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Anyone else running the aftermarket motofab upper control arms for 2.5"-3" leveling kit on your trucks?  I installed mine about 4-5 months and 10,000 miles ago and the bushings are failing.  Wondering if this is a common problem with these control arms.  I know they have not been in stock for quite some time didn't know if it was a supply issue or they were having problems similar to what I'm experiencing.  After reaching out to Motofab they did say they would send out new bushings waiting to see if it's the same bushings I have or better.  Just hate putting more money into it to have the same problem later.

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Is Motofab sending the bushings at no cost? i would hope so at least.

TriZZZl3 Enthusiast

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I've been eyeing these control arms.  I hate to hear the bushings are failing this quickly.  Hopefully Motofab makes it right.

 

Are you running stock wheels?  Do the tires rub the UCA?  

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They were out of stock due to COVID for a while 

 

I’m sad to hear about these bushings now because I just installed these the other day. 16 Silverado 4wd stock 18’s with 275/70r18 and 2.5” level, rubs front of control arm , need to figure out if I can run different arms or not. Not a huge fan of spacers 

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@TriZZZl3 not running stocks aftermarket 22" Hostile wheels with -24 offset I was planning on swapping out  for stocks during the winter but now a little concerned with @53boy post off rubbing on stock wheels.  Yes they did send the replacement bushings for free mo charge to me just concerned putting more time and money in the same product.  If anyone has any suggestions for a good quality aftermarket bushing for UCA let me know.. Thanks

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I installed these about two months ago.  Just started having issues in the last week.  The bushing on the left side is already failing.  I would stay away from these to be honest.  I haven’t reached out to Motofab yet, but hopefully they send replacements free of charge.  Even then, I hate to spend money on replacing them if they’re going to fail again.  

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On 10/29/2020 at 5:14 PM, 53boy said:

They were out of stock due to COVID for a while 

 

I’m sad to hear about these bushings now because I just installed these the other day. 16 Silverado 4wd stock 18’s with 275/70r18 and 2.5” level, rubs front of control arm , need to figure out if I can run different arms or not. Not a huge fan of spacers 

Just wondering if you’ve had any issues with your UCAs?  One of the bushings on my left side is failing.  

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20 minutes ago, jabba7 said:

Just wondering if you’ve had any issues with your UCAs?  One of the bushings on my left side is failing.  

So far no. I can see one side of the front bushing starting to crack though. I’m almost positive I’ll be ditching these control arms within the year . 

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11 hours ago, 53boy said:

So far no. I can see one side of the front bushing starting to crack though. I’m almost positive I’ll be ditching these control arms within the year . 

Sucks to spend money on something, only to have to replace it far sooner than expected.  Throw in the money for an alignment, and it makes it even worse.

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On 11/25/2020 at 10:22 PM, Tim Vaughn said:

@TriZZZl3 not running stocks aftermarket 22" Hostile wheels with -24 offset I was planning on swapping out  for stocks during the winter but now a little concerned with @53boy post off rubbing on stock wheels.  Yes they did send the replacement bushings for free mo charge to me just concerned putting more time and money in the same product.  If anyone has any suggestions for a good quality aftermarket bushing for UCA let me know.. Thanks

Just curious if you installed the replacement bushings from Motofab, or if you went with a different one?  They are sending me replacements free of charge, but I'm wondering if I will be wasting money putting the same bushings back in there?  Thinking about biting the bullet, and getting Ready Lift UCAs instead.

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The rough country upper control arms seem to be garbage to, installed the rough country 3 1/2 inch lift kit on my truck, in under a year both ball joints in the upper control arms were bad, Of course they sent me the ball joints, I had to swap out and redo alignment and now eight months later they’re bad again, they won’t warranty anything now and I want their crap off my truck, Time for new upper control arms! What’s the best answer or way to go?  anybody have input? Thanks 

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1 minute ago, Harleyguy said:

The rough country upper control arms seem to be garbage to, but there are 3 1/2 inch lift kit on my truck, and under a year both ball joints in the upper control arms were bad, Of course they sent me the ball joints, I had to swap out and redo alignment and now eight months later they’re bad again, Time for new upper control arms! What’s the best answer anybody have input? 

I'm looking at Ready Lift UCAs.  Hate that I just spent $300 on the Motofabs, and the cost to install.  However, I'm hesitant to install replacement bushings if they're just going to fail again.  

MikeBMW Senior Enthusiast

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I've had the Motofab UCAs installed for 3 months (on a 3" level) and have 0 issues to this point.
For myself, I'm very happy with them.

dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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My Kryptonite UCA's have 25,000 miles and are like new. I give them a shot of silicone spray every month. I also hit everything that has a bushing . Leaf springs , sway bar, etc.

IMO these should have a grease zerk for each bushing.

So I'm thinking these bushing failures are from being bone dry.

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10 hours ago, dieselfan1 said:

My Kryptonite UCA's have 25,000 miles and are like new. I give them a shot of silicone spray every month. I also hit everything that has a bushing . Leaf springs , sway bar, etc.

IMO these should have a grease zerk for each bushing.

So I'm thinking these bushing failures are from being bone dry.

The Motofab UCAs I have do have Zerk fittings and the installation instructions recommend not greasing upon install as they are pre-greased from the factory.
However, as with all bushings, they should be monitored over time in case new grease is required.

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