieselfan1 said:

 I'm torn what to do for UCA 's myself. I have my lift kit and tires 37's (McGaughys 7" to 9"running at 9") sitting here in boxes. But still not decided on UCA's.

What are the stats on your lift/tires? Where are you getting everything? 

I always thought of Kryptonite for 2500 trucks. You just don't see much of their stuff on 1/2 tons. Could be just me not sure  That being said they look similar to McGaughys but the ball joint is bolt in. Easy to replace. 

McGaughys is pressed in. But I think the ball joint is better. Especially if you run it in the winter (salt).

Kryptonite is the same price as the Cognito at around $500. 

I wouldn't be afraid to run the Kryptonite's or the Cognito's. They both look strong.

I just can't decide if I want to keep mine all McGaughys or jigsaw puzzle it. Grrrrrr

 

I'll be using Bilstein 6112's set at the highest setting in the front, 5160's in the rear for suspension. Wheels and tires looking at 18x9 +1 offset fuel blitz with either Cooper ST Maxx's or nitto ridge grapplers in a 275/70r18 E1. Just trying to decide what UCA to use is the last piece of the puzzle. not a high lift more just setting it up for a better ride with some offroad usability. 

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I have Cognito UCAs and the ball joints wore out. I ended up replacing them with a set of Kryptonite ball joints. I haven't had any issues with them and they have a lifetime warranty. Kryptonite didn't have UCAs for 1500s when I got my Cognitos. If they did I would have gone with them. Its nice to see them offer more for the 1500s. I'll probably end up getting a set of their tie rod ends.

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Probably won't get any cheaper than Amazon

 

https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Compatible-2014-2018-Chevrolet-Silverado/dp/B082YJ98LN/ref=asc_df_B082YJ98LN/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583520389772569&psc=1

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23 hours ago, huntr1117 said:

I have Cognito UCAs and the ball joints wore out. I ended up replacing them with a set of Kryptonite ball joints. I haven't had any issues with them and they have a lifetime warranty. Kryptonite didn't have UCAs for 1500s when I got my Cognitos. If they did I would have gone with them. Its nice to see them offer more for the 1500s. I'll probably end up getting a set of their tie rod ends.

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What are you running for a lift?

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Readylift 7 inch.

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I'm liking the Kryptonite's.
I really like that the ball joints are easy to replace. And do the ball joints really have a lifetime warranty?

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I'm liking the Kryptonite's.
I really like that the ball joints are easy to replace. And do the ball joints really have a lifetime warranty?

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They say they have a lifetime warranty. I ordered directly from Kryptonite so they shouldn't question it. It's been a year so far and no slop in the ball joints. The cognito ones failed within 6 months.

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They say they have a lifetime warranty. I ordered directly from Kryptonite so they shouldn't question it. It's been a year so far and no slop in the ball joints. The cognito ones failed within 6 months.

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I emailed Kryptonite with a couple questions. Got an answer from

Josh within a few hours.

I'm going to order a set on Monday. The ease of replacing the ball joints sold me. Plus he said they will be coming out with a lower control arm replacement very soon. Even though I only have 23,000 miles I'll be checking my lower ball joints before the lift goes on. 

I want to thank ATXsilverice for asking about these . I probably wouldn't have even considered them.

 

 

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Their stage 3 level kit looks very interesting as well.  Seems to be good stuff at a reasonable price.  I may be reconsider my current plan of 6112s and 5160s and just get their full kit with ucas and fox 2.0s.  Seems like I'd spend the same or more by the time I added UCAs and the rest of the front coil over parts to make the 6112s a complete replacement assembly.  I wonder if they give the lifetime warranty on the shocks as well?

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2 hours ago, Mike GMC said:

Their stage 3 level kit looks very interesting as well.  Seems to be good stuff at a reasonable price.  I may be reconsider my current plan of 6112s and 5160s and just get their full kit with ucas and fox 2.0s.  Seems like I'd spend the same or more by the time I added UCAs and the rest of the front coil over parts to make the 6112s a complete replacement assembly.  I wonder if they give the lifetime warranty on the shocks as well?

Lifetime warranty on Kryptonite parts. No Questions asked.

Fox would have their own warranty.

That's a good price on that kit too.

 

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Well it looks like based on everything (including the pictures posted up by dieselfan1) I'll be pulling the trigger on ordering these. Now its just a waiting game for the rest of the parts to come in as well. 

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