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Originally Posted by 2001chromo

How much were the extra set of RUCA's from TRDSparks?

$100 each…I needed a set to start with.

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Originally Posted by 2001chromo

Would it make sense if a few of us bought extra RUCA's and then have you mode those and then donate/offer/something (just an idea, don't freak out people) to the cause?

This is true…if I make them from scratch, I can hold a lot closer tolerances (OEMs are stamped) and I would not have to throw away the outboard end.

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Originally Posted by speterson82

1) Order additional factory RUCA to identify materials and baseline measurements

Done…as you can see.

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Originally Posted by speterson82

2)order an Eibach Adustable RUCA for previous gen. so he could get an idea of what we were after.

I liked Hotchkis’s the best (for the 1st gen), but none would fit the re-designed 2nd gen rear suspension, so I had to design my own.

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Originally Posted by speterson82

3) identify any adjustments in design needed to fit 2nd gen

This was done in the last stage…

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Originally Posted by speterson82

4) Then pump out as many as I wanted from scratch

I’m not a fab shop…so I’m not setup for producing automotive parts. I’m an aerospace structures engineer. But you are probably right to make them from scratch…since I wasn’t planning on mass producing them, I hadn’t really thought about it…but good idea!

 

This seems to be the hurdle. I know your shop/setup may not be conducive to producing auto parts from scratch. I was mentioning that ordering factory RUCAs, shipping them, and then modding them would not be cost effective (it would be better than nothing though). From what the auto machine shop told me, once they could identify the materials used on the RUCA and the measurements, they could just buy the raw materials needed and then they have the machinery to pump them out without having to start with a factory RUCA. Since you already know the materials/measurements, can you just take that info to an automotive machine shop and then they get the raw materials and produce them to your specs? It would be mucho cheaper to produce (rather than paying 200 bucks alone for factory RUCAs to mod. They might be able to produce the same RUCA from scratch for less than half that.

 

I got the RUCAs back from the platers...


Now to send them off to get powder coated...

 

!!!!!!!!!

 

They look great!
I would like to know how can I buy a set from you and what do I need to do to make that happen. I need a set rather sooner than later
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Subscribing to this!
Definitely interest, I don't want to lower my tC until I know I can deal with the wonky alignment

 

I showed these adjustable RUCAs to the service manager at Performance Toyota and I showed him my car on TRD springs…enough said. He is going to install them and set it up right. He is also going to measure the maximum negative camber these arms will adjust down to, for you low and slow guys that like “stance”… That maximum negative camber will be recorded, photographed and posted here. My final settings will also be posted here.


These A-RUCAs have been sent to Mike at The Powder Coaters…


Stand by for further progress and details…


This is still the prototype, so that is why no PMs...hang in there.

 

Nice work!!!

 

I'm so excited!!! Cakes and pies, cakes and pies!!!! LOL

 

I'm so stoked on this.....so I'm assuming by your previous post you will in fact make these available....given they work.

 

Stop teasing me 2TC...... Lol great work!

 

Im down for a set!!

 

**I am in on these!!** I have that problem on the TRD springs.

 

def keeping my eye on these

 

I've finished the "made-from-scratch" A-RUCA design...and here is what it looks like.

 

Damn! Nice. Have you had a chance to install the other rucas you made? Any pics yet?

 

Still at the Powder Coaters'...I multitask!

 

So what are your plans? I mean are you going to mass produce these and let people here do a group buy? I'm definitely going to need these.

 

The plan is to get the prototypes on and tested.


Like I’ve said before, I’ve made 10 of each part (except for the arm itself) for right now…the first 2 will be on my car. We'll see what happens when I get the arms made for the other 8 sets of parts.

 

Well since I expressed my interest first and there are only 8 (possible)sets that you might sell I'll take the chance and start a list. I understand the fact that they haven't been tested yet and you just may decide not to sell them. But if everything works out and I hope it does the list is ready to go.

Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arm (A-RUCA)




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