Mevotech UCA Question

[Vanterpool224]

So I bought the heavy duty Mevotech UCAs, CTX version, from RockAuto. The length is at 12.00". The other two UCAs listed are the GS and CM part numbers, but they are listed at 13.75" in length. Does this mean that the CTX being shorter accomodates for angle corrections on lifts? Am I missing something? My intention is to install them on my 09 Ram 1500 with Bils set at 2.8. Need a warm fuzzy before I install.

Thanks!

 

[novelmike]

I looked on up all three on Rockauto, and I do find it odd! Maybe a typo?
Maybe the how the GS and CM say “maximum length” they’re all going to be the 12” maximum like on the CTX??

I don’t think the CTX have any angle corrections built in them. I’m not sure, but I don’t think any of the three do. They’re just a stronger control arm than stock.

I’m sure others will chime in, but I think you’ll be ok with the CTX even if they do not have any angle built in them. You’ll be at or near the alignment limits.
People have set the Bilsteins at 2.8” and the issue they have is the stock ball joint. The CTX is a stronger ball joint than stock.

 

[Lyle Longboat]

I’m running the CM uppers with my 6” Fabtech lift. I have had no issues with them.

 

[kurek]

If Mevotech makes raised ride height arms that would be news to me.

 

[Lyle Longboat]

I believe it depends on the lift you are using. If the brand has their lift corrected to use stock UCAs, then you can use Mevotech is what I have been told by members on here. If your lift doesn’t, then you should be looking for an UCA that can correct the angle.

 

[LVnight1500]

I have the CM installed with the bils set at 2.8 for almost two years now. Only issue so far is grease coming out from the top not the bottom where it bolts to the knuckle. I heard it's normal when you over grease the nipple.

Btw, does anyone know what's the deal with that fake grease nipple fitting thing close to one of the bushings is for? The one in the driver side UCA fell out. Just wondering if I should be concerned or not.

 

[JB1]

Btw, does anyone know what's the deal with that fake grease nipple fitting thing close to one of the bushings is for? The one in the driver side UCA fell out. Just wondering if I should be concerned or not.

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That’s for trucks with oem air suspension, you don’t need it.

 

[JB1]

So I bought the heavy duty Mevotech UCAs, CTX version, from RockAuto. The length is at 12.00". The other two UCAs listed are the GS and CM part numbers, but they are listed at 13.75" in length. Does this mean that the CTX being shorter accomodates for angle corrections on lifts? Am I missing something? My intention is to install them on my 09 Ram 1500 with Bils set at 2.8. Need a warm fuzzy before I install.

Thanks!

Here’s a good thread showing UCA’s for angle correction versus the mevotech TTX.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/mevotech-ttx-control-arms.146310/

 

[LVnight1500]

Thanks JB1! You are "Google" when it comes to our line of trucks

 

[Lyle Longboat]

I have the CM installed with the bils set at 2.8 for almost two years now. Only issue so far is grease coming out from the top not the bottom where it bolts to the knuckle. I heard it's normal when you over grease the nipple.

Btw, does anyone know what's the deal with that fake grease nipple fitting thing close to one of the bushings is for? The one in the driver side UCA fell out. Just wondering if I should be concerned or not.

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Yeah don’t worry about it! Mine came with none, except the hole for it lol