JBA or Zone UCA?

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I have RC 2" lift Vertex coil overs. Noticed the boot on the ball joint is torn on stock UCA. So, looking at upgrading my UCA. Which would you choose? JBA or Zone? I see the JBA has zert fittings on bushings and Zone only has on ball joint. Important?
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Seems like LOTS of guys running zone with success. For that reason I would choose zone. Either of those are a significant upgrade over stock so I'm sure they will perform well. Have you considered Icons with the Delta joint?
 

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+1 for zones. I have had mine for a few years now. Really beefy units.

But I think both are good parts. Either one would serve you well.
 

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I see the JBA has zert fittings on bushings and Zone only has on ball joint. Important?
 

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JBA uses polyurethane bushings. They occasionally need to be greased.

Zone uses vulcanized rubber, same as OEM. They do not require greasing.

Each has it's pros and cons.

I'm sure either would be fine for your application and the benefit of zone is no maintenance with greasing.
 
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JBA uses polyurethane bushings. They occasionally need to be greased.

Zone uses vulcanized rubber, same as OEM. They do not require greasing.

Each has it's pros and cons.

I'm sure either would be fine for your application and the benefit of zone is no maintenance with greasing.
Thank you for explaining. Appreciate it.
 

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There are a TON of RAM owners with Zone UCA's and have had nothing but positive feedback. Zone is our go to recommendation. Message me if you would like a quote. We have these IN stock
 
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I have included pics from previous alignment after installing 2" Vertex coil overs and now after installing Zone UCA. Done by two different shops. I thought it would be better. Did I expect to much?
First one - Current (shop said they adjusted it a few time, so before and after wasn't accurate it was much worse before)
Second one - Previous
 

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